A Republican Scientific Seminar Kicked Off at AIU: How Data is Changing Approaches to Historical Research

Today, the long-awaited Republican Scientific Seminar titled "The Importance of Data in Scientific Research: Analysis and Application Features" kicked off at Astana International University. The event brought together leading historians, archaeologists, scientists, and students interested in research and historical heritage.

The seminar has become a vibrant platform for exchanging unique knowledge and practical experience in analyzing historical data. AIU students had the exclusive opportunity to hear expert opinions firsthand, ask questions, and engage in discussions on pressing topics.

The first day of the seminar was rich and productive:

• Darkhan Kydyrali, Senator of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, professor, and Doctor of Historical Sciences, delivered a lecture on methods of analyzing and systematizing historical data, emphasizing their crucial role in understanding national values and historical science.

• Älimakyn Duysenali, journalist and Bolashak program scholar, presented his findings on Kazakhstani materials discovered in U.S. archives. These materials sparked great interest among students, broadening their perspectives on international sources and Kazakhstan’s role in global historical contexts.

• Additionally, Zhanbolat Kazanbayev, head of the Department for the Protection of Historical and Cultural Heritage at the Bozok Museum, shared insights into the history of the Bozok city and its significance in archaeological research.

AIU students actively participated in discussions, asking insightful questions and sharing their thoughts.

The seminar will continue until February 28, 2025, with many more fascinating presentations, discussions, and discoveries ahead.