The initiative aimed to enhance participants’ ability to use artificial intelligence in their day-to-day work. The two-day training brought together members of the Kurultai Committee on Digitalisation, Innovation and Science. Participants learned the fundamentals of vibe coding and gained hands-on experience in creating their own digital tools tailored to specific tasks.

“Courses like this help us develop the skills needed to use AI effectively. As members of the relevant committee, we work closely with the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, as well as other government agencies. It is essential to understand vibe coding and how these systems work so that we can communicate effectively with representatives of these organisations and keep pace with technological developments. Over the two days, we gained foundational knowledge of prompt writing and implementation, application development, and key terminology. For example, I was able to create my own AI assistant,” said Maksut Nasibulov, a deputy of the Kurultai.

During the training, participants learned to analyse large datasets, develop platforms, and automate workflows. The course was delivered by specialists from MNU’s AI Implementation Group, who are national vibe coding champions among corporate IT professionals in Kazakhstan. The deputies also explored the university’s infrastructure and learned about its ongoing AI projects.

“The most important thing is that we studied not only the theory but also immediately put everything into practice. We can now apply the knowledge we gained in our work. I was very pleasantly surprised by the university and what it has accomplished for both students and faculty. The facilities offer everything one could need, including co-working spaces, libraries, relaxation areas, and even a podcast studio. I would like to thank MNU for the course,” said Aisulu Suleimenova, a deputy of the Kurultai.

Upon completion of the training, the participants were awarded certificates. It is worth noting that MNU alumni had previously also completed courses focused on the practical application of artificial intelligence.

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The agreement was reached during a meeting between Talgat Narikbayev, Chairman of the MNU Board, and Mahir Safarli, UNHCR Representative for Central Asia. The discussions focused on potential areas of cooperation, academic engagement, and joint research initiatives. Both parties reaffirmed their shared commitment to promoting the principles of international protection and raising legal awareness.

The Memorandum also provides for joint training sessions, seminars, and research on refugee rights; the organization of events to raise awareness of international protection and human rights; and the further development of university-based legal clinics.

UNHCR coordinates international efforts to protect refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless persons.

It is worth noting that Kazakhstan currently chairs the Almaty Process, a regional consultative platform in Central Asia addressing refugee protection and international migration.

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The meeting brought together active members of student organizations. The head of MNU spoke about the university’s strategy and development priorities, adherence to the principles of academic integrity and high standards of the educational process, as well as the importance of expanding international cooperation and research projects. He also elaborated on the benefits of integrating artificial intelligence into academic courses.

In an informal setting, students had the opportunity to ask the Chairman of the Board questions of interest to them about their studies, motivation, and career. Talgat Narikbayev shared stories from his professional life, emphasizing the importance of reading books and effective time management. He also reaffirmed his readiness to support useful initiatives proposed by young people and take their pressing issues into account.

Similar meetings between students and other members of the university’s top management are planned in the near future.

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Students of Maqsut Narikbayev University took part in the VI International Olympiad on Financial Security, becoming prize winners of this major competition.

The Olympiad was held in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, and brought together around 700 participants from more than 45 countries. Students competed in areas related to economic crimes, money laundering, terrorist financing, and information security. The Kazakhstan national team consisted of ten winners of the National Olympiad on Financial Security, which was hosted at MNU this year.

Following the competition, Kazakhstan secured two first-place finishes and five other podium places. In the Law category, Togzhan Iliyassova, a student of the MNU Higher School of Law, received an award, while Nikita Piltsov, a student of the MNU International School of Economics, was among the prize winners in the Economics category. The performance of the Kazakhstan national team was supported by the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Financial Monitoring.

It should be noted that last year, MNU students became runners-up at the V International Olympiad on Financial Security.

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A total of 32 developers from 16 teams competed in the championship. MNU was represented by specialists from the AI Implementation Group (FDE), Rasul Aisayev and Berik Bazarov. The competition was held under a Double Elimination system, in which participants faced each other in one-on-one duels.

AlgoBatyr is a championship focused on solving algorithmic problems using large language models (LLMs). Unlike classical competitive programming, where knowledge of syntax plays a key role, this format focuses on the ability to properly formulate a task for artificial intelligence, create an effective prompt, and obtain an optimal solution. The event was organized by the Sports Programming Federation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Astana Hub.

Following the competition, first place was won by Rasul Aisayev, Head of the AI Implementation Group (FDE). He outperformed competitors from companies including Damqor, Kazakhtelecom, Documentolog, Magnum E-Commerce, and other representatives of the corporate sector. In addition, the university team won the corporate AlgoBatyr Cup for the best overall result.

The championship also provided an opportunity to assess how employees apply AI when solving tasks and to identify the skills required for development within companies.

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The agreements were reached during a visit to MNU by a delegation from Airlangga University, led by the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Indonesia to Kazakhstan, Mohamad Fadjroel Rachman. The parties agreed to develop joint initiatives in the academic and scientific fields. The memorandum was signed by Sergey Pen, Vice Chairman of the MNU Board for Science, Innovation and Artificial Intelligence, and Muhammad Madyan, Rector of UNAIR.

During the visit, the parties also discussed joint initiatives in legal education, research activities and academic exchange. UNAIR is considered one of Indonesia’s leading universities in the fields of arts, humanities, engineering, technology, medical and biological sciences, management and social sciences. In addition, the university is ranked among the top 300 in the QS World University Rankings.

Previously, MNU signed agreements with Bali State Polytechnic Institute, Alma-Ata University and Sunan Ampel Surabaya State Islamic University.

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As part of the environmental campaign, MNU students and staff held a tree-planting initiative in the “Nura” district. The event was also supported by representatives of the “Astana Zhastary” volunteer movement. In addition, a community clean-up was held on the university grounds.

The autumn environmental campaign began on September 12 this year and is continuing across all districts of Astana. MNU emphasized the importance of fostering a culture of respect for nature and responsibility for the cleanliness of the environment.

It is worth recalling that last year, as part of the nationwide environmental campaign “Taza Qazaqstan”, approximately 200 trees, more than 10,000 deciduous and coniferous shrubs, and around 2,500 plants were planted in the university’s Themis Square.

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Petros Nakuzis spoke about the history and foreign policy of Cyprus since gaining independence, the country’s strategic significance, and its role in the region. The discussion covered the specifics of diplomacy of the island state and its interaction with other countries. The Ambassador also answered questions from the students.

“The participants of the lecture demonstrated a high level of preparation, a deep understanding of the topic, and a balanced approach to the discussion. I was particularly impressed by their questions. I hope that in the future we will be able to further develop cooperation between your university and Cypriot universities,” said Petros Nakuzis.

The diplomat also highly praised the responsible approach of MNU students to their work. More than ten students completed internships at the Embassy of Cyprus in Kazakhstan, which opened this year. They contributed to the work of the Consular Section amid high demand from visitors following the launch of direct flights between Astana and Larnaca.

It should be noted that Cyprus is one of Kazakhstan’s important partners in Europe. At the beginning of June this year, President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides visited Astana on the first official visit by a Cypriot head of state in history.

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We wish everyone good health, boundless energy, and success in their endeavors!

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