Practical Round of the Republican Chemistry Olympiad

On March 29, 2026, the practical round of the Republican Chemistry Olympiad was held at the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

The Olympiad was organized with the participation of the Department of Analytical and Colloid Chemistry and Technology of Rare Elements. The event aimed to identify talented school students, develop their research and experimental skills, and promote young people’s interest in chemistry and scientific inquiry.

During the practical round, the participants demonstrated strong theoretical knowledge, the ability to conduct chemical experiments independently, proficiency in working with laboratory equipment, accuracy in calculations, and skills in analysing experimental results and drawing scientifically grounded conclusions. Particular attention was paid to laboratory safety, the accuracy of experimental procedures, and the application of a research-based approach to solving practical problems.

The Olympiad contributed to the implementation of the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:

• SDG 4 “Quality Education” – supporting talented students and improving the quality of science education; 

• SDG 9 “Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure” – developing research-oriented thinking and encouraging young people’s interest in science and innovation; 

• SDG 17 “Partnerships for the Goals” – strengthening cooperation among universities, schools, and educational organisations. 

Based on the results of the Republican Olympiad, the most talented and well-prepared students were selected as candidates for participation in the International Chemistry Olympiad. The selected participants will undergo further intensive training to represent the Republic of Kazakhstan successfully at the international level.

The staff members responsible for organising and conducting the practical round were Associate Professor Gulzhan Lukpanovna Badavamova, Senior Lecturer Yeldana Galymzhanovna Bakhytzhan, and Raigul Zhumakhanovna Dzhumanova.

We congratulate all the participants and wish the selected students every success, outstanding results, and new scientific achievements at the international level!