Industrial Centres – The Foundation of the Country’s Economic Development

On October 29, a seminar-training entitled “Industrial Centres – A Leading Sector” was held for first-year students of the «Petrochemistry and Chemotology» educational programme and third-year students of the «Chemistry» educational programme. The event was organized by Magira Zhylkybek, a lecturer at the Department of Physical Chemistry, Catalysis and Petrochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology. During the seminar, students were introduced to the role of Kazakhstan’s oil and gas and oil refining industries in the national economy, the main stages of oil extraction and processing, types of finished products, and the importance of major industrial centres. In addition, issues related to production efficiency, the implementation of modern technologies, and environmental protection were discussed. At the end of the seminar-training, Magira Zhylkybek conducted an engaging interactive activity entitled “Think About It”, featuring questions related to the importance of industrial centres. Following the activity, students were provided with recommendations and effective methodological approaches to deepen their understanding of the topic.

Lecturer, Department of Physical Chemistry, 

Catalysis and Petrochemistry — Magira Zhylkybek.