The Kazakhstani men's team won the 5000-meter short track relay at the Asian Games in Harbin. The team consisted of Denis Nikisha, Adil Galiakhmetov, Mersaid Zhaksybayev, Aibek Nasen, Abzal Azhigaliev and Gleb Ivchenko. It should be noted that this is the first gold medal in the history of Kazakhstan's short track at the Asian Games. Previously, only silver and bronze had been won. Photo: Sali SABIROVSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/934281

The Kazakh team finished in the top three in the women's team sprint in speed skating at the 9th Winter Asian Games.Team members - Kristina Silaeva, Daria Vazhenina, Nadezhda Morozova. Photo: Sali SABIROVSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/934285

At the IX Winter Asian Games in Harbin, the men's short track speed skating team won the 5000-meter relay race, bringing Kazakhstan its first gold medal. This prize is the first gold in the history of short track speed skating at the Winter Asian Games in Kazakhstan.The Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan congratulated the Kazakh team on its first gold medal at the IX Winter Asian Games, noting the significance of this victory for the country's sports:"I sincerely congratulate the Kazakh national short track speed skating team on its historic victory! Today, our compatriots brought joy and happiness to all the fans, bringing the first gold medal to the country's basket. Our anthem is playing in the Chinese capital, and our blue flag is flying high. This award is of great importance to us. After all, this is the first gold medal won by Kazakhstan at the Winter Asian Games in the history of short track sports. I would also like to express my special gratitude to the coaching staff who worked hard on the path to victory. " "Today, our athletes are climbing the podium thanks to their determination to win. After a short break, the national anthem will be played again at the Winter Asian Championships. I would like to express my special gratitude to the coaches who prepared our passionate compatriots for this path to victory. This was a great joy for the whole country. Thank you. Forward, Kazakhstan!” said Gennady Golovkin.The Minister and the Head of the NOC thanked all members of the team and wished them success in the upcoming competitions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/934287

The first group stage of the competition among the women's ice hockey teams has ended.The Kazakh beauties met with the South Korean team in the decisive game of the group stage and won in overtime.Alexandra Shchegay scored the winning goal for the team.The next game will be held on February 12 against the Japanese team.Photo: Sali SABIROVSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/934292

Short trackThe Kazakhstani men's team won the country's first gold medal in the 5000-meter relay. The team consisted of Denis Nikisha, Adil Galiakhmetov, Mersaid Zhaksybayev, Aibek Nasen, Abzal Azhgaliev and Gleb Ivchenko.In the women's 3000-meter team competition, the country's women's team won the silver medal. The team members are Yana Khan, Olga Tikhonova, Malika Ermek, Zeynep Kumarkhan, Alina Azhgalieva and Madina Zhanbosynova.Also, in the women's 1000 meter race, Olga Tikhonova lost in the quarterfinals, Alina Azhgalieva performed in the B final, and Malika Ermek performed in the A final.In the men's competition, Aibek Nasen was eliminated in the quarterfinals, while Adil Galiakhmetov and Gleb Ivchenko competed in the B final.Speed ​​skatingThe Kazakhstan women's team won the bronze medal of the Winter Asian Games in the team sprint. Team members are Kristina Silaeva, Darya Vazhenina, Nadezhda Morozova.In the 500 meter race, Kristina Silaeva took 8th place, Inessa Shumekova took 14th, Darya Vazhenina took 15th, and Margarita Galiyeva took 17th place.In the men's 5000 meter race, Vadim Yakubovsky took 9th, Bakdaulet Sagatov took 12th, and Vitaly Shchigolev took 13th place.Freestyle acrobaticsAyana Zholdas won the bronze medal in the final of the Asian Winter Games, scoring 76.54 points. Ardana Mahanova did not make it to the final.In the men's competition, Roman Ivanov did not qualify, while Ulanbatyr Umirzakov and Asylkhan Asan took 5th and 6th places.CurlingThe Kazakhstan women's team lost to Japanese athletes (4:10), while the men's team defeated the Taipei team with a clear advantage - 10:5.Ice hockeyThe Kazakhstan women's team met with South Korea in the decisive game of the group stage and won in overtime - 1:0.Ski mountaineeringIn the men's competition, Timur Artyukhin and Chingiz Baykashev did not qualify, while Niyaz Zhanuzakov and Denis Vlasov stumbled in the semifinals. In the women's race, Asem Nazirova failed to reach the final.Cross-country skiingIn the women's 5 km race, Nadezhda Stepashkina finished 5th, Ksenia Shalygina 7th, Angelina Shuryga 8th, and Daria Ryazhko 9th.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/934296

From February 5 to 7, 2025, training for girls is being held as part of the “AI Skills Accelerator for Girls” program. The opening of the event was attended by Zhaslan Madiev, Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Natalia Mochu, Regional Director for the CIS Region of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), in an online format.The training was organized to improve the digital skills of girls and women in modern artificial intelligence technologies. The ITU Development Sector and EY are working together to implement this two-year program. The program is aimed at ensuring access to advanced technological education.“The head of state pays special attention to the development of artificial intelligence in our country. We plan to introduce AI into all spheres of our lives. We have set a big goal - to train 1 million people in 5 years. This includes 500,000 schoolchildren, 300,000 students, 90,000 civil servants, 80,000 corporate sector representatives and 30,000 representatives of other sectors. Certain pilot projects are being implemented in all areas. In addition, we plan to introduce requirements for mandatory training in AI for current and future civil servants. We will launch this pilot project in March of this year. As you can see, AI training programs are provided for all categories of citizens,” Minister Zhaslan Madiev noted.The program will help girls master digital, ethical and managerial skills, allowing them to develop innovative solutions and use AI to solve problems in their communities.Over two years, the program will achieve the following results:1,000 girls will undergo offline seminars, receive education, receive mentoring support and expert assistance.The seminars will cover 12 countries around the world (2 countries from each IEO region).Participants will take part in a competition, and the winners will have the opportunity to travel to the IEO international AI event.The project is being implemented within the framework of the IEO Development Sector and EY partnership.“Developing skills in the field of artificial intelligence opens up new opportunities for girls. This will help them not only master advanced technologies, but also use them for the benefit of their communities. This program is a step towards a more inclusive and equitable digital future,” said Natalia Mochu, Regional Director of the ITU for the CIS region.The first participating countries for 2024–2025 are India, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Malta and Paraguay.https://www.itu.int/women-and-girls/women-in-ict/ai-skills-accelerator-for-girls/ Press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/931542

On February 6, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Freedom Telecom Holding Ltd. signed memorandums of cooperation in the construction of the West-East national fiber-optic hyperhighway and the creation of data processing centers (DPCs) of no lower than Tier-III level.The implementation of these initiatives will allow the country to create an alternative route for international data transit between Europe and East Asia, increase Kazakhstan's competitiveness in the field of digital services, and attract major global IT companies.The construction of the West-East national hyperhighway will significantly increase the volume of data transmission and make Kazakhstan a major participant in the transit of international Internet traffic. This project is aimed at reducing data transmission delays, increasing connection speeds, and creating an alternative route for traffic between Europe and Asia. The construction of the hyperhighway is scheduled for completion in 2026.This is especially important for cloud technologies, financial operations, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. The construction of the hyperhighway will also help attract international clients, such as large IT companies, telecommunications corporations, and financial institutions interested in fast and secure data transfer.One of the key elements of the development of Kazakhstan's digital infrastructure is the construction of modern data processing centers (DPCs). These centers will accumulate content and ensure stable traffic communication. Since they will be built in accordance with the Tier-III international standard, they will provide a high level of reliability and security.The signing of the memorandum on the projects "Construction of the West-East National Hyperhighway" and "Creation of a DPC not lower than Tier-III" is a strategically important step in the digital development of Kazakhstan. These initiatives will increase the country's share in international traffic transit and create a reliable data storage infrastructure.The projects are planned to be financed by private investments.Press service of the Central Data Infrastructure Agency of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/932986

“Government to citizens”, that is, the sphere of providing services to citizens, is also one of the important priorities. With the help of digital technologies, we intend to make the daily life of citizens as easy as possible and achieve equal opportunities for all,” - President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. In 2024, Kazakhstan achieved significant results in implementing the task of the Head of State. The normative and methodological foundations of digital transformation were developed, an expert base was formed, and large-scale reforms were launched in various areas.One of the main tools of digital transformation was the reorganization of business processes. As a result of the revision of more than 1,200 state processes, 468 business processes were optimized in 23 state bodies, which made it possible to reduce their execution time by an average of 45%.In particular, the reengineering of 98 processes in the Ministry of Agriculture led to a reduction in service time by 55%. In the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of National Economy, this indicator was 55% and 85%, respectively.The main achievement of the year was to increase the level of digitalization of public services. According to UN data, Kazakhstan entered the top 10 countries in the online services index and took 24th place out of 193 countries in terms of digitalization.Today, more than 93% of the population can access electronic services through the eGov portal. 90.8% of public services are available via smartphones. The introduction of biometric identification and QR-signatures has simplified the process of obtaining electronic services - over the year, Kazakhstanis signed more than 23 million documents using QR codes. Digital transformation in Kazakhstan is aimed at making public services more convenient, accessible and efficient.We would like to highlight several digital solutions that have shown real benefits for Kazakhstanis.Examples of digital solutions that have improved the lives of citizens:• The digital military ID card has completely replaced paper documents.• Online registration for kindergartens has made the process more transparent thanks to the voucher financing system.• The introduction of the "European Protocol" has reduced the period for receiving insurance payments from 40 to 5 days and made it possible to issue a CCA without the participation of the police.• Automation of enforcement proceedings has eliminated the involvement of private bailiffs, reducing the financial burden on citizens.• Digitization has simplified admission to kindergartens, schools, universities and hostels, as well as optimized processes in healthcare, social protection and registration services.By 2025, it is planned to reduce the term of 44 public services, transfer 20 public services to a proactive format It is planned to replace, as well as transform 35 public services.The results of digital transformation are already visible to millions of Kazakhstanis. Each project is aimed at increasing the convenience, transparency and accessibility of public services. Increasing the level of digitization improves access to education, healthcare and social services, making them more convenient and fair. Many public services are now available online, without queues and additional bureaucratic procedures. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/933097

In Kazakhstan, it is planned to implement R&D projects based on the country's leading universities. At the Digital Almaty 2025 forum, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Committee for the Development of Artificial Intelligence and Innovations, Agibot and such major technical universities as Satbayev University, International University of Information Technologies (MUT), Kazakhstan-British Technical University (KBTU), Astana IT University and others.Based on the agreements, universities will have equal opportunities to use advanced technologies in the field of robotics. Agibot will develop humanoid robots and implement solutions based on artificial intelligence in them. This approach opens up new opportunities for scientific research and educational initiatives.The agreement opens up opportunities for Kazakhstani students to implement joint R&D projects that will allow them to build robots and integrate artificial intelligence solutions. The universities plan to develop and implement R&D projects in coordination with Agibot and the Ministry, opening up new opportunities for domestic science and technology.According to the memorandums, Agibot plans to open its R&D center at the Alem.AI center. It was this international center that was presented by the Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry Zhaslan Madiev at the Digital Almaty 2025 forum as the main platform for research and implementation of artificial intelligence solutions.Alem.AI will be a key place for artificial intelligence research, startups and international cooperation. The center is expected to increase the export of Kazakhstani artificial intelligence solutions to $ 5 billion by 2029, launching a new wave of technological and economic growth. One floor of the center will be dedicated to R&D research laboratories, where scientists and developers can conduct scientific research and develop advanced artificial intelligence solutions. These labs will be a key location for supporting innovation and implementing research projects in the field of artificial intelligence. Source:AgiBot is a leading Chinese robotics company, founded in February 2023, specializing in humanoid robots with integrated artificial intelligence and a comprehensive application ecosystem. The company is valued at $960 million (September 2024), the leader among unlisted robotics companies. Press service of the Central Institute of Industrial Technology of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/933596

On February 4 of this year, the Strategic Planning Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, held a seminar on project management issues and international indices in the areas supervised by the Ministry.During the seminar, the participants discussed topical issues in the field of project management. Employees of the Strategic Planning Department shared practical recommendations and strategies for implementing project activities, emphasizing the importance of adhering to all the principles of project management.In addition, the Ministry's ongoing work to increase the position of the Republic of Kazakhstan in international ratings such as the Global Innovation Index (GII) and the Electronic Government Development Index (EGDI) was presented.Erlan Satybaldyuly Zholdybayev, Head of the Analysis and Project Work Department of the Strategic Planning Department of the Central Institute of Information and Communication Technologies of the Republic of Kazakhstan: “The level of digitalization in Kazakhstan is high and continues to grow, for example, in 2024 Kazakhstan ranked 24th among 193 countries monitored by the United Nations in terms of the level of e-government development, compared to 28th in 2022. The e-government development index measures the country's e-government capabilities in three important areas: online services, telecommunications, and human resources. It also considers how well the country uses information technologies to improve interaction with its citizens and accessibility,” he noted.The participants also noted the importance of communicating international rating indicators to representatives of local executive bodies, and also discussed ideas for further digitization of the country.Experts noted significant progress in the state's policy in the field of providing online services, noting their benefits for the country's people and businesses. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/933975

Work continues in Kamystinsky district to provide residents with high-quality and affordable housing. In the village of Kamysty, a key ceremony was held for the new residents of three apartment buildings that were put into operation after reconstruction.Specialists working in the district center, as well as citizens from socially vulnerable categories of the population, received housing. Among them are orphans, large families, single mothers and people with disabilities. The new apartments are located in the center of the village on Yerzhanova Street.Housewarming party for the district's specialistsOne of the houses is completely given over to office housing for employees in various fields. 12 families have become new settlers here, including young specialists Sultan and Sania Bektimisov. They graduated from Kostanay Higher Medical College and came to work in Kamystinsky district. Sultan works as an ambulance paramedic, and Sania works in the emergency room of the district hospital.— I am very glad that we have been provided with housing. The conditions here are good, there is everything necessary for a comfortable life," the couple shared.Deputy Chief of Fire department No. 18 Amangeldy Serik also noted the significance of this event for his family. Previously, they had to rent a house, but now he, his wife and two children have their own apartment.Waiting list supportThe other two houses are distributed among citizens who are on the housing waiting list. For example, Victoria Speca, her husband and four children received a spacious three-room apartment.— We've been waiting for this day for four years. Now every child will have their own space. This is our big dream," Victoria said.Andrey Ryazanov called getting an apartment the best New Year's gift.Implementation of social initiativesResidents of Kamystinsky district expressed gratitude to the Head of State for the systematic work on providing affordable housing and creating comfortable living conditions in the regions.Work to improve the living conditions of the population in Kostanay region continues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/931912

The Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliev visited several facilities in the region during his working trip to Kostanay region and got acquainted with the development of the local industry.The Minister visited the KIA automobile plant, where he got acquainted with the construction of a new production facility capable of producing 70 thousand cars per year. He also visited the "KamLitkz" plant, which produces cast iron automotive components for trucks. The Minister noted that such enterprises play an important role in the further development of the regional industry.He also did not ignore the "Bayan Sulu" confectionery factory, which has become a symbol of Kostanay and is considered the pride of domestic production. Since 1974, the factory has been producing more than 240 tons of products per day, offering a wide range of confectionery products. In turn, Arman Shakkaliev proposed to introduce the factory's products to the Iranian market as part of the trade and economic mission of Kazakhstan to Tehran in February."Expanding the sales geography will help the factory increase its capacity and support the promotion of the "Made in KZ" brand in the international arena," the Minister of Trade noted.The minister also visited the new factory of "Milkh" LLP, which produces products under the "Novy Den" brand, in addition to popular cheeses and cottage cheese. According to Arman Shakkaliev, there is a high demand for Kazakhstani dairy products. In this regard, the minister noted the importance of supporting domestic production.In addition, he visited the "Sayakhat" market, which was renovated in accordance with the Road Map. Modernization will improve trade and consumer service conditions. This year, 3 markets in Kostanay will be renovated.During his visit to Kostanay, the minister met with business representatives of the region and answered questions about state support for trade entities and tax reform. Arman Shakkaliev reported on measures of state assistance for trade entities, including subsidizing interest rates on loans for the construction and modernization of trade facilities. For this purpose, 5.27 billion tenge has been allocated from the budget. Currently, a pool of 22 projects has been created in Kostanay region by the "Damu" fund, 18 of which have been approved. Under 6 projects, entrepreneurs have received loans from second-tier banks for 529 million tenge, of which 57 million tenge are subsidized.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/933865

Agreement on exchange of students between Kazakhstan and Georgia was signedToday, within the framework of the official visit of the Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze to the Republic of Kazakhstan, an agreement on cooperation in the field of higher and postgraduate education and science was signed between the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia. This agreement provides for a balanced exchange of 5 students in bachelor's, master's and PhD doctoral programs.Starting this year, citizens of Kazakhstan have the opportunity to study in Georgia for free and receive scholarships.During the meeting of the ministers of the two countries, the prospects for bilateral cooperation, expansion of academic mobility, scientific internships and an increase in the number of foreign students were discussed.Minister Sayasat Nurbek noted the importance of training Georgian specialists in higher education institutions of Kazakhstan and their ability to make a significant contribution to the development of the scientific potential of our countryMinister Alexander Tsuladze spoke about the latest trends in the development of higher education and noted the importance of developing joint scientific cooperation. In addition, Minister Tsuladze invited Sayasat Nurbek to Georgia in the near future and offered to familiarize himself with the activities of the new Kutaisi International State University.At the end of the official meeting, the ministers expressed confidence in the successful development of cooperation between Kazakhstan and Georgia in the field of higher and postgraduate education and science. They noted that the signed agreement will create new opportunities for students and scientists of the two countries for the further development of education and science.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/932600

Partnership between the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan and "U-FUTURE" LLP has endedThe Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan and "U-FUTURE" LLP have ended.The PPP agreement was terminated on January 17, 2025 by mutual agreement of the two parties in accordance with clause 22.4.2 of the PPP agreement and paragraph 1 of Article 49 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Public-Private Partnership". All partnership goals were fully implemented, and cooperation was recognized as successful.The Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Sayasat Nurbek, noted the importance of the work done.The partnership with U-FUTURE LLP played an important role in transferring a number of state tests in the field of education to an electronic format, including the Unified National Testing (UNT), Teacher Knowledge Assessment (PBB), entrance exams for doctoral and master's degrees, and other tests. Since 2019, comprehensive work has been carried out on the digitization of state educational tests. This has made it possible to make the examination processes open to everyone, technologically convenient, and improve them.Today, Kazakhstan is a leader in the digitization of state educational tests among the CIS countries and Central Asia, as there is no alternative in this region to automate such a large-scale and mass examination process. The introduction of modern technologies will not only improve the quality and accessibility of state educational tests, but also correspond to the country's digital transformation strategy.I would like to express my gratitude to U-FUTURE LLP and its shareholder Bakharidin Ablazimov for their fruitful cooperation and contribution to the development of educational infrastructure, as well as for the gratuitous provision of equipment that will allow further conducting state testing in the field of education in electronic format," the minister said.After the partnership ended, within the framework of the PPP agreement, U-FUTURE LLP shareholder Bakharidin Ablazimov decided to transfer to the state ownership the equipment and software of UStudy test centers with a total estimated cost of 1.1 billion tenge. Thanks to this, a modern network of 45 regional testing centers for 6,300 workplaces was created in the country. Their equipment includes 5,300 computers provided by UStudy, as well as 1,000 pieces of equipment previously purchased under the World Bank program.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/932717

STUDY IN KAZAKHSTAN EXHIBITION CONTINUES IN SHYMKENTToday, the Study in Kazakhstan exhibition continued at the M. Auezov South Kazakhstan Research University in the third metropolis of Shymkent. 20 branches of the world's leading universities in Kazakhstan are participating in the exhibition, which provides an opportunity for Kazakhstani youth to get an education. About 4 thousand students of grades 9-11 took part in the event, including graduates from the city of Kyzylorda.Advisor to the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ruslan Emelbayev, teacher-vocational counselor Aidos Zhumanazar, who participated in the exhibition, explained the importance of today's large-scale event to applicants and offered their advice on choosing a specialty."In Kazakhstan, branches of 23 foreign educational institutions were opened on the basis of strategic partnerships with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education in 2022-2024. This is a great opportunity for our youth. That is, now they can receive international education without leaving Kazakhstan, and most importantly, they can do it on the basis of a state grant. The branches prioritize training specialists in the fields of IT and artificial intelligence that are needed by the market. Work in this direction is ongoing. For example, this year, a branch of the Seoul National University of Science and Technology will begin operating under the Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University,” Ruslan Toktarbekuly said in his speech.Karlygash Borankulova, a representative of the branch of the Chinese University at the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, who participated in the fair, noted that applicants were very interested in the educational institution. “Graduates are asking about the Chinese University and its opportunities, educational requirements, and we have noticed that there is a high demand for specialties in the field of information technology,” she shared her opinion.Graduates are closely familiarizing themselves with the information they need, such as the educational features of each branch of a foreign university, the dual diploma system.The UNT exam is coming up, and the time for applicants to choose their specialties is approaching. The Study in Kazakhstan fair is an ideal platform for this.Dear young applicants, you have the opportunity to come with your parents and get the latest information and necessary information! The exhibition will continue at Auezov University until February 7.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/932808

Kazakhstan joined the international scientific RADIANCE projectThe National Coordination Center for the Framework Programs of the European Union in Kazakhstan - the "Science Foundation" Foundation has become a member of the MSCA-NET RADIANCE consortium.The RADIANCE project is aimed at improving the quality and efficiency of the work of national coordinators of the Maria Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA) grant program, as well as improving interaction with countries that are not part of the Horizon Europe program.The goal of the project is to increase the qualification and level of information of national coordinators, which in turn will directly contribute to improving the quality of applications of researchers and scientists.The MSCA-NET RADIANCE consortium unites 26 leading organizations working at the government level from countries such as Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Iceland.Kazakhstan is By joining the project, it will represent the interests of Central Asia and non-EU countries. This will provide a unique opportunity to promote scientific initiatives in the region.Participation in the project will open up new horizons for Kazakhstani researchers. The Maria Skłodowska-Curie program offers extensive grant opportunities and, through RADIANCE, will allow local scientists to access the resources necessary to improve the quality of their applications. This will expand their participation in Horizon Europe competitions.In the future, this initiative will be an important step towards strengthening the country's research potential, increasing the competitiveness of Kazakhstani science and integrating the country into the global scientific space.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/932883

Young foreign scientist conducts research in the field of "green" chemistry at Satpayev UniversityFaisal Usmanbhai Kholia, a postdoctoral fellow at the Department of Chemical Processes and Industrial Ecology of the O.A. Baikonurov Institute of Mining and Metallurgy of Satpayev University, is successfully continuing his research in the field of "green" chemistry, the main focus of which is waste reduction and environmental protection, which, accordingly, corresponds to the goals of sustainable development.Faisal Usmanbhai Kholia is a promising young scientist from Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India. He received his doctorate in materials science in polymer chemistry from CHARUSAT University. His scientific direction is aimed at developing new materials for biomedicine and ecology by modifying polysaccharides (agarose and chitosan).Faisal is currently conducting research at Satpayev University to optimize the process of obtaining pectin and nanocellulose from sugar beet residue. Pectin and nanocellulose have great potential for application in the fields of food, pharmaceuticals, and modern medicine.“I was particularly interested in Satpayev University’s commitment to cutting-edge research based on the promotion of innovative areas that meet the goals of sustainable development. I am also inspired by the university’s interdisciplinary approach, which is in line with my goal of working in the field of science and making a significant contribution to improving the lives of humanity,” said Faisal Kholia.Faisal’s research is supervised by Associate Professor Sana Kanatbekovna Kabdrakhmanova. He highly appreciates Faisal's ability to creatively solve complex scientific problems.The scientist's works have been published in 10 scientific articles in prestigious publications such as Carbohydrate Polymers and Polymer International, two book chapters in Elsevier and Nova Publishers, as well as patents.The goal of Satpayev University is to support scientific discoveries and implement interdisciplinary research for the benefit of society.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/933031

Science and Minister of Higher Education met with AstraZeneca representativesToday, the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sayasat Nurbek held a meeting with representatives of AstraZeneca in Kazakhstan Maria Shipuleva, Arsen Nasyrkhanov and Zhalgas Daniyarov.During the meeting, future areas of cooperation between the ministry and AstraZeneca were discussed, the purpose of which is to develop the innovative system of higher education and science in Kazakhstan.Minister Sayasat Nurbek noted that the ministry is actively and systematically working on reforming the system of higher education and science, the purpose of which is to strengthen the country's scientific potential."One of the main directions of the reforms is the creation of a scientific and research academic hub in Central Asia, which will become a center for attracting young scientists and contribute to the development of the country's human resources. Our task is to establish stable contacts between science and industry, which will allow training highly qualified scientific personnel directly in Kazakhstan. The Ministry is actively working with leading world institutions, introducing international standards into the country's education and scientific system, as well as developing innovative solutions for artificial intelligence and industry," - said Sayasat Nurbek.In turn, AstraZeneca's Director in Kazakhstan, Maria Shipuleva, spoke about the company's long-term contribution to the development of healthcare and science in the country."AstraZeneca is an international biopharmaceutical company with more than 100 years of history. We invest significant resources in innovation, developing new medicines for the treatment of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, autoimmune, respiratory and rare diseases. "We are actively investing in supporting the initiatives of the Government of Kazakhstan in the field of innovation and ensuring access to advanced medicine, localization, production and human resources development, as well as introducing advanced diagnostics and treatment methods," Maria Shipuleva noted.During the meeting, the parties discussed the development of academic scientific hubs, the implementation of projects in the field of artificial intelligence, as well as opportunities for cooperation with universities in Kazakhstan and branches of foreign universities, including Nazarbayev University and Cardiff University. At the end of the meeting, the participants noted that cooperation between the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and AstraZeneca opens up new opportunities for the development of the country's healthcare system and scientific potential.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/933052

SCIENTISTS OF AHMET YASAUI UNIVERSITY LAUNCHED A SOLAR POWER PLANTScientists of Ahmet Yasaui University launched a solar power plant with a total capacity of 30 kW on the campus of the university in order to develop green energy and sustainable development. This plant was created within the framework of the grant project "Development of research and engineering activities of students based on the implementation of STEM projects in the field of solar energy." The project is also expected to bring great benefits to the students' educational and practical work.The solar power plant will make a significant contribution to the process of training future specialists in engineering and technical fields. Students will conduct educational and research work, such as measuring the performance of solar panels, studying the effect of the insolation angle, and analyzing the effects of heat and dust. In addition, students are given the opportunity to organize design and laboratory work by optimizing the location of panels, using efficient converters, integrating storage systems, and introducing solar energy into physics, engineering, and ecology classes. In addition, they are trained to conduct economic and environmental analysis and work with digital control systems.Young researchers can use the SolarMan SMART platform to monitor and control the operation of a solar power plant. This system allows you to monitor the performance of the inverter online, analyze data, identify faults, and remotely control it. Through the SolarMan SMART server, you can get detailed information about real-time performance, the amount of energy produced and consumed, and the efficiency of the system.One of the main advantages of a solar power plant is to increase the energy independence of the campus and use environmentally friendly energy sources. Such projects contribute to the development of students' research skills, the connection of theoretical knowledge with real practical application, and an understanding of the importance of renewable energy sources.Scientists from Akhmet Yassawi University believe that this project will be a bright example of introducing the principles of green energy and sustainable development in higher education institutions in the country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/933065

The Ministry of Science and Higher Education presented its plans for 2025: AI-Sana, support for young scientists and provision of dormitories for studentsToday, on February 7, an expanded board meeting of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan was held. This event brought together deputies of the Senate and Majilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, university rectors, heads of research institutes and heads of organizations under the ministry, and experts. The agenda included issues of personnel training, innovations, technologies, and cooperation with industry.In his report, Minister Sayasat Nurbek detailed the achievements of 2024, the main directions of the ministry, and the goals and objectives for 2025, noting that work is underway on these issues.According to the Minister, providing accessible higher education for all citizens is one of the main tasks of the ministry. For this purpose, 94,251 grants were allocated for the 2024-2025 academic year, and scholarships for undergraduate students were increased by 20%, and for master's and doctoral students by 15%.In 2024, differentiated grants were introduced for the first time. Under the new model, the state will cover 50% of tuition fees, and students will receive a full scholarship.“This step was taken to ease the financial burden on students and improve their learning conditions,” the minister said.Last year, one of the important issues was the adoption of a bill on the introduction of the unified voluntary savings system “Keleshek”. The “Keleshek” system allows parents to save money for their children’s future education and provides a one-time educational capital from the state.The ministry also intends to expand cooperation with international partners and improve conditions for foreign students in order to make Kazakhstan a leading educational hub in Central Asia. Currently, strategic partnerships have been established in Kazakhstan with 34 higher education institutions from 12 countries. Branches of 23 leading universities from Great Britain, Italy, China, Russia, the USA, France and South Korea have also been opened in the country.“We aim to make Kazakhstan a center of education and scientific exchange in Central Asia, attracting the best partners from all over the world, and the opening of branches of foreign universities and the interest of foreign students in our education demonstrate the correctness of the chosen direction,” said Sayasat Nurbek.Currently, 31,500 foreign students are studying in Kazakhstan, among whom the number of students from Asia has exceeded that from the CIS countries.Foreign universities are also helping to attract investments into the country's economy by opening their branches in Kazakhstan. For example, De Montfort University invested 16 million US dollars, and Coventry University invested 50 million US dollars. 8 million yuan was also allocated to the Lu Ban workshops. These investments contribute to the development of educational infrastructure, the creation of new jobs and the creation of additional opportunities for the country's economy.As part of the introduction of innovative technologies into the educational process, the Ministry has established strategic partnerships with world leaders in the field of technology, such as Coursera, Google, Nvidia, Huawei Technologies Kazakhstan, 01 Edu System and Binance Kazakhstan. These agreements have provided students and teachers with access to the latest educational platforms and courses.“Partnerships with such global giants open up new opportunities for improving the skills of teachers and students and introducing innovative technologies into the educational process,” the Minister noted.Also, at the board meeting, the Minister highlighted the main achievements in the framework of domestic science and technology policy reforms.The Minister: “Our President pays special attention to the development of science. The state provides comprehensive support to scientists, including young scientists. In 2024, 315 young scientists were provided with apartments by order of the Head of State. "290 of them received apartments under a special loan program implemented jointly with Otbasy Bank JSC, and 25 received apartments free of charge," he noted.Also speaking at the meeting, Vice Minister of Science and Higher Education Talgat Yeshenkulov said that work continues in Kazakhstan to develop a national model for training engineering personnel based on international standards and practical experience. One of the key aspects of this model is active cooperation with employers. For example, Satbayev University has opened 39 department branches at industrial enterprises, including on the basis of LLP "Astaninsky Electrotechnical Plant". In addition, 30 universities of the country have established partnerships with about 100 colleges and are implementing mutual education programs. Vice Minister of Science and Higher Education Dinara Shcheglova noted that a major step forward was made in the digital transformation of higher education in 2024. One of them was the AI-Sana program, which was presented to the Head of State last year.“This unique program includes 100 thousand participants and combines educational, research and applied approaches. The program was developed with the participation of world-class experts from leading universities such as Stanford University and Imperial College London. We are confident that it will create a solid foundation for training specialists for the era of new technologies,” said Dinara Shcheglova.Also, an artificial intelligence standard was adopted for higher education institutions of the country. As a result, 20 leading universities developed 20 educational programs, which became the basis for training new specialists in the field of artificial intelligence.At the end of the meeting, Minister Sayasat Nurbek noted that the Ministry of Science and Higher Education will continue active work to improve the quality of education, support science, and introduce innovative technologies, which will strengthen Kazakhstan's position in the international arena and create a competitive education system.“We are confident that joining forces of the state, universities, scientific organizations, and international partners will be the key to the successful future of our country,” the Minister concluded the meeting of the board.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/934120