Chronicle of the events of the "week of science 2026" at the karaganda university of kazpotrebsoyuz from April 6 to April 10, 2026, the "Science Week 2026" was held at the Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz
THE FIRST DAY OF THE "SCIENCE WEEK 2026": April 6, 2026
At the opening ceremony of the "Science Week 2026", welcoming remarks were made by: Vice-rector for Research and Innovation Sikhimbayev M.R., Honored Worker of Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Director of the Scientific and Educational Center for Situalogy and Economic and Legal Regionalism of the I. Kant Baltic Federal University (Kaliningrad, Russia), Doctor of Law Professor Volchetskaya T.S., Director of the Scientific Research Institute of Law of Turan University (Almaty), Doctor of Law, Professor Akimzhanov T.K., as well as deans of faculties and honorary representatives of the University. The importance of developing scientific potential, stimulating youth research activity and introducing innovations in the academic and applied fields was noted. The opening of the week marked the beginning of a series of events (scientific seminars, workshops, round tables, advisory seminars, etc.) aimed at popularizing science and supporting young scientists.
On April 10, 2026, the XVIII Republican Student Olympiad in the educational program “World Economy” and the World Talent startup projects competition were held at Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz. The event brought together students from leading universities across Kazakhstan, becoming an important academic platform for demonstrating theoretical knowledge, analytical skills, and practical competencies in the field of world economy. Participants showed a high level of preparation, critical thinking abilities, and the capacity to apply their knowledge to solve relevant economic problems. The Olympiad program included individual testing aimed at assessing professional knowledge in world economy, as well as a startup projects competition focused on identifying innovative ideas and students’ entrepreneurial potential. According to the results of the individual testing, first place was awarded to Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. In accordance with tradition, the winning university will host the Olympiad next year. Within the framework of the World Talent startup competition, first place was awarded to the team from Esil University, which presented the well-developed and promising innovative project with strong practical significance and implementation potential. The organization of the Olympiad and the competition contributed to the development of academic mobility, strengthening interuniversity cooperation, and supporting talented youth oriented toward scientific activity. Congratulations to the winners of the XVIII Republican Olympiad and the "World Talent" startup project competition: Asylkhan Dinara Beibitkyzy (Al-Farabi Kazakh National University) — 1st place in individual testing. Anastasia Kushchenko, Anel Mitay, and Ruslan Baigutdinov (Esil University) — 1st place in the startup project competition. We wish you academic success, the realization of all your ideas, and new professional achievements!
Representatives of Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz took part in a working meeting held at the Center for Labor Mobility, with the participation of career centers from leading universities in the city.
The meeting focused on discussing current issues related to graduate employment and developing effective mechanisms for cooperation between educational institutions and the labor market.
During the meeting, participants exchanged experiences, discussed existing barriers to the employment of young specialists, the demand for various specialties, and issues related to employment in accordance with obtained qualifications. Special attention was paid to the fulfillment of state educational grant obligations by graduates.
Director of the Center for Labor Mobility, N. Syzdykov, delivered a welcoming speech, emphasizing the importance of a systematic approach to addressing youth employment issues and implementing joint initiatives aimed at reducing graduate unemployment.
Following the meeting, the participants expressed their readiness to continue cooperation, strengthen information exchange, and develop specific measures to facilitate the successful employment of university graduates in the region.
Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz has summarized the results of the Regional Geography Olympiad held at the university. The intellectual competition brought together more than 50 students of grades 10–11 from secondary schools, gymnasiums, and lyceums of Karaganda city and the Karaganda region.
The annual Olympiad aims to promote geography as a science and to support students in their career guidance and future professional choice.
The methodological, organizational, and informational support of the event was provided by the Department of Tourism and Restaurant Business.
The jury, composed of faculty members of Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz, highly appreciated the participants’ level of preparation and their interest in geographical studies.
On March 18, 2026, an International Scientific and Practical Conference entitled “Sociocultural Dynamics in the Context of the Information Society” was held at our university, dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the institution.
The conference brought together leading scholars and public figures from Kazakhstan, Russia, Bulgaria, and other countries. The participants developed a number of recommendations aimed at advancing sociocultural dynamics in the information society, promoting active digitalization, and modernizing public institutions. Particular attention was paid to strengthening national unity, harmonizing interethnic relations, and improving mechanisms of social justice in the digital age. The importance of creating an inclusive digital environment ensuring equal access to knowledge, technologies, and opportunities for self-realization was emphasized. The implementation of these recommendations is regarded as a key factor for sustainable development and competitiveness of modern society in the context of global transformations.
We express our sincere gratitude to all participants for their active engagement, productive work, and valuable contribution to the development of scientific and public dialogue.
