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On November 25, students of the “TаVT” educational program visited the exhibition at the “Kulanshy Forte” art space dedicated to the work of Abdrashit Sydykhanov. The exhibition, titled “TANBA” (translated as “SIGNS”), reveals the artist’s unique visual language.

Abdrashit Sydykhanov is one of the few artists capable of speaking through symbols while preserving remarkable sincerity and depth. His works breathe with the spirit of the earth, the vastness of the steppe, and a light in which time and distance seem to dissolve. He possessed a rare gift - the ability to see the eternal in the ordinary and to hear the melody of the world hidden within signs and symbols.

The artist often emphasized that true art does not merely depict, but revives. This is exactly the sensation one experiences when standing before his paintings: they open up as a living space, inviting the viewer into dialogue and making them a witness to something far greater than painting alone.

The visit to the exhibition became an important and inspiring experience for the students, allowing them to immerse themselves in the artist’s profound symbolic world and feel the power of art that continues to resonate even beyond the life of its creator.

On November 13 of this year, the HasSanat Gallery in the capital hosted the opening of the exhibition “Eternal Love” by the legendary Kazakh sculptor Vagif Rakhmon and applied arts artist Gulshat Dzhuraeva. As per tradition, faculty members, master’s students, and undergraduate students of the Higher School of Art and Humanities were invited to the vernissage. The official opening ceremony was also attended by representatives of the Azerbaijani diaspora in Astana, renowned Kazakhstani artists, art historians, and guests of the capital.

The exhibition sparked great interest and active discussion among the master’s and bachelor’s students of the “Graphic Design” educational program and their instructors. The analysis of the works of V. Rakhmon and G. Dzhuraeva, carried out in direct interaction with their artistic content, became part of the new academic course “Cultural Context and Artistic Traditions of Contemporary Art of Kazakhstan.” The exhibition also drew notable attention from second-year students as part of their coursework in “Cultural Studies.”

Associate Professor, PhD in Architecture T. A.Kiseleva
Associate Professor, PhD in Philosophy, Art Historian G. N. Povaliashko

At the art space “Kulanshy Forte”, Serzhan Bashirov, a lecturer at the Higher School of Art and Design of Astana International University, has been selected as the Artist of the Month. His unique exhibition has become a significant event in the cultural life of the capital.

Serzhan Bashirov is an artist, jeweler, and master of decorative and applied arts who has assembled a rare collection of artifacts revealing the richness and multilayered nature of the nomadic civilization. The exhibited pieces demonstrate how harmoniously and skillfully nomadic culture combined practicality, utility, and profound symbolism.

The antique objects featured in the exhibition are valuable examples of material culture. They serve as an important tool for understanding Kazakh identity, its origins, and evolution. Through these items, visitors can connect with the world of their ancestors, where every sign, ornament, and shape carried sacred meaning and reflected the worldview of the people.

The exhibition, presented at the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, has made a significant contribution to the preservation and study of national heritage. It highlights the cultural importance of Kazakh civilization in a global context and strengthens young people's interest in exploring their own roots.

The Astana International University community takes pride in having among its faculty a master whose work not only preserves history but also inspires a new generation of researchers and artists.

Lecturer Tlekbay Laura

On November 29, 2025, Astana International University (AIU) became a center of attraction for entrepreneurial initiative: the Demo Day - the final event of the 7th incubation program AIU BUSINESS INNOVATION - took place at the business incubator of the Higher School of Economics.

Over the course of a month, the program participants, among whom were both aspiring startuppers and active entrepreneurs, underwent an intensive course of incubating their projects, working through every aspect of the business - from generation and verification of idea viability to building a detailed financial model.

The result of this work was the final pitches of 6 teams that presented innovative solutions in the spheres of healthcare, production, and the development of digital platforms. The main outcome of the Demo Day was not only expert recommendations but also the opening of real projects for scaling: the finalists received certificates granting them the right to participate in the competition for grant financing from JSC “QazInnovations”, which is a significant step towards the realization of business ideas. We wish the graduates further success in the implementation of projects!

Astana International University (AIU), together with the OSCE Programme Office, organized a photo exhibition as part of the annual international campaign "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence." The exhibition aims to foster zero tolerance for violence and strengthen legal and humanitarian mechanisms for the protection of women and children.

The exhibition focuses on documentary photographs of emergency services and government agencies in Kazakhstan: the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Almaty Department of Emergency Situations, the Disaster Medicine Center, the Kazaviaspas unit, and the Zhan-Saya Crisis Center.

The photographs convey the daily work of the first responders in emergency situations. Moments of rescue, support, and rehabilitation, as well as the work of psychologists, paramedics, firefighters, and volunteers, allow viewers to see the problem of gender-based violence through the lens of real human experience.

The photo exhibition was opened by Kairat Amangeldievich Abdrakhmanov, Vice President of Astana International University. He emphasized the university's commitment to gender equality and its participation in such projects as a key contribution to fostering a safe educational and social environment.

Aleksey Rogov, Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, expressed gratitude to the university for organizing the exhibition and noted the importance of regular interaction between government agencies, civil society, and educational institutions on strengthening gender security.

The OSCE Office in Kazakhstan expresses its readiness to continue its cooperation with the AIU and support initiatives aimed at raising youth awareness of human rights, preventing violence, and developing effective social protection institutions.

On 4 December 2025, the Department of Natural Sciences of the Pedagogical Institute at Astana International University held a thematic event dedicated to gender equality. The participants were 3rd- and 4th-year students of the educational program “6B01503 – Chemistry”, as well as a guest speaker joining online from the USA — PhD, Acting Associate Professor of the Higher School of Natural Sciences at AIU, Bolashak International Scholarship holder, Saltanat Bolatovna Abeuova, who is currently undertaking an internship at the University of California, Davis.

Participants were presented with statistical data on the number of female students studying at AIU. The students discussed women’s contribution to scientific research, their participation in projects, and issues of equal opportunities in the academic sphere.

The event was organized by Associate Professor of the Department, S.M. Bolysbekova, who ensured the meaningful content of the meeting and created a comfortable, open atmosphere for dialogue.

At the end of the event, participants expressed their gratitude to the organizers and the invited guest, noting that open dialogue, exchange of views, and discussion of real practical examples significantly enhance the educational value of such meetings. The students emphasized that such initiatives contribute to personal growth, professional development, and the strengthening of university culture.

On 1 December 2025, the Department of Natural Sciences of the Pedagogical Institute at Astana International University hosted the “Chemistry in Art” competition held within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Fourth-year students of the educational program “6B01503 – Chemistry” took part in the event, demonstrating their skill in artistically representing chemical reactions and molecular models, as well as their ability to convey chemistry through the language of art. Based on the results of all stages, having shown a high level of preparation and confidently completing all tasks, the winner was Samal Zamankhan.

The event was organized by Associate Professor of the Department, S.M. Bolysbekova, who ensured a professional level of the competition and contributed to creating a constructive and friendly competitive atmosphere.

The jury evaluated the projects according to the criteria of scientific validity, originality, artistic expressiveness, practical significance, and the participants’ ability to present their ideas.

The initiative is aimed at developing students’ critical thinking, practical skills, and creative potential, as well as strengthening their interest in chemical science.

The participants expressed their gratitude to the organizers, noting the importance of such events for their professional development.

Fire extinguishers occupy a special place among fire safety equipment. They are easy to operate, require no special skills, and are excellent at extinguishing the initial stages of a fire. However, the effectiveness of a fire extinguisher directly depends on its proper selection. An unsuitable fire extinguisher will not cope with a fire and, in fact, can cause injury.

What kind of fire extinguisher should you have in different situations? Despite the seemingly obvious answer to this question, it's not that simple. I won't discuss the purpose of a fire extinguisher in this article. I will simply note that its presence serves two purposes:

- first, to extinguish a fire in its early stages when it occurs;

- second, to comply with fire safety regulations, thereby eliminating the possibility of a fine during an inspection.

 The document regulating the provision of buildings with primary fire extinguishing equipment is Order No. 55 of the Minister of Emergency Situations of February 21, 2022, "On Approval of Fire Safety Rules," and the Technical Regulations "General Fire Safety Requirements," approved by Order No. 405 of the Minister of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan of August 17, 2021. The requirements specified therein should be followed when selecting fire extinguishers, including those for vehicles.

Chief Specialist

Emergency Situations Department of Yesil District, Astana City Department of Emergency Situations

Civil Defense Lieutenant Colonel A.B. Aliyev

On 28–29 November 2025 in Karaganda, students from 1st to 3rd years of the educational programme 6B01601 "History and Social Studies" at AIU actively participated in the XII Republican Congress of Young Researchers dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Academician E.A. Buketov. The event, titled "The Phenomenon of E.A. Buketov: Scientist. Teacher. Personality," was organized by the Historical Faculty and the "Tulgatanu" Research Centre of Karaganda National Research University.

The main objective of the forum was to comprehensively study the scientific heritage of Academician E.A. Buketov, assess his contribution to the development of national science, support the scientific potential of youth, and foster patriotism, humanism, and intellectual culture.

AIU students participated in the work of academic sections, presented their research, engaged in discussions, and exchanged experiences. This allowed them to expand their scientific thinking and became a significant step in their professional development.

Following the completion of the forum, students were taken on an educational excursion to the KARLAG Museum (Corrective Labour Camp of the Kazakh SSR), located in Karaganda Region. The visit to the museum enabled students to gain a deeper understanding of the history of political repression, familiarize themselves with archival materials and museum exhibitions, and contributed significantly to the formation of their historical consciousness.

      Today, on December 02, 2025, teachers and students of the AIU Pedagogical Institute held regular classes in Secondary School No. 92 with students of pedagogical classes of secondary School No. 74, Secondary School No. 86 and Secondary School No. 92 in Astana.

  Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, assoc. professor T.D. Abzhakov defended a presentation on "Working on mistakes when writing an essay," and 3rd-year students of the specialty "Russian Language and Literature" Valery Ovchinnikova and Angela Okuneva defended an interactive game on Russian literature of the 19th century and an AI role-playing game "Conversation with Literary Heroes." School students actively joined these games and demonstrated their knowledge.

  Master's degree, senior lecturer G.T. Baigukin, who represented the Geography Department, presented the topic "The right choice of profession" to the students. Then, together with Nabihan Mirkhan, a 3rd-year Geography student, they conducted an express questionnaire and role-playing games "Teacher 2040" and "School recruitment". The students joined the tasks with interest and tried to complete them in the allotted time.

  At the end of the lesson, T.D. Abzhakov presented a video about the university, introduced the main specialties, schools, areas of activity and answered the students' questions. During the presentation, the students distributed booklets and brochures with career guidance information to the audience.

  Everyone present was satisfied with these lessons. An hour and a half flew by in a flash.

On December 2, 2025, the first organizational meeting of the new Public Council on Science, Higher Education, and Language Policy of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan was held. Its members included Akhylbek Kazhigulovich Kurishbayev, President of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Beibit Baimagambetovich Mamrayev, state and public figure; Serik Aztayevi Irsaliev, President of Astana International University and President of the Beles Center for Analysis and Strategy; and Naiman Bubeyevich Kalabayev, state and public figure. Rector of the University "Turan-Astana" Dzhaparova Gulzhamal Alkenovna, Rector of the University "Esil University" Taubaev Ayapbergen Aldanayevich, Chairman of the public association "Kazakhstan branch trade union of workers of education, science and higher education" Mukasheva Aigul Maksatovna, Editor-in-chief of the republican educational socio-political newspaper "Bilimdi el - Educated country" Turkestanova Lyazzat Maksutovna, Director of the Department of Human Capital Development of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan "Atameken" Beisenbenov Azamat Amangeldinovich, President of the Public Foundation "Bilte Qory" Mysa Makpal Mazaqqyzy, Chairman of the Association of Legal Entities "National Association "Pest Control" Dyusekov Talgat Petrovich, Director of the Association "Kazakhstan Council of Foreign Investors" Baidasheva Zhanna Amanovna, Supervisor of the Center for Inclusive Support "L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University. Yaroslava Nikolaevna Kovaleva, Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation at the K. Kulazhanov Kazakh University of Technology and Business, Yelaman Kanatovich Aibuldinov, Vice-Ministers of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Dinara Rinatovna Shcheglova and Gulzat Izbasarovna Kobenova, and Aigul Kakimbekovna Sadvokassova, Director of the Republican State Enterprise "Institute of Philosophy, Political Science, and Religious Studies" of the Science Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

 The composition and chairpersons of four Public Council committees were elected. S.A. Irsaliev, President of Astana International University, was elected Chairman of the Public Council Committee on Regulatory Legal Acts and Anti-Corruption.