As part of the intensive course for PhD students, the latest module, “Research Design and Research Methods,” was successfully completed. During the program, participants mastered modern research skills, effectively combining theory and practice.
The course program included lectures and seminars delivered by experienced specialists:
- Aisulu Moldabekova, PhD, Head of the Research Laboratory “Zertteu LAB” at the Institute of Economics, Committee of Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, recipient of the international “Bolashak” scholarship – “Research Design and Tool Development”;
- Aliya Zadakhanova, Head of the Center for Internationalization, graduate of the “Bolashak” program – “Empirical Research and Data Synthesis”;
- Lira Ibraymova, PhD in Philology, Associate Professor (Acting) – “Science and Time Management”;
- Anar Mukhtarova, PhD, Head of the Center for Scientific and Technical Cooperation, National Academy of Sciences under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan – “Mixed Methods.”
Moldir Tazabekkyzy, a first-year PhD student at the Institute of Philology, shared her impressions of the module:
"During the course, we studied the fundamentals of academic writing according to international standards and learned to work with research databases. For us, this is one of the first steps into the world of science. We plan to develop our own research projects in the future. Each speaker is a professional in their field, and the seminars were truly informative. The practical examples on mixed methods and research synthesis were especially memorable. Courses like this inspire PhD students to conduct research at a higher level."
The intensive course was organized within the framework of Sustainable Development Goal 4: “Quality Education” and aimed to foster research culture and enhance the scientific potential of PhD students.
