AT AMANZHOLOV UNIVERSITY, THE TOURNAMENT “CHEMICAL KALEIDOSCOPE XVI” WAS HELD.

At Amanzholov University, the XVI “Chemical Kaleidoscope” tournament was held for motivated school students. At the opening of the event, Vice-Rector for Educational Work Zhanetta Kalimoldina and Head of the Chemistry Department Bakhyt Shaikhova congratulated the participants, wished them success, and invited them to study at the university in the future.

Students from the educational programs “Chemistry and Nanomaterials,” “Chemical Forensic Examination,” “Chemistry and Biology,” and “Chemistry (IP)” actively participated in organizing the tournament. They prepared various contests and quizzes for the participants, as well as organized a competition for the best Instagram post. Traditional stages—“Introduction,” “Warm-up,” “Active Supporter,” “Chemists-Lyrists,” captain competitions, theoretical and practical tasks—allowed for a comprehensive assessment of the students’ knowledge. Participants conducted experiments in Amanzholov University’s modern chemistry laboratories and worked with laboratory equipment. The theme of this year’s tournament was “Metals and Alloys.”

Over two days, interactive quizzes, puzzles, chemical rap, a flash mob, and the game “Crocodile” took place, where young chemists demonstrated their creativity and scientific thinking. At the end of the tournament, winners received diplomas, certificates, and sweet gifts. Teachers were also presented with letters of appreciation.

Among Kazakh-language schools, in the “Best Experimenter” category, the winners were Erzhomart Kabdugaliev and Inzhu Muratkanova from School No. 49. The title of “Best Theorist” was awarded to Nuray Kumarbekova from School-Center No. 48. The “Active Supporter” nomination went to the “ReActiv” team from School No. 49. Third place was taken by the “Protoniks” team from School No. 23 and the “Ekobolashak” team from School-Center No. 48; second place went to the “Ghematit” team from Lyceum School No. 3; first place was awarded to the “ReActiv” team from School No. 49.

Among Russian-language schools, the “Best Experimenter” title was awarded to Vitalina Mukhametkairova and Grigory Krestyaninov from Lyceum School No. 1. The “Best Theorist” nomination went to Angelina Polyakova from the same school. The “Active Supporter” award went to the “Titan” team from Lyceum School No. 11. Third place was taken by the “Valentnye” team from School-Center No. 29 and the “Neutronchiki” team from School No. 23; second place went to the “Iron Champions” team from the Regional Specialized Lyceum and the “Iron Logic” team from the Nazarbayev Intellectual School of Chemistry and Biology in Ust-Kamenogorsk; first place was awarded to the “Titan” team from Lyceum School No. 11.

The XVI “Chemical Kaleidoscope” tournament, organized by Amanzholov University, strengthened young researchers’ interest in science and helped them deepen their knowledge in chemistry. The university will continue to support and develop young talents.