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School Nutrition Research in Kazakhstan: Experience of the “Food for the Future” Project within Research Sprint

Research Sprint: how students tackle real-world research challenges, work with data, and gain hands-on experience at the intersection of academia, business, and research practice.

03 june 2026 | Read more

KAPIOR Research Sprint Competition: University, Business, Practice, and the Research Market in One Project

How can we prepare researchers who are ready to address real-world challenges? The new Research Sprint experience demonstrates that the future of the profession is shaped at the intersection of universities, business, and research practice.

03 june 2026 | Read more

The Public Opinion Research Center invites you to the 5th offline meet-up

How are social research practices changing today under the influence of Python, AI, and new academic requirements? This question will be at the center of the 5th offline meet-up of the Public Opinion Research Center, which will take place on March 26, 2026. Participants can expect a substantive discussion on digital tools, research analytics, time management, and the practical path toward publication in Scopus.

16 march 2026 | Read more

The digitalization of social research as a matter of methodology, not fashion

On March 5, 2026, the Center for the Study of Public Opinion held its fourth offline meet-up dedicated to the digitalization of social research. The discussion focused on data analysis and visualization, the use of AI in research practice, and the possibilities of gamification as a tool for designing interaction with respondents. The meeting showed that digital solutions in social science require not only technical mastery, but also a rigorous methodological understanding.

08 march 2026 | Read more

CIOM’s Third Meet-up: The PhD Trajectory and a Scopus Paper as One Logic of Research Quality

On 22 January, CIOM hosted its 3rd meet-up on how to align the PhD trajectory and a Scopus publication into one logic of research quality through practical tools, common mistakes, and proven practices.

22 january 2026 | Read more

Data, Trust, and Accountability: CIOM’s Contribution to SDG “Localization” at Kazakhstan’s 12th Civil Forum

At Kazakhstan’s 12th Civil Forum (Astana, 15 Oct 2025), CIOM joined the “From Local to Global” session to show how SDGs turn into governance practice locally. Gulzhan Alimbekova highlighted VNR, People’s ScoreCard, and how evidence builds trust and accountability.

17 december 2025 | Read more

Meet-up at CIOM: how to be a researcher in contemporary Kazakhstan

On 11 December, the second meet-up for PhD candidates and early-career researchers took place at the CIOM office. Topic: research culture management, learning from mistakes, and civic responsibility. The format included talks, experience sharing, and feedback.

11 december 2025 | Read more

Doctoral Students in Almaty at the CIOM Platform: A New Format for Supporting Young Researchers

On 11 November, the first doctoral meet-up aimed at advancing social research was held at the CIOM office. The format was initiated by the CIOM team and supported by Director G.T. Alimbekova. The meet-ups will be held monthly on the second Thursday of each month and will include presentations, methodological discussions, publication planning, and a feedback platform.

13 november 2025 | Read more

Adolescents and youth of Kazakhstan on health and risks: the results of a new study

An analytical report on the state of reproductive health of adolescents and youth in Kazakhstan has been published in Almaty. The study covered 2,778 respondents aged 15-24 and identified key problems: early sexual initiation, low contraceptive use, poor knowledge of HIV and barriers to seeking medical help. Rural and Kazakh-speaking youth are particularly vulnerable. The results highlight the need for systemic measures to reduce risks and promote the health of younger generations.

28 september 2025 | Read more

Kazakhstan Sociologists on the Global Sociological Stage: Key Themes from the ISA Forum in Morocco

From July 6 to 11, 2025, the 5th ISA Forum of Sociology was held in Rabat, Morocco, gathering over 4,200 scholars from more than 100 countries. For the first time, this major academic event took place in the MENA region and on the African continent an important symbol of the growing global representation of the Global South. The forum's central theme, "Knowing Justice in the Anthropocene", called on the sociological community not only to reflect on social inequalities but also to reassess fundamental concepts of social justice in the context of ecological and technological transformations.

14 july 2025 | Read more

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