Today, the first meeting of the Young Researchers Council of Kh. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University for the 2026–2027 academic year was held.
During the meeting, the Council’s key areas of activity for the new academic year were identified, and its work plan for the upcoming period was discussed. Council members shared their proposals aimed at advancing research, supporting initiatives of young researchers and strengthening their research capacity.
The agenda included:
1. Approval of the list of young researchers for the 2026–2027 academic year;
2. Discussion of the Young Researchers Council’s work plan for the new academic year;
3. Issues related to the implementation of the PhD Mentor project;
4. Current issues within the framework of the topic “Academic Integrity in Interdisciplinary Research: The Responsibility of Young Researchers and Contemporary Challenges”;
5. Other organisational and research-related matters.
During the meeting, participants exchanged views on maintaining the principles of academic integrity, ensuring the reliability of research findings, authorial responsibility, the responsible use of artificial intelligence tools in academic research, and emerging challenges in modern science.
Going forward, the Young Researchers Council will continue its work to strengthen scientific cooperation among young researchers, support new projects, facilitate the exchange of experience and contribute to the development of the University’s research environment.