*]:pointer-events-auto " dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-WEB:12d7b10e-3201-445b-a34f-016cb1649798-1" data-testid="conversation-turn-4" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn="assistant"> An eco-hour titled “Save Water – Preserve the Future” was held at Kozybayev University. The event has a national status and is being conducted simultaneously across all regions of Kazakhstan, bringing together educational institutions, experts, and young people around one of the key environmental issues — water resource conservation. The organizers included the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The eco-hour brought together university students, school pupils, college students, faculty members, administrative representatives, and invited experts. The event aimed to raise awareness of water security and sustainable development. The main goal was to increase knowledge about water resources, promote environmental thinking, and develop practical skills for responsible water use as a strategically important resource. Today, our university, being the only higher education institution in the region serving as a center of education, science, and innovation, is also actively advancing projects related to the rational use of water. Since last year, Kozybayev University has been implementing a large-scale program-targeted project focused on the development and внедрение high-tech solutions for monitoring, purification, and efficient use of water resources in the North Kazakhstan Region. The ultimate goal is to improve public health by ensuring access to clean drinking and technical water. The project runs until 2027 and covers five interrelated areas, ranging from hygienic assessment of water supply and epidemiological risks to biological rehabilitation of water bodies and digitalization of water monitoring systems. The expert team includes scientists with unique interdisciplinary expertise in chemistry, ecology, medicine, epidemiology, agriculture, engineering, and digital technologies from Kazakhstan, the USA, the United Kingdom, Turkey, and China, ensuring the project is carried out at the intersection of disciplines and in line with global best practices. New laboratory complexes have been established at the university, aimed at improving the quality of life in the North Kazakhstan Region. The project is led by Professor, PhD, Kozybayev University, Dmitry Berillo, who is ranked among the top 40 most cited scientists in chemical sciences in Kazakhstan according to Web of Science. During the event, he was awarded a certificate of appreciation from the Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation for his active participation in research and project activities in the field of water consumption. Awards were also presented to faculty members, researchers, and students of the university. At the eco-hour, Anuar Uskenbayev, Acting General Director of the Republican State Enterprise “Kazvodkhoz,” presented an analysis of the current state of Kazakhstan’s water resources, existing challenges, and modern approaches to their management. Organizers emphasized that such initiatives help foster a responsible attitude toward natural resources among young people and stimulate the development of scientific and public interest in environmental issues. The eco-hour became a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and the generation of new ideas aimed at preserving water resources and ensuring a sustainable future for Kazakhstan.  

A national-level hackathon, CyberShield-2026, was held at Kozybayev University, organized jointly with the Department of Economic Investigations for the North Kazakhstan Region as part of implementing the principle of “Law and Order.” Teams from 13 universities across Kazakhstan took part in the hackathon. The total prize fund amounted to 4 million tenge. The event aimed to identify students’ potential in solving tasks in IT and mobile technologies, information security, and artificial intelligence. The hackathon brought together students from various fields and competencies, ready to tackle challenges under the guidance of experienced mentors. Opening the event with an online address, Vice Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Dinara Shcheglova noted that, in accordance with the instructions of the Head of State, systematic work is underway in the country to advance digitalization and the development of artificial intelligence. “Analysts, developers, and engineers of the new generation must be able to create their own solutions for the economy. Platforms like today’s hackathon give students the opportunity to implement these tasks in practice. The cooperation between Kozybayev University and the Department of Economic Investigations is a clear example of effective integration of education and practice. I am confident that today’s hackathon will serve as a foundation for the emergence of strong new solutions and the formation of professional teams,” said Dinara Shcheglova. Participants worked in two key areas: “AI in Agro Analytics,” which focused on developing intelligent solutions to improve agricultural efficiency, optimize processes, and ensure sustainable development of the agricultural sector; and “AI Against Crypto Risks,” which involved creating tools for transaction monitoring, fraud detection, and risk analysis in the field of digital assets. “Today, our university has become a hub for 57 teams from leading universities across the country. This is more than 160 young talents ready to take on the most complex technological challenges of our time. Digitalization today is not just process automation, but a foundation of national security and economic prosperity of Kazakhstan. Our university actively supports state policy in IT and artificial intelligence. We are proud that Kozybayev University is an anchor university of the ‘AI-Sana’ program, creating conditions for students’ ideas to turn into real prototypes,” said Chairman of the Executive Board - Rector Yerbol Issakayev. At the end of the hackathon, participants presented their projects to an expert jury, demonstrating their practical relevance and potential for real-sector implementation. Winners in each category received 1 million tenge, while second and third places were awarded 500,000 and 300,000 tenge respectively. Winners and prize-winners: Track: “AI Against Crypto Risks” 1st place - team “Kings of Taiynsha,” Kozybayev University, Petropavlovsk; 2nd place - Academy named after Sh. Kabylbayev of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kostanay; 3rd place - team “Ramira,” L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana. Track: “AI Agro Analytics” 1st place - team “Open to Work,” KBTU, Almaty; 2nd place - team “Van Gogh,” L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana; 3rd place - team “White Hill,” IT University, Astana. Special Prize - 400,000 tenge for the most creative digital solution was awarded to team “67,” Kozybayev University. Students from the “Kings of Taiynsha” team at Kozybayev University developed a digital tool for detecting suspicious activity in cryptocurrency networks — CryptoGuard AI. It is designed to assess wallet risks, track the movement of funds, and analyze tokens for fraudulent patterns. Participation in such initiatives enables students to develop critical thinking, teamwork, and project skills, as well as gain valuable experience working with real-world cases and expert communities. This forms the foundation for training competitive specialists capable of contributing to the country’s digital transformation. Further development of digital education, support for AI initiatives, and expansion of practice-oriented platforms remain key conditions for shaping a new generation of professionals ready to effectively respond to the challenges of the modern economy and ensure the sustainable development of Kazakhstan.

As part of the strategy to develop scientific potential and expand international cooperation, Kozybayev University has engaged foreign researchers from India and Pakistan. A postdoctoral researcher from Chiang Mai University (Thailand), Lokeshwara Reddy, has arrived at the university. He has extensive experience in bioelectronics, biosensors, and nanostructured materials. He has been appointed as a research fellow to contribute to a project focused on developing sustainable water management technologies based on advanced international standards. The research aims to ensure environmental safety, protect public health, promote organic agriculture, and reduce negative environmental impact. Currently, the scientist is working on the development of water treatment and purification systems for industrial processes at processing enterprises, including biological treatment methods. Dr. Muhammad Saqib Saif has also joined the university’s research activities. He is a lecturer at Islamia University of Bahawalpur. His research interests include the development of biologically active compounds based on plant extracts, green synthesis of nanoparticles and metal-organic frameworks, as well as nanomedicine. Within the framework of the program-targeted funding (PCF), Muhammad Saqib Saif will conduct a comparative analysis of feed resources to improve milk quality. This research is aimed at introducing innovative approaches in the agricultural sector and enhancing the quality of agricultural products.

In the city of Semey, the Kazakhstan Youth Championship in Kazakh Kuresi brought together more than 400 athletes from all regions of the country. At this prestigious tournament, Adilet Murzash, a student of group FCS-23k from the Department of “Physical Culture and Sports” at Kozybayev University, delivered an outstanding performance and became the Champion of Kazakhstan in the +100 kg weight category. During the competition, Adilet held 5 bouts and secured confident victories in all of them. In the first round, he defeated a representative of the Abai region with a clear advantage, and in the subsequent stages, he demonstrated strong and уверенная wrestling, advancing to the final. In the decisive bout, he faced a wrestler from the Zhambyl region and, in a tense match, proved his skill by claiming victory and earning the title of Champion of Kazakhstan. Congratulations to our student on this remarkable achievement, which is a vivid example of perseverance and strength of spirit!

The XVIII Republican Subject Olympiad in the field of “Law” was held at Caspian University. Teams from 13 cities across Kazakhstan took part, demonstrating a high level of preparation, professional knowledge, and a strong commitment to development in the legal field. Dmitry Pavlov – 1st place in the individual competition! Supervisor: Seralina A.Zh., Senior Lecturer of the Department of “History of Kazakhstan and Law” Republican Student Subject Olympiad in the discipline “Foreign Language: Two Foreign Languages (English)” at SDU University. Anastasia Koshkarova – 2nd place in the individual competition. Supervisor: Honored Professor, Candidate of Philological Sciences Tetyukhin E.P., Department of “Germanic and Romance Philology” Republican Subject Olympiad in the educational program “Kazakh Language and Literature” at Ualikhanov University, Kokshetau. Ayaulym Akhmetzhanova – 2nd place in the individual competition. Supervisor: Head of the Department of “Kazakh Language and Literature” Zhazira Kokbas The XVIII Republican Subject Olympiad in the educational program “Agronomy” at the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University, Almaty. Maken Zikirin – 2nd place in the individual competition. Supervisor: Kantarbayeva E.E., PhD, Associate Professor of the Department of “Agronomy and Forestry” The XVIII Republican Student Subject Olympiad in Biology held in Turkestan at Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University. Aruzhan Isakhova, Saltanat Toqtarbay, Sayat Shinbergen – 3rd place in the team competition. Supervisor: Nusupova A.Zh., Senior Lecturer, Department of “Biology” The XVIII Republican Student Subject Olympiad in the field of “Telecommunications” at Energo University. Dmitry Ivchenko – 3rd place in the individual competition. Supervisor: Senior Lecturer Adilbekov A.E., Department of “Energy and Radio Electronics” Republican Student Subject Olympiad in Robotics at Turan University. Maxim Sumkin, Mikhail Bochantsev, Bogdan Kormin – 3rd place in the team competition. Supervisors: Savostin A.A., Candidate of Technical Sciences, Professor; Petrov P.A., Associate Professor, Department of “Energy and Radio Electronics” The XVIII Republican Student Subject Olympiad in the educational program “Food Technology” at Almaty Technological University. Yerkezhan Shegebaeva, Aneliya Kozhagulova, Kamilla Zhasulanova – 3rd place in the team competition. Supervisors: Serikov A.K., Lecturer; Ily E.N., Senior Lecturer, Department of “Food Safety” The XVIII Republican Subject Olympiad in the educational program “Forest Resources and Forestry” at the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University, Almaty. Adelya Orynbasar – 3rd place in the individual competition. At the IV International Olympiad in Natural Sciences among students of педагогical specialties (Biology), held in Kyzylorda: Aruzhan Ashimova – 2nd place in the individual competition. Supervisor: Nusupova A.Zh., Senior Lecturer, Department of “Biology” Republican Graduation Projects Competition at the International Educational Corporation (KazGASA) in Almaty, with results announced during the XII International Festival of Architecture, Construction, and Design Schools of Eurasia. Danil Vild and Nursultan Kazakbay – III degree diplomas. Supervisors: Polishchuk N.Yu., Senior Lecturer; Tungyshpayeva S.Zh., Senior Lecturer, Department of “Construction and Design” Congratulations! We are proud of you! We wish you continued success and new professional achievements!

As part of the “Law and Order” ideology and ongoing preventive efforts against drug-related crime, Kozybayev University, in cooperation with the Department for Coordination of Preventive Work of the North Kazakhstan Region Police Department, held a practical training session for students at the Canine Service Center. The main goal of the event was to raise students’ awareness of the prevention of offenses related to the use and distribution of drugs, as well as to introduce them to the work of the police canine service. During the meeting, students had a unique opportunity to observe the practical work of police officers and their service dogs. Participants were shown the skills of four-legged assistants in detecting narcotic and explosive substances, and were also informed about the specifics of canine service work. A guided tour of the center sparked particular interest. Students were shown the conditions in which the dogs are kept, their equipment and gear, as well as the training process. Future specialists were able to observe the work of various breeds - from shepherd dogs to spaniels - known for their speed, intelligence, and precision in following commands. Additionally, during a demonstration, the service dogs successfully apprehended a mock offender and detected a simulated narcotic substance. The spectacular nature of the performance, the coordination of actions, and the professionalism of the officers made a strong impression on the students. At the end of the meeting, participants noted that they had gained a new perspective on the profession of a canine handler and recognized the importance of preventive work in combating drug-related crime.

Today, a large-scale environmental campaign, “Taza Kazakhstan,” took place across the republic with the participation of the Head of State. Students of Kozybayev University, Amir Agzamov and Aruzhan Yermukhan, had a unique opportunity to personally take part in tree planting together with the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Over the past two years, the “Taza Kazakhstan” initiative has evolved into a powerful nationwide movement, bringing people together around key values: environmental care, cleanliness, and the improvement of the surrounding environment. Kozybayev University also actively supported the campaign: the university’s leadership, faculty, and students jointly planted around 60 trees along the student alley, including spruce, linden, and lilac. Such initiatives are not just a contribution to greening efforts, but an important step toward fostering environmental awareness and responsibility for the future of our country. Together, we are creating a clean, green, and sustainable Kazakhstan!