Today, the Scientific Library of Abai University hosted an Open Day titled “The World of Science and Education,” during which a book exhibition of women scientists was opened. The opening ceremony was attended by representatives of the AMANAT Party, university leadership, and women researchers.

According to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, 51.6% of specialists in the field of science are women. This indicates that women are now active and significant participants in the research landscape. At Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, 68.5% of the teaching staff are women. Among them, 75.5% are Candidates of Sciences and 74.5% hold a PhD degree. During the opening, Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation Ertai Sultan emphasized the important role of women scientists in enhancing the university’s scientific potential and highlighted the significance of their equal contribution to science.

During the event, Gulnara Amirova, Deputy Chair of the Women’s Wing of the Almaty City Branch of the AMANAT Party, and Oralbek Kurbanbayev, Head of the Political Work Department of the same branch, highly praised the work of women scientists. They emphasized the dedication of women who have chosen the path of science, actively implementing research projects and contributing significantly to scientific development.

The exhibition featured scientific works, textbooks, and books authored by women scientists of Abai University. Their research projects and studies were also presented, showcasing their contributions to the advancement of science. It is worth noting that a strong community of women academicians has been formed at the university. Among them are academicians of the National Academy of Sciences: Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor Alma Abilkassymova; Doctor of Geographical Sciences, Professor Aliya Beisenova; Candidate of Philological Sciences, Professor Fauzia Orazbayeva; and Doctor of Philosophical Sciences, Professor Aktolkyn Kulsarieva.

In addition, the participation of women scientists in research projects at Abai KazNPU has increased. Out of 32 projects funded through grant financing, program-targeted funding, and young scientist initiatives of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 17 are led by women researchers. The total number of project participants is 175 scientists, of whom 106 are women (60.57%).

“Abai University” Media Center