From November 6 to 8, Temirtau became a meeting place for active student
youth from the Karaganda Region. Around 100 representatives of student
self-government bodies and student clubs from the region’s higher education
institutions gathered for a three-day off-site forum to get acquainted,
exchange experiences and discuss new youth initiatives.
The opening ceremony took place at Karaganda Industrial University. It
was here that participants met one another for the first time, introduced their
organizations and joined the joint activities. The programme began with a
plenary session dedicated to the role of student self-government, the
development of civic engagement and youth participation in the life of the
region.
The first meeting focused on state youth policy, values and the
priorities of the country’s development. Particular attention was paid to the
role of student leaders. They are the ones who are often the first to put
forward new ideas, build teams, organize events and engage other young people
in public life. Student self-government activists serve as a link between
students, university administrations and government bodies.
Following the introductions and plenary session, participants took part
in panel discussions. Students had the opportunity to express their views on
the development of youth projects, share their experience of working at their
respective universities and raise issues that are currently of concern to the
student community.
After the opening ceremony at KarIU, the programme continued at the
Kosmonavt countryside recreation area, located near the Samarkand Reservoir.
The off-site format was chosen for a reason. Away from the familiar academic
environment, participants could communicate more freely, establish rapport more
quickly and focus entirely on teamwork.
Training sessions, discussions and practical activities were held at the
recreation centre. Students developed their leadership and organizational
skills, learned to work as a team, present their ideas and turn them into
well-structured projects.
The informal part of the programme was equally important.
Representatives of different universities had an opportunity to get to know one
another better, talk about the activities of their student associations and
discuss potential joint events.
Another objective of the meeting was to collect proposals directly from
young people. Participants presented new projects and shared which initiatives
are currently in demand among students.
The most interesting ideas presented during the forum may receive
further development. At the same time, participants not only propose projects
but also find teams with whom they can bring their ideas to life.
The regional forum is held in an off-site format, introducing
participants to a new part of the region each time. Last year, student
activists met in Karkaraly, while this year Temirtau became the host city. This
travelling format allows young people to learn more about the Karaganda Region,
its cities, history and cultural characteristics.
For Karaganda Industrial University, hosting the opening ceremony of the
forum was an opportunity to welcome active young people from across the region
and support the development of student self-government. The university serves
not only as an educational institution but also as a platform where young
people can discuss socially significant issues, propose solutions and unite for
collaborative work.
The three-day forum was organized by the Department of Youth Policy of
the Karaganda Region in cooperation with Karaganda Industrial University.
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