Today, the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Geography at Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University hosted the educational and methodological open house event “MethodFest.” The event aimed to showcase the faculty’s achievements in education and to promote modern teaching methods and innovative practices.

The festival was attended by Chairman of the Board – Rector Bolat Tilep, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Banu Narbekova, members of the Board – vice-rectors, deans, heads of departments, representatives of the Academic Department and the Educational and Methodological Division, as well as faculty members.

As part of the event, an exhibition of methodological products and VR technologies was organized, where participants explored modern teaching materials, digital platforms, and innovative resources. During the opening ceremony, the faculty’s methodological mission and key achievements were presented, and the winners of the “Best University Teacher – 2025” competition were ceremonially awarded.

In addition, six new educational and research laboratories were officially opened: two in electrochemistry, as well as laboratories in analytical chemistry, nanochemistry, chemical technology, and experimental biology. The newly established laboratories are equipped in accordance with modern requirements for organizing the educational process and conducting practical work.

“Today is an important and joyful day for our university, which integrates education and innovation. Comprehensive work is being carried out to equip students with modern technologies, professional skills, and creative thinking. The newly opened laboratories at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Geography and the ‘MethodFest’ festival represent an important platform demonstrating the quality of education and creating opportunities for experience exchange. I would like to express my gratitude to all participants. Your enthusiasm is the key to our university’s success,” said Bolat Anapiyauly.

Throughout the festival, open classes and practical sessions conducted using innovative methods generated particular interest. At the “MethodHub – Best Practices” platform, lectures and practical classes were held on various subjects, including Human Anatomy, Electrochemistry, Plant Morphology, Urban Ecology, Tourism Techniques, and others.

For example, during the practical session titled “Drone Data Processing Workshop: Orthophoto in Agisoft Metashape, DEM and Mapping in ArcGIS, 3D Product,” participants examined the requirements for drone imagery and navigation data, pre-processing verification stages, and the complete data processing workflow in Agisoft software. Modern approaches to drone data processing were demonstrated in practice.

Overall, the “MethodFest” educational and methodological open house clearly demonstrated the faculty’s professional potential, innovative development, and active role in the modern educational environment, providing participants with valuable opportunities for experience sharing and mastering new methodologies.

In the future, the educational and methodological festival, implemented under the concept “One Day – One Faculty,” will continue at other faculties of the university.

Media Center “Abai University”