TOWARD SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERIES: DOCTORAL SEMINAR HELD AT AMANZHOLOV UNIVERSITY

The Department of Ecology and Geography of the Higher School of IT and Natural Sciences at Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University held a scientific seminar devoted to discussing the research results of doctoral students.

During the seminar, doctoral students of the Department presented reports on the progress of their research, shared the results achieved, and outlined further areas of work. The presentations covered the main stages of their research activities, scientific findings, and prospects for further study.

Particular attention was paid to the dissertation research of Avgustkhanova, a doctoral student of the 8D01506 Geography educational program, entitled “Implementation of the Regional Component in Developing the Geographical Worldview and Culture of Grade 9–11 Students through Project-Based Activities.”

During the seminar, the doctoral student presented the completed version of her dissertation, introduced participants to the results of the research, and outlined its main conclusions. The study focuses on the potential of project-based activities in developing students’ geographical worldview and culture while incorporating a regional component.

The scientific seminar became an important platform for professional discussion of research results, exchange of academic experience, and identification of further areas of doctoral research. The event also provided an opportunity to assess the readiness of the presented dissertation research for defense.

Such scientific events contribute to the development of young researchers’ research competencies, strengthen academic cooperation, and improve the quality of doctoral training at Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University.