«Olympiad in natural Sciences among students of the educational institution "Recreational Geography and Tourism" – 2025»

On March 26-27, the Higher School of Natural Sciences of Astana International University hosted an exciting Olympiad in Natural Sciences, which was attended by students of the educational program "Recreational Geography and Tourism". A total of 24 participants were announced.

The Olympiad consisted of two rounds:

«The first round» was testing, where students demonstrated their knowledge in the fields of soil science, earth science, geology, geomorphology, tourism, landscape science, hydrology, cartography. 

«The second round» is the protection of tourist projects on the lakes of Kazakhstan. The participants selected a lake from the suggested list and presented their creative ideas for the development of tourism and the protection of these unique natural sites.

The projects were not only fascinating, but also original, and raised important issues of nature conservation and sustainable tourism. In their work, the students took into account the UN Sustainable Development Goals, such as the protection and restoration of ecosystems, sustainable consumption and production, ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education, as well as the promotion of eco-tourism as an important element in maintaining ecological balance. As a result of two rounds, the winners among the 1st year students were: 1st place – Sarybai Nairiyat, 2nd place - Timur Bashirov, 3rd place - Temirlan Battalov. Among the sophomores, the winners were: Kaparova Albina - 1st place, Bolat Amir-2nd place, Asilbek Nuray – 3rd place.

Students, you are real researchers, ready not only to study, but also to contribute to the development of tourism and environmental protection of our country! Keep moving forward, your ideas can change the future!