Students of the Higher School of International Relations and Diplomacy of Turan University win 1st place at an interuniversity Olympiad held at KBTU.
The team of students from the Higher School of International Relations and Diplomacy at Turan University demonstrated a high level of academic preparation, analytical thinking, and advanced English proficiency, securing 1st place at an interuniversity Olympiad held at the Kazakhstan-British Technical University (KBTU).
The Olympiad was organized in celebration of William Shakespeare’s birthday and was held under the conceptual theme: “To be sustainable or not to be: the ESG Vision through Shakespeare’s lens.” The theme successfully bridged classical humanitarian heritage with contemporary global challenges related to sustainable development, social responsibility, and corporate governance (ESG). The main objective of the Olympiad was to develop students’ language competence, critical thinking skills, and their ability to analyze modern issues through a humanistic lens.
The intellectual competition brought together teams from nine leading universities in Almaty. The Olympiad consisted of two rounds: a written essay competition and an oral case study round, where participants demonstrated both theoretical knowledge and practical problem-solving skills.
The Turan University team was represented by:
- Zere Omirbek
- Alexander Kim
- Emir Valeev
A particularly notable achievement was earned by Zere Omirbek, who was awarded a certificate for the best essay among 27 submissions in the first round. Her work stood out for its strong academic writing, originality of thought, and deep understanding of the topic.
In the second round, the Turan University team confidently confirmed its leadership by presenting the most well-grounded and theoretically sound solution to a case in the field of sustainable development and ESG. The participants demonstrated not only their ability to analyze complex global processes but also to effectively apply their knowledge in practice.
The team’s preparation was significantly supported by its supervisor, Assistant Lecturer of the Higher School of International Relations and Diplomacy, Sagyныsh Amirkhanuly. Thanks to his professional mentorship and guidance, the students were able to fully realize their potential and achieve outstanding results.
The students demonstrated key competencies of a modern professional, including critical thinking, analytical skills, creative approaches, and the ability to engage with the contemporary international agenda.
Turan University sincerely congratulates its students on this well-deserved victory and expresses gratitude to the academic supervisor for his contribution to their preparation. We wish them continued success, new achievements, and further victories on the international stage.
