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Dear Students, We have launched a Telegram-bot that will help you find the answers to the frequently asked questions. Please, find it via the link: https://t.me/+ouCRnB4X-Dc5ZDQy

🚀 SOCIAL STARTUP 2026: Impact Talks & Award Ceremony Inspiring stories from entrepreneurs, presentations of leading social startups, and new connections. 🎤 Impact Talks 🚀 Startup Pitches 🏆 Award Ceremony 🤝 Networking & Coffee Break 📅 12 August | 17:30 📍 Ballroom Right, Nazarbayev University Join us to hear inspiring entrepreneurial stories, discover new social startups, and connect with people who are creating change. Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWD-qfaV_57K0-38ZPoITbINMw61uCjFCmoIrLoAF-gaImuw/viewform

🥳NU Swimmers Shine at the AOSI West Asia Swimming Championship! We are proud to congratulate the NU Swimming Team on their outstanding performance at the AOSI West Asia Swimming Championship, held on August 1–2 at Nazarbayev University. For the first time, Kazakhstan hosted this prestigious regional competition, welcoming 465 athletes from seven countries: Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, India, Iran, Thailand, Russia, and Malaysia. Competing against some of the region’s strongest swimmers, our student-athletes delivered an exceptional performance, bringing home 12 medals: 🥇 5 Gold | 🥈 4 Silver | 🥉 3 Bronze 🌟 Individual Results 🥇 Lola Umurzakova 1st Place – 100m Breaststroke 1st Place – 200m Breaststroke 1st Place – 50m Breaststroke 🥇🥈🥈 Aigerim Toktarova 1st Place – 100m Backstroke 2nd Place – 50m Butterfly 2nd Place – 50m Backstroke 2nd Overall in Points among all female swimmers (19+ category) 🥇 Mansur Karim 1st Place – 50m Freestyle 🥈🥉 Khaidar Bazarbayev 2nd Place – 50m Butterfly 3rd Place – 50m Freestyle 🥈🥉🥉 Mansur Sagatbek 2nd Place – 200m Backstroke 3rd Place – 100m Breaststroke 3rd Place – 50m Breaststroke 🥳Congratulations to our swimmers on this incredible achievement! Your hard work, determination, and commitment to excellence have made the entire NU community proud. We wish you continued success in both your athletic and academic journey! With love and care, Your DSS Team💚

🎉 Celebrating the Success of Our MAE Community! We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) students and alumni on the international stage. 👏 Nurbanu Zhenissova has been selected for a fully funded one-year internship at Airbus UK, becoming only the second student from Kazakhstan to receive this prestigious opportunity. 👏 Malika Amangeldyyeva, who recently completed her internship with Airbus UK Defence & Space, has been offered a full-time position at Airbus before graduating. 👏 We are also proud of our alumna Aya Armanova, who is currently pursuing a fully funded PhD in collaboration with Rolls-Royce Defence and Cranfield University after completing her fully funded MSc at Cranfield University. These achievements reflect the talent, dedication, and ambition of our students and alumni, as well as the growing international recognition of NU graduates. Congratulations to Nurbanu, Malika, and Aya! We wish you continued success and look forward to seeing all that you accomplish! 🥳

Dear Newly admitted students, Room information and check-in instructions are sent to your personal emails. It may take some time until the email reaches you. Regards,

Dear Newly admitted students, Please be kindly informed that the room numbers will be sent tomorrow due to the unforeseen issues. We are extremely sorry for delay. Regards,

Room change requests are not accepted from now and you have to wait until the official relocation period which is planned for October.

Dear Continuing Students, Please be informed that the dormitory application form has been reopened. This is an opportunity for students who were unable to apply during the previous application period. Due to the limited application period, you will not have an opportunity to re-upload or correct your documents after the deadline. Please read the instructions carefully and review all the guidelines before submitting your application.  Please note that applications containing incorrect documents or incomplete applications will be automatically rejected, as no corrections or additional document uploads will be accepted after the deadline. Application deadline: July 14, 23:59. The application link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyl0KA8aSDkrsd_jcwsSkjBlTWS5OFlEwM1wptTcT2Qyu0nA/viewform?usp=dialog Note: this is only for dormitory accommodation. Applications for Family and Phd/Res apartments are no longer accepted. Regards,

Dear Participants of the Graduation 2026 Ceremony, As we approach Graduation 2026 Ceremony, we would like to congratulate all our graduates and encourage everyone to get acquainted with the following health,  safety and security measures prior to this event:  🚏 Campus Access: pedestrian access to the campus will be available from Turan Avenue and Kabanbay Batyr Avenue on June 12–14 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) from 07:00 to 23:00. Due to the operation of the Smart Parking system on campus, all visitors arriving by private vehicle are personally responsible for paying parking fees in accordance with the established tariffs. Please note that on June 12, from 07:30 to 11:30, temporary security measures will be in effect in Block C2. These measures are being implemented by the State Security Service of the Republic of Kazakhstan in connection with the visit of high-ranking guests attending the Graduation Ceremony.  📍 Campus and Event Navigation: For assistance with directions and other information, volunteers will be available throughout the campus. You may refer to the NU Campus map or use 2GIS.  🛡️ Security Measures: Security teams will be patrolling the campus. If you see any suspicious activity, report it immediately to the nearest security officer or contact +7 (7172) 70 6256. Please carry your ID cards at all times.  🚨 Safety Precautions and Emergency Evacuation from Building: In case of a fire or other emergency situation, please stay calm and follow the instructions of the designated staff. Leave the building through the evacuation routes and proceed to the designated assembly points. Do not use an elevator during emergency situations. Please get well acquainted with the HSE Instruction and Evacuation Plan in advance to ensure your safety. 🩺 Medical Assistance and First Aid: In case of a medical emergency, please contact the volunteers immediately for assistance in reaching the doctor, or proceed to the medical point with the doctor on duty, which is located at the Upper Atrium near the entrance of Block C2. First Aid Kits are available at all security posts if needed. Once again,  please accept our sincere congratulation and best wishes on this remarkable occasion! We look forward to celebrating it safely with you! Sincerely Yours, Health and Well-being Department in cooperation with Occupational Safety and Health Department

🎬 UGC CHALLENGE: SOCIAL IMPACT AWARD KAZAKHSTAN Create a short Reel or TikTok about Social Impact Award Kazakhstan 2026 and get a chance to win: 🏆 100,000 KZT How to Participate: ✅ Follow @nu_alumni_union ✅ Create a video about Social Impact Award Kazakhstan ✅ Post it on Instagram or TikTok ✅ Tag @nu_alumni_union ✅ Add the following hashtags: 🎥 Tell us: * Why participating in SIA matters * How social ideas can change the world * About the opportunities for learning, mentorship, and networking 🏅 The winner will be the participant whose video receives the highest number of views. 📄 Terms of Reference: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NE51rqhEYn27GsuGZn0dzpYddLC7zevn/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110340998400515980058&rtpof=true&sd=true 📅 Results Announcement: June 15 🚀 Applications for Social Impact Award Kazakhstan 2026 are open until June 15. Learn more: https://kazakhstan.socialimpactaward.net/

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Dear Continuing students, Please be informed that the application form for Fall 2026 will be sent today by the end of the day. Don’t miss it. Regards,

Dear Newly admitted students, Please be kindly informed that the application form (provided with your offer letter) is now accepting responses. We ask you to read every section carefully and watch attached guides in order to complete the form accurately. Best regards,

Open Talk with Bauyrzhan Ospanov — entrepreneur, philanthropist, investor, and a member of the Forbes Kazakhstan list. How do you build successful businesses across different industries? What defines effective leadership today? Which skills and mindset truly matter for young professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs? We invite students to join an open discussion where you will have the opportunity to: — ask questions directly; — hear a personal success story; — discuss leadership, entrepreneurship, and the future development of Kazakhstan; — gain valuable insights and practical advice from a business leader with many years of experience in entrepreneurship and investment. Don’t miss the opportunity to engage in an open dialogue with one of the country’s leading entrepreneurs. 📅 May 29, 2026 🕒 3:00 PM 📍 Nazarbayev University, Block C3 ℹ️ Languages: Kazakh and Russian

Dear Students, We would like to invite you to a solo piano concert by Rakhat-Bi Abdyssagin, an internationally recognized Kazakh composer, concert pianist, music theorist, and researcher, organized as part of the Physics Congress 2026! Date: 28 May, Thursday Time: 18:30 Location: Cinema Hall, D8 Block The programme will feature works by J.S. Bach, W.A. Mozart, L. van Beethoven, F. Chopin, F. Liszt, and A. Scriabin, accompanied by Rakhat-Bi’s personal introductions to each composition, offering the audience deeper insight into the music and its artistic context. Rakhat-Bi Abdyssagin is the author of more than 150 symphonic and chamber works, including three operas. His interdisciplinary work bridges music, philosophy, and science. In 2024, he was awarded the Silver Medal of the Worshipful Company of Musicians in London, UK. His groundbreaking Quantum Universe Symphony for Organ, Quantum Guitar and Electronics - described as the world’s first quantum music composition - opened the Oxford Quantum Centenary Conference in 2025. The event will provide students, researchers, faculty members, conference participants, and guests of the University with a unique opportunity to experience an evening of classical music, contemporary artistic thought, and dialogue between science and the arts. We would be honored by your presence at this special event!

Dear Students, AI tools can be great for studying, brainstorming ideas, and improving productivity. But before you upload a file or type a prompt, remember that information shared with AI services may be stored and used to train future models. 🚫 Please do NOT upload: • Personal data of yours and other individuals; • Confidential or restricted documents; • Passwords, access keys, or login credentials; • Financial or other sensitive information; Always double-check AI-generated content AI can sometimes provide incorrect or completely made-up information that sounds convincing. Make sure to verify facts before using them in assignments, projects, or presentations. Noone wants to have a misconduct, right? Use AI responsibly If you use AI to help create content for coursework, research, publications, or public projects, follow the relevant academic integrity and citation requirements. Protecting confidential information is everyone's responsibility. If you are in doubt, don't upload sensitive data to AI platforms.

We are delighted to invite researchers, students, innovators, industry leaders, and technology enthusiasts to AIR 2026 - an international platform bringing together global experts in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Intelligent Healthcare Systems, and Emerging Technologies. 📍 Nazarbayev University, Astana 📅 8-9 May 2026 🕙 Registration: 10:00 AM 🎤 Opening Ceremony: 11:00 AM 📌 Venue: Red Hall The conference will feature: 🔹 Keynote talks by internationally recognized experts 🔹 Research presentations and technical sessions 🔹 Discussions on AI, robotics, healthcare technologies, and human-centered innovation 🔹 Networking opportunities with academia, industry, and policymakers AIR 2026 is jointly organized by the Center of Excellence in Medical Robotics & Research (CEMRR), School of Engineering and Digital Sciences at Nazarbayev University, together with international partners. Join us in shaping the future of intelligent technologies and innovation. 🌐 More information: https://theioes.org/air2026/

Dear Students, We are pleased to announce the opening of applications for 30 camp counselor (вожатый) positions for undergraduate students within NU Summer Camp 2026, which will take place from May 11 to July 25, 2026! The camp is designed for high school graduating students and aims to support their academic, social, and personal development in a university environment. Applicants must be fully available during the program period and must not have any other commitments, including summer school, employment, internships, or other engagements, as full participation in the camp is required. Application Deadline: May 2, 2026, at 23:59. Please be informed that this is a paid position, and free dormitory accommodation will be provided, subject to eligibility under the Housing rules. Eligibility criteria are indicated in the form. Selection will be conducted on a competitive basis. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a mandatory training program for camp counselors prior to the start of the camp. Please complete the application form via the link to apply for the position: https://forms.gle/Jz1qArwsyjmdKUE3A We are looking forward to receiving your applications!

In addition, we would like to kindly ask you to not leave your personal belongings in the blocks’ entrance zones. We understand that due to finals you spend a lot of time in the study blocks, but many things are left there for a prolonged period of time, which creates unnecessary clutter and negatively affects the overall appearance of these shared spaces. If there is no positive change in this matter, starting next week, any unattended items left in these areas will be transferred to Lost & Found. We ask for your cooperation in keeping these areas clean and organised. Thank you in advance💚