Informal education: the key to success or a waste of time?

Written on 01 November 2023.

On October 30, 2023, the university held a debate among students on the topic: "Informal education: the key to success or a waste of time?". Changing technological processes and the transition to a new industrial revolution require absolutely new skills and qualifications of the workforce, which, accordingly, dictates the need, in addition to improving the system of training young personnel, the development of non-formal education to improve the skills of the current workforce.
So, two teams took part in the debate: affirmations and denials. The approval team defended the view that government and social partners should jointly develop and implement a new generation of lifelong learning skills and ecosystems to ensure a fair and inclusive transition to the future of the world of work. In particular, professional development programs, professional retraining, vocational training, courses, lectures, seminars, trainings – all this updates and complements the professional knowledge of a specialist.
The denial team argues that a higher level of education and its quality do not necessarily improve employment opportunities. In advanced economies, young people with a higher level of education achieve better results in employment, and in low- and middle-income countries they are actually more likely to be out of work than those with a lower level of education. In these
In some countries, investments in education and vocational training give low returns because the creation of decent jobs lags behind the supply of professional competencies and skills, or because the qualifications of graduates in their structure do not correspond to demand. The team highlighted weaknesses: low participation of the population in non-formal education; low quality of non-formal education; insufficient motivation to receive continuing education.
The approval team, in turn, noted the strengths, such as: the functioning of the system of vocational training and retraining of the unemployed population; the implementation of the Silver University program, etc.
The participants demonstrated excellent public speaking skills and extensive knowledge in the field of current trends in education.
As a result of the debate, the students were awarded diplomas and certificates of appreciation.

Improving the scientific potential of students' research work through interuniversity cooperation

Written on 30 October 2023.

As part of the implementation of the grant project AP 19676691 in the period from October 18 to 26, 2023, a business trip of members of the research group Glazunova S.B. and Tapenova G.S. (PhD, ) took place in Almaty.
In accordance with the implementation plan of the grant project of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, meetings were held with researchers from such universities as: Narkhoz University, Turan University, KazNTU named after K.I. Satpayev, Institute of Pedagogy and Psychology, Institute of History and Law of KazNPU named after Abai, Almaty University of Humanities and Economics, KazNU named after Al-Farabi. Questionnaires and interviews of experts were conducted.
Meetings were organized with Senior Coordinator of the Research Department of Narkhoz University Sansyzbayev Alisher, Academician of the International Academy of Eurasia, Doctor of Economics of the Department of Business Administration of the University Turan Nurmukhanova G.Zh., Deputy Director for Science and International Relations, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor of KazNPU.Abaya Absatova M.A., Head of the Department of "Jurisprudence", Candidate of Legal Sciences of KazNPU.Abaya Sailibayeva Zh.Yu., the first vice-rector of the Almaty University of Humanities and Economics, Candidate of Sciences, Professor L. M. Bekenova on the organization, work and problematic aspects of the activities of the Research Institute.
During the meetings, the peculiarities of the organization of research work of students of the above-mentioned universities were investigated. The most positive experience was the availability of KPIs for teaching staff on the management of scientific student works, inter-university joint research projects, intra-university financing of startup projects, etc.
In order to develop the areas of interaction of the university with external partners and the formation of research competencies among students, an agreement was reached to hold a round table with the Deputy Director for Science and International Relations, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor of KazNPU.Abaya Absatova M.A.

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Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsouz expands the geography of academic partnership

Written on 27 October 2023.

In the framework of implementation of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan’s program to attract foreign experts for teaching activities, Associate Professor of the University of Punjab Dr. Rab Nawaz Lodhi visited the University which, in turn, marked the beginning of cooperation with universities in Pakistan. The scientist conducted lectures and workshops on the topic “Research Methodology and Data Analysis” for master’s students, PhD students and teaching staff of the University between September 27th to October 19th, 2023.
Dr. Rab Nawaz Lodhi is a visiting research fellow at the University of South Florida (USA), guest editor of the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Technology and an International Certified Trainer with QSR International (Australia).
It is worth noting that the use of modern technologies in data analytics is an integral element of effective research activities and academic development.
Also, as part of the visit, the promising areas for further bilateral cooperation were discussed during the meetings with top management of the University.

Scientific seminar "Cost planning for scientific research"

Written on 24 October 2023.

On October 16, 2023, a scientific seminar was held at the Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz on the topic "Cost planning for scientific research (within the framework of the competition for grant funding for scientific projects of Zhas Galym)".
The goal of the motivational project "Zhas Galym" is to attract at least a thousand people to scientific organizations every year who have or are planning an academic degree, to form highly qualified and competitive researchers, to attract and consolidate talented youth in science, to increase the proportion of young researchers. The project is intended for graduates of the grant doctoral program who have defended their doctoral degree.
The cost planning process is an important step that allows you to estimate the full amount of resources needed to achieve the main end goal of the work. The scientific seminar was attended by teachers, doctoral students and undergraduates of the Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz. In the course of the scientific seminar, the requirements for the tender documentation were considered, examples of cost estimates for scientific research were given. The moderator of the seminar was PhD, member of the Council of Young Scientists Tyngisheva A.M.

Workshop on green economy and sustainable developmen

Written on 23 October 2023.

We are pleased to share with you the news about one important event - a workshop realized withing the Jean Monnet project “European practice of sustainable development management towards green transformation” 101082914 — EPOS — ERASMUS-JMO-2022-HEI-TCH-RSCH financed by the European Union and dedicated to the issues of green economy, sustainable development, lean production and social responsibility of business. This event brought together experts, activists, business and public representatives interested in developing an environmentally responsible approach in various fields.

The main goal of the workshop was to summarize the experience of the European Union, as well as Kazakhstani practice in the field of processing secondary raw materials, aimed at achieving sustainable development goals both in our region and in the country as a whole.

During the workshop the following tasks were solved:

- analysis of the environmental situation in the region: The participants discussed the current state of environmental problems in the region and identified the key challenges that we face with.

- study of international and local experience: A detailed analysis of the European Union’s experience in processing secondary raw materials was carried out, and Kazakhstan’s practice in this area was also reviewed.

- development of proposals to improve processing: Participants proposed specific measures to optimize the processes of secondary raw materials’ processing in Kazakhstan, taking into account the best world practices.

We are confident that the results of this workshop will help raise awareness and intensify efforts to develop a sustainable ecological economy and socially responsible business in our region, promoting the experience of the European Union. All participants expressed hope for the continuation of such events and readiness for further cooperation in this important area.

We thank all participants for their active participation and contribution to the development of a sustainable future for our country!

Sincerely,

Working group of the EPOS project