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On May 12, 2025, the international scientific-practical conference titled “Artificial Intelligence in Natural and Mathematical Sciences: Innovations and Future Opportunities” was held at Secondary School No. 101, organized by the Department of Education of Astana city.

The aim of the seminar was to explore modern applications of artificial intelligence technologies in various fields of natural and mathematical sciences, to promote experience exchange among the scientific community, young researchers, and practitioners, to strengthen collaboration, and to pave the way for new scientific projects.

Participants included educators and researchers from Russia, Uzbekistan, the cities of Almaty and Semey, as well as from Akmola, Karaganda, Kostanay, and Mangystau regions, along with teachers of mathematics, physics, and informatics from Astana schools.

Astana International University was represented by two distinguished speakers:

🔹 Almir Askaryevich Aniyarov, Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Associate Professor, with a presentation titled “Methodology of Applying Artificial Intelligence in Mathematics Teacher Education”;

🔹 Serik Amangeldinovich Nurkenov, PhD, Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Associate Professor, Head of the “6B01505 – Physics” educational program, with a presentation titled “Artificial Intelligence in Quantum Mechanics.”

The presentations by AIU faculty members sparked significant interest and highlighted new opportunities for integrating AI into education and scientific research.

We express our sincere gratitude to our colleagues for their scientific engagement and contribution to the development of AIU’s academic presence!

On April 25, 2025, students of Astana International University took part in the National Subject Olympiad among students of higher education institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of educational programs “B011 - Training of Informatics Teachers,” organized by H. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University.

Representing the university were Zhaksylyk Daryabayev, a student of Informatics-21A, and Eldar Kadyrzhan, a student of Informatics-24A. The team was supervised by Ms. Samal Zhamalova, senior lecturer of the Pedagogical Institute and holder of a master’s degree.

For their subject knowledge and professional readiness, the AIU team was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation and a Participation Certificate from the organizers.

We warmly congratulate our students and their supervisor! Thank you for proudly representing AIU at the national academic level!

From April 17 to 25, 2025, Republican student subject Olympiads in various disciplines took place across Kazakhstan. Students of Astana International University (AIU) once again demonstrated a high level of preparation, commitment to academic growth, and creativity.

Mathematics Olympiad: AIU Among Top Teams

At the Republican Student Mathematics Olympiad held in the city of Qaskelen among 19 universities of Kazakhstan, the AIU team took 6th place in the team ranking.

Team members:

• Akerke Safin – 3rd-year student,
• Azhamat Serikbekov – 1st-year student, who also achieved a high personal result, ranking 8th out of 57 participants,
• Erdaulet Aliplovanov – 1st-year student.

Team leaders: A.A. Aniayrov and D.B. Nurakhmetov

We congratulate our students on their solid performance and wish them continued academic success!

Biology Olympiad: "Most Creative Team" Nomination

On April 24–25, 2025, the XVII Republican Student Biology Olympiad took place at Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University. Although the AIU team did not win prizes in the general ranking, they were honored with a special nomination — "Most Creative Team", which reflects their originality and initiative.

Team members:

• T.D. Mukambaev
• Y.E. Morozova

Team leader: Z.V. Likhobabin

All participants were awarded certificates and memorable gifts by the organizers.

We are proud of our students!

Based on the results of the XVII Republican Subject Olympiad among students studying under the educational program group "6B012 – Chemistry Teacher Training", held by the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Geography of Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University from April 17–18, 2025:

1.     Astana International University (AIU) took 2nd place as a team (Diploma of II degree) among 18 universities in Kazakhstan. Team members: Amadei Vladimirovich Moiseenko (2nd year) and Nurlan Muradovich Kairov (4th year).

2.     Nurlan Muradovich Kairov won 2nd place in the individual ranking (Diploma of II degree) out of 36 participants and was awarded a silver medal.

Participants also received certificates and commemorative gifts.

Analyzing the results over the past three years (2022–2025), the following can be concluded:
The AIU chemistry team participated in 5 olympiads of various levels and won a total of 7 medals for the university:

• 3 times became prize-winners of Republican Olympiads, annually securing 2nd team and 2nd individual place, winning 3 silver medals!
• 2 times became winners of International Olympiads, earning 2 silver and 2 bronze medals!

Special recognition goes to Nurlan Muradovich Kairov, a 4th-year student, who is a three-time silver medalist of Republican Olympiads and a bronze medalist of the III International Student Chemistry Olympiad held in Ashgabat at Magtymguly Turkmen State University, consistently demonstrating high performance every year.

We express our sincere gratitude to the administration of Astana International University (AIU) for their support and the opportunity to participate in high-level olympiads.

Program Coordinator, PhD in Pedagogy, Associate Professor
PI – Nurgaliyeva D.A.

On April 24–25, the XVII National Subject Olympiad was held at Margulan University among students enrolled in the "Physics Teacher Training" program. The competition featured teams from 12 leading universities of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The results of the competition are as follows:
• Ömir Bolatuly Baibosynov, a 3rd-year student, took 2nd place in the individual competition.
• The AIU team also secured 2nd place in the team competition.
The AIU team was represented by:
• Alihan Sayatuly Kazimov — 1st-year student,
• Nurzat Aldabergenuly Zhetkergen — 2nd-year student,
• Ömir Bolatuly Baibosynov — 3rd-year student.
The team leader is Serik Amangeldinovich Nurkenov, Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, PhD, Associate Professor.
We express our gratitude to the students and their mentor for their high results and for representing AIU with honor at the national level! We wish them new achievements and further victories!

The XVII National Subject Olympiad in the field of "V014 – Geography Teacher Training" was held at Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University, with students from 18 leading universities of Kazakhstan participating.

The purpose of the Olympiad was to assess students' theoretical and practical knowledge, enhance their professional skills, and improve the quality of geography teacher training. This year, students of the International University of Astana performed excellently.

Under the guidance of Senior Lecturer, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences Galymbek Tursynuly Baigukin, 3rd-year students of the "Geography" program Rahmatali Nurislam Muratuly and Omarov Azamat Dauletuly achieved great results.

Rahmatali Nurislam Muratuly won 2nd place in the individual competition and was awarded a 2nd-degree diploma. All participants received certificates of participation, and mentors were presented with letters of gratitude.

We congratulate our students and their mentor on their successful performance at the Olympiad and wish them further victories in the future!

Students of the 3rd year of the educational program "Russian Language and Literature" of the Astana International University— Ali Bektat, Isaeva Kamshat, and Serikov Dulat — took 3rd place in the 17th National Student Subject Olympiad in the field of "Russian Language and Literature."

Additionally, in the team competition, our students secured a respectable 4th place out of 16 teams based on individual results, which is also an outstanding achievement.

The team leader is Zhanybekova B.N., a lecturer at the Department of Russian Language and Literature.

We congratulate our students and their mentor on this excellent result! These achievements highlight the high level of preparation of our students and the professionalism of our faculty. We wish them continued success and new victories in the future!

On April 23, 2025, a roundtable on the development of the Children's University Network of Kazakhstan was held at Astana International University within the framework of the International Scientific and Practical Conference "AIU-2025: Kazakhstan and the International Educational Space: Cooperation for the Future."
The event took place in a hybrid format — in person (Astana, Building 1, Room 207) and online (via Zoom platform).

The moderator of the roundtable was Saule Kairollovna Damekova, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Head of the "Informatics" Educational Program of the Pedagogical Institute at AIU.
Participants included Saltanat Manarbekovna Bolysbekova, Candidate of Chemical Sciences, Associate Professor, leaders of the Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, and Geography departments of the Children's University of AIU, as well as Gulim Sailaubekovna Karimova, PhD, Deputy Director of the Pedagogical Institute, Head of the "English Language" Educational Program at AIU — Aliya Amangeldiyevna Akimkhanova.
The event opened with welcoming remarks by Zhanna Kuanyshevna Akhmadieva, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor, and Director of the Pedagogical Institute.

Presentations at the roundtable were delivered by:
• Jolanta Rozowska, President of the European Children's Universities Network (Poland), who spoke about the development of Children's Universities in Poland;
• Liza Naviy, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor at Sh. Ualikhanov Kokshetau University (online), who discussed the organization of a Children's University in the context of global competency formation;
• Saule Kairollovna Damekova, who presented the experience of AIU's Children's University in the format of open education for children.

During the open discussion, N.N. Nurmukhanbetova, Candidate of Chemical Sciences, Head of the Children's University at Sh. Ualikhanov Kokshetau University, emphasized the strategic shift from experimental initiatives to the systemic integration of Children's Universities into the university and regional development ecosystems.

Key areas for development were discussed: scientific elaboration of educational initiatives, project-based learning involving university students, transformation of developments into sustainable formats, and commercialization of educational products.
The participants prepared a joint statement proposing the inclusion of these areas into the strategic development plans of universities and ensuring financial support at the initial stages of project implementation.

From April 17 to 18, 2025, the Republican Subject Olympiad in Kazakh Language among students of ethnic minorities was held at the Academy of Humanities, Pavlodar Pedagogical University named after academician Ә. Marғulan.

The two-day event brought together 10 teams from various regions of Kazakhstan. Our students — Artem Bulanin (3rd year), Dildora Ergashiva (1st year), and Elizaveta Artemova (1st year), under the guidance of Senior Lecturer A.A. Sultanova, participated and secured 3rd place.

We congratulate our winners and their mentor on their outstanding performance and wish them further success! This achievement highlights the high level of preparation of our students and strengthens the reputation of our university.

On April 24, 2025, as part of the international scientific-practical conference
“AIU2025: Kazakhstan and the International Educational Space: Cooperation for the Future,”
Astana International University hosted a sectional meeting titled:
“1.8 – Modern Methods of Teaching Biology and Geography: Innovations and Technologies.”

🔹 Section Chair: Saltanat Rashidovna Khamzina, PhD, Associate Professor at the Pedagogical Institute of Astana International University
🔹 Secretary: Aknur Bakytzhanqyzy Sagynbayeva, Master of Natural Sciences, Senior Lecturer at the Pedagogical Institute

The session brought together students, master’s and doctoral students from Astana International University, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, and Academician E.A. Buketov Karaganda University.

Participants presented and discussed scientific reports. The best presentations were highly appreciated and awarded with certificates.

We express our sincere gratitude to all participants for their engagement and enthusiasm!

On April 19, 2025, the Pedagogical Institute of Astana International University, in collaboration with its branch at Secondary School No. 101 of the Astana City Akimat and with the support of the "Methodological Center" of the Department of Education of the Astana Akimat, held an international scientific-practical seminar titled “Abai's Concept of the ‘Perfect Human’ — The Guiding Principle of Kazakh Spirituality,” dedicated to the 180th anniversary of the great poet, thinker, and composer Abai Qunanbaiuly.

The seminar aimed to improve teaching methods of Abai’s works, integrate his philosophical legacy into education, and foster professional exchange among innovative educators and creatively-minded students through modern technology.

Participants were welcomed by the orchestra of traditional instruments from Astana International University. The event brought together over 500 attendees, including public figures, writers, scholars, university professors, school teachers, and students.

The program included exhibitions, a PODCAST zone, a round table on “Abai’s Concept and Modern Times,” national art performances, a plenary session, and various thematic breakout sessions.

The exhibition featured items such as museum artifacts from the Bukhar Zhyrau Literature and Art Museum, methodological tools from the "Til-Qazyna" National Scientific-Practical Center, educational resources, electronic games, and national handicrafts created by teachers of visual and applied arts.

At the PODCAST platform, Abai’s direct descendant, veteran educator Laylya Mukhlysqyzy, gave an interview titled “Abai’s Legacy — A Beacon in the Memory of Generations.” Additionally, poet and Abai scholar Almakhan Mukhametkalykhyzy presented her book “Characters of ‘The Path of Abai’ and Abai.”

The round table facilitated discussions among Abai scholars on pressing issues in education and child development.

The seminar opened with a performance of “Abai’s Homeland” by traditional singer Gulmira Ayymgazyqyzy from the “Shabyt” Academy. A moving student performance titled “The Battle of Light and Dark” was followed by a choir of 180 teachers singing Abai’s “Zhelsiz tún’de zharyq ai,” joined in unison by the audience.

During the plenary session, both local and international scholars presented. Twelve seminar rooms hosted sessions across various themes: performing Abai’s music, poetry contests, artwork based on Abai’s prose, educational comic creation, pedagogical innovations, and master classes.

Participants expressed their gratitude via QR feedback, noting the high standard of the event and the enduring significance of Abai’s philosophy for Kazakh spirituality.

On behalf of the AIU administration, sincere thanks are extended to Associate Professor, PhD Galiyabanu Kabievna Rezuanova; Principal of School No. 101 Alma Altynkhanovna Zhumabekova; Deputy Principal Almagul Zhaikovna Nurgalieva; literature teachers; methodologist Saya Ualikhanovna Kabazhaeva; and Methodological Center’s specialist Zhanar Seitakhmetovna Maman.