The “Morning Exercise” Flash Mob — A First Step Towards a Healthy Lifestyle

On 30 October 2026, the Department of Solid-State Physics and Technology of New Materials held a flash mob called “Таңғы жаттығу” (“Morning Exercise”). Students enrolled in the Materials Science and Technology of New Materials programme took part. They did a morning warm-up together and discussed ways to make physical activity a regular part of their day.

The event aimed to encourage students to look after their health, take an interest in physical activity and exercise regularly. For future materials scientists, a typical study day includes lectures, laboratory classes and independent work. With a schedule like that, finding time for exercise can be difficult. The morning session gave students a practical example of how to fit some movement into a normal study day while giving them a chance to start the morning together.

During the flash mob, students completed a series of warm-up exercises. They kept pace with one another and offered encouragement as they went through the routine. The shared activity helped them start the day in good spirits and gave them time to talk in a relaxed setting before classes. Everyone could take part at a level that suited them.

The exercise session was followed by a conversation about the value of regular physical activity and how to build a daily routine around academic commitments. The discussion focused on habits that are easy to fit into everyday life. Students could set aside a few minutes for a morning warm-up, walk part of the way to class or take a short movement break during a long study session. Each student could choose an activity that suited their timetable and level of fitness.

The conversation also covered how physical activity fits alongside adequate rest and a balanced diet. Preparing for tests, completing laboratory assignments and submitting reports can disrupt a regular routine. Students were encouraged to plan time for rest, meals and exercise in advance. Doing so can help them organise their workload and maintain a routine even during the busiest weeks of the semester.

The flash mob also gave students an opportunity to do something together outside class. In laboratory sessions, they usually work together to complete an assignment. The morning warm-up gave them a different setting in which to take the initiative and support their classmates. Events like this help students get to know one another and can give rise to new activities within the department. A student joining the warm-up for the first time might suggest a favourite exercise at a future session or invite classmates to take part.

For the Department of Solid-State Physics and Technology of New Materials, the flash mob was part of its work with the student community. It showed how a simple morning routine can give students a way to stay active on their own or with friends. The session brought classmates together and gave them a chance to consider which everyday habits they could carry into the rest of the academic year.