History department
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History department
The Department of History at the Kazakh National Women's Teacher Training University is one of the university's fundamental departments, operating continuously since its founding. Currently, the program leader of the department is Candidate of Historical Sciences, Associate Professor Berik Zhubanyshov. The educational programs of the department are supported by highly qualified academic and teaching staff. In the 2025–2026 academic year, the full-time teaching staff consists of 22 members, and the proportion of faculty holding academic degrees, including master’s degree holders, is 74%. The department employs 1 Doctor of Sciences, 10 Candidates of Historical Sciences, 5 PhD holders, and 7 Master’s degree holders.
The department includes such experienced specialists as Doctor of Historical Sciences, Acting Professor L.Kozhakeyeva; Candidates of Historical Sciences, Associate Professors Zh.Ashirbekova, Е.Berlibaу, A.Smanova, K.Zhylkyshybayeva, A. Issayeva and others; Associate Professors M.Myrzabekov, B.Zhubanyshov, Zh.Akhmetova; as well as PhD holders L.Bissembayeva, G.Chargynova, A.Seisenbayeva, S.Sarkulova, A.Konyrova; Senior Lecturers and Master’s degree holders M.Kassymbekova, A.Umbetaliyeva, Zh. Orynkhanova, S.Alibekov; Lecturers and Master’s degree holders A.Tastanova, A.Mukan. The department trains highly qualified specialists in accordance with international standards under the following educational programs: 6B01601 – History, 6B01602 – History and Religious Studies, 6B01603 – History and Social Studies IP, and 6B02201 – History.
Achievements of the Department:
The faculty members of the department achieve high results in the fields of education and science. In particular, L.Kozhakeyeva, Zh.Ashirbekova, and A.Issayeva are recipients of the “Best Teacher” grant; K.Zhylkyshybayeva won first place in the VIII Republican Pedagogical Competition “Modern Lesson”; B.Zhubanyshov was awarded the badge “For Contributions to the Development of Science”; and E.Berlibay and L.A. Bissembayeva were awarded the “Ustaz” Order.
In addition, the department’s faculty members have been awarded certificates of honor and letters of appreciation from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and other scientific organizations.
Academic Mobility and International Relations:
The department carries out systematic work to develop international scientific cooperation. Currently, agreements on academic mobility and joint programs have been established with leading universities in Turkey, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and South Korea. Partner universities include Omer Halisdemir University of Nigde; Selcuk University; Mirzo Ulugbek National University of Uzbekistan; Jusup Balasagyn Kyrgyz National University; and Dongduk Women’s University.
Within the framework of the “Bolashak” program, A.Abdikhanova completed an internship in the Republic of Turkey. A.Kozhabekova and A.Umbetaliyeva completed scientific internships at the University of Reading.
At present, negotiations are underway with Selcuk University on the opening of a double-degree master’s program under the educational program 7M02202 – Historian-Researcher.
Research Activities:
The department operates the “Academician K.Nurpeis” lecture hall, the “History of the Great Steppe” Research Center, and the “Young Historian” scientific club, all aimed at developing students’ research skills.
The “Ұлы дала тарихы” (“History of the Great Steppe”) Center focuses on studying the blank spots in history, revealing historical truth, and promoting the results of scientific research. In addition, the center organizes courses for students on the study of the ancient Chagatai language.
Within the framework of the “Young Historian” club, students conduct scientific and educational expeditions to historical and cultural monuments and engage in research activities. Every year, members of the club organize the intra-university historical book competition “SWEET BOOK” among students in order to increase interest in books, promote the reading of historical literature, and foster patriotism.
Furthermore, the department annually holds the traditional international scientific-practical conference “Nurpeis Readings,” dedicated to the memory of Academician Kenes Nurpeis.
Dual Education and Methodological Work:
The department successfully implements a dual education system. Based on a memorandum signed with the Sh.Ualikhanov Institute of History and Ethnology, students undertake research internships and develop practical experience in working with archival and library collections.
Within the framework of the University’s Center for Professional Development and Continuing Education, faculty members B.Zhubanyshov, S.Ybyshova, and A.Konyrova conduct retraining courses for педагогical staff.
In addition, the authors’ online course “The World of Scientific Research,” developed by faculty members K.Zhylkyshybayeva and A.Issayeva, is available on the Coursera platform.
The department functions not only as an educational center, but also as a scientific and methodological platform focused on the development of innovative teaching methods. This is evidenced by the methodological guide “Methods of Analyzing Historical Events,” authored by B.T. Zhubanyshov. To date, more than 5,000 copies of this work have been published, and it is widely used by school teachers.
Students of the department complete their teaching internships at Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools and the Republican Physics and Mathematics School (RPMS), applying modern teaching methods in practice.
Research Projects
The department’s research focus is “Women of the Great Steppe: Their Place and Role in Socio-Political Processes (from Ancient Times to the Present Day).” Within the framework of this research area, it is planned to develop the encyclopedic publication “Women of the Great Steppe” and to create an informational website dedicated to the history of women in Kazakh society.
The following projects, implemented within the internal scientific grant funding competition organized by the Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University, were successfully completed, and their research results were introduced into academic circulation:
- “The Practical and Theoretical Significance of Applying the Integration Experience of the European Union in the Implementation of Regional Integration among the States of Central Asia,” proposed by M.Myrzabekov;
- “The System of Historical Education in the Republic of Kazakhstan: History, Retrospective, and Prospects,” proposed by K.Zhylkyshybayeva;
- “The Role and Influence of Kazakhs in the Political History of Central Asia (16th Century – First Quarter of the 20th Century),” supervised by B.Zhubanyshov.
Student Achievements
- Students of the department demonstrate high achievements in republican scientific competitions and academic Olympiads.
- In particular, Lyazzat Zhanayeva, a student of the educational program 6B01601 – History, received a First Degree Diploma at the Republican Research Competition. At the XVII Republican Subject Olympiad, students of the department were awarded Third Degree Diplomas. In the competition “Best Student Group – 2025,” students of the educational program 6B01603 – History and Social Studies IP won prize places. In addition, students of the department’s educational programs won First Place in the scientific and educational Hackathon competition held within the framework of “Science Decade – 2026.”
- Moreover, during the 2024–2025 academic year, our students participated in the university-wide project “Start-up Tomiris,” where they presented two projects entitled “Virtual Tour QyzPU” and “Tarikhmap Platform,” each of which received a grant of 1 million tenge.
- In particular, within the framework of the “Tarikhmap Platform” project, students developed a digital platform that explains the history of Kazakhstan through an interactive map-based approach. Currently, this project has generated significant interest among school teachers, and the demand for its practical application continues to grow.
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