KAZNU STUDENTS GAIN RECOGNITION ACROSS THE TURKIC WORLD

Fourth-year students of the Department of Turkology and Language Theory at the Faculty of Philology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, achieved outstanding results in the international competition "Best Student of the Turkic Peoples." According to the competition results, three students were recognized as top performers, while three others received awards for their academic achievements and contributions to public and community activities.

In particular, Altynai Mubarak, Suirik Abdimanap, and Maral Kadyrkhan, students of the educational programme "6B01704 – Foreign Language: Two Foreign Languages," were recognized among the best participants in the international competition. Aziza Mubarak, Damira Usen, and Aruzhan Monke also received awards, demonstrating their academic achievements and active involvement in community initiatives.

The main objective of the competition, organized by the Damu International Centre for Educational Innovation, was to support talented young people from Turkic nations, promote their scientific, creative, and social achievements, and strengthen cooperation and connections among university students from Turkic countries.

The international competition brought together active and talented students from higher education institutions in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and other Turkic countries who had demonstrated achievements in science, the arts, sports, and community engagement.

In accordance with the competition requirements, participants submitted documents and materials confirming their scientific, creative, and social achievements throughout their studies. KazNU students presented evidence of their participation in scientific conferences and research projects, as well as their involvement in youth initiatives and volunteer activities. As a result, their commitment to education, academic research, and community engagement received high recognition at the international level.

The students were guided and prepared for the international competition by A.A. Kamzina and K.B. Ashirkulov, lecturers at the Department of Turkology and Language Theory. The lecturers provided methodological support in organizing the required competition materials, compiling the students' academic and social achievements, and preparing the necessary documentation in accordance with the competition requirements.

The international achievements of KazNU students reflect their dedication to learning, commitment to academic research, and the university's well-established system of quality education. Furthermore, this success contributes to developing the scientific and creative potential of talented young people and strengthening cooperation in education, science, and culture across the Turkic world.

The competition results also align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In particular, they highlight the importance of encouraging young people's interest in education and science and developing international academic partnerships in line with SDG 4 – "Quality Education" and SDG 17 – "Partnerships for the Goals."

The achievements of the students who were recognized as top performers and received awards at the international competition open up new opportunities for their future academic, professional, and community activities, providing a strong foundation for further success.

Organizers: A.A. Kamzina and K.B. Ashirkulov, lecturers at the Department of Turkology and Language Theory