A New Academic Year, New Opportunities: Farabi University Rector Meets First-Year Students, Including Altyn Belgi Award Recipients

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University hosted a meeting between the Chairman of the Board and Rector, Zhanseit Tuymebayev, and students to mark the beginning of the 2026–2027 academic year. The event brought together first-year students, recipients of the Altyn Belgi distinction for academic excellence, winners of international olympiads and competitions, and young people actively involved in university life.

The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the university’s strategic priorities, prospects for the digital transformation of higher education, and the role of young people in shaping Kazakhstan’s future.

During the meeting, the Rector outlined the work being carried out at KazNU in line with the directives of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, concerning the development of artificial intelligence, the introduction of digital technologies, and the transformation of Kazakhstan into a modern digital state. He also highlighted the university’s achievements, future plans, and initiatives designed to support young people.

An important topic of discussion was the role of reading in nurturing educated and intellectually engaged individuals. The Rector emphasized the need to encourage students’ interest in literature and promote outstanding works of national literature recommended by the Head of State.

Concluding the meeting, Zhanseit Tuymebayev noted that students’ ideas, initiatives, and active engagement were essential to the university’s continued development. He encouraged young people to pursue scientific achievements, master innovative technologies, participate in community projects, and contribute to Kazakhstan’s digital and socioeconomic development.

The meeting served as a reminder that university life is about more than acquiring professional knowledge. It is also a formative period for personal growth, discovering individual talents, and making informed choices about one’s future.

One of the highlights of the event was the first-ever performance by the Farabi University Symphony Ensemble. The debut of this newly established musical group marked an important milestone in the university’s cultural life and demonstrated its commitment to expanding opportunities for students to express and develop their creative talents.

The ensemble’s performance added a special sense of occasion to the meeting, highlighting that a modern university is not only a centre for education and research but also a space where the arts, musical traditions, and student creativity flourish. The establishment and debut of the ensemble open up new opportunities for talented students to refine their performance skills, gain stage experience, and participate in the university’s cultural initiatives.

The Symphony Ensemble’s inaugural performance provided further evidence of the diverse and dynamic student life at Farabi University, where academic achievement goes hand in hand with creativity and the pursuit of new accomplishments.

Farabi University remains committed to fostering the comprehensive development of young people, supporting academic excellence and student initiatives, and nurturing a new generation of skilled professionals, responsible citizens, and future national leaders.