The Chairman of the Board and Rector Mukhtar Bayzhumanov hosted the CEO of Total Energies and the faculty members of the Total Energy Sustainable Development School.

The purpose of the meeting was to develop mutually beneficial strategic cooperation and create opportunities for youth to gain experience and skills, facilitating their professional development through collaborative efforts.

Mukhtar Kazbekuly extended a warm welcome to the guests and discussed future work plans, as well as ways to further strengthen the mutually beneficial partnership.

Total Energies is a well-known company with diverse industrial operations, including automotive manufacturing, metal processing, construction, energy, mining, and the chemical industry.

The faculty of the Total Energy Sustainable Development School conducted lectures for four days, covering five different areas. They also awarded certificates to nearly 660 registered participants, including local entrepreneurs and industry professionals from the region.

During their visit, the guests toured the university’s museum, located in the main building, where they explored the works of M.Kh. Dulatov. The visitors showed great interest in archival documents, historical photographs, and rare publications related to the renowned historian’s works and public activities.

The guests expressed their gratitude for the hospitality and warm welcome from the Dulat University team, and they expressed confidence that the institution would continue to achieve great success in the future.

A national multi-location hackathon, "Decentrathon 2.0," with a prize pool of $50,000, took place at Dulat University.

The organizing committee of the event included Astana Hub, the regional Zhambyl Hub, the Blockchain Center Research Laboratory, Dulat University's Commercialization Department, and the Corporate Clients Department.

The goal of the competition was to provide young professionals in the IT sector with the necessary resources, knowledge, and support to develop innovative startups and entrepreneurial initiatives. The challenge for the participating teams was to propose new solutions to current problems and develop innovative product ideas within 48 hours.

In an online format, Kazakhstan's Minister of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry, Yasslan Madiyev, addressed the participants, wishing them success and expressing high expectations from the young professionals who would create global projects.

"Decentrathon 2.0" included participants from 17 regions of Kazakhstan, as well as the cities of Astana and Almaty. Over 2,500 participants registered for this year's hackathon, with 43 teams from Zhambyl region, comprising 113 members, taking part. They worked on solving tasks across four main areas: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Game Development (GameDev), and the creation of small Telegram applications.

Jaydarbek Tanaev, Head of Dulat University's Commercialization Department, spoke at the event, emphasizing the importance of the competition. He noted that in the technology era, every young generation has the opportunity to launch their own startup, but the key is finding relevant problems and devising ways to solve them. He also highlighted that the multi-location hackathon not only impacts national industries but also offers young talents the chance to contribute to the development of global technologies and artificial intelligence.

Throughout the competition, teams competed by demonstrating their knowledge, skills, and experience, while presenting their projects to leading companies. The focus was on the societal benefits and economic viability of the developed projects. Under the guidance of IT specialists, participants had the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and practical skills.

A meeting was held at Dulat University with the participation of the Chairman of the Board and Rector Mukhtar Bayzhumanov, to review the progress of scientific research work. The meeting involved reports from the heads of structural divisions under the supervision of the Vice Rector for Science and Digitalization, Seytjan Orinbayev, as well as leaders of grant-funded projects and targeted programs.

During the meeting, Mukhtar Kazbekuly spoke about the ongoing restructuring of the university. He emphasized the importance of providing optimal conditions for scientists, freeing up their academic hours, and allowing them to focus on research and science.

Vice Rector Seytjan Orinbayev then took the floor, discussing the projects that had received funding and the work accomplished between 2023-2024.

Arman Kabdushev, Director of the Department of Science and Commercialization, highlighted the key aspects of the newly adopted "Science and Technological Policy" law and called for its implementation to advance science and technology policy. He elaborated on the need to integrate scientific achievements to ensure the country's competitiveness, and to address the strategic, professional, and social challenges of scientific work.

Additionally, the head of the Scientific Research Department, Martabe Zhankuanyshev, and the head of the Commercialization Department, Zhaydarbek Tanaev, provided updates on the progress of grant-funded projects and shared achievements related to young scientists, outstanding teachers, and commercialization initiatives. They explained the specifics of the ongoing projects and their successful outcomes.

The meeting also included a discussion of the university's first-ever successful "Megagrant" targeted funding program, with participants reviewing the work done under this program.

At the end of the meeting, the scientists presented reports on the progress of their respective projects, raised questions, and received comprehensive answers to their queries.

At Dulat University, with the organization of the Commercialization Department and the support of the "Science Fund" JSC, products made from camel milk by the "LF Company" industrial company were presented.

The event was attended by members of the "LF Company" industrial company, the university's Vice Rector for Science and Digitalization, Seytjan Orinbayev, and the faculty of the university.

The goal of the meeting was to introduce the new camel milk-based products to the attendees and explain their benefits for human health.

The scientific novelty of the project lies in the development of a scientifically grounded technology for producing new products by combining various types of lactic acid bacteria and using camel milk with dietary and therapeutic properties.

Camel milk, under the brand "Ak Altin," has a beneficial composition, including camel milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, and cheese. The albumin in the product is an irreplaceable protein for the human body. Additionally, it contains vitamins A, C, B1, B2, B6, and minerals such as calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), and iron (Fe).

At the end of the event, the producers offered their products and answered several questions from the attendees. Furthermore, the manufacturers encouraged support for modern, in-demand, and most importantly, natural domestic products, emphasizing that no preservatives, stabilizers, or artificial colorants were used in their production.

An explanatory session was held for the faculty members of Dulat University, organized by the Research Department, Commercialization Department, and the Project Management and Digitalization Center.

The workshop was aimed at the faculty members of the "Economics and Law," "Pedagogy and Social Sciences," Natural Sciences, and Technology faculties. The structural departments conducted seminars on the competition documentation relevant to their fields and made presentations.

During the seminar, the Head of the Research Department, Märtäbe Janquanyshev, spoke about grant funding for scientific and scientific-technical projects, as well as the requirements of the "Young Scientist" competition. He introduced the key sections of the competition documentation and discussed the changes made to it.

The Head of the Commercialization Department, Zhaydarbek Tanaev, mentioned that the preparation of documents for the competition on grant funding for the commercialization of scientific and scientific-technical results for 2025-2027 would take place from September 9, 2024, to October 9, 2024. He emphasized the importance of technological and economic plans within the projects. He also advised faculty members to participate in explanatory consultations organized via the ZOOM platform by the Science Fund, sharing his own experience.

The Head of the Project Management and Digitalization Center, Dina Tolegenova, presented the current status of the university's IT infrastructure and digital services, as well as the system of events planned for this year. She also provided detailed information about the upcoming department focused on artificial intelligence, outlining its goals and objectives.

At the end of the meeting, the university's faculty members asked questions and shared their thoughts.

On September 20, 2024, an extensive exhibition of project goods and products titled "One Village – One Product" was held at the M. Urkimbayev Youth Palace, organized by the Women's Business Council, "Atameken" National Chamber of Entrepreneurs, and Dulat University. To promote the export of entrepreneurs' goods to domestic and foreign markets, three panel sessions were organized.

The main goal of the "One Village – One Product" project is to develop regions, improve the welfare of the population, and support entrepreneurs in producing competitive, high-quality products for the international market. The exhibition was attended by the Deputy Governor of Zhambyl Region, Kanatbek Kaishybekuly Madibek, Member of the Economic Reform and Regional Development Committee of the Majilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Iskandirov Mukash Zulkarnauky, as well as business representatives from the region.

A memorandum of cooperation was signed between M. Kh. Dulati Taraz Regional University and "Atameken" National Chamber of Entrepreneurs in the framework of training and supporting participants and creating unique regional products that have passed certification and are in demand. As part of the "One Village – One Product" project, the products will receive marketing support, be branded, and certified. This will increase demand for local goods and provide opportunities for export.

The event organized today plays a significant role in promoting the professional growth of local entrepreneurs and enhancing their competitiveness.