October 18 is the Day of Spiritual Harmony. The date dates back to 1992, when the first World Congress of Spiritual Harmony took place in Kazakhstan. On the occasion of the Day of Spiritual Harmony, a round table was held at the Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz on the topic: “Problems of secular and religious spirituality in modern Kazakhstan and issues of preventing spiritual confrontation.”
The round table was held with the aim of explaining the constitutional foundations of statehood, promoting and explaining secularism in the Republic of Kazakhstan, forming the spiritual morality of young people using the example of traditional religions and developing tolerance consciousness among the population.
The round table was attended by: Head of the Department of Religious Affairs of the Karaganda Region Sektay Zhanbolat Akhuanuly, Head of the Department of Scientific Expert Support and Methodological Support “Kogamdyk Kelisim” of the Department of Internal Policy of the Karaganda Region Malaev Duman Bazarkeevich, Chief Specialist of the Sector for Work with Youth, Religious and Non-Governmental Associations of the State Institution “Department of Internal Policy of the City of Karaganda” Ulmesekov Ramazan Zharasovich, Ustaz of the Karaganda Regional Mosque “Anet Baba” Jarimbetov Mukhit Mikhailuly, Rector of the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Karaganda, Archpriest Ugolkov Alexander Nikolaevich, Candidate of Philosophy, Associate Professor of the Department of “Socio-Political Disciplines and the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan” Kabduev Akan Esetovich, Senior Lecturer of the Department of “Socio-Political Disciplines and the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan” Puntus Evgenia Aleksandrovna, master's student of the OP "Jurisprudence" Alena Kogteva and student of the OP "State and Local Administration" Amirali Ayaulym.
The moderators of the round table were: Vice-Rector for Social Issues and Youth Policy Orynbekov Almas Sabitovich and Head of the Department of Social and Political Disciplines and the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, PhD, Associate Professor Alpysbaeva Madina Borambaevna.
The participants discussed important issues related to the role of traditional religions and the need to prevent spiritual contradictions in society.
Our university hosted the presentation of the Teach for Qazaqstan program, which opens up new opportunities for talented graduates and professionals. The program provides a unique chance to become a teacher in regional schools of the country.
"We recruit and select promising graduates/leaders of leading local and international universities and specialists from various fields of activity. We train selected candidates so that they become officially accredited teachers. We employ them as teachers in rural schools for two years," the representatives of the Foundation noted.
This is not only a great opportunity to contribute to the development of education, but also a great chance for employment and career growth. The program helps students and young professionals develop skills that are highly valued in the labor market, as well as provides useful experience and broadens horizons.
The Foundation operates according to the State mandatory standard of general secondary education and the Professional standard "Teacher" in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Participants take the national Teacher Knowledge Assessment test. Upon completion of the pedagogical retraining, the finalists of the project receive a special certificate.
Participation in Teach for Qazaqstan is not just a job, but an opportunity to become part of a community that changes the future and improves the education system in Kazakhstan.
The Career Center of Karaganda Kazpotrebsoyuz University has become a full member of the Kazakhstan Career Development Association (KazCDA), affiliated with the Asia Pacific Career Development Association (APCDA).
The certificate confirms the active participation of the Center in the activities of the association aimed at the development of career counseling and professional orientation both in Kazakhstan and in the Asia and Pacific region. This achievement testifies to the high level of our work and the desire to provide students and graduates with the best opportunities for professional and personal growth.
Thanks to cooperation with KazCDA and APCDA, the Career Center will actively develop new programs, conduct trainings and master classes on career issues, as well as expand its network of partnerships with leading employers in the region and beyond. We are confident that this step will allow students and graduates to plan their professional trajectory more effectively and achieve significant success in their chosen field.
We continue to develop, taking steps to improve the quality of career services and expand prospects for all our students!
On October 10, 2024, the university hosted a lecture for students and teachers by the International Expert of the International Organization for Migration of the United Nations Agency Kenbaev Zhangali Aitkalievich on the topic: "The Law on Combating Human Trafficking as the next stage of the legal reform of the state and its impact on the general anti-corruption culture of society."
He told the historical problems of human traffic in Kazakhstan, what problems they faced during the development, explained the main provisions of the Law, international experience in this area. The lecture turned out to be very interesting and informative, since the lecturer himself is one of the developers of this Law.
Then the head of the compliance service of the University Fedotov S.V. spoke, who noted that the adopted Law is a new page in the organization of work on combating human trafficking and, in general, the fight against organized crime in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Considering that the United Nations Convention against Organized Crime of July 21, 1997, in the definition of organized crime, indicates that corruption is one of the three main means (the other two are violence and intimidation) which enable the leaders of organized crime to make a profit, the adoption of this law is another blow to those corrupt law enforcement officers who in every possible way cover up the organizers of human traffic.
After the lecture, students actively asked questions about the application of the new law in real life, and were also interested in how international organizations such as the United Nations can help in the fight against human trafficking and corruption. Zhangali Aitkalievich answered each question in detail, giving examples from his practice and international experience.
Graduate students who are preparing diploma projects related to legal reforms and combating human trafficking showed particular interest in the topic under discussion. They actively participated in the dialogue with the expert, asking clarifying questions on legislative aspects and international practices.
The lively dialogue demonstrated the high interest of students in the topic and showed the importance of such events for expanding legal awareness and social responsibility.
In accordance with the calendar plan of the AP 19676691 EOM grant project, from September 30 to October 6, 2024, the Director of NIIEPI, Doctor of Law, Professor T.A. Khanov and the project manager, Ph.D. Bashirov A.V., visited St. Petersburg State University of Economics and St. Petersburg University of Management and Economics Technologies.
Meetings were organized at St. Petersburg State University of Economics with Natalia V. Androsenko, Head of the Department for Youth Scientific Research; Anastasia Denisovna Kolbina, Head of the Department for Coordinating Scientific Activities of students; and Andrey Mikhailovich Aleksankov, Director of the Center for Development and Innovation.
Meetings were also organized with the heads of the Departments of Information Systems and Technologies Igor Lvovich Korshunov; Economic Security Alexander Vladimirovich Solodyannikov; Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Methods Friedman Grigory Moritsovich.
Meetings were organized at the St. Petersburg University of Management and Economics Technologies with the Vice-Rector for Science and International Affairs, PhD, Associate Professor Anna Yurievna Rumyantseva, Head of the Department of External Communications Georgy Valerievich Varlamov; Director of the Institute of Management and Information Technology, PhD, Associate Professor E.F. Shchipanov, Head of the Department of Information Technology and Mathematics, PhD., Associate Professor A.A. Grafov; Director of the Law Institute, Doctor of Law, Professor E.V. Voskresenskaya.
All meetings were held in a constructive and friendly atmosphere. Information about the visit to St. Petersburg State University of Economics is available on the website https://pitguse.ru/2024/10/scientific_meeting_oct2024 / and https://unecon.ru/vizit-uchenyh-karagandinskogo-universiteta-kaspotrebsoyuza/
Information about the visit to the St. Petersburg University of Management Technologies and Economics is available on the website https://www.spbume.ru/ru/viewnews/6631/.
Modern education requires not only theoretical training, but also the study of practical aspects of the chosen profession. The cooperation of universities with professional specialists helps students to expand their knowledge and gain valuable experience.
On October 7, 2024, within the framework of the discipline "Consumer Behavior", a meeting was held with Nina Sidorenya, a certified psychologist and body psychotherapist. The main theme of the event was the influence of bodily condition on human behavior.
Nina Sidorenya, a practicing body-oriented psychotherapist, told students how physical condition can influence decision-making, motivation and perception of the world. Special attention was paid to the importance of body awareness and its importance in everyday life, as well as in professional areas related to consumer behavior.
The meeting provided students with a unique opportunity not only to get acquainted with the theoretical aspects of body psychotherapy, but also to communicate with a practicing specialist. This has become a valuable experience for those who plan to apply the acquired knowledge in their future professional activities.
The event provided a deep understanding of how working with the body can contribute to personal and professional development.
On October 02, 2024, the Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz hosted a meeting of 4th year students of the educational programs «State and Local Government», «Jurisprudence» and «Judicial and Law Enforcement Activities» with representatives of the Youth Policy Department and the Agency for Civil Service Affairs of the Karaganda region. The meeting was attended by:
Abdrakhmanov Daniyar Kayyrzhanuly – Head of the Civil Service Department of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Civil Service Affairs in the Karaganda region
Zhasulan Tishtykovich Khamitov – Chief Specialist of the Department of Intersectoral Coordination and Development of Youth Policy of the State Institution «Department for Youth Policy of the Karaganda region»
Marina Vasilyevna Shiller – head of the project «School of a young civil Servant»
During the meeting, the conditions for participation in the project «School of a young civil servant» were explained to the students. The speakers stressed the importance of preparing the younger generation for future challenges in the public sphere.
This project is an ideal start for graduate students who dream of a career in the civil service.
Cooperation between universities and the business community plays an important role in training competitive and in-demand specialists. This partnership provides students with the opportunity to gain not only theoretical knowledge, but also practical experience, which significantly increases their chances of successful employment.
Business provides the real-world experience needed to build professional skills. Internships, participation in projects, trainings - all this contributes to students’ better understanding of real working conditions. Companies are interested in “growing” their own specialists. This makes it easier for students to move from education to their first steps in the profession, ensuring their career start.
Continuing meetings with business partners, on October 3, 2024, a round table was organized for students of the Marketing specialty with representatives of the Flip.kz Company. The Flip.kz company is a universal world-class online store that occupies a leading position in the Kazakhstan market.
Today, Flip.kz is actively expanding and is interested in attracting young professionals in the field of marketing. The head of the marketing department, Louise Yarovenko, and the head of the HR department, Gottfried Ekaterina, spoke at the meeting. They talked about the specifics of a marketer’s work in e-commerce: developing a marketing strategy, maintaining content, as well as managing advertising campaigns and working with the client base.
The head of the HR department shared information about current vacancies and invited students to intensive training for marketers, which will be held in October of this year, with a view to further recruitment into the company.
This meeting is a unique opportunity for students to gain practical experience, master key skills and become part of the Flip.kz team.
On October 1, 2024, an online workshop titled "State of Play Analysis and Validation for Stakeholders in the Central Asian Region (Kazakhstan)" was held. The event was organized to discuss key aspects of the circular economy and sustainable development in higher education institutions, as well as to analyze stakeholder engagement in this process within the framework of project 101129169 CirculEC.
The goal of the workshop was to bring together and unite experts from different sectors to discuss the current issues of sustainable development and the circular economy in Central Asia. Particular attention was given to the role of higher education institutions in promoting these concepts and integrating sustainable approaches into the educational process. During the meeting, participants reviewed practical examples of implementing sustainable development principles in educational institutions and discussed the challenges universities face in realizing these initiatives.
One of the key segments of the program was a discussion about the role of stakeholders in supporting and developing the circular economy. A detailed analysis was presented, highlighting key participants in the process, their influence, and interests, which helped to better understand the existing structure of interaction and identify potential growth areas for collaboration.
The event concluded with a Q&A session, where all participants had the opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and discuss possible ways to further develop partnerships in the region. The workshop brought together representatives of higher education institutions, sustainable development experts, and other stakeholders, fostering a constructive dialogue and exchange of knowledge.
Such events not only strengthen cooperation between institutions and experts in the field of sustainable development but also help find new solutions to current environmental and social challenges in the region. The workshop left a positive impression on the participants and set the direction for future joint initiatives.
On September 25, 2024, information day for the project "Development of innovative curricula and modules in Circular Economy and Sustainable Development" was held at the university. The event brought together students interested in sustainable development.
During the Information Day, participants learned about the project's goals, which are aimed at creating modern educational programs that help students develop knowledge and skills in the field of the circular economy. Students actively asked questions and discussed ideas for improving the courses.
Dean of the Faculty Gimranova G.I., as a member of the project team, emphasized: "Our goal is to make education not only relevant, but also practice-oriented. We are creating programs that will promote the development of environmental responsibility in students".
"We strive to create educational programs that will help our students become leaders in the field of sustainable development and innovation", said Zariya Aitova, a member of the project’s working group.
The event concluded with announcements about further implementation of the project and the creation of student initiatives that promote the principles of sustainable development.
