The XVIII Republican Student Subject Olympiad in the "Sociology" educational program was held at the Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University, organized by the Department of Social and Humanitarian Disciplines of the Institute of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts.

                                       

The goal of the intellectual competition was to enhance the professional competencies of future specialists, unlock the research potential of students, and identify talented youth capable of analyzing the social architecture of modern society.

                                     

Teams from the country's leading higher education institutions participated in the national Olympiad. Specifically, students from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Karaganda University named after Academician E.A. Buketov, Narxoz University, and the Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University competed and shared their experiences.

                                      

The competition comprised two strategic stages: during the "Introduction" phase, teams presented videos showcasing their creative solutions and sociological perspectives, while in the project defense stage, participants presented scientific projects aimed at addressing pressing social issues, demonstrating their practical novelty and social impact with solid evidence.

                                      

The Olympiad was chaired by Aigul Sadvakasova, Doctor of Sociological Sciences and Director General of the Institute of Philosophy, Political Science, and Religion Studies of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

                                      

At the closing ceremony, Beibitkul Karimova, Chair of the Managing Board – Rector, addressed the participants, highlighting the significance of the event: "Today's Olympiad is more than just a knowledge competition; it is a gathering of future experts who will contribute to the social development of our country. Since sociology is a science that captures the pulse of society, the analytical thinking and innovative inquiry of young researchers are of strategic importance in increasing the intellectual capital of our state," the University Head noted.

                                       

At the end of the meeting, the winners and prize-winners who demonstrated top results were awarded special diplomas and valuable prizes.