On April 29, 2026, ALT University named after Mukhamedzhan Tynyshpayev hosted a joint round table organized by the departments of “Rolling Stock” and “Motor Vehicles and Life Safety”. The event took place as part of the “SCIENCE” Month and focused on the topic: “The ‘Bolashak’ Internship: Problems and Prospects.”
Main Discussion Topics: Participants engaged in an open dialogue regarding the development of the university’s research potential and opportunities for international integration. The speakers focused heavily on the following key issues:
- Selection criteria: requirements for internship applicants.
- University selection: choosing world-leading research centers.
- Research topics: current and urgent trends for the transport industry.
- Employment: integrating the acquired experience into the educational process.
- Integration challenges: language barriers and program adaptation.
- Key Speakers: The following leading scientists of the university delivered reports and expert opinions:
- G.K. Ashirbayev — Head of the “Rolling Stock” Department.
- A.K. Imangaliyeva — Associate Professor of the “Motor Vehicles and Life Safety” Department.
The speakers shared their personal experiences of completing internships abroad. They spoke in detail about the document preparation process, overcoming organizational challenges, and the importance of international networking for young faculty members.
Event Outcomes: The round table brought together faculty, PhD students, and master’s students of ALT University. At the end of the meeting, the participants developed a set of recommendations for future applicants of the “Bolashak” scholarship. These tips aim to help candidates successfully pass the selection process and effectively implement their research projects.
Primary SDGs
- SDG 4: Quality Education — This is the central goal. The “Bolashak” internships aim to upgrade faculty qualifications, integrate international best practices into the curriculum, and advance higher education within Kazakhstan’s transport sector.
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure — The research focuses on rolling stock and motor vehicles. Training highly qualified specialists for the transport sector directly drives the development of sustainable infrastructure and technological innovations.
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals — International internships, collaboration with world-leading research centers, and integration into the global scientific community serve as prime examples of international academic and scientific cooperation.
Author: Ashirbaev G.K.
