Within the framework of the «Corruption-Free University» project – «Principles of Integrity: From Education to Professional Practice». SDG 16 «PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS

On September 22, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University hosted a round table titled "Principles of Integrity: From Education to Professional Activity" as part of the "University Without Corruption" project. Second-year students majoring in Geodesy and Cartography took part in the event.

The purpose of the meeting was to foster a culture of integrity and reinforce a zero-tolerance stance toward corruption among students and faculty. During the discussion, special attention was paid to the principles of legality, fairness, transparency, responsibility, academic integrity, and avoiding conflicts of interest.

Speakers addressed manifestations of academic dishonesty-such as plagiarism, cheating, exam fraud, and unlawful actions for grades-highlighting the importance of honest learning practices. Furthermore, it was emphasized that the habit of integrity develops step by step on the path from education to professional life, and that the values formed at the university directly impact a future specialist's reputation.

The round table participants discussed the following sequence of actions when facing a conflict of interest: recognizing the situation, notifying management or the ethics committee, recusing oneself from decision-making, and documenting decisions made. The principle "When in doubt, speak up" was highlighted as a sign of professional maturity.

At the end of the event, participants discussed the university's role in developing a culture of integrity-specifically focusing on strengthening anti-corruption education, risk prevention, and monitoring-and put forward their suggestions.