«LANGUAGE – THE SPIRITUAL TREASURE OF THE NATION»
«LANGUAGE – THE SPIRITUAL TREASURE OF THE NATION»
On September 4, 2026, an educational and informative event entitled «Тіл – ұлттың рухани қазынасы» (Language – the Spiritual Treasure of the Nation) was held at the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Evidence - Based Medicine, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. The event was organized by G.A. Arynova, Senior Lecturer of the Department and curator.
The main objective of the event was to foster students’ respect for the state language, highlight the significance of the Kazakh language as a national and spiritual value, and demonstrate the importance of using the state language in society, including in the fields of medicine and public health.
The event was attended by Nazym Adilbekkyzy Tuleyeva, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Kazakh Linguistics named after A. Baitursynuly and Doctor of DBI; Zh.T. Serikbayeva, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health care for Educational Affairs; A.E. Ualieva, Head of the Department; as well as third-year students of the «Public Health» educational program.
The event was opened by G.A. Arynova, Senior Lecturer of the Department, who introduced the participants to the goals and objectives of the event and emphasized the special significance of the Kazakh language as a national value.
Zh.T. Serikbayeva, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health care for Educational Affairs, delivered welcoming remarks to the participants. A.E. Ualieva, Head of the Department, spoke about the educational and academic activities carried out by the Department.
The main part of the event continued with a presentation entitled «Тіл – ұлттың рухани қазынасы» (Language – the Spiritual Treasure of the Nation), prepared by third-year students Zhannur Kazakbai and Ulpan Koishybay. The presentation addressed the constitutional status of the state language, the legislative framework governing its use, as well as the importance of the Kazakh language in modern society and the field of medicine.
In addition, Nazym Adilbekkyzy Tuleyeva delivered a lecture entitled «Ұлт қазынасы – тіл» (Language – the Treasure of the Nation). In her presentation, she spoke in detail about the role of language in shaping national identity, the history of the Kazakh language, and its significance in contemporary society.The discussion session was of particular interest to the participants. An exchange of views and a question-and-answer session was held between the students and the speaker. The students asked questions on the topic, actively participated in the discussion, and shared their opinions.
At the conclusion of the event, the students enhanced their understanding of the role of the Kazakh language in preserving national identity, the legal status of the state language, and the importance of using it in professional activities. The event served as an important educational platform aimed at promoting the state language, strengthening students’ respect for national values, and fostering their interest in using the Kazakh language in a professional environment, particularly in the fields of medicine and public health.
