«General History and museum issues» chair
Otarbayeva Gulzhan Kobeevna
History of the Department" General History and Museum business"
The department provides training in the following educational programs:
* In the direction of 6B01, 7M01 – Pedagogical Sciences: 6B01610 – History, 6B01615– History and Social Studies of IT, 6B01561 – Geography-History, 7M01561 – Geography-History (Master's degree);
*6B02, 7M02 – Arts and Humanities: 6B02220- History, 6B02230 – Archeology and Ethnology, 7M02220 – History, 7M02208 – World History;
* 6B03, 7M03 - Social Sciences, journalism and Information: 6B03210-Librarianship;
* Starting from the 2022-2023 academic year, the department has developed and is implementing a two–degree educational program 7M02208 - "World History" in cooperation with the National University of Uzbekistan.Mirzo Ulugbek.
All of the above educational programs have a five-year IQAA Certificate from the Independent Agency for Quality Assurance of Education. The compliance of the quality assurance system with IQAA quality standards was assessed by external experts who provide an objective understanding of the methods and mechanisms of quality assurance and program development. Accredited educational programs are supported by employers as a guarantee of quality and reliability, building trust on the part of applicants and their parents, and the relevance of the education graduates receive.
To date, 17 lecturers (17.23 units) are working under the leadership of the head of the Department of General History and Museum Business, Associate Professor Otarbayeva G.K., including 2 PhD doctors, 7 PhD candidates, 6 senior lecturers, 2 teachers.
The teaching staff of the department are actively engaged in scientific and pedagogical activities, in particular, under the guidance of associate Professor G.K. Otarbayeva within the framework of the state budget theme:-21-03-12 "The study of the history and culture of the Turkestan region in a spiritual context", in 2017-2019 carried out scientific projects: "Comprehensive study of the archaeological sites of the Otrar oasis of the epoch Kangyu states (settlements of Pshakshytobe, Pyatikutobe and Altyntobe necropolis)" with grant funding from the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in 2018-2020 - "Ancient Otrar at the intersection of Asian cultural traditions (Kangly era)".
Executors of the grant financing of the Science Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2022-2024 on the topic: AR14872068 "Studying language policy and practice in the Turkestan region in the context of the tasks of linguistic development of the Republic of Kazakhstan" Avizova A.K., Otarbayeva G.K.
The head of the department, Associate Professor Otarbayeva G.K., is the recipient of a grant from the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan "The best University Teacher - 2015". Based on the exchange of experience in the field of science and education, the SCO underwent advanced training at Dalian University of the People's Republic of China and Lomonosov Moscow State University.
The effectiveness of the department's activities is determined by many indicators reflecting the objective results of educational, methodological, scientific and innovative activities.
The teachers of the department received 7 certificates of intellectual property.
An important role in the methodological work of the teaching staff of the department is played by writing and publishing the necessary educational publications (program-methodical, educational-methodical publications (guidelines, guidelines), educational (textbooks, manuals, lecture courses, auxiliary (workshops, collections of assignments and exercises, test tasks), etc.
Currently, the department contributes to modern processes in the field of higher education and science in Kazakhstan. Based on the effective integration of education, science and innovation, professionals who meet the needs of the intellectual environment in modern society are being actively trained here.
Candidate of Historical Sciences, Associate Professor
Head of the Department of General History and Museum Business
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Candidate of Historical Sciences, Associate Professor
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Senior Lecturer
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PhD, Senior Lecturer
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PhD, Senior Lecturer
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Senior Lecturer
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PhD, Senior Lecturer
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Master's degree, Senior Lecturer
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Highly qualified specialist, teacher
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Master's degree, Senior Lecturer
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Master's degree, Senior Lecturer
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Master's degree, lecturer
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Teachers of the Department of General History and Museum Business G. Myrzamseitova and A. Alimova of the general Secondary School No. 55 met with graduates. Graduates of the educational programs of our university, the military department, academic mobility, and the UNT were provided with information, and students received answers to all their questions.
The teaching staff of the Department of general historical and Museum Affairs Otarbayeva G., Zhanbolatov S. E.,Pazilov E.,Tashtanov zh., Myrzamseitova G. ,Turgynbaeva A., Tuzelbek A. In order to carry out Career Guidance work on March 31,2026,T. Ryskulov secondary school,A. Askarov secondary school,Algabas-1 ,P. Sheptsov secondary school, O. Agybayuly,Sh.Murtaza,A. Baitursynov Secondary School,M. Auezov Secondary School,T. Aubakirov secondary school,A. Orazbayev secondary school,Zhambyl secondary school,the students visited rybalko secondary school,urbulak Secondary School,Al-Farabi secondary school ,Altynsarin Secondary School.During the meeting, students were given detailed information about the training named after M. Auezov, and propaganda work was carried out to encourage graduates to come to the University.
Master's programs
REPORT ON THE RESULTS OF THE XVII Republican Subject Olympiad of Students of Higher Education Institutions on the Educational Program 6B03210 - "Library Science"
From April 22 to 26, 2025, the XVII Republican Subject Olympiad was held among students of higher educational institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the educational program 6B03210 - "Library Science" (6B03205 - "Library Information Systems").
The Republican Olympiad was held in the conference hall of the Scientific Library named after S. Kaniyev of the Kazakh National Women's Pedagogical University. The event was organized by the Department of Information Technology and Library Science of the Physics and Mathematics Institute.
The Olympiad is organized with the aim of finding and introducing innovations into the educational process, developing professional skills and independence of librarians, and identifying the talents and abilities of future specialists.
By supporting talented youth, the Student Subject Olympiad contributes to the formation of team characteristics at the interstate and international level in the educational program "Library Science".
Chairman of the jury of the Olympiad:
- SaidembaevaAliyaShuratovna - Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Director of the Republican Scientific and Pedagogical Library
Members of the jury of the Olympiad:
- MakhanbetovaGulmiraAbylaikhanovna - Head of the Scientific and Methodological Service of the National Library of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- UtegenovaAsemMukhtarovna - Director of the Scientific Library named after S. Kaniyev of the Kazakh National Women's Pedagogical University
- NurzhanovaGulmiraIsatayevna – candidate of pedagogical sciences, associate professor of the Department of Information Technology and Library Science of the Institute of Physics and Mathematics of the Kazakh National Women's Pedagogical University.
- UsenbaevaShynarMutanovna - Master, Senior Lecturer, Department of Information Technology and Library Science, Kazakh National Women's Pedagogical University, Institute of Physics and Mathematics
The main objectives of the Republican Olympiad were: revealing creative abilities, selecting and supporting talented and gifted students, promoting the development of the intellectual potential of the contestants, involving them in solving modern scientific problems and developing interest in scientific activity.
The Olympiad was held in three rounds in the form of a team competition.
Round I. The team greeting was performed as homework. The task presented a profession that includes the focus, essence, and features of practical work in the library field and creative departments.
Round II.Situational and question-and-answer competition on the core disciplines of OP 6B03210 - "Library Science" (6B03205 - "Library Information Systems"). Each team was given one situational task and two questions.
Round III. Development and defense of a scientific project related to library and information activities:
- Development of librarianship “New vision – new library” (implementation and use of new technologies in library work).
- Development of librarianship "New vision - new library" (implementation and use of new technologies in library work).
- In the digital educational space: competencies of library specialists.
Four teams from four universities of the Republic of Kazakhstan were represented at the Republican Olympiad: Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakh National Women's Pedagogical University, M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University, and Zh.A. Tashenov University, Shymkent.
Students of M. Auezov South Caucasian University who took part in the Republican Olympiad demonstrated comprehensive deep knowledge and professional skills.
According to the results of the Olympiad rounds, the team of M. Auezov YUKU "Bookliders" won - 1st place (team leader - senior lecturer, master's student ToievaMeruertEsengeldievna, team captain - Abduzhappar Aisha Erdauletkyzy),the team of the Kazakh National University named after Al-Farabi "LIBNEWAVE" - 2nd place and 3rd place of the team of the Kazakh National Women's Pedagogical University "Edugrace" and the University named after Zh.A. Tashenov, Shymkent "Tashenovakparatarulary".
For the high level of preparation of students participating in the 17th Republican Subject Olympiad in the educational program 6B03210 - "Library Science", all participants and top managers of universities were awarded Certificates and Letters of Gratitude.
The teaching staff of the department are actively engaged in scientific and pedagogical activities, in particular, under the guidance of associate Professor G.K. Otarbayeva within the framework of the state budget theme:-21-03-12 "The study of the history and culture of the Turkestan region in a spiritual context", in 2017-2019 carried out scientific projects: "Comprehensive study of the archaeological sites of the Otrar oasis of the epoch Kangyu states (settlements of Pshakshytobe, Pyatikutobe and Altyntobe necropolis)" with grant funding from the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in 2018-2020 - "Ancient Otrar at the intersection of Asian cultural traditions (Kangly era)".
Executors of the grant financing of the Science Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2022-2024 on the topic: AR14872068 "Studying language policy and practice in the Turkestan region in the context of the tasks of linguistic development of the Republic of Kazakhstan" Avizova A.K., Otarbayeva G.K.
The head of the department, Associate Professor Otarbayeva G.K., is the recipient of a grant from the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan "The best University Teacher - 2015". Based on the exchange of experience in the field of science and education, the SCO underwent advanced training at Dalian University of the People's Republic of China and Lomonosov Moscow State University.
In 2023, Master's degree Pazylov E.Zh. became the winner of the scientific scholarship "500 Scientists Project within the framework of the Bolashak program" and completed advanced training as part of an international scientific internship at Lomonosov Moscow State University of the Russian Federation.
Today, the department maintains close international relations with leading universities in the USA, Turkey, China, South Korea, Russia, and Uzbekistan, creating opportunities for advanced training of young students at the above universities as part of the additional academic mobility program.
As part of the program of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan to attract foreign scientists to teaching and scientific activities, Professor of Indiana State University, PhD, Candidate of Philology, librarian, bibliographer, Arabist, head of the library fund of the Middle East, Islam and Central Eurasia A.Khabibullayev was invited to the Department of General History and Museum Business. (G. Bloomington, USA), who gave lectures and seminars on the educational program 6B03210 – "Librarianship", conducted research on the topic: "Modern English-language online resources for historical research".
In 2022-2024, Professor, Doctor of Kutahya Dumlupinar University (Turkey, Kutahya), which was included in the top 50 best educational institutions in Turkey, Vejihi Sefa Fuat Hekimoglu exchanged best practices in the field of foreign historical science, as well as teachers of the Mirzo Ulykbek National University of Uzbekistan of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shirchik State Pedagogical University, Zhizak Polytechnic University, Tashkent State Institute of Art and Culture, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor D.J.Urakov, A.A.Ermetov, Khainazarov B., PhD Dr. Zhumaeva Sh.B., Normatov M.R., Zholdasov I.S., Associate Professor Pasilov B.A.
On November 12-19, 2021, teachers of the department Otarbayeva G.K. and Seytimbetova D.E. participated and completed an internship at the International Symposium "International Law and Social Sciences" (Kemer-Antalya, Turkey, Nun Naci Yazgan University).
On October 20-22, 2022, Associate Professor S.T. Musayeva took part in the World Symposium of Ahiski Women in DATUB (World Association of Ahiski Turks; Akdeniz University (Turkey, Antalya).
Subject: АР05132830 "OTRAR OASIS AT THE CROSSROADS OF CULTURAL TRADITIONS OF ANCIENT CENTRAL ASIA (KANGYUI AGE)"
The purpose of the work is to study the features of the development of the cultures of the Otrar oasis of the Kangyu epoch, its role and place in the process of interaction and mutual influence of settled agricultural and steppe civilizations. Expected results. New archaeological and paleoanthropological materials will be obtained, and the available data on the problem under study will be summarized. New information will be revealed about the anthropological appearance of the population, the nature of monumental structures, the funeral rite and religious beliefs of the population, as well as information about the role of the place of the ancient Otrar oasis in the process of interaction and mutual influence of the settled agricultural and steppe civilizations of Central Asia.
Place of project implementation: SKU im. M. AuezovDepartment: "General history and museum work"
World Forum "Rethinking Human Knowledge in the Third Millennium"
M.Senior lecturer of the Department of General History and Museum affairs of the South Kazakhstan University named after auezov candidate of Pedagogical Sciences ZhanbolatovSattar "reinterpretation of human knowledge in the third millennium".On February 10-17, 2025, he participated in the forum at the invitation of AzimaPremji University in Bangalore, India..The main purpose of the forum - Bringing together people from all over the world to discuss the main ideas of the declaration" educating humanity for the third millennium", to study current issues in education and to offer new approaches to international relations.processes, politics and practicality saw the event as a project of Hope aimed at building a humane peaceful and just society on earth.The forum was opened by RajashiSrinivasan, Vice-Rector of AzimaPremji University.Inhis speech, Dr. Voni Fernandez Vozolek congratulated the participants of the forum and touched upon topical issues in the field of Education.The next speaker was Professor ChristophWulf of the University of Berlin, who gave a report" the 21st century of the education system to solve the problem of anthropogen".This report was the main report of the day.
Publication of scientific papers
The teaching staff of the Department of General History and Museum Studies annually publishes their scientific works. In increasing the scientific potential of the department, it is worth noting the work of the following teachers and professors: G. Otarbayeva, O. Konyratbayev, N. Tajmukhanova, S. Zhanbolatov, E. Shabanov, S. Musaeva, etc.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
This is the result of many years of research and perseverance, knowledge and work. Your scientific work is a valuable contribution to the history of the nation, and you are a great example for young scientists. We are confident that your intelligent research, professional qualifications and spiritual wealth will continue to serve the science and education of our country in the future.
May your scientific path be successful and your future bright! May new successes and creative inspiration accompany you!
**With best wishes, The staff and students of the Department of “General History and Museum Studies”
Currently, the department has become a tradition of organizing and holding International summer and winter schools "Auezov University", one of the first was the organization of an International summer School on the theme: "Sacred places of Southern Kazakhstan", which was attended by students and undergraduates of Lomonosov Moscow State University under the leadership of Professor D. Funk, guided tours of historical sacred sites of Southern Kazakhstan.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, an international winter School was organized on the theme: "New searches and directions in the development of archeology. Research of historical science of Kazakhstan in the context of global changes".
In the 2022-2023 academic year -"History. Integration of library and archive in the preservation of historical memory", which was attended by teachers and students from Near and Far abroad.
Academic year 2023-2024 - "Traditions and customs of the Turkic peoples: modern transformations and peculiarities" (February 19 - March 02, 2024).
Academic year 2024-2025 - "Problems of historical science in the field of World Heritage conservation and management in Central Asia" in online and offline format (January 27 - February 08, 2025). The total duration of short-term academic mobility training was 90 academic hours.
The quality of students' training is assessed by their participation in specialized Olympiads and various competitions, as well as scientific and practical conferences and forums. Students of the department's educational programs are winners of many international and national Olympiads.
Academic mobility
TP22-5KR group
Teaching practice
In accordance with the schedule and training plan for the 2022-2023 academic year, students of the 3rd year of the Department "General History and Museum Business" of the Faculty of History and Pedagogy in the specialty History-6B01610 visited the gymnasium No. 47 named after T. Tazhibayev, Secondary School No. 62 named after N. Torekulov, No. 52 gymnasium school.Under the guidance of the senior lecturer of the department "General History and Museum business" Tashtanova Zh. A.
From 17.01.2023 to 23.02.2023, they passed an educational and pedagogical practice.Having passed the educational pedagogical practice, students gained experience in 4 weeks in order to become qualified specialists in their specialty in the future.
In accordance with the schedule and training plan for the 2022-2023 academic year, 4th-year students of the Department of "General History and Museum Business" of the Faculty of History and Pedagogy study at Parasat AJ private secondary school, T. Tazhibayev Gymnasium No. 47, K. Spatayev Lyceum No. 7 at the Faculty of "General History and museum business museum business " under the guidance of senior teacher Tashtanov Zh. A. 16.01.2023-17.03.2023 he passed an industrial practice.Having passed this industrial pedagogical practice, students gained experience for 9 weeks in order to become a qualified specialist in their specialty in the future.
TP23-5kr
TP23-3tk
During the internship, future specialists familiarized themselves with the school's internal operations and mastered modern methodologies for organizing the educational process.
As a key performance indicator of the internship period, 5 open lessons were organized in accordance with methodological requirements. The lessons were designed to enhance the cognitive activity of the lyceum students and covered the following topics:
1. January 30, 2026 – "Collectivization in Kazakhstan," conducted by Ayzhan Tlegen.
2. February 3, 2026 – "Zar Zaman: Ideological Values of the Zar Zaman Representatives," conducted by Zhuldyzai Abilda.
3. February 5, 2026 – "N.A. Nazarbayev: The First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan," conducted by Aiida Oraly.
4. February 6, 2026 – "Stalinist Repressions of the 1920s-1930s," conducted by Balgynbek Alibekov.
5. February 6, 2026 – "Stalinist Repressions," conducted by Matluba Makhamatzhanova.
Digital resources, critical thinking strategies, and active learning methods were extensively utilized during these open sessions. Experienced teachers and methodologists from IT School-Lyceum №7, along with professors from our university, analyzed the lessons and gave a high evaluation of the professional skills and pedagogical initiatives of the 3rd-year students from group TP-23-3tk.
We express our sincere gratitude to the school administration and the teaching staff for their support and mentorship.
The purpose of educational work is to create a humanistic, highly moral educational environment that promotes the formation of an active civic position that meets the needs and expectations of modern society, and the professional competence of students.
The objectives are to form a sense of patriotism, moral and spiritual development among young people, involve students in cultural, scientific and educational processes, ensure their social rights and improve the level of education.
The educational work of the department is carried out in accordance with the plan of educational work and consists of the following areas::
* Organizational work
* Professional and labor education
* Spiritual and moral education
* Patriotic education
* Physical education and healthy lifestyle formation
* Cultural and aesthetic education and development of students' creative potential
* Legal education and the formation of integrity
* Psychological help
* Development of religious literacy
* Information and educational work and the use of information and communication technologies
* Development of entrepreneurial skills
* Cooperation with organizations
* Development of the system of student self-government and youth initiatives
* Conducting Olympiads, contests and competitions
* Cooperation with external partners
* Individual approach to students
* Leadership skills development
* Creative approach to the organization of events
Senior mentor of the department, senior lecturer, master Baibosynova G. D.м
The anniversary of the great teacher was solemnly celebrated
On November 8, Evgeniy Iosifovich Shabanov, associate professor of the department of “General History and Museum Affairs” of the M. Auezov University “Faculty of History and Pedagogy”, candidate of historical sciences, turned 70 years old.The anniversary was solemnly celebrated in the educational institution, it was attended by teachers, colleagues of teachers in life and science, and students. Good wishes were expressed regarding Evgeniy Iosifovich’s contribution to historical science and his position in the education of students.
E.I. Shabanov is one of the leading experts in the field of modern history of the region. Researcher of international relations in Central Asia. The teacher has about 15 textbooks and monographs. Also, more than 154 scientific articles have been published in international and national scientific journals.
At the gala meeting, the singers performed beautiful songs and opened the mood of the evening.
We sincerely congratulate Evgeniy Iosifovich Shabanov on his 70th birthday!
Sports event "Kazakh national games"
On November 11, 2022, students of the Department of "General History and Museum Affairs" of the M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University, Faculty of History and Pedagogy, organized a sports event called ""Kazakh national games".
Dormitory students took an active part in the event and organized such games as "quick play", "lag game", "lifting 16 kg kettlebell". The winners of the competition were awarded with special diplomas and prizes.
Round table on the topic "Homeland - a place of happiness"
Kazakhstan for the first time this year celebrated October 25 as a national holiday. Kazakhstan abandoned this holiday in 2009. After 13 years, President Kassym-JomartTokayev brought back Republic Day and gave it a new meaning and content. On the occasion of the Republic Day, on October 25, students of the group TP-19-3kr, TP-21-5kr of the specialty 6B01610-"History", 6B02220-"History" (humanitarian) held a round table on the topic "Otanym-bakytordasy".
Open educational hour on the topic "Family – the sphere of life"
On October 28, 2022, NarymbetGulnurBekmuratkyzy, Senior Lecturer of the Department of General History and Museum Affairs of the Faculty of History and Pedagogy named after M. Auezov, held an open curatorial hour with the TP-21-5kr group on the topic “Otbasy-OmirAyasy”. The topic has been fully covered. Presentations and videos were organized. The family is a small state, the center of love, respect and cooperation, that is, the pillar of any reasonable society. Every family needs harmony. We believe that family health is an indicator of the development and future of each country.
Literary evening "AkhmetBaitursynuly - a bright star of Kazakhstani science and culture"
«Auezov University -2023» International Winter School Subject: "History. Interaction of libraries and archives in the preservation of historical memory"
From February 20 to March 3, 2023, the Center for the Bologna Process and Academic Mobility and the Faculty of History and Pedagogy will organize the international winter school "Auezov University-2023". The International Winter School is based on research, directions and new research in the field of history, libraries and archives. It consists in determining the role of libraries and archives in preserving historical memory.
In general, the international winter school is attended by authoritative teachers, professors and librarians of the country working in the field of historical science, as well as scientists and professors working in the field of history, museum, archival and library science from far and near abroad. countries. In particular, qualified scientists and professors from the USA, Russia, Turkey and Uzbekistan will present a report on determining the role of libraries and archives in preserving historical memory.
At the winter school, leading professors of domestic and foreign higher educational institutions give lectures in Kazakh and Russian. This winter school allows specialists to improve their knowledge, master modern courses and increase the number of credits in their diplomas.
The event will be held online on the ZOOM platform for two weeks from February 20 to March 3, 2023. Following the results of the international winter school, it is planned to publish a collection of articles jointly with the Mirzo Ulugbek National University of Uzbekistan. At the end of the winter school, students will receive certificates and a transcript in the amount of three credits. In the future, the international winter school will have a positive impact on expanding the scope of cooperation and creating joint educational programs, connecting universities, students and young scientists from different countries with creative ideas for the emergence of new projects.
Winter School 2025
Head of the Department of "General History and Museum Studies"
Candidate of Technical Sciences Otarbayeva G.K.
LIBRARY SCIENCE ("round table")
Those present tried to reveal the problems of the industry, get answers to questions that worry specialists, openly and honestly talk about all the difficulties in the work. After all, the Department of General History and Museum Affairs of the Faculty of History and Pedagogical Studies of Auezov University also trains specialists in the educational program 6B03210 - "Library Science".
The significance of the problems raised revolved around the fundamental thesis about the need to raise the prestige of the status of librarians. Because a modern librarian is only one fifth of a librarian in the old sense. Today, 80 percent of the activities of a modern librarian are spent working with computer programs and IT technologies. Unfortunately, there is a shortage of specialists who have all the necessary skills. And this is despite the fact that there is plenty of equipment, the material and technical base is complete. With the continuing shortage of applicants choosing this specialty as their profession, it is the lack of specialists in this profile that seems to be the most important challenge and threat.
Undoubtedly, the development of society depends on the development of education and culture, scientific and technological progress. And libraries are an integral part of these processes. After all, "Power is in knowledge, knowledge is in books, and books are in the library"! In addition, the 21st century is the era of information technology. He who owns information owns the world!
Therefore, a modern librarian is a universal specialist; he searches, finds, processes, promotes and distributes information according to standards. Therefore, the work of a librarian requires knowledge of modern technologies, deep knowledge in various related industries. This is the underlying reason why the issue of training new specialists who can work with large amounts of information data is relevant today.
During the discussion, foreign guests told how library science is organized in their countries and universities. Thus, Professor A. Khabibullaev pointed out that the number of students at just one campus of Indiana University, where the library he works in is located, is twice as large as the number of students at Auezov University. Accordingly, their book collection is several times larger.
The round table was attended by the Dean of the Faculty, Candidate of Philological Sciences K.M. Urazbaev, Head of the Department, Candidate of Historical Sciences G.K. Otaralieva, specially invited Deputy Director of the Scientific Library of the South Ukrainian State Pedagogical Institute R.S. Tukenova, leading specialist of the department, Associate Professor S.T. Musayeva. Young specialists also took part in the debates - Master, Senior Lecturer D.E. Seytimbetova and others.
From the fraternal Turkish Republic, a representative of the Kutahya Dumlupinar University was present - Candidate of Historical Sciences, Associate Professor Vezhihi Sefa Fuat Hekimoglu. From the American side - Professor of the Indiana University (Bloomington, USA), Candidate of Philological Sciences, Librarian-Bibliographer, Arabist, Head of the Middle Eastern, Islamic and Central Eurasian Collection of the Indiana University Library, Akram Khabibullaev (currently the Fulbright Program operates in 155 countries around the world). It is worth noting that within the walls of Auezov University, Professor A. Khabibullaev gave lectures and seminars to students of the educational program 6B03210 - "Library Science" offline using information and communication technologies, among which the scientific research on the topic "Modern English-language online resources for historical research" was of particular interest to the audience. The professor gave scientific consultations and presented a master class for young researchers and applicants of the department.
Challenge "National Costume Ceremonies"
On December 26, 2024, a challenge dedicated to the "National Costume Ceremonies" was held at M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University. The challenge was also attended by the faculty of the Department of General History and Museology. The purpose of this event is to demonstrate the importance of national clothing, introduce its history and popularize it among young people. National clothing is an integral part of the culture of any people, a history that determines the appearance of an entire nation.
"The Great Holiday of the Nation - Az Nauryz!!!"
Scientific and practical conference on the topic "New pages of the Great Patriotic War"
On 30.04.2025, a scientific and practical conference entitled New Pages of the Great Patriotic War was held at the Department of Culture, Language Development and Archives of Shymkent. The conference was attended by Tashtanov Zhanabek Alibekovich, a senior lecturer at the Mukhtar Auezov State University of History and Culture, and students of groups Tp24-5k1, Tp24-5k2.
A brief overview of that historical period with the documentary film Kazakhstan in the Years of the Great Patriotic War, which focuses on the heroes of the Soviet Union who fought and died heroically in Kazakhstan in 1941-45,
All for VICTORY, for the front!
Both the soldier with a weapon in his hand, the mother who slept four nights in the rear, and the child who shared a piece of bread - everyone had one goal in their hearts:
Victory! Freedom! Homeland!
This was not just a war, it was a front of honor, spirit, and morality.
Thousands of heroes from the Kazakh steppes:
"May my country be safe" and rushed forward!
We live on their legacy.
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THE INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
Contribution of "AUEZOV University" to the development of international relations. Open conversation
In our review today, we want to talk about the projects that are being implemented within the walls of the university with Turkish partners and colleagues from the USA, show one direction, and reveal one problem. The Department of General History and Museum Affairs of the Faculty of History and Pedagogy of Auezov University trains specialists in the following educational programs:
• 6B03210 - Library Science;
• 6B01610 - History (pedagogical direction);
• 6B02220 - History (humanitarian direction);
• 6B01561-"History-Geography". It is known that access to technology, exposure to global experience and advanced work methods in their fields of activity are of great importance for the formation of the necessary competencies in young specialists. The problem of “Personnel decide everything!” will be solved only by the country that can prepare specialists who meet the requirements of the time, and will be successful in the future. The problems of training and education of personnel are coming to the forefront of geopolitics and global competition.
In accordance with the demands of the era, the management of the university and department are trying not only to establish partnerships with colleagues from abroad, but also to put the relationship on a systemic basis. For example, to achieve a scientific exchange of experience between universities of the countries. For this purpose, the parties invite specialists to give lectures, conduct scientific seminars and consultations for students. In the fraternal Republic of Turkey, for the Department of Historians and Bibliographers, this is Kutahya Dumlupınar University and the library of Indiana University (Bloomington, USA).
Since mid-November 2022, PhD in History, Associate Professor Vejihi Sefa Fuat Hekimoğlu has been giving lectures. Visiting scientists, in turn, are also interested in issues close to the topics of their scientific research. For Mr. Vezhiha Sefa Fuat Hekimoglu, these are the fates and legacy of the Turkic intelligentsia, who fell into the millstones of the political systems of the 20th century. The tragedy of the representatives of the "Alash" movement interests him especially.
Also, since the beginning of November, as part of the international Fulbright program, PhD, professor of Indiana University (Bloomington, USA), candidate of philological sciences, librarian-bibliographer, Arabist, head of the Middle Eastern, Islamic and Central Eurasian Fund of the Indiana University Library, Akram Khabibullaev has been giving lectures to students and graduate students.
A little about the educational grants program, founded in 1946. The "ticket to life" for the program to strengthen cultural and academic ties was given by former Senator from Arkansas James William Fulbright. The educational grants program is funded by the US State Department. Currently, the Fulbright Program operates in 155 countries around the world.
Within the walls of "Auezov University" Professor Khabibullaev A. in offline mode using information and communication technologies gave lectures and seminars for students of the educational program 6B03210 - "Library Science" on the topics:
- "Libraries and library science in the USA";
- "Library education in the USA";
- "On the degree of Master of Library Science";
- "Problems of professional bibliographic education at the present stage";
- "Modern methods of organizing a reference and information service";
- "Bibliographic instruction and improving the information literacy of students";
- "The main directions of improving bibliographic activities at the present stage";
- "Modern electronic databases for natural and humanitarian-social sciences" and others.
The audience was particularly interested in the scientific research of Professor A. Khabibulaev on the topic: "Modern English-language online resources for historical research". The professor gave scientific consultations and presented a master class for young researchers and applicants of the department.
The teaching staff of the faculty and department organized a "round table" with the guests on the topic: "Library of the 21st century", which was attended by 1-3 year students of academic groups TP 20-14k, TP 21-14k, TP 22-14k.
Now we will briefly cover the progress of the "round table" and move on to the main core of our story - covering the problems of the industry.
Deputy Director of the Scientific Library of the South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute Tukenova R.S.: The development of society depends on the development of education and culture, scientific and technological progress. And libraries are an integral part of these processes. Power is in knowledge, knowledge is in books, and books are in the library!
Therefore, the requirements for a modern specialist - a librarian are higher. The 21st century is the era of information technology. Owns the world that owns information! A librarian is a universal specialist who searches, finds, processes, promotes and distributes information according to standards, requires knowledge of modern technologies, deep knowledge. Today, the issue of training specialists is very relevant, in accordance with which the format of library services has completely changed. We place great hopes on the Department of General History and Museum Affairs, which trains specialists for the library of the future.
Associate Professor of the Department Musayeva S.T. focused on the content of the educational program "Library Science" and proposed changing its concept in order to reorient it to the training of a specialist ready to work with various information resources of modern Kazakhstani society. Change the name of the specialty "Library Science" to "Library and Information Activities" in accordance with the main positions of the National Classifier of Occupations of Workers, Positions of Employees and Wage Grades.
Seitimbetova D.E., Master, Senior Lecturer informed the participants of the round table about the update of the educational program "Library Science" in the current academic year, taking into account all the changes occurring in the library institutions of the country. Today, there is a training of library personnel of a new formation, ensuring the cognitive and creative activities of the serviced community, providing the necessary space, hardware and software tools and access to information sources for public use.
Head of the Department of General History and Museum Affairs Otarbaeva G.K. revealed the importance of professional training of library personnel at the present stage, when state programs "Reading Nation" have been adopted on instilling a high culture of reading, developing reading literacy skills and supporting children's and adolescent reading, as well as training personnel in the field of library, pedagogical and information activities based on digital technologies. Dean of the Faculty of History and Pedagogy, Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor Urazbaev K.M. called for close cooperation of foreign scientists to participate in grant programs, international projects, international scientific research within the framework of scientific research of the department and the university.
Chirchik Pedagogical University of the Republic of Uzbekistan
On the basis of an agreement between the M. Auezov South Ural State University and Chirchik Pedagogical University of the Republic of Uzbekistan, from teachers of the Department "General History and Museum Business", Ph.D., Associate Professor G.K. Otarbayeva and senior lecturer N.E. Tazhmukhanova held thematic lectures on world history and archeology for students under the educational program "History" and "Pedagogy".
Meetings with the university administration were organized at the department, the educational process was discussed, questions were raised about the publication of scientific articles by teaching staff, joint scientific conferences and online seminars for young teachers and undergraduates. It was also proposed to carry out work on academic mobility of students and exchange of experience of teachers.
The professor's lectures are devoted to the issues of finding the necessary information for students and using information resources in accessible scientific databases. Much attention was paid to the application of artificial intelligence technologies in library and information research. The professor conducted consultations, a master class and a round table for students and undergraduates of the department's educational programs. Akram Habibullayev, a philologist, orientalist, and Islamic scholar who speaks Kazakh, Uzbek, English, Arabic, Persian, Turkish, and other Turkic languages, conducted research in Yemen and Libya, and the Oxford Center for Islamic Studies in the United Kingdom. Professor A. Khabibullaev fruitfully cooperates with M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University on the exchange of experience in order to develop scientific ties and joint research projects. This gives hope for further fruitful cooperation in the field of education and science.
MODERN TRENDS IN LIBRARIANSHIP: LECTURES BY PROFESSOR OF ANKARA UNIVERSITY FOR STUDENTS OF UCU
From April 8-10, 2026, a foreign scientist, Professor Sevil Perieva Karaman from Ankara University, visited the Department of General History and Museum Management at the M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University as part of a program to attract foreign specialists to teaching. Ankara University is one of the leading universities in Turkey and is included in the top 500 of the 2026 QS World University Rankings, one of the most authoritative international rankings of higher education institutions. During the visit, Professor Sevil Perieva Karaman conducted a series of lectures and master classes for students of the educational program 6B03210 - "Librarianship". The topics of the classes covered current trends in the development of library and information activities, the digitalization of libraries, issues of academic communication and the introduction of international experience into the practice of library services. Special attention was paid to the development of professional competencies of future specialists, the use of innovative technologies and artificial intelligence in the library sector, as well as issues of integration into the global information space. During the master classes, students gained practical skills in working with modern information resources and services. The visit contributed to the strengthening of international cooperation between M. Auezov University of South Kazakhstan and Ankara University, the expansion of academic mobility and the exchange of best practices in the field of library and information activities. At the end of the program, the participants noted the high level of classes held and their practical significance for the training of future specialists in the library industry.
Recently, an open regional tournament in literary debates for the Dean's Cup of the Philological Faculty of the South Kazakhstan University named after M. Auezov was held. The first place was taken by a 3rd year student of the Faculty of History and Pedagogy, Perizat Meyrambekovna Amirova.
The tournament was organized by the debate center "Akigat", created at the Youth Center of the university.
There have been and are many tournaments in the world of debates. These tournaments usually discussed resolutions based on historical and political topics. The "Summary CUP" tournament was held in a format different from other tournaments. That is, young people discussed important issues of society, analyzing the works of great Kazakh writers. The purpose of this tournament was to increase the interest of young people in books and popularize the reading of the best works of Kazakh literature. The topics of the tournament were the best, most profound works of such outstanding writers as the great Abai, Mukhtar Auezov, Mukhtar Magauin. A total of 64 speakers took part in the competition. Together with the participants, all 5 works discussed at the tournament were read by the judges. The speakers competed in the tournament in the APF and LD formats. The winners were awarded books from the Kasym publishing house and cash prizes.
COURSERA – 2023
On the educational portal Coursera, 22 students of the Department "General History and Museum Business" were trained in the entire spectrum of theoretical and applied disciplines.
On the Coursera portal, which appeared at Stanford University on the basis of an income-based technology education company, in 2012, two computer science professors combined courses from the world's leading universities Coursera.org the first machine learning course was offered on the website.
22 students studying in the specialties 6B02220-history, 6В01561-Geography –History and 6В03210 - Librarianship are in the areas of "Сreation and development of innovative organizations", "Тeam leadership: creating an effective team culture", "Іnnovation: from creativity to entrepreneurship", "First Step Korean", "Тime management for professional and personal productivity", "Detection and reduction of cyber threats and attacks", "Introduction to Social Media Marketing» Coursera Kazakhstan received certificates with access to courses on its own platform.
Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan
On April 24–25, 2025, the XVI Republican Student Olympiad among students of higher education institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the 6B01601 – "History" educational program was held at E.A. Buketov Karaganda Research University under the theme АБАЙ – МӘҢГІЛІК ҚҰНДЫЛЫҚТАРДЫҢ ЖАРШЫСЫ ("Dedicated to the 180th anniversary of Abai Kunanbayuly").
The "Äuezov kyrandary" team from the Department of General History and Museum Studies, Faculty of History and Pedagogy of M. Auezov South Kazakhstan Research University, was awarded in the "Өнерлі команда" nomination.
Team members:
Student of TP-23-3k group: Orazaly Aiida Musiraliqyzy
Students of TP-24-3k group: Rustem Akniyet Jakhanuly,
Murtazayeva Diana Irismatqyzy,
Nuradil Sherkhan Qairatlyuly
The X International Subject Olympiad in Archaeology and Ethnology
On April 25, 2025, the X International Subject Olympiad in Archaeology and Ethnology was held at the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University.
Under the educational program 6B02230 — Archaeology and Ethnology, the “Children of Schliemann” team from the Faculty of History and Pedagogy, Department of World History and Museum Studies of M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University won 2nd place.
Team members:
3rd-year students:
Kazykhan Shugyla Muratkaliqyzy
Khalel Aziza Kenzhalyqyzy
Abdurakhmanov Adam Rustamovich
2nd-year students:
Amangaliyev Nurlan Askaruly
Vaibert Georgiy Konstantinovich
Supervisor: Lecturer of the Department of World History and Museum Studies, Rsymbetova Shamshat Amangeldievna
We are proud to share this achievement!
The “Auezov Qyrandary” team from M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University participated in the XVII Republican Student Subject Olympiad in the 6B02201 – “History” educational program, held at Toraygyrov University in Pavlodar. Our team was awarded the “Revivers of Historical Consciousness” nomination!
Team Leader - Gulnur Bekmuratkyzy Narymbet
Team members Students of group TP-21-5kr: Otepbay Yerasyl, Maulen Azamat, Yelemes Nazerke, Kunisov Alisher, and Mazhit Imangali.
Congratulations to our rising historians!
Success in debates
On April 26, at the "Adal Eneb" regional debate tournament organized by the "Free Thoughts" Intellectual Debate Club of Taraz University named after M.Kh. Dulati and the Zhambyl Regional Education Department, the speaker of the "Akikat" debate center and a student of group 24-5k1 of the "History and Pedagogy" faculty took the third place in the APF format.
eposfest
As part of the festival of eposfest-scientific National cognitive ideological competition,students of the TP-25-22R Group Sarsen Merey and Turganbek Yerdaulet took an active part in the event related to the deep understanding of the history and philosophical meaning of Kazakh epics, paying tribute to the heritage of ancestors
