On April 28, 2026, university psychologists conducted a training session with graduating students on the topic “Psychology of Successful Employment.” During the training, students completed various tasks aimed at developing creative thinking skills. Participants were divided into four groups, with each group receiving tasks of different content. The training covered important topics such as job interview skills, resume writing, and the psychology of employment. These activities helped students develop teamwork, express their ideas freely, and improve problem-solving skills.

At the end of the training, students gained the necessary knowledge and skills for successful employment and acquired valuable experience. A total of 47 students participated in the event.

From March 10 to March 17, 2026, a psychological training session was conducted for second-year students of the Institute of Engineering and Food Technologies.

The training was titled “The Power of Words.” Its main objective was to explain the meaning and impact of words and to develop students’ effective communication skills.

During the training, students introduced themselves, participated in group and energizing activities, and were given the opportunity to express their thoughts freely. Special attention was paid to how words influence actions, decision-making, and interpersonal relationships.

As a result, the students gained a deeper understanding of the power of words, strengthened their psychological resilience, increased their self-confidence, and developed a positive mindset.

A total of 34 academic groups participated in the training, covering 605 students overall. The participants were actively engaged, and the objectives of the training were fully achieved.

From March 26 to 9 April, 2026, a psychological training session was conducted for second-year students of the Institute of Business and Digital Technologies.

The training was titled “The Power of Words.” Its main objective was to explain the meaning and impact of words and to develop students’ effective communication skills.

During the training, students introduced themselves, participated in group and energizing activities, and were given the opportunity to express their thoughts freely. Special attention was paid to how words influence actions, decision-making, and interpersonal relationships.

As a result, the students gained a deeper understanding of the power of words, strengthened their psychological resilience, increased their self-confidence, and developed a positive mindset.

A total of 33 academic groups participated in the training, covering 583 students overall. The participants were actively engaged, and the objectives of the training were fully achieved.

From March 2 to March 6, 2026, a psychological training session was conducted for second-year students at the Institute of Agriculture and Forestry.

The training was titled “The Power of Words.” Its main objective was to explain the meaning and impact of words and to develop students’ effective communication skills.

During the training, students introduced themselves, participated in group and energizing activities, and were given the opportunity to express their thoughts freely. Special attention was paid to how words influence actions, decision-making, and interpersonal relationships.

As a result, the students gained a deeper understanding of the power of words, strengthened their psychological resilience, increased their self-confidence, and developed a positive mindset.

A total of 28 academic groups participated in the training, covering 543 students overall. The participants were actively engaged, and the objectives of the training were fully achieved.

On March 3–4, 2026, clinical psychologist of Astana Tolqyn Makenova and university psychologist Yerbol Abdykhamituly conducted a psychological training session titled “A Kind Word is Half a Blessing” for 1st–3rd year students of the Institute of Humanities and Pedagogical Sciences. The main purpose of the training was to explain the meaning and impact of words and to develop students’ communication skills. During the event, students introduced themselves, participated in group and warm-up activities, and had the opportunity to express their thoughts freely. They experienced the power of words and understood how words influence actions, decision-making, and interpersonal relationships. As a result of the training, students strengthened their psychological resilience, increased their self-confidence, and developed a positive attitude.

A total of 29 students from three academic groups participated in the training. The participants were active, and the objectives of the session were successfully achieved.

From February 23 to 27, 2026, a psychological training session was conducted for second-year students at the Institute of Energy.

The training was titled “The Power of Words.” Its main objective was to explain the meaning and impact of words and to develop students’ effective communication skills.

During the training, students introduced themselves, participated in group and energizing activities, and were given the opportunity to express their thoughts freely. Special attention was paid to how words influence actions, decision-making, and interpersonal relationships.

As a result, the students gained a deeper understanding of the power of words, strengthened their psychological resilience, increased their self-confidence, and developed a positive mindset.

A total of 35 academic groups participated in the training, covering 796 students overall. The participants were actively engaged, and the objectives of the training were fully achieved.

From February 9 to 19, 2026, a psychological training session was conducted for second-year students at the the Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine.

The training was titled “The Power of Words.” Its main objective was to explain the meaning and impact of words and to develop students’ effective communication skills.

During the training, students introduced themselves, participated in group and energizing activities, and were given the opportunity to express their thoughts freely. Special attention was paid to how words influence actions, decision-making, and interpersonal relationships.

As a result, the students gained a deeper understanding of the power of words, strengthened their psychological resilience, increased their self-confidence, and developed a positive mindset.

A total of 23 academic groups participated in the training, covering 425 students overall. The participants were actively engaged, and the objectives of the training were fully achieved.

From January 26 to February 2, 2026, a psychological training session was conducted with 2nd-year students. The training, titled “The Power of Words,” aimed to explain the meaning and impact of words and to develop students’ communication skills.

During the event, students got acquainted with each other, participated in group and energizing activities, and were given the opportunity to express their thoughts freely. Participants experienced the power of words and understood their influence on actions, decision-making, and interpersonal relationships. As a result of the training, students strengthened their psychological resilience and developed self-confidence and a positive outlook.

A total of 41 academic groups took part in the training, covering 889 students. The participants demonstrated active engagement, and the training successfully achieved its objectives.

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From January 8 to 13, a seminar-training on the topic “Curator and Generation Z Student” was held for university curators. A total of 299 curators took part in the event. The purpose of the seminar was to explain the psychological, social, and communication characteristics of Generation Z students and to develop effective interaction between curators and students. The program addressed the learning motivation of Generation Z students, features of communication in the digital environment, and approaches to working with challenging students. The training was conducted in an interactive format, with participants actively engaging in discussions and mastering practical methods. The seminar had a positive impact on the professional development of curators.

From November 26 to December 9, 2025, a psychological training session was held for first-year students to facilitate their adaptation to university life. The main goal of the event was to help students quickly adjust to the new environment, get to know each other, and create an atmosphere of trust and support within the group.

During the training, participants engaged in group and warm-up exercises and freely expressed their thoughts. As a result, the students felt more comfortable, developed a positive attitude toward the educational process, and strengthened their psychological resilience during the adaptation period.

The training achieved its goals: participants gained positive impressions and showed active involvement. A total of 49 academic groups took part in the event, covering 1216 students.

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From November 17 to 24, 2025, a psychological training session was conducted for first-year students to facilitate their adaptation to university life. The main goal of the event was to help students quickly adjust to the new environment, get acquainted with each other, and create an atmosphere of trust and support within the group.

During the training, participants engaged in group and energizing exercises and freely expressed their thoughts. As a result, the students felt more comfortable,

developed a positive attitude towards the learning process, and strengthened their psychological stability during the adaptation period.

The training achieved its goal: participants gained positive impressions and demonstrated active engagement. A total of 37 academic groups streams took part in the training. The total number of students involved was 809.

From November 10 to 19, 2025, a psychological training session was held for first-year students to help ease their adaptation to the university environment. The main goal of the event was to create conditions for students to quickly adjust to the new setting, get to know each other, and establish an atmosphere of trust and support within the group.

During the training, participants engaged in group and energizing exercises and freely expressed their thoughts. As a result, students felt more comfortable,

developed a positive attitude toward the learning process, and strengthened their psychological stability during the adaptation period.

The training achieved its goal: participants gained positive impressions and showed active involvement. A total of 31 academic groups took part in the training, with 810 students participating.

From October 28 to November 6, 2025, a psychological training session was held for first-year students to help ease their adaptation to university life. The main goal of the event was to support students in adapting quickly to the new environment, getting to know each other, and building an atmosphere of mutual trust and support within their groups.

During the training, participants engaged in group and energizing exercises and freely shared their thoughts. As a result of the event, students felt more comfortable, developed a positive attitude toward the learning process, and strengthened their psychological resilience during the adaptation period.

The training achieved its objectives, leaving participants with positive impressions and a high level of engagement. In total, 42 academic groups (Kazakh and Russian divisions) took part in the training, covering 825 students.

From September 29 to October 7, 2025, a psychological training session was conducted for first-year students to facilitate their adaptation process to the higher education institution. The main goal of the event was to help students quickly adapt to the new environment, get to know each other, and create an atmosphere of trust and support within the group. During the training, participants performed group and energizing exercises and freely expressed their thoughts. As a result, students felt comfortable, developed a positive attitude towards the educational process, and strengthened their psychological resilience during the adaptation period. The training achieved its goal, with participants having a positive experience and

showing activity. A total of 43 academic groups, divided into Kazakh and Russian sections, participated in the training. The total number of students covered — 1117 students.

From October 13 to 24, 2025, a psychological training session was held for first-year students to facilitate their adaptation to university life. The main goal of the event was to help students adjust quickly to the new environment, get to know each other, and build an atmosphere of trust and support within their groups.

During the training, participants engaged in group and energizing exercises and freely expressed their thoughts. As a result, students felt more comfortable, developed a positive attitude toward the learning process, and strengthened their psychological resilience during the adaptation period.

The training successfully achieved its purpose, leaving participants with positive impressions and encouraging active engagement.

A total of 52 academic groups (Kazakh and Russian) participated, covering  1361 students  in total.

The live broadcast of the “Trust Studio” program on the Zhibek Zholy TV channel featured 30 students and psychologists Isembayeva N.Zh. and Zhilgeldin S.N. During the broadcast, the students asked professional psychologist Serikgul Sali questions that concerned them and received meaningful and helpful answers.

The meeting covered important topics related to enhancing the psychological culture of youth, self-awareness, overcoming internal stresses, life values, and personal development. The students freely exchanged opinions and shared their thoughts in the live broadcast format.

Such meetings help improve the psychological literacy of young people and provide an opportunity to interact directly with professionals.

From May 26 to 29, 2025, university psychologists conducted a seminar-training for academic advisors titled: “The Advisor as a Source of Group Energy: Professional and Emotional Boost.” The event aimed to enhance the professional skills of the advisors and stabilize their emotional well-being. A total of 209 university advisors participated in the training. The event was held at a high level and sparked great interest among the participants. At the end of the meeting, the advisors noted the meaningful and practical nature of the seminar, emphasizing that the information provided significantly contributed to their professional development and emotional resilience. The seminar-training made a valuable contribution to the professional growth and emotional empowerment of university advisors.

From April 21 to 25, 2025, psychological training sessions on the topic “My Inner Voice” were conducted for 2nd and 3rd-year students of the Faculty of Land Resources Management, Architecture, and Design. The event involved 30 academic groups studying in both Kazakh and Russian. A total of 732 students participated in the training sessions.
The students actively engaged in the training and gave it high praise.

From April 11 to April 18, 2025, psychological training sessions on the topic “My Inner Voice” were held for 2nd- and 3rd-year students of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry Technology. A total of 25 academic groups from Kazakh and Russian streams participated. The total number of students covered was 476.

Students actively engaged in the training and rated it highly.

From March 26 to April 4, 2025, psychological training sessions on the topic “My Inner Voice” were held for 2nd- and 3rd-year students of the Forestry, Wildlife and Environmental Sciences faculty. A total of 32 academic groups from Kazakh and Russian streams participated. The total number of students covered was 617.

Students actively engaged in the training and rated it highly.

From March 12 to 19, 2025, psychological training sessions on the topic “My Inner Voice” were held for 2nd- and 3rd-year students of the KZhzhKBB faculty. A total of 25 academic groups from Kazakh and Russian streams participated. The total number of students covered was 501.

Students actively engaged in the training and rated it highly.

From February 26 to March 11, 2025, psychological training sessions on the topic “My Inner Voice” were held for 2nd- and 3rd-year students of the “Technical” Faculty. A total of 40 academic groups from Kazakh and Russian-language programs participated in the event, covering 947 students in total.

The students actively engaged in the training and rated it highly.

From February 19 to 25, 2025, psychological training sessions on the topic “My Inner Voice” were held for 1st to 3rd-year students of the Faculty of Energy. Initially, the training was planned for 2nd and 3rd-year students. However, during the sessions, curators suggested including 1st-year students as well. As a result, an additional schedule was approved, and academic groups from the 1st year were also involved.

A total of 65 academic groups from Kazakh and Russian streams participated in the training. The total number of students covered was 1406. Participants actively engaged in the training and gave it high praise.

From February 11 to 17, 2025, psychological training sessions on the topic “My Inner Voice” were conducted for 1st-3rd year students of the Faculty of Agronomy. A total of 29 academic groups from both Kazakh and Russian departments participated in the sessions, covering 374 students. The students actively engaged in the training and gave it high praise.

On February 17, 2025, psychologists from the Department of Educational and Social Work, together with specialists from Astana Clinic, conducted a lecture on the topic “Methods of Stress Management and Regulation.” The main goal of the event was to introduce students to effective stress management techniques and develop practical skills.

During the lecture, Astana Clinic psychologist T.I. Makenova emphasized that stress among young people is a pressing issue in modern society and suggested effective ways to cope with it. Students were provided with theoretical knowledge on stress management, followed by practical exercises. The specialists engaged in an open dialogue with the participants, exchanged opinions, and answered questions.

A total of 168 students attended the event. At the end of the lecture, students had the opportunity to ask their questions and receive comprehensive answers. The meeting was informative and engaging.

From January 27 to February 10, 2025, psychological training sessions on the topic “My inner voice” were conducted for 1st-3rd year students of the Faculty of Economics. A total of 39 academic groups from Kazakh and Russian streams participated. The total number of students involved was 514. The students actively engaged in the training and rated it highly.

On January 20, 2025, at 4:00 PM, a meeting of university curators was held in the Handelman Conference Hall with Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor, member of the Kazakh Academy of Pedagogical Sciences (KAPS), and founder of deontology in Kazakhstan, Kaliya Makhmetovna Kertayeva. The event’s topic was: “Deontological preparation of the teacher in educating an honest citizen”.

The meeting was attended by 42 university curators. The event was supported by university psychologists. Participants noted that the meeting was informative and beneficial, and the information presented would contribute to enhancing the professional competence of teachers.

On 12 December 2024 psychologists of the Department of Educational and Social Work held training sessions before the session with the academic groups of the 1st year of the Faculty of Agronomy.

   During the training the frequent problems of students before the session were noted. And proper time management, stress management, ways to deal with fear, mood control, stress avoidance and other important psychological tips were offered before the training. As reported, the result can be achieved with regular preparation for the session, balance of study and rest, as well as a positive attitude and action plan. Psychologists interviewed students on the topic and exchanged opinions. 275 students participated in the meeting.

   At the end of the training, students asked their questions and received full answers.

On 29 November 2024 a lecture on ‘Problems of bullying and harassment among adolescents’ was held with psychologists of the Department of Educational and Social Work and psychologists of ‘Astana Clinics’.

            During the event psychologists of ‘Astana Clinics’ Makenova T.I., Iskakova J.K. It was noted that bullying and harassment among young people today is one of the most pressing problems in society, and the prevention and fight against these phenomena are the responsibility of every social institution. In addition, the establishment of mutual respect and trust, justice among young people - has a great impact on their psychological and social health, the need to develop skills to build the right relationships with young people in the family and society, as well as in the case of meeting or detecting any aggressive behaviour was provided information on preventive measures. Specialists interviewed students on the topic and exchanged opinions. The meeting was attended by 44 students.

            At the end of the lecture, students asked their questions and received full answers

From 24 to 28 November 2024 psychological trainings were held with academic groups of the faculties ‘Energy’, ‘Economic’, ‘UZRAiD’.

The main purpose of the trainings is to promote successful adaptation of students to the new social environment, to improve their communication skills in building relationships. In addition, the trainings reduce stress levels and help them feel more confident in the social environment.

During the training, the psychologist selected special cards that allow each student to freely express themselves in the environment, develop communication skills, create a favourable psychological climate in the group and adapt to classmates. In the main part, the game ‘Inside the group’ was conducted to develop academic, psychological and social skills. This exercise teaches the ability to learn to work in a team, develop self-awareness, value personal qualities of oneself and others, which create conditions for joint solution of complex and multilevel tasks.

At the end of the training the students noted that a positive collective psychological climate was formed in the group and they were able to strengthen their relationships with each other.

A total of 8 academic groups took part in the training. The number of students covered is 184 people.

 On 29 November 2024 the psychological club ‘POSITIVE’ held a meeting with the student trade union organisation ‘Parasat’ on the theme ‘Ways to strengthen relations between students’.

During the meeting students exchanged opinions with each other, information was given about the importance of increasing mutual understanding and co-operation to achieve a common goal, showing respect and co-operation to others, setting a good example in building relationships, as well as other information. At the end of the training, it was noted that by applying these tips, it is possible to create stable and effective relationships between students. Students who came to the meeting shared their opinions on this topic.

On 26 November 2024, a training seminar on ‘Emotional intelligence in family and society’ was held with psychologists of the department of educational and social work and the founder of the ‘Family Academy’, family psychologist Yerzhan Myrzabaev.

The purpose of the event was to raise awareness.

During the event, Yerzhan Myrzabaev, said that the ability of a person to understand their own emotions, control them, understand the emotions of others and act accordingly, respect the feelings of others and try to understand leads to family harmony, and this ability to talk and exchange views with students about what allows people to properly understand their own feelings and emotions of others, take into account their needs and act effectively.

265 students were present.

          At the end of the seminar, students asked their questions and received full answers.

From 18 to 22 November 2024 psychological trainings were held with academic groups of the faculties ‘UZRAiD’, ‘KSIPO’, ‘Agronomy’, ‘Economics’.

The main purpose of the training is to promote successful adaptation of students to the new social environment, improve their communication skills, building relationships. In addition, the trainings reduce stress levels and help them feel more confident in the social environment.

The training started with the exercise ‘Getting to know each other’, where each student could freely express himself in the environment, develop his communication skills, create a favourable psychological climate in the group, pick up special cards for students' adaptation. In the main part, the game ‘Inside the Major’ was conducted to develop academic, psychological and social skills. This exercise teaches the ability to learn to work in a team, to develop self-awareness, to assess the personal qualities of oneself and others, which create conditions for the joint solution of complex and multilevel tasks.

At the end of the training the students noted that a positive collective psychological climate was formed in the group and they were able to strengthen their relationships with each other.

A total of 10 academic groups took part in the training. The number of students covered is 173 students.

From November 11 to November 15, 2024 psychological trainings were held with academic groups of the faculties of «VaAHT», «CSaVT», «Faculty of Forestry», «Economics».

The main purpose of the trainings is to promote successful adaptation of students to the new social environment, to improve their communication skills, to build relationships. In addition, trainings reduce stress levels and help them feel more confident in the social environment.

The training began with the exercise “Getting to know each other”, where each student could freely express himself in the environment, develop his communication skills, create a favorable psychological climate in the group, pick up special cards for the adaptation of students. In the main part, the game “Inside the Major” was conducted to develop academic, psychological and social skills. This exercise teaches the ability to learn to work in a team, to develop self-awareness, to assess the personal qualities of themselves and others, which create conditions for joint solution of complex and multilevel tasks.

At the end of the training, students noted that a positive collective psychological climate was formed in the group and they were able to strengthen their relationships with each other.

A total of 9 academic groups participated in the training. The number of students covered is 164 students.

From 9 to 20 September 2024 psychological trainings were held in order to create conditions for quick adaptation of the academic groups of the 1st year students of the faculty ‘KCIPO’ to the environment. 

19 academic groups took part in the training. 387 students were covered.