On April 11, on the eve of the Day of Science Workers, Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University honored a group of researchers who received awards from the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Chairman of the Board – Rector Saule Sagintayeva delivered a warm congratulatory speech to the attendees, including members of the Board, Vice-Rectors, and the university’s faculty. She extended heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of the Day of Science Workers. She emphasized the university’s significant role in science and the training of engineering professionals—a legacy the university is proud of, now preparing specialists not only for the mining industry but for the broader industrial capital, as Karaganda is now called.
Her speech included statistics and facts that clearly demonstrate the university’s achievements in meeting its strategic goals. These achievements pertain not only to the training of qualified personnel but also to scientific research in collaboration with industrial enterprises and research institutions. As noted by the prominent D. Kunayev in his book about that era, no serious decision was once made without the participation of scientists. Today, thanks to government support, the situation is once again moving in that direction. Industry is turning toward science and is finally recognizing its value.
On behalf of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Sayasat Nurbek, Saule Savetovna presented awards to distinguished colleagues. Among the awardees: Yelena Khmyrova, PhD in Technical Sciences, Head of the Department of “Mine Surveying and Geodesy”; Natalya Tomilova, PhD in Technical Sciences, Associate Professor of the “Information and Computing Systems” Department — both received the badge of honor “For Contribution to the Development of Science”.
Kalybekova, Candidate in Philological Sciences, Associate Professor, Head of the Department of “Kazakh Language and Culture” — was awarded the “Akhmet Baitursinuly” badge; A. Dostayeva, PhD, Professor of the Department of “Nanotechnology and Metallurgy” — received the “Excellence in Science” badge.
For outstanding work, notable achievements, and significant contributions to education, science, and language policy, the following individuals received Certificates of Honor: N. Medeubaev, Candidate in Technical Sciences, Head of the Department of “Mine Aerology and Occupational Safety”; K. Turushev, Head of Department, Kazakhstan Multidisciplinary Institute of Reconstruction and Development; K. Akhmetov, Candidate in Technical Sciences, Senior Lecturer of the “Higher Mathematics” Department.
For successful performance, creative activity, and outstanding contributions to university events, the following were awarded the Letter of Appreciation from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education: A. Suimbayeva, PhD, Acting Associate Professor of the “Mineral Deposit Development” Department; G. Tanekeyeva, Head of the Department of “Economics and Enterprise Management”; N. Suleimenov, PhD, Acting Associate Professor of the “Mine Aerology and Occupational Safety” Department; A. Kurokhtin, Head of Department, Kazakhstan Multidisciplinary Institute of Reconstruction and Development; A. Bilichenko, Senior Lecturer of the “Energy Systems” Department.
We congratulate all awardees and wish them continued success for the prosperity of our university!
