Congress of Young Scientists of Kazakhstan “Zhas Satpaevshylar” at IEC

As part of events dedicated to the 125th anniversary of academician Kanysh Satpayev, on November 22, 2024, the International educational corporation (KazGASA) hosted a sectional conference of the First Congress of Young Scientists of Kazakhstan, “Zhas Satpaevshylar,” under the priority theme “Energy, Advanced Materials, and Transport.”

The conference brought together young scientists from Kazakhstan and abroad, who presented their research in nanotechnology, energy efficiency, and sustainable engineering systems. Key topics included earthquake-resistant construction, the development of composite materials, corrosion resistance technologies, and prospects for alternative energy.

The congress became an important platform for experience exchange and strengthening the scientific community, continuing the legacy of the great scientist Kanysh Satpayev.

JOB FAIR 2024 held at the IEC

On November 21, 2024, the annual JOB FAIR 2024, organized by the Practice and career center, took place at the International educational corporation. The event served as an important platform for fostering the professional development of students and graduates.

During the fair, 30 leading companies presented their internship programs, training opportunities, and current job openings. Senior students had the chance to engage directly with employers, learn about career prospects and working conditions, and hand their resumes directly to company representatives.

The event aimed to strengthen collaboration between employers and future professionals, introduce participants to the latest labor market trends, and support career planning. Employers expressed their readiness for further cooperation.

The fair was conducted in a constructive and productive atmosphere.

IEC Student Awarded Nursultan Nazarbayev Foundation Scholarship

In October 2024, the nationwide competition for student scholarships by the Nursultan Nazarbayev Foundation was announced. We are proud to share that Medina Asylbekova, a third-year student of KazGASA’s General Construction Faculty, has been honored as a scholarship recipient in this prestigious competition.

Congratulations to Medina on this well-deserved recognition of her achievements! We wish her continued success in her studies and professional growth!

Professors of IEC visited the State Academy of Applied Sciences in Nysa

From November 4 to 8, 2024, representatives of the International educational corporation (KazGASA) — Gulnara Abdrasilova, research professor, Doctor of Architecture; Mehriban Glaudinova, Doctor of Architecture, professor, and head of the UNESCO Department for the Preservation of Historical and Cultural Heritage; and Elvira Danibekova, associate research professor, PhD, and head of the OAP Department—visited the Faculty of Technology at the State Academy of Applied Sciences (PANS) in Nysa for a working visit.

IEC participates in the academic mobility program at PANS in Nysa under the Erasmus+ program. This marked the first visit by representatives of our university to the Nysa academy. During the visit, lectures were delivered to students and faculty of the Architecture program on topics such as “Sustainable Architectural Heritage: The Silk Road Today,” “The History of Architecture in Kazakhstan: The Steppe Phenomenon,” and “Innovations in Kazakh Architecture: History and Modernity.” The lectures sparked great interest, introducing attendees to the historical context, unique features, and development prospects of architecture in a region largely unknown to Polish and European architects.

The IEC representatives also met with Dr. Joanna Szczepańska, Vice-Rector for Student Affairs and Teaching at PANS, as well as with Anna Opalka, MA, head of the External Relations Department. The meeting focused on prospects for enhancing mutual collaboration, particularly in the field of student academic mobility. Additionally, the professors exchanged experiences with PANS faculty and students, discussing pressing issues in education and research.

The guests from Kazakhstan were also given tours that provided insight into Polish culture and contemporary architecture. Such events help strengthen international ties and open new opportunities for academic collaboration.

The First Stage of the “Best University Teacher” 2024 Contest Has Concluded

The first stage of the “Best University Teacher – 2024” contest has been completed within the International educational corporation. The contest is held to identify and support teachers who have achieved significant success in pedagogical and scientific activities. According to the rules established by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the contest consists of two stages: intra-university and national.

 

The first stage (intra-university) began on November 1, 2024, when teachers started registering and uploading materials through the Ministry’s information system. A total of 11 applications were submitted by faculty members from various departments of the International educational corporation:

 

– E.N. Ormakhanova, PhD, Associate Professor at KAU;

– I.I. Ostapenko, PhD, Associate Professor at FA;

– Zh.Zh. Tolegen, PhD, Associate Professor at FA;

– U.T. Karimsakov, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor at FA;

– L.T. Nurkusheva, Doctor of Architecture, Research Professor at FD;

– E.A. Yelzhanov, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor at FOS;

– A.U. Nusipova, PhD, Associate Professor at FOS;

– A.Z. Tukhtamisheva, PhD, Associate Professor at FSTIM;

– K.I. Ilyasova, Master of Economics, Assistant Professor at FSTIM;

– A.B. Ismailova, PhD, Associate Professor at FSTIM;

– I.B. Tashmukhanbetova, PhD, Associate Professor at FOS.

 

To participate, each candidate submitted the following documents: a standard application form, information on scientific and pedagogical achievements over the past five years, an annual work schedule, a personal data sheet, and a copy of their identity card. The documents were submitted for review by an expert committee comprised of faculty and administrative staff from the university. The expert committee analyzed the submitted materials based on qualitative and quantitative criteria outlined in the contest rules.

 

On November 11, 2024, the intra-university contest committee held a meeting where the expert group’s work was reviewed and the participants’ candidacies were considered. In accordance with the allocated quota for the national stage, which consists of 5 spots, the committee selected the teachers who achieved the highest results. They include:

 

– I.I. Ostapenko, PhD, Associate Professor at FA;

– E.N. Ormakhanova, PhD, Associate Professor at KAU;

– A.Z. Tukhtamisheva, PhD, Associate Professor at FSTIM;

– A.U. Nusipova, PhD, Associate Professor at FOS;

– A.B. Ismailova, PhD, Associate Professor at FSTIM.

 

The protocol of the intra-university Committee meeting is attached.

 

IEС faculty participated in a Conference on Digital Technologies in Cartography and GIS

On November 7–8, 2024, representatives of the International educational corporation took part in the International Scientific and Practical Conference “Digital Reality: New Challenges in Cartography, GIS, and Remote Sensing,” held at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University in celebration of the university’s 90th anniversary.

The International educational corporation was represented by faculty members of the faculty of construction technologies, infrastructure, and management: Associate Professor, PhD A.B. Umirbayeva, and Associate Professor B.T. Beysembin, who actively participated in the conference.

The purpose of the event was to explore and discuss pressing issues, new trends, and innovative approaches in cartography, geographic information systems, and remote sensing. The conference aimed to promote the exchange of knowledge and practical experience between scientific and practical specialists, as well as to identify new approaches to addressing challenges facing modern cartography and geoinformatics in the context of digitalization and rapid technological progress.

IEC Students Awarded Certificates of Appreciation from the Department of Emergency Situations of Almaty

On November 7, 2024, students of the International educational corporation were awarded certificates of appreciation from the leadership of the Department of Emergency Situations of Almaty, under the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan. These awards recognized the students’ work in designing the official logo and mascot for the XIII World Championship among Boys and Juniors and the IX World Championship among Girls and Juniors in Fire and Rescue Sports, held from August 13 to 19 under the auspices of the International Sport Federation of Firefighters and Rescuers. Certificates of appreciation were awarded to GD-20-5 group students Dina Azhybekova, Ainur Akkhuan, Aisulu Ryspaeva, Dana Sergazina, and Lyazzat Tleubayeva.

 

For their assistance in organizing and supporting the championship, IEC Rector, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor Margarita Bulatovna Imandosova, and Dean of the Faculty of Design, Candidate of Arts, Alexander Alexandrovich Zimenko, were awarded badges from the Kazakhstan Sports Federation of Firefighters and Rescuers, as well as letters of appreciation from the International Sport Federation of Firefighters and Rescuers.

MIDAS Technical Seminar at IEC

On November 5, 2024, a joint technical seminar on MIDAS was held at the International Educational Corporation (KazGASA), organized with the participation of leading specialists and representatives from MIDAS. The event focused on discussing modern trends in the construction industry, showcasing new capabilities of MIDAS software, and facilitating knowledge exchange between users and developers.

 

The opening speeches were given by Margarita Bulatovna Imandosova, Rector of IEC, and Oleg Alekseevich Kan, CEO of MIDAS. During the seminar, company technical specialists Alexander Krasnoperov and Evgeniy Yudintsev provided an overview of the latest features in the MIDAS GTS NX and MIDAS Gen software complexes, highlighting their importance for construction design and modeling.

 

During the seminar, an agreement was signed between IEC (KazGASA) and MIDAS to use licensed versions of the MIDAS software complex in the academic curriculum.

The IEC and the Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction have signed a memorandum of cooperation

On October 29, the International Educational Corporation (KazGASA) welcomed a delegation from the Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction, headed by rector Gyulchohra Huseyn Kizi Mammadova. 

During the visit, the delegation was given a tour of IEC’s infrastructure, including modern laboratories and the new academic building. Additionally, discussions were held on joint research projects and the exchange of expertise. IEC’s rector Margarita Bulatovna Imandosova and rector of the Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction Gyulchohra Huseyn Kizi Mammadova signed a memorandum of cooperation. The primary goal of the meeting was to strengthen partnerships between the institutions and foster bilateral collaboration.

 

An event dedicated to Republic Day was held at the IEC

On October 24, 2024, the International educational corporation hosted a ceremonial event in honor of Republic Day. Students, professors, and staff members of the corporation actively participated in the celebration, and it was particularly pleasing to see faculty, staff, and students dressed in traditional national costumes.

 

A highlight of the event was the performance of the national anthem of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which brought everyone together and created an atmosphere of unity and patriotism. The celebration within the corporation’s walls became a symbol of respect for national culture and traditions, reminding everyone of the importance of this day for the country.