On February 16 - th 2024, an international workshop “MANAGEMENT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: EXPERIENCE OF THE EU AND KAZAKHSTAN” was held at Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz (as part of the Erasmus+ project Jean Monnet 101082914 -EPOS- ERASMUS-JMO-2 2022-2025 EPOS “European practice of managing sustainable development towards green transformation”), in which KazakhstanI and foreign scientists, public authorities, business representatives, financial workers, experts, teachers took part in online and offline formats; students, Master students and PhD students of Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsouz were actively involved. The following speakers have made their reports:
Practice-oriented training is one of the priorities of modern higher education. At the university on February 15-17, 2024, a training was organized with the participation of the international expert ICON-Institute, professor of logistics management at the University of Applied Sciences in Wildau Frank Gillert, whose professional activities are focused on research in the field of logistics and civil security, logistics consultations on enterprises in many countries around the world.
Representatives of large companies in the Karaganda region took part in the training.
Sagitova Zh.E. took part in the training from the university. (Director of the Center for Career and Professional Development), Mazhitova S.K. (Head of the Department of Marketing and Logistics), Yesenbaeva G.A. (Head of the Department of Commodity Science and Certification), Erubaeva D.Sh. (Senior Lecturer of the Department Commodity research and certification", Bezler O.D. (Assistant Professor of the Department of Economics and Entrepreneurship) and Sadykova A.K. (Senior Lecturer of the Department of Marketing and Logistics).
Together with experts and employers, the curricula for the educational program “Logistics” and the competencies of graduates were discussed. During the meeting, employers voiced their recommendations to graduates of educational institutions. In general, agreements were reached on the implementation of joint internships and new seminars.
The organizers were the teaching staff of the Department of Marketing and Logistics, the coordinator was Krasnoshchekova E.A., senior lecturer of the department.
On February 16, 2024, Frank Gillert, professor at the University of Applied Sciences in Wildau (Germany), gave a lecture on “Trends in Logistics” to students of the Logistics educational program.
Frank Gillert is Professor of Logistics Management at the University of Applied Sciences in Wildau, is the head of the research group on secure identification and authentication of objects, and has management experience in the companies Meto GmbH, Checkpoint (RFID) and Infineon (chip cards and security chips). He is the founder of a strategic consulting firm (Ubiconsult), since 2005.
In addition, Frank Gillert is the head of the digitalization project “Centers of Excellence Mittelstand 4.0”, sponsored by the German Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy. Deals with issues of international training programs and internships in Georgia and the UAE.
His professional activities are focused on research in the field of logistics and civil security, logistics consulting for enterprises in Germany, the United Arab Emirates, and Georgia.
Gives lectures in many countries around the world, on topics such as:
- Logistics management
- Introduction to Database Systems
- Telematics in logistics
- Risk and safety management in logistics
Students learned about the latest trends and changes in the logistics industry, gained new knowledge and skills in the field of logistics, which will be useful for their future careers. Such a meeting with a German professor promotes the development of critical thinking and information analysis.
Students asked the professor questions that interested them, and he gladly shared his experience and knowledge.
As part of the implementation of the interregional GIZ project “Professional education for economic growth sectors in Central Asia” (PECA), on February 15-17, 2024, on the basis of the Karaganda University of Kazpotrebsoyuz, a training was held to prepare university employees and mentors in the company to train students on the basis of companies in order to improve compliance of the labor market and the effectiveness of national systems of higher and secondary vocational education and adult education. The training was conducted under the guidance of international expert of ICON-INSTITUTE, Mr. Frank Gillert. Collaborative work continues in the development of a cooperative bachelor's degree program in logistics. Representatives of the following organizations took part in the training: LLP “QazTehna”, JSC “National Company “Kazakhstan Temir Zholy”, LLP “Smart Cert”, LLP “Aknar PF”, LLP “Natizhe Sut Fabrikasy”, LLP “ICE-Logistics”, LLP “Kaztransprommash Company”, ALE “Self-Regulatory Organization “Association of Kazakhstan Railway Carriers”, LLP “Optimus KZ”, LLP “Kazcentrelectroprovod”.
The Afghan war is one of the sad historical events of the Soviet Union. This year, on February 15, it was 35 years since Soviet troops completely left Afghanistan.
Thus, the university organized a meeting with Aldabaev Tileukabyl Orynbayuly, a veteran of the Afghan war, during which a small program was presented with the participation of students from our university. Students learned about the heroism and courage of the soldiers who performed their military duty. Tileukabyl Orynbayuly answered questions from students, shared his memories, wished the younger generation success in their studies and become true citizens of their country. At the end of the meeting, the veteran was awarded a letter of gratitude on behalf of the rector of the university.
Educating students in the spirit of the fighting traditions of the older generation contributes to the formation of correct ideological positions and creates a feeling of love for the Motherland.
