Today, a meeting was held at Абай университеті between Chairman of the Board – Rector Bolat Tilep and first-year PhD doctoral students. The discussion focused on training research personnel, improving the quality of research, increasing international publication activity, and other relevant issues. Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation Ertay Sultan explained the key responsibilities assigned to doctoral students.

Strengthening the university’s research capacity, clarifying challenges related to doctoral research, and implementing systematic solutions are among today’s main priorities. The meeting with first-year doctoral students was organized in an open discussion format, addressing responsibility and standards in academic work.

–  You did not choose Abai University by chance, as it has a deep-rooted history. For us, academic integrity, responsibility in research, and meeting expectations are core values. We have set a goal to transform into a research university. Therefore, arguments presented in scholarly work must be original and highly significant – the Rector noted.

Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation Ertay Sultan elaborated on dissertation topics, publication performance indicators, and the legal requirements set by the Ministry and the University. He also explained the mechanisms for publishing articles in indexed international and national journals.

– My review article has been accepted by a Q1 journal of Taylor & Francis. My academic supervisor provides consistent support throughout the research process. My international research advisor also highly appreciates the level of research conducted at Abai University. I would like to share my experience with colleagues here. At present, it is especially important for doctoral students to conduct integrative research and exchange experience, – said first-year doctoral student Aidana Sarsenbekkyzy of the “Teacher Training in Natural Sciences” educational program.

She called on all doctoral students to collaborate across disciplines rather than working in isolation. Instead of adopting secondary foreign trends, she emphasized the importance of presenting the unique innovations of Kazakhstan to the global academic community as one of the most effective ways for doctoral students to integrate into the international research space.

The path of science is not an easy one; it is pursued only by those willing to take on serious challenges. Today’s meeting appeared to reinforce this understanding among future Doctors of Philosophy.

Media Center of «Abai University»