Deputy Dean of the HSEB Delivered a Lecture on Leadership and the Creative Economy for First-Year Students

On September 1, Kazakhstan’s Day of Knowledge, the Higher School of Economics and Business at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University hosted a lecture for newly admitted students titled “Leadership in the World of Ideas: How Science and the Creative Economy Are Shaping the Future.”

The lecture was delivered by Shynggys Nurgazy, PhD, Deputy Dean of the Higher School of Economics and Business for Research, Innovation and International Relations, and Editor-in-Chief of the Farabi Journal of Social Sciences.

During the meeting, the speaker discussed the role of science, innovation and the creative economy in shaping emerging professions and driving the development of modern society. Particular attention was given to the qualities required of future leaders, including critical thinking, creativity, teamwork, responsible decision-making and the ability to adapt quickly to change.

According to Shynggys Nurgazy, leadership today is defined not merely by one’s position, but by the ability to propose innovative solutions, unite people around a shared goal and transform ideas into tangible projects.

“University is more than a place to acquire knowledge. It is an environment where new ideas emerge, professional perspectives are formed and the path towards future achievements begins. From the very first days of their studies, students should not be afraid to take initiative, engage in research and develop their creative thinking,” the lecturer noted.

The students were also introduced to opportunities to participate in research projects, international programmes, student initiatives and various activities offered by the Higher School of Economics and Business.

Organised as part of the Day of Knowledge celebrations, the lecture aimed to introduce first-year students to the university’s academic environment and inspire them as they began a new chapter in their educational journey.

At the end of the meeting, Shynggys Nurgazy congratulated the students on the beginning of the academic year and wished them academic success, intellectual courage, creative ambition and the determination to develop ideas capable of making a positive difference in society.