The International Programmes and Projects Centre announces the opening of applications for student mobility under the Erasmus+ programme at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski (Sofia, Bulgaria).
The competitive selection is carried out by Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz in accordance with the criteria established by the Erasmus+ programme and Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski.
The main selection criteria are high academic performance and knowledge of English at a level not lower than B2.
Students who have studied for at least two semesters at their home university are eligible to participate in the competition.
Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz became the venue for the International Scientific and Practical Conference “Fundamentals of Sports Development in the Educational Sphere”, organized in cooperation with the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Karaganda Region. The conference was attended by Doctors of Science from the P.F. Lesgaft National State University (St. Petersburg), who trained more than 450 sports professionals from various regions of Kazakhstan. The participants focused on improving the qualifications of specialists, implementing innovative educational and wellness technologies, and strengthening international cooperation in the field of physical culture and sports. During the event, Memorandums of Cooperation were signed between: • Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz and the Republican Educational, Methodological and Analytical Center of the Committee on Sports and Physical Culture of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan; • Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz and the Medical and Physical Training Dispensary of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Karaganda Region. The Rector of the University, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor Erkara Balkaraevich Aimagambetov, emphasized that such events strengthen the connection between science, education, and sports, and create conditions for the training of qualified specialists in sports management, sports medicine, and psychology. Following the results of the conference, the university is considering the launch of new microqualification educational programs at Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz. This initiative will help train national professionals for the sports sector and contribute to the development of sports in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The next series of monitoring meetings of the CirculEC Project Consortium, funded by the EU under the Erasmus+ CBHE programme, took place in Uzbekistan (Tashkent) at the premises of Международный Вестминстерский университет в Ташкенте and Central Asian University. Project partners discussed and evaluated the integration of circular economy principles into bachelor’s, master’s, and LLL programmes of Uzbek universities, as well as the role of partner institutions in preparing specialists for sustainable development and the green transformation of the region. The event brought together over 50 faculty members and experts from universities across the region and Europe to assess progress in embedding circular economy principles into academic programmes. Among the participants was the project team from Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz. The university’s participation in the project contributes to the development of international academic cooperation, the improvement of education quality, and the formation of next-generation specialists’ competencies in the field of sustainable development and green technologies. The next series of monitoring visits will be held at universities in Tajikistan (Dushanbe).
With the new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan coming into effect on January 1, 2026 — marking a large-scale reform of the national tax system aimed at enhancing fairness, transparency, and digital efficiency — Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz is actively contributing to the formation of a new tax culture and the professional competence of future specialists. As part of the university’s mission to train competitive professionals for sustainable regional development, the Department of Finance organized a scientific and practical seminar titled “Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 2026: Key Changes” on October 9, 2025. Zauresh Kanatovna Zhoikimbekova, Head of the Department for Tax Legislation Clarification of the Regional Department of State Revenues for the Karaganda Region, delivered a presentation outlining major updates related to the taxation of individuals and legal entities, the introduction of digital tools, and measures to reduce the administrative burden on businesses. Participants discussed the practical aspects of implementing the new code and its impact on the financial and economic activities of enterprises. The event contributed to expanding students’ and faculty members’ professional knowledge, developing relevant competencies, and increasing interest in the country’s tax policy.
On September 25, 2025, Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz hosted an introductory onboarding event for newly hired faculty members, organized by the Department of Human Resource Management.
The meeting focused on academic and methodological work as a key indicator of a faculty member’s professional performance. The rules for using the university’s main educational platforms – Platonus and DMS – were reviewed as essential tools for planning and tracking educational activities.
A separate session covered the qualification requirements established by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as the university’s internal regulations, including the rules of internal labor conduct, occupational safety, and fire safety instructions. Faculty members received not only information but also practical recommendations to help them integrate more quickly into the educational process.
The event was attended by heads and representatives of structural divisions of the university: the Center for Digital Transformation of Business Processes, the Department of Academic Development, the Civil Defense Headquarters, and the Department for Student Affairs.
The onboarding program at Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz is aimed at creating comfortable conditions for new staff to enter professional activity, ensuring their adaptation to the academic environment and corporate culture. Such initiatives contribute to building an effective teaching team, improving the quality of the educational process, and developing the university’s scientific and pedagogical potential.
