The International School of Journalism and Auto Report agency are announcing the beginning of cooperation within the new internship programme. Students of our school now have an opportunity to intern at one of the leading agencies of the automobile market. The programme includes data analysis, article writing, communication with industry experts and visits to car […]
From August 9 to 10, 2024, Maqsut Narikbayev University hosted a two-day training seminar for regional journalists from KazInform, organized by the TV and Radio Complex of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The event aimed to share expertise, enhance skills, and improve techniques in handling information. Over the course of two days, journalists […]
Johnny Depp’s attorney Camille Vasquez, a top 10 lawyer in the United States, spoke at MNU today and spoke about the importance of a personal brand in the court of law and in the court of public opinion. In a short period of time, her name was learnt by almost every TikTok user after winning […]
The winners of the Rakhat Mamyrbek Political Journalism Contest were recently award ceremony in Almaty. Among the prize winners are MNU International School of Journalism students Aklima Bolatovna and Amina Kozbakova. Aklima Bolatovna in her work raised the urgent problem of homeless animals, and Amina Kozbakova investigated the financial transparency of religious organisations. Both topics […]
Dear journalists of Kazakhstan! We sincerely congratulate you on your professional day! We wish you to create penetrating analyses, conduct high-profile investigations, shoot touching videos and write gripping reports. May your words always be sharp and your content always be honest and unbiased. We hope that you will always remain an example for future generations […]
Is AI changing journalism as the advent of the telegraph, radio and the internet once did? Aigul Zhamalova, Dean of the International School of Journalism, recently participated in Qazaqforum, a panel session on international standards for the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). The discussion was not only about the security of personal data, but also […]
Today Maqsut Narikbayev University hosted a lecture from the General Director of the Television and Radio Complex of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Raushan Kazhybayeva. In her speech, she shared valuable knowledge and experience in the field of journalism. Students had the opportunity to openly ask questions and actively participate in the discussion. […]
Today Fabio Schuillante, founder and CEO of Agenzia Nova, the largest Italian news agency, visited MNU International School of Journalism. During the meeting with students, he shared his experience of working in international journalism and spoke about job and internship opportunities in Italy. The guest was impressed by the technical equipment of our School and […]
The Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan focused on the improvement of media legislation. Deans of journalism faculties at various universities across the country have actively engaged in a discussion of the proposed amendments to the law “On the Mass Media”. The experts noted the importance of shortening the time limits for […]
The team of students of MNU International School of Journalism won the Republican Olympiad on “Journalism”, which was held on April 25-26 in Almaty. The event is held annually among students of higher education institutions throughout the Republic of Kazakhstan. In the first round, students demonstrated skills in writing a journalistic text, in the second […]
Our future journalists not only report the news but they also become newsmakers themselves. An awards ceremony was held today in the Public Library to recognize students who distinguished themselves during the second and third trimesters. MNU’s provost’s list included: Kalamkas Adzhikul – GPA 3.95 Kursora Belisbaeva – GPA 3.84 Hodila Yeleusin- GPA 3.84 Alima […]
On April 24, Kazakhstan hosted a large-scale discussion on the future of journalism. At a round table organized by Kazakhstan’s Institute for Social Development, deans and leading specialists from 28 universities in the country gathered to discuss topical issues of journalism training. The roundtable participants noted that the profession of journalism is undergoing significant changes […]
The International School of Journalism MNU hosted the opening ceremony of “Al Jazeera Week” – “Week with Al Jazeera”. The event was organized by the TV and Radio Complex of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Al Jazeera Media Network and Maqsut Narikbayev University. Talgat Narikbayev, Chairman of the MNU Board, and Eman Al-Amri, […]
Today Maqsut Narikbayev University hosted a lecture by Aigul Mukey, news anchor of Jibek Joly TV channel and author of “Ozger” project, on the topic “Social networks as a marker of success. How to behave in social networks”. During the event, she explained the importance of social media and the current tools of social networking […]
The International School of Journalism Maqsut Narikbayev University announces the appointment of Aigul Zhamalova as the new Dean. Aigul Zhamalova is an experienced journalist and media manager with more than 15 years of media expertise. She has in-depth knowledge of international journalism gained during her studies at the University of Leeds (UK) under the prestigious […]
A long-awaited movie screening was held at the Public Library MNU in Astana. The audience had a unique opportunity to immerse in the documentary film atmosphere, thanks to the works of talented Kazakhstani directors Meruert Zhakiyanova (Shalbaeva) and Ilyas Otan. The evening’s program included three films: Every movie was followed by a lively discussion between […]
Almir Amirov, a 3rd year student of the International School of Journalism, studying in the program “Journalism: analytics and investigations”, was successfully selected to participate in a fully funded one-week training course at the Graduate School of Journalism of Lille @esjlille (France). Training focuses on countering fake news, media law and ethics, and digital verification […]
International School of Journalism’s four talented students got a unique opportunity to undergo an internship at the TV channel of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The students are sophomores Fatima Yerimbet and Dariga Asaniyazova, and freshmen Islam Dostov and Danial Zhumal. The students demonstrated high academic performance as well as fluency in Kazakh […]
Meruert Shalbayeva, a semi-finalist for the prestigious Student Academy Award and a Berkeley alumna, has taken over as head of educational programs at the International School of Journalism. Her five years of experience in the Kazakhstani media and internships in the world’s leading publications as well as in film industry will undoubtedly open new horizons […]
The first Tengrinews.kz scholarship holders at MNU International School of Journalism have been announced! Anelya Kupbaeva, Diana Alshorazova and Zhaine Turarbek, 2nd and 3rd year students of the majors “Journalism: analytics and investigation” and “International journalism”, became the winners of the scholarship from Tengrinews.kz. The competition for scholarships was announced in November 2023 within the […]
We are pleased to announce the names of students who have conquered the peaks of knowledge and been named to the prestigious Dean’s List! At the end of the first trimester, the list included: Dariga Basybayeva – GPA 3.73 Yernar Shalgymbai – GPA 3.71 These talented young people have demonstrated outstanding academic performance and a […]
The document was signed by Zaure Kazybaeva, General Director of Alash Media Group LLP, and Talgat Narikbayev, Chairman of the MNU Board. Media holding Alash Media Group includes information portals Tengrinews.kz, Vesti.kz, Massaget.kz and radio station Zhuldyz FM. The purpose of the memorandum is to support young talents in training highly qualified specialists who meet […]
Along with the staff of the TV and Radio Complex of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the students took part in a citywide tree planting clean-up day. The event took place in the Botanical Garden where the alley of the Teleradiocomplex has existed since 2021. Talgat Narikbayev, Chairman of the MNU Board, and […]
A grand opening of the International School of Journalism was held at Maqsut Narikbayev University, reports a correspondent of Kazinform MIA, Dinara Iskakova. The event was attended by Mr. Berik Uali, Advisor – Press Secretary to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mrs. Raushan Kazhibayeva, General Director of the Television and Radio Complex of […]
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