Under SDG 3 – "Good Health and Well-being": Traditional End-of-Year Retreat of the Faculty of Chemistry at Kokshoky

To mark the end of the 2024–2025 academic year, the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University organized its traditional outdoor retreat. The event was held in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 – “Good Health and Well-being.”

The retreat took place at Kokshoky QALALYQ FERMA, a scenic and eco-friendly recreational site near Almaty. The gathering brought together faculty members, master’s students, undergraduate students, academic advisors, and the children of the teaching staff.

The day’s program included engaging team competitions, relays, quizzes, and creative contests. These activities not only energized the participants but also fostered team spirit and strengthened the sense of community across all age groups.

An open-air meal served as the perfect setting for exchanging warm wishes, memories, and conversations in an informal and friendly atmosphere. The retreat served as a meaningful platform to enhance connections between students, faculty, and their families.

At the close of the event, awards and gifts were presented to the most active participants, children, and the three winning teams. The award ceremony was led by A.K. Galiyeva, Vice-Rector of Al-Farabi KazNU, who expressed gratitude to all attendees and emphasized the importance of continuing such collective initiatives.

This retreat was not only a chance to relax and rejuvenate but also a powerful means of reinforcing unity and collegiality within the faculty. The faculty is committed to sustaining and enriching this positive tradition in the years to come.

B.D. Balgysheva
Associate Professor, Department of General and Inorganic Chemistry,

Doctor of Chemical Sciences