At the educational and methodological meeting of the Department of General Engineering, the Address of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to the People of Kazakhstan, dated October 28, 2026, entitled “Current Challenges Facing Kazakhstan in a New Historical Era,” was reviewed.
During the meeting, participants discussed the key provisions of the Address aimed at the country’s socio-economic development, infrastructure modernization, the introduction of digital technologies and artificial intelligence, improvement of educational quality, advancement of scientific research, and training of highly qualified specialists.
Particular attention was paid to improving the higher education system, enhancing the quality of engineering and technical personnel training, integrating modern digital technologies into the educational process, and strengthening cooperation between education, science, and industry.
Faculty members of the department emphasized the relevance of the priorities outlined by the President for the further improvement of educational and methodological activities. The need to update the content of educational programs, introduce innovative teaching methods, develop students’ research competencies, and strengthen the practical orientation of academic disciplines was highlighted.
During the discussion, the importance of developing students’ professional competencies, critical thinking skills, and digital literacy was also emphasized, along with their ability to apply acquired knowledge to solving contemporary engineering and technological challenges.
Author: Toleubai Gulnaz
