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On April 21-22, 2023, the First startup project contest "Startup Weekend AIU" was held on the basis of the Higher School of Economics, dedicated to the 5th anniversary of Astana International University and the 95th anniversary of the Pedagogical College. 

By the decision of the jury members, a special prize from the Coalition for the Development of Women's Entrepreneurship in the form of a training "Business Reassembly:25 business ideas" and coaching sessions with business coach Seitenova Asemgul were awarded to 2 teams:

• Team "Neuromagi" - students of  HSAD and HSITE, Kasymkanov Adil, Zhusupov Daniyal, De Danil, head of team - Mels Zhenis;

• The team of "Zheti Zhargy" - students of the HSL , Abilkairov Abadai, Tolegenov Amir, Tanabai Beksultan, head of team - Seilkhanov Zhanat Duisenbaevich.

Seitenova Asemgul is a leading business coach (Assemgul_seitenova, @assemgul_seitenova):

• ICF Certified Business Coach

• Certified Business Reassembly Practitioner of CRP

• Anchor mentor of the innovation cluster Astana Business Campus of Nazarbayev University 2016-2019. 

• Co-organizer of the EBRD Mentoring program in Kazakhstan 2021-2023. 

• Author of the educational program  ("Breakthrough. Think differently) 

• Co-author of the textbook "Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship" for secondary schools in Kazakhstan

We wish all participants new victories in the implementation of startup projects!

On April 21-22, 2023, the Higher School of Economics hosted the First Startup Weekend AIU competition dedicated to the 5th anniversary of Astana International University and the 95th anniversary of the Pedagogical College.

13 teams took part in the competition. Within 2 days, students were trained on generating business ideas and modeling start-up projects and workshops. Representatives of the Science Foundation JSC (Kazhenov S.G., Pirmanova M.G.), the NURIS Business Incubator (Darkenova A.K.), the Coalition for the Development of Women’s Entrepreneurship and Gender Equality in Kazakhstan (Bekbolat Z.), «Green Tal» LLP (Kabdykesheva D.S.).

In the final, each team demonstrated their project and actively answered the questions of the competent jury. Many ideas were distinguished by their scientific novelty, IT component and prospects for further development. It was extremely difficult to select the best of the best.

During the meeting, the jury determined the winners of the competition as follows:

1 PLACE- a cash certificate for the purchase of the Soxlet device and payment of the costs of passing a chemical examination, the Betula Tar team, students of the Pedagogical Institute: Sayran Karim, Mukambayev Timur, Diana Turlubekova, Serikpai Muhammedali;

2ND PLACE -a cash certificate for the purchase of a sublimation printer and a mechanical keyboard, the EasyCoders team, students of the pedagogical college consisting of Komyt Asylbek, Balpan Abduahad, Aitmagambetov Bekimzhan, head of team – Madina Bolatovna Makhmetova;

3RD PLACE- a cash certificate for the purchase of a graphic tablet, the team "Juniors", students of the pedagogical college in the district Kirghizbay Zarina, Temirlan Anel, Makhan Bibitursyn, head of team - Suleimenova Akerke Sabyrkhanovna.

Also, a special PRIZE FROM THE COALITION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN'S ENTREPRENEURSHIP in the form of consultations, coaching sessions with a business coach were awarded to 2 teams:

• Team "Neuromagi"- students of HSAD and HSITE, Kasymkanov Adil, Zhusupov Daniyal, De Danil, head of team - Mels Zhenis;

• Team "Zheti Zhargy"- students of the HSL, Abilkairov Abaday, Tolegenov Amir, Tanabai Beksultan, head of team - Seilkhanov Zhanat Dyuysenbayevich.

All participants of the competition were awarded certificates of participation, the jury members and scientific supervisors of the teams were awarded letters of thanks, students received new knowledge and skills that they will use in the future to implement their business ideas.

We wish all participants new victories in the implementation of start-up projects!

On April 22, an event dedicated to the 5th anniversary of Astana International University and the 95th anniversary of the Pedagogical College was held in the concert hall of the E. Rakhmadiev Philharmonic. 3rd year student of the Design specialty Bolatbek Madi was awarded a certificate in the nomination for the best tik toker of the year. Congratulations Madi!

On April 18, 2023, the Higher School of Law held a meeting with a representative of the Investigative Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan for all students of Astana International University.

The lecture was given by the head of the Investigative Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Lieutenant Colonel of the Police Karabaev Yerzhan Amanovich.

The meeting was devoted to the prevention of criminal offenses in the field of Internet fraud and the prevention of teenage drug addiction.

The lecturer spoke in an accessible form about various types of Internet fraud, as well as about the severe consequences of the use of psychoactive substances, which entail not only an irreparable disorder of body functions, but also leads to severe mental disorders, brain damage.

During the meeting, the head of the Investigative Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Police Lieutenant Colonel Yerzhan Amanovich noted that the prevention of the use of synthetic drugs is carried out in close cooperation between the police, health and education authorities, and also told students about the consequences of the use and distribution of narcotic drugs provided for by the criminal legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. He also explained to the students the legal consequences of involving them in drug trafficking. The students were shown videos.

This event was attended by the Dean of the Higher School of Law N.I.Khairmukhanmedov, the head of the MUA legal clinic J.D.Seilkhanov, the curators of the Higher School of Law A.K. Yelubekova, N.A. Ibraeva.

On April 7, 2023, the 1st International Scientific and Practical Conference dedicated to the 5th anniversary of Astana International University “Current issues of Modern Psychological and Pedagogical Science” was held. The conference began with a welcoming speech by the President of Astana International University S.A. Irsaliyev.

Reports of foreign and Kazakh scientists were heard at the plenary session of the conference: Professor, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Head of the Department of Pedagogy and Social Work of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno V.P.  Tarantey (Belarus); Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Defectology of the Tomsk State Pedagogical University E.V. Dergacheva (Russia); Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor of the Department of Social Work and Rehabilitation of the the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine I.I. Osadchenko (Ukraine); Associate Professor of the University of Latvia Reinis Lazda (Latvia), Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor of the University of International Business E.V. Musikhina (Kazakhstan, Almaty); Professor, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Head of the Department of Social Sciences and Humanities and Language disciplines of Turan - Astana University K.M. Nagymzhanova (Kazakhstan, Astana).

Sectional reports were in the following areas: psychological problems of the modern personality: Current issues in age, ethnic and medical psychology (section 1); Current state and development trends in social psychology: current issues of family and organizational psychology, psychology of religion (section 2); Digitalization and transformation of technologies for psychological research and education (section 3); Pedagogy and psychology: from theory to practice (section 4). 

11 reports were heard at section 1 “Psychological problems of the modern personality: current issues of developmental, ethnic and medical psychology” (moderators - Zh.K. Bekova and Zh.S. Mailybaeva). The report was awarded with diplomas of the 1st degree – A. Agdamova, 2nd degree – B. Koshakaeva and M. Kurbanali, and 3rd degree – D. Aitimova, Zh. Dzhumabaeva, Sh. Ospanov, A. Palaguta.

8 reports were heard at section 2 “Current state and development trends in social psychology: current issues of family and organizational psychology, psychology of religion” (moderators - N.Zh. Zhumatova and G.T. Saparova). The reports that aroused the greatest interest were awarded with diplomas: 1st degree - A.T. Abeldinova, 2nd degree - M. Ratushnyak, 3rd degree - D. Talgatkyzy.

8 reports were heard at section 3 “Digitalization and transformation of technologies for psychological research and education” (moderators - G.K. Nigmetzhanova and B.E. Sabyrbay). The following participants were awarded diplomas of the1st degree - M. Omar, N. Temirshotova, 2nd degree - R. Khyzyrkhan, B. Amanzhol, 3rd degree - M. Bolat, N. Zhylkybek, A. Ayagan, A. Sarbasova, A. Kalizhanova.

24 reports were heard at section 4 “Pedagogy and psychology: from theory to practice” (moderators - A.B. Izdeleuova and N.M. Nurgazieva). Many reports have practical application and were awarded with diplomas of the 1st degree - B. Baken, 2nd degree - A. Mordovets, A. Dauletkhan, Zh. Eleubekova, A. Menandarova, 3rd degree - D. Zhusupova, D. Kozhin, M. Tuzelbaeva and M Temirkhan, A. Aubakirova, D. Bitimgalieva, B. Shupova.

10 reports were heard at section 4 “Pedagogy and psychology: from theory to practice” (in English) (moderators - R.S. Khalmuratov and A.B. Kazizov). The following participants were awarded with diplomas of the 1st degree - A. Kasymova, 2nd degree - A. Akanova, 3rd degree - A. Batrachina. 

The following issues were considered in the reports heard at the sectional meetings: educational motivation of students; emotional and professional burnout; anxiety and personality frustration; the formation of self-esteem of adolescents; issues of social bullying and cyberbullying; problems of modern personality; digitalization and transformation of psychological research technologies, etc. 

We express our deep gratitude to the participants of the International Scientific and Practical Conference for their interest and participation in our conference!

On April 4, 2023, Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor A.B. Seisekenova at the Pedagogical Institute of Astana International University held a seminar-training on the topic "Formation of national value culture of future specialists" with students of "History - 22 A" group. The content of the seminar  was prepared based on A.B. Seisekenova's monograph "Formation of value culture of future specialists.

During the event, spiritual conversations and analyzes were conducted with students about the importance of family values.

On April 11, 2023, the Higher School of Information Technology and Engineering held a subject Olympiad in programming for 1-2-3 year students.

The purpose of the Olympiad is to reveal creative abilities, select and support the most talented and gifted students, promote the formation of the intellectual potential of students, attract students to solving scientific problems of our time, develop interest in scientific activity.

Winners of the Olympiad:

1. I place - Islam Asylbayev, IS-20A

2. II place - Nikolaev Bakhtiyar, CT&S (T&PE)-21B

3. II location-asset Alibek, CS-21B

4. III place-Kyzaimbek Aigerim, CT&S -22A

The subject Olympiad provides great opportunities for improving the level and indicator of professional qualifications of students. Congratulations to the winners and good luck!

On March 28, 2023, 2nd year students of the specialty "Marketing" Kosherova Malika, Aitmukhamet Adeliya and Nesken Malika won the 3rd prize in the IX International Student Olympiad

in Marketing at the Kyrgyz National University. J. Balasagyn. Congratulations to the students and supervisor Gulnara Baibasheva!

As part of the cooperation agreement, on March 29, 2023, a guest lecture was held at Astana International University with Advisor to the Rector of the Higher School of Folk Art in Omsk, Professor Kaiyrtay Zhakupovich Amirgazin.

Professor Amirgazin K.Zh. presented the activities of the Higher School of Folk Art in Omsk, spoke about the history of the creation of the higher school, creative works of students in each branch of applied art were demonstrated, such as jewelry art, bone carving, painting on various surfaces, lace weaving, leather processing, miniature art and monumental art .

During the lecture, Professor Amirgazin K.Zh. shared his recommendations on how to properly create a team, how to plan your activities correctly, and spoke about the importance of creating your own brand based on traditional folk arts and crafts in order to enter the world market.

Professor Amirgazin K.Zh. It was noted that the Astana International University has workshops on jewelry art, which provides a great platform for the development of folk art and a platform for training specialists in jewelry art.

Lecture given by Amirgazin K.Zh. aroused interest among the audience, during which a large number of questions were asked. The lecturer answered all questions competently and with interest.

At the end of the guest lecture, the students expressed gratitude to Amirgazin Kayrtai Zhakupovich for the interesting material and practical experience.

Mukhamedieva S.K.

For the management of Astana International University, systematic efforts to expand the volume and geography of international scientific communication are a priority. The circle of communication partners included Nizhnevartovsk State University.

This large educational institution in Western Siberia consists of six faculties, five of which are similar to the five Higher Schools of our university. For both universities, this means a significant amount of joint work in the field of organizing scientific and practical conferences and seminars with discussion of the results of research activities, sharing experience in introducing new educational technologies at the university in the context of modernization of education, conducting internships for teachers, and working in joint scientific projects.

The cooperation agreement allows students of the Faculty of Art and Design of NSU and the similar Higher School of MUA to double their creative potential through the exchange of creative ideas, joint exhibition projects, and startups. Examples of student cooperation can be projects that have cultural and social significance. Further informational and creative interaction will be a good professional motivation for students and teachers of both universities.

Communication in the higher education system is an attributive characteristic of the dynamics of a modern university. The counter-movement towards cooperation between Astana International University and Nizhnevartovsk State University will serve as a new impetus for teachers and students of both universities to improve the educational process and grow their research potential.

On March 31, 2023, the Higher School of Information Technology and Engineering of Astana International University organized and held an event in honor of Nauryz "Nauryz - berekem, Nauryz - meiramy!!!" by the groups CTaS–22, DS-22.  

The traditions and customs of our people were popularized, presentations, scenes of Kyz-uzatu, betashar, arkan tartu were presented, and national dishes and Nauryz kozhe were offered to the guests.

In addition, the audience answered questions on the topic of Nauryz and received prizes.

On March 28, 2023, Pedagogical Institute held a guest lecture with a practicing psychologist Altynai Zhaparova on the topic: "The role of the family in the formation and development of a harmonious personality." The format of the lecture was in the form of  interactive communication, during which the issues of the relevance of the family were discussed, and the concepts of harmonious and disharmonious relationships. Students shared information about their family traditions. The participants touched on the topic of the separation of children and discussed the role of a woman as the guardian of the hearth. The participants concluded that the creation and preservation of a family is a matter, a work that must also be taken seriously and consciously.