The cycle of events titled "Science Decade – 2026," which commenced on April 12 – Science Day, has successfully concluded at the Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University. The final meeting was attended by Zhenisbek Tolen, Head of the Scientific Center for Education and Society Development of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Aziz Kazhdenbek, Head of the Youth Policy Department of Almaty, as well as university faculty, young scientists, and students.
At the closing ceremony, the Chair of the Managing Board – Rector of the University, Karimova Beibitkul, delivered a congratulatory speech, noting that this initiative was not merely a series of events, but a unique platform that unified thoughts and ideas, exploration and innovation, science and education.
During the formal assembly, the university's achievements in the scientific field were summarized, and further strategic directions for development were identified. The conferences, roundtables, seminars, workshops, trainings, debates, and startup presentations organized within the decade showcased the institution's scientific potential and demonstrated a new level of research culture. These events significantly increased the interest of both students and faculty in science.
Following the results of the decade, several university scientists were honored with departmental awards from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as Certificates of Merit and Letters of Appreciation from the National Academy of Sciences of the RK under the President of the RK, the Akim of Almaty, and the Rector of the University.
Winners of the "Leading Scientist" nomination were awarded certificates of 300,000 KZT for participation in scientific conferences, publication of research articles, and laboratory rentals. Recipients of the "Best Hirsch Index" nomination (for high h-index in Scopus or WoS databases) and winners of the "Active Young Scientist" nomination (for researchers under 40) received prizes of 250,000 KZT. Furthermore, several faculty members were awarded 250,000 KZT in the "Student Science Developer" nomination for their excellence in supervising startup projects and student research (NIRS, NIRM).
"Science Decade – 2026" provided a fresh impetus to the development of the university's scientific potential and research culture, strengthening its position in the fields of science and education.
