At the beginning of this year, the university held a competition to award the title of the best scientist of Toraighyrov University. This important initiative was aimed at supporting and developing scientific activities within the university. 

The goal is not just to recognize the achievements of ToU scientists, but to emphasize how important the personal contribution of each teacher is to the development of science, solving the strategic tasks of the university and improving the quality of research. The winners of the competition were ToU scientists - Candidate of Technical Sciences, Professor of the Department of Metallurgy Petr Bykov; PhD, Associate Professor of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology Ivan Radelyuk; Candidate of Technical Sciences, Professor of the Department of Thermal Power Engineering Akmaral Kinzhibekova; Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Head of the Department of Personal Development Rakhila Aubakirova and PhD, Associate Professor of the Department of Electric Power Engineering Dauren Isabekov.  All of them were awarded a prize in the amount of 400 times the monthly calculation index, in monetary terms it is slightly more than 1.5 million tenge. The prize is paid from ToU's own funds.

It should be mentioned  that this is not just a financial reward but a sign of recognition, gratitude, and respect for those who devote themselves to science, share knowledge, and inspire students by their example. In addition, this is motivation for young scientists who are just making their steps in science. This competition will become a good tradition for the university.