INTERACTION OF OUR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION WITH SOCIETY

OUR TEACHER PRESENTED NATIONAL ART AT A UNESCO SEMINAR IN ALMATY

A senior lecturer of the Department of Fine Arts at our university, Mereke Aidarsha, an Honored Worker of Culture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, took part in a regional UNESCO seminar held in Almaty titled “Enhancing Capacities for Safeguarding Living Heritage in Central Asia: Focus on the Urgent Safeguarding List.”

The main goal of the seminar was to provide a deeper understanding of how the Urgent Safeguarding List functions, to discuss key lessons learned from the 2024 Periodic Reporting across Central Asia, to examine thematic case studies (based on carpet weaving traditions), and to develop practical skills for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage. It also aimed to strengthen regional cooperation and dialogue between policy institutions and communities. Specialists from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan participated in the seminar. They discussed updated mechanisms for inscribing cultural elements on the Urgent Safeguarding List, analyzed regional case studies, and developed project plans for preserving cultural practices.

One of the highlights of the event was a visit to the “Qazaq Oner” craft center, where artisans demonstrated felt-making and carpet-weaving techniques, showcasing the history embedded in each pattern and thread, as well as the unique craftsmanship of the masters.The training concluded with participants presenting ideas for joint projects, giving a new impetus to strengthening cultural cooperation among Central Asian countries.

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OUR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION PROVIDED SUPPORT TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES

On behalf of our educational institution, food baskets were distributed to low-income families. Our university supported the charity initiative of the Turkistan Regional Council of Elders titled “We Wish Goodness to Every Family,” thereby contributing to strengthening social responsibility in society.

This charitable event fully aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In particular, the initiative contributes to:

– SDG 1 – No Poverty – aimed at improving the living standards of socially vulnerable groups by providing tangible assistance;

– SDG 2 – Zero Hunger – helps ensure food security and provides essential food products to families in need;

– SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being – emphasizes the importance of access to quality food to support public health;

– SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities – focuses on reducing social inequality and supporting vulnerable groups in society;

– SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals – implemented through strengthening cooperation between the educational institution and public organizations.

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Food products were distributed at the Social Store operating under the Turkistan Regional Council of Veterans. During the event, more than 30 low-income families received the necessary assistance. The Chairman of the Regional Council of Elders, Zharlykassyn Azirетbergenov, expressed his gratitude to the university staff for their contribution to this charitable initiative. In addition, Vice-Rector for Social and Cultural Development Edil Tolegenov highlighted the educational and social significance of such noble initiatives in society. This initiative represents an important step toward promoting the values of kindness, compassion, and mutual support.

SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY: NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMERCIALIZATION

The Commercialization Office of Khoja Akhmet Yassawi University, in collaboration with the Turkistan Regional Chamber of Entrepreneurs “Atameken,” held a roundtable discussion at the Chamber’s venue on the topic “Science and Industry: New Opportunities for Commercialization.”

The main goal of the event was to foster effective collaboration between science and business, create a platform for partnership, and expand opportunities for implementing scientific developments into real production processes. During the meeting, researchers presented their scientific projects and, together with entrepreneurs, discussed in detail the mechanisms for introducing them into production and commercialization. As a result of the discussions, new ideas were proposed, and several promising partnership initiatives were identified.

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This event was implemented in accordance with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In particular, it contributed to:

– SDG 4 – Quality Education – through the development of scientific research and the integration of knowledge and innovation with practical application;

– SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth – by supporting entrepreneurship and promoting projects that create new job opportunities;

– SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure – through the application of scientific advancements in production and strengthening the innovation ecosystem;

– SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals – by fostering effective collaboration between the university and business structures.

As a result of the roundtable, cooperation between science and industry was strengthened, providing new momentum for the development of the regional innovation ecosystem. In the future, the university and the Atameken Chamber of Entrepreneurs intend to continue joint efforts aimed at transforming scientific outcomes into economic value.

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