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Within the framework of the signed memorandum between Green Tal LLP and the Higher School of Economics, the Social Innovation Laboratory has been operating at Astana International University since September 2022. The purpose of the laboratory is to involve university students in the development of social projects and social entrepreneurship.

During the period from September to December of this year, such events were held as: an organizational meeting with students on the issue of interest in the topic of social entrepreneurship, the participation of the head of the Laboratory Okutaeva S.T. and the director of development Green Tal Kabdykesheva D.S. as members of the jury at the competition of social projects of the School of Social Entrepreneurship "Өрелі ұрпақ", an application for the competition was submitted Alumni Grants Program from the American Embassy to conduct the project "Laboratory of Social Innovation" on the basis of the laboratory, guest lectures were held with the founder of social entrepreneurship in Kazakhstan Emin Askerov and a social entrepreneur on environmental protection, the founder of the company "BioPack.kz" by Miras Abbasov, an interactive on the topic of social projects was held for 1st year students of the Higher School of Economics. According to the scientific block of works, an application was submitted to the GF of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the topic "Development and approbation of methods of employment of socially vulnerable segments of the population", № AP19676100, a scientific article was published by S.T. Okutaeva and D.S. Kabdykesheva in the journal "Astana International University" on the topic "Development of social entrepreneurship in Kazakhstan".

The Higher School of Economics held a series of trainings on the topic from November 28 to December 02: "Development of soft skills. Financial literacy. Startup Entrepreneurship" for AIU students. Over the course of 5 days, students pumped such competencies as team building, communication and leadership, conflict management, negotiation and decision-making, time management, emotional intelligence, career planning, financial literacy, the basics of entrepreneurship and startup projects. The participants of the training participated in the analysis of various business cases, played motivational games and passed psychological testing. Upon completion of the program, each student was awarded a certificate.

Congratulations to the students on receiving the certificate and wish them further success!

The Higher School of Social and Humanitarian Sciences together with the Diplomatic School of Astana within the framework of the "week of lectures of Ambassadors accredited in the Republic of Kazakhstan" delivered lectures for listeners. 

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the European Union to the Republic of Kazakhstan – Kestutis Yankauskas

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Italy to Kazakhstan – Marco Alberti

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Kazakhstan – Majid Samadzadeh Saber

The lectures were enthusiastically received by numerous young participants who were able to discuss with the Ambassadors the contribution that modern diplomacy can make to the development and promotion of the "System of Countries" abroad.

The National Chamber of Entrepreneurs "Atameken" and Astana International University signed a Memorandum of Cooperation.

The purpose of the signed Memorandum of Cooperation is the formation of entrepreneurial thinking and entrepreneurial spirit among students, the creation of entrepreneurial skills during the period of study, the development of youth business activity and the popularization of the idea of mass entrepreneurship in Kazakhstan.

On December 6 - 7, 2022 associate professors of the Higher School of Natural Sciences Seitkan A.S. and Nurgalieva D.A. participated in a practical seminar on microscopy, spectral analysis and mechanical testing, organized by Melytec.

The seminar showed new equipment and methods in the field of chemical and structural analysis of materials, such as X-ray diffractometers and micro X-ray fluorescence spectrometers, optical emission spectrometers, IR-Fourier and Raman spectrometers. Equipment from various international companies, such as  Xenemetrix, Optosky, Emco-Test, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Trojan, Struers and a number of other manufacturers was presented.

 The workshop presented a unique opportunity - all equipment was available for demonstration and practical work. Innovative solutions in the field of elemental analysis and complex solutions for determining the mechanical properties of surfaces were shown on the instruments in the demo room.

It should be noted the great practical significance of the seminar. We thank the organizers and the university administration for the opportunity to get acquainted with the latest achievements in the field of chemical analysis.

On the first day of winter, the thematic event “Winter Ball” was held within the Decade of Languages.  The ball was organized by students of the department “Russian language and literature”. 

Winter Ball was held in three languages: Kazakh, Russian, English. Participants of the ball were the students of “Kazakh language and literature” and the students of 1, 2 courses of  “The Russian language and literature” departments, as well as  master students of  the English language department . 

Like any other holiday the Winter Ball was full of miracles! The winners of nominations were awarded with certificates: ‘the most charming smile’, ‘the best support group’, ‘the best expert’. 

And the ball culminated with the election of the King and Queen!  

The prizes were provided by the products of trade corporation branded clothing “QAZAQ REPUBLIC”. 

At the end of the ball, students and teachers were dancing waltz.

The public association “Center for Analysis and Strategy “Beles” became a laureate of the state award for NGOs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. When choosing the best NGOs, special attention was paid to the social significance of the project, as well as their contribution to solving social problems in various areas.⠀

The public association "Center for Analysis and Strategy "Beles" under the leadership of the President of Astana International University Serik Aztayevich Irsaliev was awarded a prize in the category for achieving goals in the field of education, science, information, physical culture and sports. ⠀

The purpose of the organization is to improve the standard of living and well-being of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan by improving the efficiency and effectiveness of economic and social transformations. ⠀

The association has published the book Remake: Nation at risk - a local context, is a partner in organizing a free School of Social Entrepreneurship, and also conducts various research in the field of science and education.

Zhumagul Moldir Zhakypzhanovna senior teacher of the Higher School of Natural Sciences defended her thesis for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) on "Ecomorphological and molecular genetic characteristics of the disappearing population of Rhodiola rosea L." in the specialty "6D060700 - Biology" at the Kazakh National University named after Al-Farabi. The defense was successful, and the dissertation council voted unanimously to award the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 100%. The team of the Higher School of Natural Sciences congratulates Zhumagul Moldir Zhakypzhanovna with the highest level of creativity and development, with perfectly defended PhD. We wish you to be an unusually successful scientist, teacher, create unique projects and discover unexplored industries, limitless opportunities and bright thoughts, amazing students.

On December 2, 2022, the first international scientific conference "Development of steppe science and horse breeding in the Kazakh-Russian border steppe zone" was held, organized by Astana International University and the Akimat of Aitekebi district of Aktobe region.  Professor of the Higher School of Natural Sciences of Astana International University, Doctor of Biology Academician of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, President of the Association "Union of Horse Breeders of Kazakhstan", researcher of the National Museum-Reserve "Ulytau" Murat Zhusypbekovich Nurushev spoke at the plenary sessions with reports on the topics "Evolution, current state and prospects development of horse breeding - as a symbol of the wildlife of the steppes "and" On the restoration of secondary steppes in the Aitekebi district of the Aktobe region on the example of LLP "Kiyakbai". The conference participants highly appreciated the contribution of the scientists of Astana International University to the development of this industry!

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On November 25-28, 2022, lectures by the following speakers were held at the Astana Diplomatic School:

1. Majid Samadzadeh Saber – The Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

2. Kestutis Jankauskas - Ambassador of the European Union in the Republic of Kazakhstan 

The speakers spoke about the peculiarities of diplomacy, culture and traditions of their countries. The lectures turned to be an interesting conversation, where everyone could ask their questions.

On November 23, a meeting was held at the Astana International University with representatives of the Tashkent branch of the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics and Kime Tashkent International University. During the visit, a meeting was organized with the management of the university, as well as a seminar with the participation of students from 1 to 4 years of the specialty of international relations.