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    Tanazieva Tansholpan Aydosovna, a graduate of the educational program 6b01502 – "Biology" of Astana International University in 2025, became the winner of the contest "The best young teacher of Astana – 2025", organized by the methodological Center of Astana and the Trade Union of Education Workers of Astana!

We wish the young specialist creative inspiration, further success and new achievements on the way to professional excellence!

Dear students and faculty members!
We are pleased to invite you to a guest lecture with experts from Junke Yinde (Hangzhou) Technology Co., Ltd., a company specializing in the development and application of drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), as well as representatives from Beijing University of Technology — a leading university in training engineers in the fields of safety and artificial intelligence.

 Date: October 7, 2025
 Time: 15:00
 Venue: Room 207, Main Building, 8 Kabanbay Batyr St.

Don’t miss the opportunity to explore cutting-edge technologies in drones, UAVs, and artificial intelligence, engage with experts, and broaden your professional horizons!

 We look forward to seeing you!

    To develop artificial intelligence technologies, National Information Technologies JSC (NIT JSC) and Astana International University (AIU) signed a memorandum of cooperation.

According to the document, the parties will actively collaborate to expand the application of artificial intelligence technologies in Kazakhstan's digital space. The memorandum was signed on behalf of National Information Technologies JSC by Shyngys Aidarbekuly Orazalimov, Deputy Chairman of the Board, and on behalf of Astana International University by Serik Aztayevich Irsaliev, President.

In the first stage, National Information Technologies JSC will accept five AIU students for professional internships to learn and gain practical skills in artificial intelligence. The most successful students will subsequently be employed by the company, allowing these young professionals to apply their acquired knowledge and contribute to the development of digital technologies in Kazakhstan.

According to the memorandum, the parties plan to:

• organize professional internships for AIU students at NIT;

• implement dual training and internship mechanisms to enhance the competencies of future specialists;

• exchange experience and knowledge through joint seminars, conferences, and projects;

• collaborate in software and IT systems development;

• create joint working groups and committees to implement educational and research initiatives.

The signing of the memorandum provides direct access to practical skills and experience at Kazakhstan's leading state-owned IT company. This will provide the opportunity to consolidate theoretical knowledge, receive mentoring support, and work on real digital solutions in demand in the market.

Cooperation with the university will enable the training of young specialists with relevant competencies in artificial intelligence, big data, and digital services. This meets the state's needs for the development of the national IT ecosystem and digital economy.

This initiative will contribute to the implementation of the "Digital Kazakhstan" state strategy and will strengthen the country's position in the development of future technologies.

Please accept our sincere congratulations on your professional holiday!

Your hard work, dedication, and selfless service to education deserve the highest words of gratitude and appreciation. You have devoted your lives to a noble mission — educating and nurturing the younger generation, and this is truly an invaluable contribution to the development of society.

We wish you good health, family well-being, boundless inspiration, and new professional achievements! May your knowledge and experience always resonate in the hearts of students, and may each day bring you joy and satisfaction from the results of your work.

A regional workshop on data visualization for Central Asian countries will be held at Astana International University from October 8 to 10, 2025.

          The workshop is being organized by the Bureau in collaboration with the United Nations Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific (SIAP), the Statistics Division of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the Kazakhstan International Development Agency (KazAID), and the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA). Under the AIU memorandum of cooperation with the Bureau, the university is co-organizing this event.

The workshop program is aimed at developing professional skills in statistical data visualization and introducing modern analytical tools such as R, Tableau, Superset, and others. Participants will master practical approaches to working with large data sets and learn how to create clear and compelling visual forms, including interactive dashboards. The seminar will serve as a platform for the exchange of experiences and best practices among statistical specialists, researchers, and academics from the region. Hosting such an event at AIU underscores the university's growing role as an international educational and research platform in Central Asia.

Astana International University held a Psychological Service Open Day to raise awareness of psychological support and ensure its accessibility.

Various activity zones were prepared for students during the event: art techniques, express consultations, and working with metaphorical associative cards were particularly interesting. These methods helped participants gain a deeper understanding of their emotions, find inner resources, and maintain psychological balance.

The Open Day not only provided an opportunity to learn about the work of the Psychological Service but also a platform for open discussions about the importance of self-care, stress management, and improving psychological literacy. Students noted that such events not only reduce psychological pressure but also contribute to the development of a culture of self-support.

Furthermore, participants emphasized that consultations with professional specialists help them realize that seeking psychological help is an accessible and natural practice. The university staff expressed their intention to continue systematically implementing events aimed at strengthening students' psychological well-being.

The Graduate School of Arts and Humanities at Astana International University hosted the exhibition "Creativity and AI: Student Projects," dedicated to the application of artificial intelligence in educational and creative work.

Opening the first meeting of the Council for the Development of Artificial Intelligence, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized:

"The development of AI is not just a technological trend, but a necessary condition for strengthening the country's sovereignty, increasing competitiveness, and sustainable economic growth."

AIU shares this strategic agenda and actively integrates modern digital tools into the educational process. The university supports initiatives aimed at developing digital competencies, creative thinking, and innovative approaches to education.

At the exhibition, students presented design projects, visual concepts, digital solutions, and research papers created using AI. The main goal of the exhibition is to demonstrate how modern technologies help unlock creative potential, stimulate research activity, and develop skills in using innovative tools that are becoming an integral part of professional training.

School Dean S.B. Ybyrai noted:

“Today, artificial intelligence is becoming an important part of professional training. We strive to ensure that our students not only keep up with the times but also stay ahead of them, creating projects that will be in demand in the future."

Exhibition curators G.A. Imangalieva and E.T. Daumenova added, "We see that students are not simply mastering new technologies but using them as a tool to realize their ideas and creative potential."

Thus, the exhibition "Creativity and AI: Student Projects" became not only a showcase of student ideas but also a platform for sharing experiences and exploring new forms of interaction between humans and technology. It emphasized the importance of integrating artificial intelligence into education and demonstrated that AIU students are prepared to be leaders in the world of the future.

On September 27–28, 2025, the experimental session of the KIOT Junior (Kazakhstan International Olympiad Team) preparatory camp was held at the Astana International University laboratory of Analytical Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry with Elements of Qualitative Analysis.

The participants were 8th–9th grade students — representatives of regional reserve teams from across Kazakhstan.

During the practical sessions, the schoolchildren carried out laboratory experiments on the qualitative analysis of cations and anions, which allowed them to consolidate their theoretical knowledge and gain hands-on experience.

The lessons were organized and conducted by members of the AIU Chemistry Club — prize-winners of Republican and International Olympiads:

• Nurlan Kairov, 1st-year Master’s student of the specialty 7M01503 – Chemistry
• Aslanbek Akramov, 2nd-year Bachelor’s student of the specialty 6B01503 – Chemistry

The club “Solving Experimental Problems in Chemistry” operates under the supervision of Associate Professor, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences D.A. Nurgalieva and aims to develop students’ research skills while promoting chemistry among schoolchildren.

Congratulations on your professional holiday, October 1st – Higher Education Workers' Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan!

The future of the state is born in the teaching work of today. The future of our independent country depends on the education and upbringing of our youth. I sincerely thank you for your creative contribution to the development of our university, for your dedication to teaching and upbringing, and for your achievements in the education system.

Sincerely, AIU President S.A. Irsaliev

On September 30, 2025, Astana International University (AIU), a branch of Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU Kazakhstan), hosted a cultural event dedicated to the Mid-Autumn Festival and the National Day of the People's Republic of China.

AIU faculty and students, as well as invited guests, participated in the event. Among the guests of honor were Han Chunlin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Kazakhstan, and Wang Qinping, Director of the Chinese Cultural Center in Astana.

The event became a shining example of the strengthening of cultural dialogue and strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and China, offering participants the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the culture, traditions, national cuisine, music, and crafts of China.

"I sincerely congratulate you on one of the most ancient and revered holidays of the Chinese people – the Mid-Autumn Festival." This day has long symbolized family unity, harmony, and prosperity, and the shining full moon has become the embodiment of the continuity of generations and hope for a bright future. I also congratulate our Chinese colleagues on the upcoming National Day of the People's Republic of China. China occupies a special place among Kazakhstan's strategic partners. We wish the People's Republic of China a peaceful life, stability, prosperity, and new achievements," noted Serik Irsaliev, President of Astana International University.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Kazakhstan Han Chunlin noted the significance of the Mid-Autumn Festival—an ancient symbol of family unity and spiritual values. The ambassador emphasized the symbolic significance of the Mid-Autumn Festival as an ancient symbol of family unity and spiritual values, and spoke about China's achievements over 76 years—from becoming the world's second-largest economy to eradicating absolute poverty and actively participating in global governance.

Thus, this event made another contribution to the development of cooperation between Kazakhstan and China, laying a further foundation for interaction in the fields of politics, economics, education and culture.

On September 26, 2025, a meeting was held at Astana International University with representatives from Vytautas Magnus University (Kaunas, Lithuania) and the Department of Postgraduate Education and Academic Mobility, the Department of International Cooperation, and the Department of Science. The meeting included representatives from Vytautas Magnus University (Kaunas, Lithuania) including Professor Bernardas Vaznonis, Dean of the Faculty of Bioeconomics; Dr. Elena Plotnikova, Chief Specialist of the Department of International Cooperation; and Dr. Anastasia Nivikova, Coordinator of Research and Project Activities of the Faculty.

Prospects for developing bilateral cooperation between the educational institutions were discussed during the meeting. The following agreements were reached as a result of the talks:

·        organization of academic exchanges for students and faculty;

·   development of a joint master's degree program in economics and management with the possibility of obtaining a dual degree at all levels of study;

·        participation in the international Erasmus+ program;

·        holding joint scientific events, including workshops and conferences.

The parties expressed mutual interest in expanding their partnership and emphasized the importance of international cooperation in education and science.

On September 19, 2025, test cosmonaut Mukhtar Rabatovich Aimakhanov was appointed Advisor to the President of Astana International University. His appointment is related to the implementation of the university's strategic initiatives in engineering, space research, and the launch of the university satellite.

Mukhtar Aimakhanov graduated from the Chernihiv Higher Military Aviation School in 1988 with a degree in pilot engineering and served in the Air Force. In the 2000s, he worked extensively in the financial sector and also earned a law degree.

Since 2003, he has trained at the Yury Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center, where he received the qualification of test cosmonaut in 2005. For over ten years, he has been involved in space training, participating in specialized training and scientific projects, including the International Space Station flight program.

Since 2022, he has continued working in cosmonaut training and scientific activities.

Mukhtar Rabatović's arrival at AIU marks an important step in the university's development and the formation of new areas in engineering and space technology. His experience and knowledge will contribute to the training of future scientific specialists and the strengthening of the university's research potential, particularly in the work of the Industry 4.0 R&D Center—an AIU division tasked with conducting scientific research, developing innovative solutions, and training personnel in key areas of Industry 4.0, as well as developing projects for the creation of a constellation of pico- and nanosatellites, the use of digital twins, artificial intelligence, and additive manufacturing.

Mukhtar Rabatović's experience in aviation and astronautics will enable the university to strengthen these initiatives, give new impetus to engineering research, and strengthen international cooperation in space and high technology.