KSA Elections 2024
2024-10-31 09:00 - 18:00 (Asia/Karachi) | KIMEP, Abay 4, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Chill Room, Valikhanov Ground Floor

China’s Expanding Role in Central Asia—Russia’s Partner or Competitor? (Lecture by Prof. Elizabeth Wishnick)
2024-10-28 17:30 - 18:45 | KIMEP, Abay 4, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Dear KIMEP Community members,

We are pleased to invite you to CCASC’s upcoming guest lecture by distinguished scholar Professor Elizabeth Wishnick, titled “China’s Expanding Role in Central Asia: Russia’s Partner or Competitor?“, organized in collaboration with the American Councils for International Education and the U.S.-Central Asia Research Network (U.S.-CARNet).
The event will take place at Hall No. 220, Valikhanov Building, on Monday, October 28, from 17:30 to 18:45.

In this lecture, Dr. Wishnick will examine how China’s perspective on geopolitics, domestic politics, economic interests, and cultural factors shape its role in Central Asia, with special emphasis on Kazakhstan. Dr. Wishnick also will address the contention by some experts that, since the full-scale war in Ukraine, Russia’s role has been diminishing as China’s expands. Beijing’s effort to increase its influence is occurring at a time when Central Asian states are developing their own agenda for regional integration. In conclusion, she will address how Central Asian states are responding to efforts by China to expand its role in the region.
All interested parties are welcome to attend and participate in the discussion. For further details, please visit CCASC’s website.

Sean Paul in Almaty
2024-10-26 19:00 - 22:30 | Almaty Arena, Momyshuly Street, corner of Ryskulov Avenue, Almaty, Select a State or Province:, Kazakhstan
SEAN PAUL “THE GREATEST WORLD TOUR”
On October 26, 2024, the musical event of the year will take place on the stage of Almaty Arena – a grand concert of the famous and beloved performer all over the world, Sean Paul.
Sean Paul, a multi-platinum artist, winner of prestigious Grammy, American Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards, is deservedly an icon of dancehall, because it was his voice that became the voice of this unique dance genre.
More information & tickets are available on Ticketon.kz

IDC KIMEP Cup on Oct 26
2024-10-26 | KIMEP, Abay 4, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Are you good at debating or just want to try?
Do you want to learn how to defend your opinion, and even have the opportunity to get money or cool prizes for it?
And so that your speech is appreciated by the most experienced debaters in Almaty?
Then you are invited to participate in our exciting game – the IDC KIMEP CUP tournament!
Participants: KIMEP student with no debate experience / KIMEP student with no more than 1.5 years of experience.
Number of teams: 24
Prize fund: 40,000 tenge for the winners; 10,000 tenge for the best speaker and many more interesting prizes
The link to register:
https://forms.gle/JtEZb7bwjfup89Y38

No classes: Republic Day
2024-10-25 | KIMEP Campus, Abay Ave. 2, Almaty, --- Select One ---, 050010, Kazakhstan
This day marks when Kazakhstan declared its sovereignty from the Soviet Union in 1990. It would go on to declare its independence a year later on Dec. 16, 1991.

The Smartest in the Room
2024-10-24 17:30 - 19:30 | KIMEP, Abay 4, Almaty, Kazakhstan
KIMEP Accounting & Finance Club proudly presents “The Smartest in the Room”, one of the most anticipated intellectual competitions of the year!
Are you ready to put your knowledge to the test and win amazing prizes?
1st place: Apple iPad
2nd place: Apple Watch
3rd place: Apple AirPods
Test your knowledge in the following areas:
• Natural sciences
• ⁠Entertainment
• ⁠Art & Culture
• ⁠Business
• ⁠Sports
• ⁠Logic
• ⁠Wold History
• ⁠Technology
Stage 1: A paper-based test will determine the top 10 finalists.
Stage 2: An interactive quiz will decide the winners!
Don’t wait—register now and take this chance to prove your brilliance!

Participant limit: 150. (full info on our IG @kafc_kimep)

Open Mic Debates KSA Elections 2024
2024-10-24 16:00 - 18:00 | KIMEP, Abay 4, Almaty, Kazakhstan
You are invited to the Open Mic Debates event!
This is your chance to hear directly from the Student Government Cabinet candidates as they present their ideas, vision, and platforms.
Join us, support your favorite candidates, and be part of shaping the future of student life at KIMEP!
See you there!
Chill Room, Valikhanov Building
October 24, 16:00

Presentation of the book by Zhanat Berdalina
2024-10-24 11:00 - 12:30 | KIMEP, Abay 4, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Tomorrow, on the 24th October at 11 AM, Mrs. Zhanat Berdalina, a well-known expert in the field of audit, taxation and management consulting will present a book – “The Burden of Fear”.

The plot of the novel is based on real events and tells about the disasters, trials and sufferings that befell the Kazakh people during the hard times.
The story of the main character of the novel reflects the history of many thousands of Kazakhstanis who suffered from hunger and repression and is of interest to those who care about our history and our future.
Kolan Amanov (1932-2019) is a well-known financier, Honored Economist of Kazakhstan.
He was a member of the Union of Writers and the Union of Journalists of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the author of four fiction books, numerous essays and short stories.

Several copies of the book will be gifted to KIMEP Library and will be available to a wider audience soon.

Presentation date: October 24, 2024
Time: 11.00 AM
Location: KIMEP Library, conference room 3rd floor

No prior Registration is needed.

CASTING CALL KIMEP Literature Society
2024-10-23 - 2024-10-24 | KIMEP, Abay 4, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Do you love reading? Or are you looking for interesting discussions and connections with fellow book enthusiasts? KIMEP Literature Society, the first-ever book club in KIMEP university, is officially launching!
Whether you’re into classics, fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or anything in between, this is the perfect space for you to share thoughts, discover new perspectives, and make lasting bonds.
We are looking for:
Organizers
SMM
HR
Readers

Casting Call Details:
Date: 23 October | Wednesday
Time: 14:00-17:00
Place: Hall 7 VB

Date: 24 October | Thursday
Time: 10:00-13:00 | Place: Study room #7 VB
16:00-18:00 | Place: Room #510 VB
Interested to be a part of KIMEP LitSociety? Fill out the form:
https://forms.gle/qS62CArcfAo5UPK8A

For more info, follow us on instagram (@kimep.litsociety).

Research Talk by Askat Tleuov
2024-10-17 16:00 - 17:30 | KIMEP, Abay 4, Almaty, Kazakhstan
“Unveling the Pandemic Pedagogue:Insights from Teching in Kazakhstani Higher Education” by Askat Tleuov on October 17 at 4pm at
Hall #326 Valikhanov Building

Central Asian BE WOMAN Forum in Almaty
2024-10-17 08:30 - 19:00 | Palace of the Republic, Dostyk Avenue, 56, Almaty, Kazakhstan
May Musk, Ksenia Sobchak and Tatyana Bakalch will speak at the Central Asian Forum “BeWoman”.
How to be a leader despite prejudice against age and gender? And how to simultaneously balance not only financial success with the career of a mother and head of the family? How to be a leader in your field for decades? At the same time, how can we stay on the wave of transformations taking place in our society and the digital environment?
The forum program includes discussions by more than 50 speakers from 10 countries, 6 panel sessions and 6 workshops.
Tickets are available on Ticketon.kz

K-POP concert W24 in Almaty
2024-10-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Forum Shopping Center, Event Space, Seifullin Ave. 617, Almaty, Kazakhstan
For the first time for all K-POP fans, the South Korean group W24 will perform a solo concert in Almaty.
The group conquered k-pop fans with their original performance of Russian songs: Na zare, Topolinyy pukh, Viktor Tsoi songs and others. The group’s videos on YouTube have gained more than 31,000,000 views.
In 2020, they won first place on the show Asian Top Band, which was broadcast in 7 Asian countries.
In 2023, a major tour “Born Again” took place with concerts in the UK, South and Central America, as well as Japan and Kazakhstan.
Don’t miss this unique event and enjoy the incredible energy, enjoy the live sound and atmosphere of k-pop.
Tickets and more info on Ticketon.kz

Study Break
2024-10-07 - 2024-10-13
It remains to be debated if this week off is a break to study or a break from studying. Either way, there are no classes this week in October.

Research Talk by John Westbrook
2024-10-03 16:00 - 17:15 | KIMEP, Abay 4, Almaty, Kazakhstan
“Solitary: The Hapax Legomenon as a Compositional Device” by John Westbrook, MFA, MA
All talks are scheduled for Thursdays at 4 PM and will be held in
Hall #326 Valikhanov bld.

DIKIDI.kz event in Almaty
2024-10-02 11:30 - 18:00 | SmArt.Point, Baizakov St., 280, Almaty, Select a State or Province:, Kazakhstan
On October 2, the annual conference for business owners of beauty services DIKIDI EVENT will take place in Almaty. DIKIDI will host 150+ guests at a grand educational conference!
The price includes:
Standard: Participation in the conference, Welcome drink, coffee break, gift draw
VIP: first 2 rows, gifts from partners, participation in the conference, Welcome drink, coffee break
At DIKIDI EVENT conferences there is always a unique atmosphere, refreshments, incredible aesthetics, interestingly organized networking, after which no one will leave without pleasant and useful acquaintances and positive, energizing emotions!
The number of VIP seats is limited!
Tickets are available on Ticketon.kz

Almaty Marathon 2024
2024-09-29 | Republic Square, Satpayev Street, Almaty, Kazakhstan
“Almaty Marathon” 2024 is the largest running competition in Central Asia, a city sports festival with a main distance of 42.2 km.
Venue: Republic Square, Stapayev Street
Date: September 29, 2024
Distances: 42.2 km, 21.1-km, 10 km, 10-km Nordic Walking, Ekiden Team Relay.
Marathon will take place on September 29, 2024. KIMEP University has paid for the participation of 50 people, the distance is 10 km. Free spots for KIMEP students are out, so if you would like to particpate visit Almaty Marathon website to buy tickets. Registration for matathon will be closed on September 16, 2024 or when the number of participants will reach 15,600 people, including 100 Ekiden teams.
Entry Fee:
42.2 km – 12,500 KZT
21.1 km – 12,000 KZT
photo provided by Almaty Marathon 2024 website
10 km – 12,000 KZT
10-km Nordic Walking – 10,000 KZT
Ekiden (6 members in a team) – 216,000 KZT. At least one female member is mandatory for a team to participate in the Ekiden Team Relay.
More information provided on the Almaty Marathon 2024 website.

ALLSTARS BOXING in Almaty
2024-09-28 18:00 - 23:00 | Almaty Arena, Momyshuly Street, corner of Ryskulov Avenue, Almaty, Select a State or Province:, Kazakhstan
Professional boxing evening in Almaty! The professional boxing evening in Almaty, which will take place on September 28 at the Almaty Arena, promises to be an unforgettable event for all boxing fans. The main event of the evening will be a fight with the participation of Olympic champion Daniyar Eleusinov, who will head the tournament card.
Tickets are available on Ticketon.kz

Quest Pistols in Almaty: Picnic by Partners
2024-09-28 15:00 - 22:00 | Golf Club Arial, Al Farabi avenue, 142a, Almaty, Kazakhstan
A picnic by Partners dedicated to the city day will become a unique space where guests can fully immerse themselves in the atmosphere and philosophy of three iconic brands: Esquire, Harper’s Bazaar and Elle.
This “picnic” will become not just an entertaining event, but also a platform for getting acquainted with the cultural, fashion and intellectual trends that these brands promote.
The picnic will take place on the green lawn of the Arial Golf Club at Al-Farabi 142a, at a convenient time from 15:00 to 22:00.
Musical headliner of the evening: Quest Pistols!
Tickets are available on Picninc by Partners website

“Childhood Soundtracks” Tynda Music in Almaty
2024-09-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Palace of the Republic, Dostyk Avenue, 56, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Tynda Music orchestra invites you to an incredible musical event, the “Childhood Soundtracks” concert from the Tynda Music chamber orchestra!
Immerse yourself in the world of your favorite cartoons and re-experience the magic of childhood through live performances of the brightest and most beloved soundtracks that have already become classics:
– The Lion King
– Mulan
– Shrek
– Aladdin
– Kung Fu Panda
– Madagascar
– Moana
– Coco’s Mystery
Tickets are available on Ticketon.kz

SKY CINEMA Sep 27
2024-09-27 16:00 - 20:00 | KIMEP, Abay 4, Almaty, Kazakhstan
After the long week of midterm exams KIMEP GEEKS hope the event will help you to relax!

JARQYN KIMEP & KIMEP TIMES have prepared an exciting program for you and your friends

We will be watching Night at the Museum
Featuring:
Board Games from Kimep Geeks
Beaded Jewellery Workshop from Jarqyn Kimep
Poetry Night from Kimep Times

Date: 27.09 Friday
Time: 16:00 – 20:00
Location: Kimep Football Field
FREE ENTRY, but keep in mind that places are limited

MOCK Interview Training at KIMEP
2024-09-27 14:00 - 17:00 | KIMEP, Abay 4, Almaty, Kazakhstan
The Career Center invites you to participate in our upcoming Mock Interview Training.
This event simulates a real interview for an internship or job placement, giving you the opportunity to enhance your interview skills. You will undergo an interview, after which an HR manager from the participating company will provide feedback. They will offer guidance on how to improve your responses, manage anxiety, present yourself, and refine your resume.
HR managers from the following companies will be available for mock interviews:
Air Astana
Date: Sept 27, 2024
Hall# 201, New Building
Time: 14:00-17:00 (6 Time slots of 30 minutes)
Link for registration
https://forms.gle/JJVm4FpdqUK83iyb6
Deloitte
Date: Sept 27, 2024
Hall# 202, New Building
Time: 14:00-17:00 (6 Time slots of 30 minutes)
Link for registration
https://forms.gle/7R9W2HR7SM9HWHxu5
CITIX
Date: Sept 27, 2024
Hall# 205, New Building
Time: 14:00-17:00 (6 Time slots of 30 minutes)
Link for registration
https://forms.gle/jsthGXKmQzUCv7pY8
We encourage you to take part and gain essential interview skills.
Please note: Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.
If all slots are fully booked, please send your CV, preferred company, and time slot to plof@kimep.kz, with the subject line “Mock Interview”

Book presentation " “Post-Soviet Women: New Challenges and Ways to Empowerment”
2024-09-27 12:00 - 13:30 | KIMEP, Abay 4, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Presentation of the book “Post-Soviet Women: New Challenges and Ways to Empowerment” by Professor Ann-Mari Sätre organized by CSS. Other contributors to the book will present too.
The lecture will take place at:
12:00 on Friday, September 27
Hall No. 102, Valikhanov Building, and it will be followed by a Q&A session.
Ann-Mari Sätre is Professor in Eurasian Studies at IRES Institute for Russian and Eurasian Studies, Uppsala University. She is specialized in the structure and performance of the Soviet/Russian economy. Her current research is focused on post-Soviet transformation, women’s agency, poverty and social policy in Russia. She is the author or co-author of several books (including Environmental Problems in the Shortage Economy: The Legacy of Soviet Environmental Policy, Edward Elgar 1994, and together with Leo Granberg The Other Russia: Local experience and societal change, Routledge 2017), articles and book chapters on the Soviet/Russian political economy and women’s work. Among her publications is also a co-edited volume Attitudes, Poverty and Agency in Russia and Ukraine (Routledge 2016, with Ildiko Asztalos Morell). Her most recent book is The Politics of Poverty in Contemporary Russia (Routledge 2019). Her most recent publication is a co-edited book Post-Soviet Women: New Challenges and Ways to Empowerment (Palgrave 2023, with Yulia Gradskova and Vladislava Vladimirova).

All members of the KIMEP community are welcome to join.

Health Business Forum 2024 in Almaty
2024-09-27 09:00 - 17:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton Almaty, Dosmukhamedova, 115, Almaty, Select a State or Province:, Kazakhstan
For the first time, a large-scale business forum Health Business will be held in Almaty. The event will become a platform for the exchange of best practices and frank dialogue between representatives of the medical business, government, technology companies, and experts in the field of AI.
Special offer: when purchasing more than 2 tickets, receive a 40% discount on your entire purchase. Use promo code Health at checkout.
Price from 10000KZT
Tickets are available on Ticketon.kz

Research Talks by CHSE faculty
2024-09-26 16:00 - 17:15 | KIMEP, Abay 4, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Research Talk “Teaching International Communication in a Multilingual Classroom” by Maganat Shegebayev, DBA & Ariya Azamatova, D.Sc.
All talks are scheduled for Thursdays at 4 PM and will be held in
Hall #326 Valikhanov bld.

Ne Prosto Orchestra - The Greatest Soundtrack in Almaty
2024-09-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Palace of the Republic, Dostyk Avenue, 56, Almaty, Kazakhstan
One of the largest concerts, where the soundtracks of legendary films will be performed.
Everyone’s favorite movies – old school movies.
“Twilight”, “The Matrix”, “Titanic”, “Back to the Future”, “The Greatest Showman”, “The Fifth Element”, “La La Land”, “James Bond”, “Mission Impossible”, “The Godfather”, ” The Mask”, “Leon”, “Kill Bill”, “Requiem for a Dream”, “Rocky”, “Terminator”, “Bodyguard”.
Tickets are available on Ticketon.kz

Football game Qairat VS Jenis
2024-09-25 19:00 - 22:30 | Central Stadium, Satpaev St 29/3, Almaty, Select a State or Province:, Kazakhstan
Tournament
1XBET-League Cup semi-final round
Tickets are available on Ticketon.kz

Tentative program for Sep 24, American Councils event
2024-09-24 14:15 - 16:30 | KIMEP, Abay 4, Almaty, Kazakhstan
On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, a distinguished panel of scholars and experts will convene to discuss and share their ongoing research projects addressing topics such as border politics and diplomacy in Central Asia and the broader dynamics of China-Central Asia relations. The speakers are members of the U.S.-Central Asia Research Network (U.S.CARNet), a collaborative network of scholars from Central Asia and the United States with a focus on East Asia and China Studies. The network is organized and supported by the American Councils for International Education.

Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Time: 14:15 to 16:30
Location: Hall #220, Valikhanov Building
Working Language: English

more info on the Event website

Football game Qairat VS Qaisar
2024-09-21 19:00 - 22:30 | Central Stadium, Satpaev St 29/3, Almaty, Select a State or Province:, Kazakhstan
Tournament: QFL Premier League round 21
Tickets are available on Ticketon.kz

Chess tournament at KIMEP
2024-09-21 12:00 - 17:00 | KIMEP, Abay 4, Almaty, Kazakhstan
We’re excited to announce our upcoming chess tournament on
September 21st from 12:00 to 17:00!
Hall #116, Valikhanov building

Medals and certificates will be awarded to the top 3 players in both the men’s and women’s categories.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Referee:
Assylkhan Karayev, titled as Fide’s arbiter

The 2nd Session of "Career Planning & Management" by Rakhima Makhmudova
2024-09-20 16:00 - 17:30 | KIMEP, Abay 4, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Date: Sept 20, 2024
Time: 16:00
Hall #1 (NAB)
Language: Russian

“Modern Trends on a Labor Market”
You will learn:

Current labor market overview

What specializations are the most demanded

What skills are needed for young professionals

Channels, tools, and methods of labor market analysis

Techniques for making decisions and assessing competitiveness in the market

Job selection criteria

Speaker:
Rakhima Makhmudova – Lead Marketing and Public Relations Manager, Youth employment specialist, Head Hunter
