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The III ISE MNU Student Research Conference – 2025 took place at Maqsut Narikbayev University (MNU). This annual event was held in honour of the 85th anniversary of Maqsut Narikbayev, the university’s honorary rector, respected statesman, and public figure.
The conference brought together undergraduate and graduate students from Maqsut Narikbayev University, Astana IT University, Almaty Management University, as well as students from the Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools in Karaganda, Kokshetau, and Petropavlovsk. In his welcome speech, MNU Provost Sergey Pen highlighted the importance of involving students in research as part of preparing a competitive new generation of specialists. Zhanybek Aigazin, CEO of the Applied Economics Research Center, also spoke about the value of applied science and analytics in addressing current socio-economic issues facing the country.
The conference’s poster session allowed students to present their research on a wide range of important and timely topics, encouraging meaningful discussion and exchange of ideas. Topics included the impact of innovation on economic growth and productivity, the potential for arbitrage using stablecoins on cryptocurrency exchanges, the influence of socio-economic and demographic factors on trust in government institutions in transitional economies, and the effect of sustainable ESG practices on corporate financial performance. The expert panel praised the quality and analytical depth of the projects and awarded the authors of the most outstanding works.
The ISE MNU Student Research Conference continues to strengthen the university’s research environment, foster critical thinking among students, and support the development of future researchers, analysts, and managers capable of addressing today’s global challenges.
