Research activities
Research activity in the al-Farabi Kazakh National University aimed at expanding and completion knowledge about objectively existing laws of phenomena and processes occurring in the social and natural environment.
In the al-Farabi Kazakh National University research activities include the research projects, commercial contracts and implementation of research results in the form of publications and reports on international and regional educational and scientific markets.
One of the most important areas of research activities is research work of students. This is a powerful factor in improving the quality of training of specialists with higher education who can creatively use achievements of scientific and technological progress in the practice.
Revenue from interdisciplinary research at the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University amounts to approximately 11.3 billion tenge, with the majority of this funding coming from projects implemented at the intersection of various scientific fields, including biomedicine and neuroscience, artificial intelligence and digital technologies, ecology and sustainable development, geographic information systems and climate research, as well as agro- and biotechnology; the interdisciplinary nature of this research is evident in the integration of methods and approaches from different fields of knowledge, which enables the resolution of complex scientific and applied problems of high socio-economic significance, and, overall, demonstrates that a significant portion of the university’s research revenue is generated precisely through projects focused on integrating scientific disciplines and developing cutting-edge technological fields.
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University has established a system of indicators that reflect the success of interdisciplinary research within the relevant disciplines; key indicators include the amount of funding attracted for projects at the intersection of sciences, the number and share of interdisciplinary projects in the overall research portfolio, publication activity in highly ranked international journals (Scopus, Web of Science) with interdisciplinary themes, researchers’ citation rates and Hirsch indexes, the number of patents obtained and implemented developments, participation in international consortia and joint projects, as well as the practical application of research results in areas such as healthcare, ecology, digital technologies, and space research; additionally, indicators of personnel training (PhDs, postdocs) in interdisciplinary fields and the contribution of projects to addressing priority sustainable development challenges are taken into account, which together allow for a comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness and impact of the university’s interdisciplinary scientific activities.
The university has established and is actively developing a specialized infrastructure designed to support interdisciplinary research groups; It includes modern research centers and laboratories that pool resources in the fields of biomedicine, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, ecology, geoinformatics, physics, and space technologies, as well as high-performance computing infrastructure (supercomputing capabilities and data storage systems), digital platforms for big data processing, specialized equipment for biotechnology and medical research, geoinformation and remote sensing methods for environmental monitoring, and engineering and prototyping facilities, including laboratories for robotics and microsatellite technologies; This infrastructure facilitates the integration of various scientific disciplines, provides access to modern experimental and computational tools, and enables the effective implementation of interdisciplinary projects of high scientific and applied significance.
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University provides specialized administrative support for interdisciplinary research groups, aimed at supporting projects throughout their entire lifecycle; this includes coordinating the preparation and submission of applications for grant and program-specific funding, methodological and expert assistance in forming interdisciplinary consortia and research teams, support for contractual and financial project activities, assistance with procurement procedures for scientific equipment and services, as well as support regarding compliance with regulatory requirements and reporting to government and international organizations; Additionally, organizational support is provided for international cooperation, interaction with industrial partners, and assistance in commercializing research results, which collectively creates favorable conditions for the effective implementation of interdisciplinary scientific initiatives.
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University operates a system for the career development and long-term employment of academic and teaching staff, which, among other things, encourages participation in interdisciplinary research; it is implemented through competitive hiring procedures with the possibility of subsequent contract extensions, a system of performance evaluation and professional development, as well as through the consideration of research achievements in academic and administrative career advancement (assistant professor – associate professor – full professor, project director, laboratory director, etc.); at the same time, participation in interdisciplinary projects, publications in high-impact journals, securing funding, and the implementation of research results are considered significant performance criteria that influence career advancement, participation in research programs, and access to additional resources, thereby creating institutional incentives for the development of interdisciplinary research.
The Council of Young Scientists (CYS) at the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University was established on behalf of the rector and is a public association. The activity of the Council of which is aimed at promoting and developing the creative scientific activity of young scientists of KazNU, through participation in research and innovation activities.
The work of the Council of Young Scientists at the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University is carried out according to the approved CYS work plan, within which the following activities were carried out:
The members of the Council of Young Scientists serve as advisors, are the heads of Research and Development, under whose leadership students' reports are prepared for the annual scientific student Republican and international conferences. Young scientists actively participate in the career guidance work of the university. CYS members are involved in administrative work as heads of departments of Departments of the University.
The objectives of CYS are to activate the professional growth of young scientists, to unite their efforts to develop topical scientific problems and solve priority scientific tasks, to develop innovative activities of young scientists.
To achieve these goals, CYS carries out the following activities:
- coordinates the activities of CYS faculties of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University in the organization of scientific research of young scientists, plans and provides the necessary assistance in organizing conferences, scientific trips of young scientists;
- organizes and conducts scientific conferences, seminars, round tables, exhibitions, forums, and other events in which young scientists could take part;
- promotes the development of direct contacts between young scientists for the organization of interdisciplinary complex scientific research by young scientists aimed at solving urgent and practically significant tasks of modern science;
- carries out work on informing young scientists about scientific research and events held by Kazakhstani and foreign organizations;
- supports and stimulates the innovative activity of young scientists, organizes and carries out activities related to investment programs and project proposals of young scientists;
- carries out joint activities with the NSOs of the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University to attract students to research activities;
- Together with the NSOs, they conduct career guidance work of the university according to the KazNU plan;
- carries out other types of activities that correspond to the set goals and do not contradict the current legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and this Regulation.
Purpose: Improving the quality of research and innovation activities of students and young scientists of the Kazakh National University, in order to create a competitive human resource potential of the country.
Tasks:
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Creating an effective research environment for students and young scientists at the Kazakh National University (research institutes, departments).
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Improvement and development of new methodological and competence-based approaches in the research of students.
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Achievement of expected results in the implementation of the strategic plan for the development of research of students.
Toachieve this goal, the following tasks are solved:
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organization and planning of research activities of students in the educational process;
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the formation of motivation and incentives for students to more in-depth and creative development of educational material through participation in research work;
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attracting students to participate in fundamental, applied research and development and design work as an indispensable part of R & D;
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increasing the participation of students in R & D forms performed in an extra-curricular format;
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integration into the educational process of the most relevant achievements of science and technology, the results of the research and development of the department (faculty in conjunction with students);
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ensuring the most effective professional selection of talented young people for further education in the master's and doctoral studies, the formation of the personnel reserve of the University and the country.
THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF SRW AT THE UNIVERSITY
SYSTEM OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH WORK OF STUDENTS
THE RESULTS OF THE COMPETITION STUDENTS' RESEARCH WORKS
Scientific student's society (SSS) is the public organization uniting on a voluntary basis students Al-FarabiKazNU, constantly engaged in research and design work.
SSS is the voluntary public organization urged in every possible way to increase methodological preparation of students, to develop at them creative thinking and skills of research work, to promote studying of bases of the organization and carrying out scientific work. Scientific work of students to be carried out in close connection with educational process, scientific, rationalization and inventive work of higher education institution.
Student's scientific society is a public association of students of faculty which is the voluntary, homing, noncommercial formation created at the initiative of students of faculty.
The main objectives SSS:
- Organization of system work and carrying out actions for the priority functional directions of scientific life of faculty;
- Representation of interests of studens before faculty administration, and also at interuniversity, state and international levels;
- Assistance of realization of internal potential of students.
SSS solves the following problems:
- Consultation of students concerning their rights and duties, granting to students of information on mechanisms of carrying out research work on chairs and in scientific circles;
- Wide involvement of students to direct participation in scientific to research work;
- Carrying out scientific conferences, reviews and competitions of scientific works, promotion of achievements of science and technology;
- Assistance to publications and introduction in production of results of the best student's works;
- Creation and improvement of the mechanism of constructive interaction of SSS with faculty administration on all levels of a control system of faculty (The Academic council, dean's office, chairs, laboratories and other administrative divisions of faculty);
- Participation of representatives of SSS in activity on preparation of the documents concerning strategically important decisions for higher education institution, problems of public life and research work;
- Carrying out the actions directed on adjustment and strengthening of interfaculty, interuniversity and international relations; an exchange of experience with public organizations of other faculties KazNU named al-Farabi and higher education institution;
- Creation and support of the SSS information carriers;
- Timely placement on information carriers of solutions of Conference and SSS Council;
- Timely placement on the SSS information carriers of information concerning various aspects of research work carried out at faculty.
Chairman of the "Scientific Student Society": Talip Aidos Ergaliuly
Tel: 8 702 887 96 43