Ivan Shamyakin is one of the most reputed Belarusian writers. His first works were devoted to the theme of the Great Patriotic War. This theme kept appearing in his works even after the war was over. His novels were published in his native language, translated into Russian and other languages of the world and published abroad.

The event was attended by the members of the Inspiration club of Pavlodar State University. This club brings together all people who love poetry and prose, students and teachers of Pavlodar State University. The motto of the club: “The World is Seen through a Book”.

The specialist of the Sector of Imaginative Literature of the Scientific Library named after S. Beysembayev at PSU, the head of the Inspiration club Yelena Likhanova noted that such events help to develop respect for the literature.

14 мая 2013 года в Павлодарском государственном университете им. С.Торайгырова состоялся «День открытых дверей» для выпускников школ Успенского и Лебяжинского районов.

15 мая 2013г. Павлодарский государственный университет им. С. Торайгырова провёл девятую ежегодную Ярмарку выпускников 2013 г. в Городском Доме культуры им. Естая.

Студенческая команда Павлодарского государственного университета им. С.Торайгырова заняла II-ое командное место в V Республиканской предметной олимпиаде по специальности «Филология (русская филология)».

 The Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs of Pavlodar State University, Doctor of Pedagogic Sciences, Professor Nelli Pfeifer warmly welcomed the students of Irtysh Area in her opening speech. On behalf of the administration of the University and its teaching staff, she represented the oldest higher education institution of the Pavlodar region - Pavlodar State University.

Besides its administration, the University was also represented by the deans of all 10 faculties: the Dean of the Faculty of Metallurgy, Machine Building and Transport, Candidate of Engineering Sciences, Professor Toleugazy Toktaganov; the Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Construction, Doctor of Engineering Sciences, Professor Marat Kuderin; the Dean of the Faculty of Energy Engineering, Candidate of Engineering Sciences, Professor Aleksandr Kislov; the Dean of the Faculty of Finance and Economics, Candidate of Engineering Sciences, Professor Takhir Yazdurdiyevich Ernazarov; the Dean of the Faculty of Chemical Technology and Natural Sciences, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor Kanat Akhmetov; the Dean of the Faculty of History and Law, Doctor of Political Sciences, professor Arman Akishev; the Dean of the Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Information Technologies, Candidate of Physico-mathematical Sciences, Associate Professor Nurlybek Ispulov; the Dean of the Foundation Faculty, Candidate of Pedagogic Sciences, Associate Professor Ayzhan Kuderina; Vice-dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Education, Candidate of Pedagogic Sciences Kuanysh Temirov; Head of the Department of Agrotechnology of the Faculty of Agriculture Technology, Candidate of Agricultural Sciences, Associate Professor Gulnara Kabzhanova.

The specific features of the scientific and research activity, cultural and social life of the University were explained by the Dean of the Faculty of History and Law Arman Akishev, the Dean of the Foudation Faculty Ayzhan Kuderina, a graduate of Irtysh area, Vice-dean of the Faculty of History and Law, Candidate of Political Sciences, Associate Professor Amirgaly Begimtayev, a graduate of Irtysh area, the 3rd year student of the Standardization, Metrology and Certification bachelor program Aliya Kaliyeva, who studied at the Czech Technical University (Prague) within the Academic Mobility Program.

The performers and creative teams of the Student Philharmonic of PSU Rysbek Mausymbayev, Double-A vocal group (Ayaz Kassenov, Tungat Kastayev) showed their best vocal performance.

The Head of the Department of Education of Irtysh Area Zhuldyz Imanzhaparova attended this event and thanked the administration of the University for good organization.

С 29 апреля по 14 мая 2013 года в Павлодарском государственном университете им. С.Торайгырова пройдут лекции известного ученого, филолога с мировым именем, доктора Phd, доцента кафедры английского языка Луивильского университета (г. Луивиль, штат Кентукки, США) Мэри Исабель Роснер.

6 мая 2013 года в преддверии празднования Великой Победы в научной библиотеке им. С.Бейсембаева Павлодарского государственного университета им. С.Торайгырова состоялся вечер памяти известного казахстанского писателя, ветерана Великой Отечественной войны, Народного героя Республики Казахстан, лауреата Международной премии имени А.Фадеева Касыма Кайсенова.

 The Rector of Pavlodar State University named after S. Toraigyrov, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor Serik Omirbayev congratulated the veterans, noting that the 9th of May is a national holiday celebrated throughout the former Soviet Union for nearly 70 years . "During the years of the Great Patriotic War, our grandfathers and fathers fought bravely at the forefront, not sparing their lives in the name of our bright future. Each of you has made a valuable contribution to this Great Victory, you all showed unfadable act of courage. We bow down to you, dear veterans!", said Serik Omirbayev.

The Rector also fulfilled an honorable mission of expressing congratulations to the veterans on behalf of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan Bakytzhan Zhumagulov with wishes of good health and longevity.

A special performance was prepared for the veterans by the Student Philharmonic of PSU named after S.Toraighyrov. Wartime songs were performed by Yertis Zhuldyzdary and Altyn Dauys ensembles.

Caring about the veterans, respecting the memory of those no longer with us are the primary civic duties of every citizen of Kazakhstan. On that day, the veterans received congratulations, flowers, gifts and financial support.

 Akim of the region Yerlan Aryn noted the historical significance and profound content of the first edition of the Encyclopedia of Pavlodar Region written in the Kazakh language. As he stated in his speech at the presentation ceremony, “the Encyclopedia of Pavlodar Region was published to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Pavlodar region. 4000 scientific and educational articles were included in this edition. The main peculiarity of this book is that it contains the information of not only regional, but also national importance”.

This edition of the encyclopedia contains both well-known and previously unknown historical facts about the different periods of development of the region. It also gives information about prominent personalities of Pavlodar region, our famous compatriots whose lives and active public, social and political activities represent a valuable cultural and historical heritage for the grateful descendants.

The Rector of Pavlodar State University named after S. Toraighyrov, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor Serik Omirbayev noted the active role of this higher education institution in the cultural life of the city and the region. According to him, the Scientific and Practical Center of History and Ethnography named after E. Bekmakhanov previously published encyclopedias about the life and work of our famous compatriots Mashkhur Zhusup Kopeyev and Sultanmakhmut Toraighyrov. “The Encyclopedia of Pavlodar Region in the Kazakh language is the result of a joint work of the Centre and the main editorial board of the Kazakh National Encyclopedia. Let me congratulate all the patriots of our land on the publication of this invaluable historical tome", concluded the Rector of PSU named after S. Toraighyrov.

Upon completion of this important commemorative event, Akim of the region Yerlan Aryn proposed to prepare encyclopedias of Pavlodar city and Bayanaul area following the example of a collaborative work of Pavlodar State University and the main editorial board of the Kazakh National Encyclopedia.

6 мая 2013 г. в концертном зале Павлодарского Государственного университета им. С.Торайгырова состоялся благотворительный концерт, организованный инициативной группой студентов ПГУ им. С. Торайгырова для сбора средств на операцию восемнадцатилетней Алине Сафроновой (диагноз ДЦП).