The discussion focused on implementing the Head of State’s initiative to adopt a new Civil Code, announced earlier this week in his Address to the People of Kazakhstan. The event was attended by members of the Kurultai delegation led by Deputy Speaker Nurlan Beknazarov, MNU Board Chair Talgat Narikbayev, the university’s legal scholars, Vice Minister of Justice Botagoz Zhakselikova, Deputy Chairman of the Adilet Party Nursultan Baitilesov, as well as experts and journalists. The roundtable was organised jointly with the Kurultai and the Adilet Party.

The event served as an important professional platform bringing together representatives of government bodies, academia and the expert community. Participants emphasised the strategic importance of adopting a new Civil Code, which would help strengthen the country’s legal sovereignty and ensure sustainable economic growth. MNU professors also delivered substantive presentations as part of the discussion.

Following the event, participants highlighted the importance of ensuring the broadest possible coordination among all stakeholders involved in drafting the new Civil Code, in close cooperation with the legal expert community.

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During the lecture, the Special Representative highlighted the importance of addressing all forms of violence against children within the framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. She emphasised the significance of the Sustainable Development Goal aimed at ending abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against children. The event was also attended by Ombudspersons for Children from Central Asian countries.

“Protecting children from all forms of violence is not only a matter addressed by the Sustainable Development Goals. It is a cross-cutting issue that affects all the Goals, as poverty, discrimination, health and living conditions are interconnected and can increase children’s vulnerability to violence,” Najat Maalla M’jid emphasised.

The lecture was followed by a Q&A session, during which students discussed international approaches to addressing social challenges and current issues related to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. Najat Maalla M’jid answered students’ questions and shared her professional experience. Participants also had the opportunity to explore MNU’s modern campus facilities.

It is worth noting that the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative arrived in Astana on a working visit. Earlier, she participated in the Second International Forum of Ombudspersons for Children of Central Asian Countries, met with the Vice President and heads of several ministries, and visited a number of educational institutions.

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The CSCSE is an organization responsible for maintaining an official register and evaluating and recognizing foreign educational credentials and academic degrees. The Center operates under China’s Ministry of Education. Inclusion in this list is important for graduates planning to pursue further education or work in China.

MNU continues to actively expand its cooperation with Chinese educational institutions. This year, the University launched the AI Law master’s degree programme in partnership with the China University of Political Science and Law and announced plans to establish a dual-degree programme with Beijing Language and Culture University. In addition, the University’s educational programmes have been recognized by ten prestigious international accreditation and rating agencies.

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The enormous flag, unfurled in front of the university building, is a candidate for inclusion in the Kazakhstan Book of Records. It covers an area of 882 square metres and weighs approximately 100 kilograms. The silk flag was produced at the initiative of the university’s students.

“The flag embodies our country’s independence and symbolises the unity of our people. We are proud of our Republic. Kazakhstan is confidently moving forward and implementing large-scale, systematic reforms under the leadership of Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Over the past seven years, we have witnessed economic growth, the launch of new production facilities and the creation of jobs, significant investment in social development, science and youth, greater attention to environmental protection, and the advancement of digitalisation. We congratulate everyone on our national holiday, Republic Day, and wish our homeland continued prosperity,” said Talgat Narikbayev, Chairman of the MNU Management Board.

During the flag-unfurling ceremony, the university’s students and faculty sang the national anthem of Kazakhstan. Previously, the largest flag covered an area of 800 square metres. It was also unfurled annually during the MNU Student Initiation Ceremony.

By unfurling the national flag, the university also expressed its support for the “Menin Elim – Menin Tuyim” (“My Country – My Flag”) campaign launched by the Adilet party.

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Maqsut Narikbayev University congratulates everyone on Republic Day and wishes Kazakhstan well-being and prosperity!

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The event brought together law students from seven cities across Kazakhstan. The competition aimed to promote the use of the Kazakh language in the legal field and develop students’ language skills. The total prize fund amounted to 600,000 tenge.

“The competition was held to mark Republic Day and celebrate seven years of Kazakhstan’s development and progress. Last year, nine universities took part, while this year the number increased to eleven. I am confident that Zañǵar Zańger will become an annual platform bringing together educated and ambitious young people,” said Anar Ibrayeva, Provost of MNU.

During the competition, students worked on practical legal cases, identified errors and inconsistencies in legislative texts in Kazakh, and demonstrated their legal analysis skills. Their performances were evaluated by prominent lawyers and experts in promoting the Kazakh language. The competition partners were Aidar Sovetbekov and Abylai Zhumazhanov, MNU alumni and lawyers with the Astana Bar Association.

“The students who worked on this project have put in a tremendous amount of effort. We decided to support them and become a partner of the competition. There are talented young people who want to demonstrate their abilities, and this competition has given future lawyers an opportunity to showcase their talent,” said Abylai Zhumazhanov.

According to the results, SDU University (Kaskelen) took first place. Second place went to students from Academician Y.A. Buketov Karaganda National Research University (Karaganda), while representatives of M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University (Shymkent) took third place. The participants were also congratulated by Askhat Aimagambetov, a member of the National Kurultai.

“The Zañǵar Zańger competition is very important. Today, we face challenges in improving legal terminology and legislation in the Kazakh language. When drafting laws in the Kurultai, it is essential to ensure that they are written correctly in the state language. We know that Maqsut Narikbayev University is one of the leading universities in the field of law. We also see how the university is implementing the initiatives and priorities set by the Head of State,” emphasized Askhat Aimagambetov.

It is worth noting that MNU students also demonstrated strong results in the competition. As the host university, MNU entered a team that participated outside the official competition.

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The event provided a platform for a comprehensive discussion of Kazakhstan’s development over the past seven years. Key topics included higher education and science, macroeconomics, industry and employment, tourism and social investment, as well as digital transformation and artificial intelligence. Talgat Narikbayev, Chairman of the MNU Management Board, congratulated the university community on Republic Day and noted that the holiday reminds everyone of the value of the right to determine their country’s destiny independently and the responsibility for its future.

“Over the past seven years, Kazakhstan’s GDP per capita has increased by 52.9%, reaching USD 15,000. The country has attracted USD 155 billion in foreign investment, opened 625 new industrial enterprises and created 3.6 million jobs. Behind these figures lie people’s hard work and new opportunities for the country. As a university, our task is to train specialists who can develop new industries, establish businesses and strengthen Kazakhstan’s economy,” Talgat Narikbayev emphasised.

The event also featured presentations by PhD holders and university professors Saule Kemelbayeva and Marat Akhmadi, as well as tourism and marketing lecturer Leila Shora. The speakers presented reports on key indicators of the country’s development. Professor Marat Akhmadi highlighted the significant attention the state pays to investment in higher education and science.

“The state is the main investor. Over the past year alone, funding for higher education institutions increased by 18%. From 2019 to 2026, science funding also grew 3.6-fold, while KZT 1.5 trillion was allocated for educational grants. This represents substantial support for students. Seven years ago, 82,000 students lacked places in dormitories; today, the shortage has decreased 16-fold. A total of 267 student dormitories have been built across the country, and scholarships have increased 2.5-fold,” Marat Akhmadi said.

The speakers also highlighted the special role of President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in driving reforms aimed at the country’s development. Lecturer Leila Shora spoke about record growth in domestic tourism. Meanwhile, Saule Kemelbayeva, Dean of the International School of Economics, presented her macroeconomic analysis.

“Kazakhstan’s economy continues to demonstrate steady growth despite numerous external shocks. Progress has been made in economic diversification, and the country’s public debt remains low by international standards. Kazakhstan is also a regional leader in terms of foreign direct investment,” Saule Kemelbayeva emphasised.

The event also included a ceremony honouring three university lecturers who earned PhD degrees during the current academic year. Aizhan Sataeva, Stanislav Yugai and Talgat Kutebayev were recognised for earning their doctoral degrees.

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Главам университетов представили информацию об организации академического процесса и опыте MNU в усилении фундаментальной составляющей образовательных программ в условиях развития ИИ. Особое внимание уделено запуску специальности по модели AI + X, где студенты могут выбрать одно из направлений (право, экономика, журналистика, лингвистика), получая углубленные знания в выбранной области наряду с экспертизой в области искусственного интеллекта. Также состоялась демонстрация ИИ-проектов вуза, направленных на автоматизацию процессов, повышению эффективности работы и создание цифровой образовательной среды.

Визит ректоров состоялся в рамках прошедшего в Астане Форума ко Дню работников высшего образования. Мероприятие было посвящено обсуждению актуальных вопросов развития высшего образования и науки, цифровой трансформации университетов, внедрения ИИ в образовательный процесс, совершенствования содержания образовательных программ и укрепления международного сотрудничества. Отметим, что в ходе форума провост MNU Анар Ибраева была награждена медалью «За вклад в сферу высшего образования» Министерства науки и высшего образования РК.

Напомним, ранее в MNU также прошел первый Казахстанско-Малайзийский университетский форум.

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The conference brought together Vice Ministers of Science and Higher Education, Justice, and National Economy, representatives of the National Kurultai and the Judicial Administration, members of the Republican Notary Chamber and the Bar Association, legal scholars, partners from international law firms, and experts from Kyrgyzstan, the United States, Türkiye, and Uzbekistan. The main objective was to develop practical approaches to advancing the legal profession in the context of artificial intelligence adoption. MNU Chairman of the Board Talgat Narikbayev emphasized that universities must regularly review their academic programmes to address the evolving requirements for legal professionals.

“Law graduates are already facing increased competition in the job market due to the development of artificial intelligence. As universities, we must adapt and update our programmes in line with the demands of the times. I am confident that the shared approaches we develop to identifying the fundamental knowledge and digital skills lawyers need, as well as methods for verifying AI-generated legal opinions and protecting confidential data, will help modernize legal education and improve the quality of law enforcement,” said Talgat Narikbayev.

The conference was organized by the Educational and Methodological Association of the Republican Educational and Methodological Council in the field of Law as part of the implementation of the Concept for the Development of Legal Education in the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2025–2030. Participants also examined the integration of new technologies into legal training while maintaining high standards of professional knowledge and responsibility. Aidar Zharylgаnov, Vice Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan, stressed that technological literacy should complement, rather than replace, fundamental legal training.

“The digital transformation of legal education must go hand in hand with the development of critical thinking, legal ethics, legal analysis skills, and an understanding of the social consequences of decisions. The lawyer of the future is a professional who knows how to use technology effectively. At the same time, it is important to understand that AI does not replace fundamental human knowledge. On the contrary, the more advanced technology becomes, the greater the demands on lawyers’ ability to verify results, identify errors, and formulate legally sound conclusions,” noted Aidar Zharylgаnov.

Following the conference, recommendations were developed to guide the transformation of legal education in Kazakhstan. MNU serves as the lead university of the Educational and Methodological Association in the field of Law.

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The agreement was reached on the sidelines of the Kazakh-Belgian Rectors’ Forum. The document was signed by Talgat Narikbayev, Chairman of the Board of MNU, and Laurent Lefebvre, Rector of UMONS. The agreement provides for the exchange of students, faculty members and research publications, as well as the implementation of joint higher education projects.

The Rectors’ Forum between the two countries took place in Astana the previous day. The event was attended by President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, as well as King Philippe of the Belgians and Queen Mathilde. The discussions focused on the impact of artificial intelligence on education and scientific research.

The University of Mons is one of Belgium’s leading research-oriented universities, with approximately 12,000 students. In terms of international publications and collaboration, UMONS features in global academic rankings and is recognised for the quality of its research citations and collaborative studies.

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