Master's Students of the Department of Zoology, Histology and Cytology Awarded Ministry Diplomas!

Master's students enrolled in the 7M05101 – Biology educational programme at the Department of Zoology, Histology and Cytology, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, demonstrated outstanding results and won prizes in the 2026 Master's Research Competition.In 2026, research papers from higher education institutions were submitted to the competition within this educational programme. The competition committee evaluated the scientific novelty, relevance, research findings and practical significance of the submitted works.

According to the competition results, the department's master's students received the following awards:

First-Degree Diploma

Zharkyn Bakkhozha – a second-year master's student of the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology. Research topic: “Study of the Population Structure and Spatial Distribution of the Caspian Roach Rutilus caspicus (Yakovlev, 1870) in the Kapshagay Reservoir”. Scientific supervisor – PhD, Assistant Professor S.E. Sharakhmetov.

Second-Degree Diploma

Aruzhan Askhar – a second-year master's student of the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology. Research topic: “Investigation of the Effects of Surface Waters of the Ili River on the Growth and Development of Danio rerio”. Scientific supervisor – Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor T.M. Shalakhmetova.

Third-Degree Diploma

Ayaulym Mukhametkali – a second-year master's student of the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology. Research topic: “Developing Patriotic Education through the Study of the Biodiversity of One's Native Land”. Scientific supervisor – Candidate of Biological Sciences, Associate Professor N.S. Sapargaliyeva.

Aruzhan Aliakim – a second-year master's student of the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology. Research topic: “Analysis of Genetic Markers Associated with Athletic Performance: Speed, Flexibility, Strength and Endurance”. Scientific supervisor – Candidate of Biological Sciences, Assistant Professor B.A. Abdullayeva.

These achievements demonstrate the effectiveness of the department's research activities, the strong commitment of young researchers to scientific inquiry, and the dedicated work of their academic supervisors.

The Department of Zoology, Histology and Cytology congratulates all master's students and their scientific supervisors on these well-deserved awards! We wish them continued success in their research, new scientific achievements and further professional growth!