On 23 May 2025, an information session on applying for Erasmus+ projects was held for the university's teaching staff. The event was conducted with the participation of Laura Kalabaevna Paluanova, Director of the Erasmus+ National Office in Kazakhstan, and Shayzada Umirzakivna Tasbulatova, Scientific Consultant and Lead Expert.
The aim of the event was to familiarize participants with the latest developments in the Erasmus+ programme, as well as national and regional priorities, and to develop practical recommendations for participating in funding competitions.
The session included presentations on Jean Monnet modules and Capacity Building (Higher Education) projects, case study analyses, practical exercises, and consultation sessions. Participants included representatives of ongoing Erasmus+ projects, potential proposal developers, and other interested individuals. The event contributed to expanding professional networks and facilitated experience sharing with invited experts.
Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz has been actively cooperating with the Erasmus+ programme for many years, implementing international projects and demonstrating sustainable results. The university has repeatedly won competitions within this European programme and continues to develop academic mobility, partnership relations, and research initiatives.
On April 28, 2025, the Republican Student Subject Olympiad in the educational program “Finance” was held among universities of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The theme «Modern Drivers of Sustainable Development of the Financial System in the Context of Transformation and Digitalization».
The event addressed the growing transformation of the financial system under the influence of digital technologies, ESG transformation, and blockchain innovations. Fintech is reshaping the industry, competing increasingly with traditional institutions.
On May 8, 2025, Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz hosted a certificate awarding ceremony for participants of the trainings organized within the framework of the international project CirculEC (Development of innovative curricula and modules in Circular Economy and Sustainable Development), supported by the European Union.
The CirculEC project aims to strengthen human capital in Central Asian universities in the field of circular economy by equipping staff, students, and the wider public with skills and competencies relevant to local labor market needs and environmental challenges faced by the region.
The training program focused on current issues in circular economy, sustainable practices, and educational innovation. Participants included faculty members, administrative staff, and students interested in applying modern approaches in educational and institutional contexts.
On April 28, 2025, the Roboproject-2025 Robotics Championship was held at Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz among students. The event was organized by the Department of Digital Engineering and IT Analytics.
The championship brought together talented and proactive students passionate about engineering creativity and modern technologies. Participants presented their own robotics projects, demonstrating practical skills in programming, assembly, and control of robotic systems. Based on the results of the championship, the prizes were awarded as follows:
On April 26, 2025, Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz hosted a meeting between students and representatives of "Kazaeronavigatsia" RSE
— the national provider of air navigation services of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
During the meeting, the company representatives presented the mission and main areas of activity, highlighting the importance of their work in ensuring the safety and efficiency of air traffic. Special attention was given to career opportunities for young professionals.
Students were introduced to open vacancies in Karaganda, including:
• Engineer of ERTOS service (operation of radio engineering equipment and communication),
• Engineer of KRTOP,
• Inspector of aviation security.
The representatives emphasized that the company welcomes motivated young candidates regardless of their major, as long as they have a good command of English and a willingness to grow in the aviation sector.
The students showed great interest in the presented vacancies, asked questions, and received detailed information about employment and career growth opportunities.
Such meetings help strengthen the connection between employers and future professionals and expand students' horizons for career choices.
From April 21 to 26, 2025, in accordance with the calendar plan of the grant project of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan titled “Innovative Model for Improving Student Research Work in Universities of the Republic of Kazakhstan,” representatives of Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz — Director of the Research Institute of Economic and Legal Studies T.A. Khanov and project manager A.V. Bashirov — carried out a business trip to Almaty.
During the visit, meetings were held with the administration and academic staff of leading universities in Almaty, including Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Caspian University, and Turan University. The meetings focused on joint research initiatives involving students, expanding cooperation within the grant project, and practical application of the findings and recommendations outlined in the monograph “Improving Student Research Work in Universities of the Republic of Kazakhstan.” The monograph, developed by the project team, has already received implementation acts.
In addition, university representatives participated in the scientific conference “Topical Issues of Customs and Tariff Regulation in the Context of International Economic Integration,” organized by Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.
The business trip contributed to strengthening scientific cooperation and enhancing the development of student research initiatives among Kazakhstan’s universities.
On April 23, 2025, Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz hosted a meeting with Nailya Saifullina, a representative of the University of Santiago de Compostela (Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Spain), for faculty members.
During the event, Nailya Saifullina delivered a lecture and presented the Erasmus+ international project titled “Development of Innovative Educational Programs and Modules on Circular Economy and Sustainable Development.” The project aims to integrate the principles of sustainability into educational practices and train professionals capable of addressing challenges in the field of green economy.
At the end of the meeting, participants discussed opportunities for joint international projects and scientific research with the university's faculty.
On April 16, 2025, the XVII Republican Student Subject Olympiad in the educational program "Social Work" was held at Narxoz University in Almaty. This large-scale and significant event brought together top students from leading universities across the country to showcase their professional knowledge, analytical skills, and creative thinking.
The Olympiad consisted of three stages:
Video competition,
Social project presentations,
Case study solving.
Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz hosted the annual International Student Forum «MODERN YOUTH: CREATING INNOVATIONS – STRIVING FOR THE FUTURE» as part of Science Day on April 10–11, 2025.
Goal of the Forum was to create conditions for self-realization, professional and creative development of young researchers, to identify and support talented youth in the context of digital transformation.
Young scientists from higher educational institutions of Kazakhstan and abroad participated in the forum.
Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz took part in the VII National Scientific and Practical Conference “Transformation of Business and Public Institutions in the Context of the Digital Economy”, organized online by our partner university — St. Petersburg University of Management Technologies and Economics.
During the plenary session, a presentation was made on the grant project funded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan (AR19676691), titled “Innovative Model for Improving Student Research Work in Universities of the Republic of Kazakhstan.”
The report was delivered by T.A. Khanov, Director of the Research Institute of Economics and Law, and A.V. Bashirov, Project Leader. They presented current approaches to enhancing student research activities within the framework of the project.
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