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).

 The delegation of Pavlodar State University named after S. Toraighyrov represented by the Rector, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor Serik Omirbayev, Vice-Rector for Innovations and New Technologies, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor Nurlan Yerzhanov, Deans and Heads of Departments of the Faculty of Chemical Technology and Natural Sciences and the Faculty of Energy Engineering visited the compressor rooms, operator's rooms, commodity laboratory, workshops and other parts of the plant. The excursion was conducted by the Director for Social Problems of PPP LLP Altyn Imantayeva.

During this meeting the following problems were discussed: implementation of dual education and interaction of the University with the largest industrial enterprises in Kazakhstan, which is one of the basic parameters of the Bologna process, as well as a powerful factor for the formation and strengthening of the European labor market, where the emphasis in teaching students is shifting towards practical training.

According to the General Director of Pavlodar Petrochemical Plant LLP Shukhrat Danbay, the implementation of large-scale projects within the State Program of Accelerated Industrial and Innovative Development of the Economy dictates the demand for the specialists of a new formation. “The dual system of professional education is now recognized as the most effective and widely used form of training in the world”, said Shukhrat Danbay.

The Rector of PSU named after S.Toraighyrov Serik Omirbayev suggested that the cooperation between the University and PPP must be carried out in three directions. The first direction implies professional training of not only Bachelors but also Masters. The second direction is professional advancement and skills update programs. Since PSU is an innovation-oriented university, the third direction is the development of joint research projects. This year only, the University develops 27 scientific and research projects within the programs of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Besides, the laboratory facilities of Pavlodar State University will be re-equipped according to the demands of Pavlodar Petrochemical Plant LLP, so that the employers could participate in the development of professional standards and educational programs of the University, which will help to establish a mutually advantageous cooperation and get highly-qualified specialists, trained in accordance with the requirements of PPP, said Serik Omirbayev.

As a result of this meeting, a bilateral memorandum of cooperation between Pavlodar State University named after S.Toraighyrov and Pavlodar Petrochemical Plant LLP is planned to be signed, which will allow carrying out efficient training of specialists meeting the interests of the state, the employee and the company.

Opening the festive event, the Rector of Pavlodar State University named after S. Toraighyrov, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor Serik Omirbayev praised the professional and personal qualities of one of the oldest employees of the University.

Amangeldy Nurzhauov is the first Candidate of Engineering Sciences in Kazakhstan, the first and only Doctor of Science in Wheeled and Tracked Vehicles in RK. Besides, he is a member of the Dissertation Council of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering at the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic for a fixed consideration of theses for the degree of Doctor (Candidate) of Sciences in engineering specialities.

Amangeldy Nurzhauov is the author of more than one hundred scientific papers, including articles, monographs, textbooks, teaching manuals, methodical guidelines, which became the chief academic help in the difficult task of machine work.

Another important achievement of Amangeldy Nurzhauov is immeasurable respect of colleagues and students, universal recognition of his outstanding achievements in science. The ceremony was attended by the Deans of faculties, Heads of departments and structural units of the University, colleagues, and many students of Amangeldy Nurzhauov. In their congratulatory speeches, all of them noted such qualities of Amangeldy Nurzhauov as attentiveness, tactfulness, benevolence, ability to listen to the interlocutor.

Amangeldi Nurzhauov's colleagues from other faculties describe him as a talented musician, a man of generous and open heart, and a pleasant companion.

Старший преподаватель кафедры зоотехнологии, генетики и селекции агротехнологического факультета Павлодарского государственного университета им. С. Торайгырова Бибигаим Кусанова прошла курс повышения квалификации в Московской государственной академии ветеринарной медицины и биотехнологии им К.И.Скрябина.