Open Curatorial Hour Held at the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics within the Framework of the “Law and Order” Project

Almaty, September 4, 2026. – An open curatorial hour aimed at enhancing students’ legal awareness was held at the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University within the framework of the national “Law and Order” project of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The event was held in the faculty’s “Red Hall” and brought together first- to fourth-year students of the Department of Mechanics. The theme of the open curatorial hour was “Students’ Rights and Responsibilities: Know Your Rights, Remember Your Duties!”

The event was organized by M.K. Beisembekova, Senior Lecturer, and A.B. Kosherbayeva, Assistant Professor, of the Department of Mechanics.

The main objective of the curatorial hour was to broaden students’ knowledge of their rights and responsibilities, promote a culture of lawfulness within the educational environment, emphasize the importance of responsibility and academic integrity, and develop students’ ability to express their opinions freely and respectfully.

To familiarize students with the changes introduced in the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Aigerim Zharylqassymovna Zharbolova, Candidate of Legal Sciences and a representative of the Faculty of Law, was invited to the session. She highlighted the key constitutional changes and provided students with explanations regarding their rights and responsibilities, compliance with legal requirements, and civic responsibility.

During the session, students discussed important issues related to the relationship between rights and responsibilities, students’ rights and responsibilities within the university, academic integrity, and a culture of mutual respect between students and teachers.

The participants also analyzed practical situations from everyday life and expressed their views on various legal issues. The interactive format of the session encouraged active participation and open discussion among the students.

At the conclusion of the event, the students emphasized that knowing one’s rights and responsibly fulfilling one’s duties are inseparable concepts. It was noted that legal awareness and compliance with the law are important components of the civic culture of a modern student.

The open curatorial hour served as an important educational initiative aimed at enhancing students’ legal knowledge, fostering civic responsibility, and strengthening the principles of law and order within the university community.

Аuthor: M.K. Beisembekova