From October 1 to 30, 2025, the Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University (QyzPU) hosted a series of academic seminars (intensive course) for PhD students. The program was successfully completed, marking an important stage in the development of the academic and research competencies of young scholars.
During the training, participants deepened their knowledge of modern research methods and academic requirements, while strengthening both their theoretical and practical skills.
The program covered topics related to dissertation structure, research methodology, data analysis, and academic writing. Intensive sessions were conducted by experienced professors and experts from domestic and international higher education institutions.
The final lecture was delivered by Moldir Abdraimova, Director of the Postgraduate Education Department. She gave an insightful lecture on “Responsibilities of the PhD Student and the Supervisor. Defining Dissertation Topics” and led a discussion with the participants.
PhD students noted that the course provided valuable experience, enabling them to plan their research more effectively, develop scientific thinking, and improve academic writing skills.
"We gained a lot of new knowledge. Thanks to the course, we were able to clearly define our research topic, goals, and methods, as well as gather important information for our own work. I especially appreciated the lecture on information systematization. We learned how to analyze foreign articles via references and track the methods used by authors," shared Kamshat Shynadilova, a first-year PhD student at the Institute of Philology.
"The intensive course was an important stage in my professional and academic growth. Several scholars delivered lectures at a very high level. I found Aisulu Moldabekova’s lecture particularly useful. The professor taught us how to formulate the research aim, problem, questions, and hypothesis. I am very grateful to the course organizers," said Gulmira Kusainova, a Russian language and literature teacher at Gymnasium No. 140.
In addition, the course included interactive discussions, practical assignments, and sessions for presenting research projects. This format allowed participants to develop skills in academic discussion and confidently present their own research.
The intensive course was aimed at strengthening the professional and research potential of PhD students and represented a significant step in the development of the university’s scientific ecosystem.
