A ceremony dedicated to Republic Day was held today in Astana by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. During the event, Abai University scholars received state honours.

The Republic Day ceremony brought together the heads of the country’s higher education institutions and prominent scholars. Opening the event, Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sayasat Nurbek congratulated members of the education and research community on the national holiday and highlighted the vital role of higher education in shaping the country’s prosperous future.

“As the President has emphasised, the development of human capital is a constitutional responsibility of our country. Enshrining the development of human capital, the education system, science and breakthrough innovations as priorities at the highest constitutional level is an important step. It establishes new directions for the country’s development, placing people at its core, together with their knowledge, professional competencies and opportunities to realise their intellectual potential fully. For Kazakhstan’s science and higher education sectors, these changes mark the beginning of a new stage aimed at creating a favourable ecosystem for training highly qualified professionals, developing a modern research environment and introducing advanced innovations,” the Minister said.

During the ceremony, state and departmental awards were presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of science and higher education. The honours included the Order of Qurmet, the honorary title of Honoured Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Medal for Distinguished Labour, and the badges Veteran of Public Service, Qanysh Satbayev, For Contribution to the Development of Higher Education and Veteran of Labour, among other awards.

The recipients of state honours included Berikzhan Aitqululy, Chair of the Abai University Council of Veterans, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences and Professor, who has devoted his professional life to educating generations of students at this distinguished university, as well as Kulyash Kaimuldinova, Doctor of Geographical Sciences and Professor. After graduating from Abai University, she progressed from lecturer to dean and served her alma mater with unwavering dedication for many years.

In recognition of his outstanding contribution to science in the Republic of Kazakhstan, Berikzhan Aitqululy was awarded the honorary title of Honoured Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Kulyash Kaimuldinova received the Order of Qurmet for her contribution to the advancement of science and education.

The achievements of these two scholars are undoubtedly a source of immense pride for their colleagues at Abai University and an inspiring example for their students and followers.

Abai University Media Centre