On January 26. 2021у a chair of "Ecology" of the South Kazakhstan University named after M. Auezov opened an educational and scientific production complex (ESPC) on the basis of the chair of Ecology in Shymkent. The educational and scientific production complex is considered as one of the organizational forms of integration of education, science and production, interaction of higher educational institutions with state organizations, enterprises, and industries.

The purpose of the ESPC is to strengthen the practical training of students and undergraduates, the development of research work of the department and increase the interest of students and undergraduates in research.

The department together with the chair developed a plan for the current academic year and began to conduct practical and laboratory classes on the discipline "Environmental monitoring" online on the basis of the ESPC. Let our planned work move forward, good luck to all of us!

Dear colleagues and students of the Auezov South-Kazakhstan University!

For the first time we are pleased to announce that our university took part in the UI Green Metric World University Ranking and entered the top 500 universities in the world in 2020. Among the 912 participating leading universities of the world, the Auezov South-Kazakhstan University took 458th position. The Republic of Kazakhstan was represented by 16 universities and among them our university is on 6th positions.

The purpose of the UI Green Metric Ranking is a quantitative assessment of the sustainability (environmental friendliness) of campuses. The ranking is based entirely on the conceptual framework of the environment, economics and fairness, and contributes to the enhancement of the image of the university in the field of internationalization in the world arena.

Achievements of the university and its position in the republican and world rankings are the results of the work of a highly professional team of the university. Let in the future activity of the university will be resulted in great creative achievements, bold projects and new discoveries!

Travel during the coronavirus pandemic is undesirable, but if movement is necessary, you need to keep a distance and, as far as possible, open Windows in trains, cars and buses, said the chief researcher of the world health organization (who) Sumiya Swaminathan, reports Tengrinews.kz with reference to RIA Novosti.

"The first question you need to ask yourself is: do I really need to go? Is this mandatory? If so, you need to minimize the risks. We know that no trip will be risk-free, but there is much we can do to minimize this risk," Swaminathan said in a video comment posted on the who's official Instagram account.

According to her, you should try to keep your distance when you are on a plane, train or bus.

"If you are on a bus or car where you can open the Windows, or even on a train, keep the Windows open so that there is ventilation. Always wear a mask, " the expert said.

Swaminathan also recommended that you carry a sanitizer and wash your hands frequently with soap. For those who feel unwell, who have a cough or fever, the expert recommended postponing the trip.

"If you arrive at a destination where you need to meet people who are at risk, you'd better go through a 14-day quarantine," she added.

In connection with the upcoming holidays, Swaminathan called for celebrating them with family.

"Try to minimize meetings where many different households and families gather, because this always increases the risk of infection," the expert said.

She added that in countries where the weather allows, family events should be held outdoors.

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