On June 4–5, 2025, the School of Mining and Geosciences at Nazarbayev University provided academic support for the preparation of students for the II Republican Field Olympiad of Young Geologists “Zhas Geolog – 2025.” At the request of the Nazarbayev Intellectual School of Physics and Mathematics in Astana, university professors delivered free lectures on campus for participating students.
The training camp welcomed over 60 students from various cities of Kazakhstan, including students from Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools, the specialized “Zerde” Lyceum in Astana, and other general education institutions.
The training camp welcomed over 60 students from various cities of Kazakhstan, including students from Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools, the specialized “Zerde” Lyceum in Astana, and other general education institutions.
Professors from Nazarbayev University delivered lectures on the following topics:
June 4:
June 5:
The sessions focused on developing practical skills, including field mapping, geological documentation, analysis of geological hazards, and understanding of rock formation processes.
The closing ceremony was held on June 7 at the NIS of Physics and Mathematics in Astana. Participants received certificates and letters of appreciation. All speakers, lecturers, and organizers were also recognized for their contributions. A video titled “UTC 2025 – Through the Eyes of the Participants” was presented, followed by a cultural program featuring national dances and songs.
The School of Mining and Geosciences at Nazarbayev University is proud to support such initiatives, strengthening the bridge between academic science and school education, and inspiring the next generation of young researchers.
June 4:
- 09:00–10:20 — Assistant Professor George Mathews: Mineralogy
- 10:30–11:50 — Assistant Professor Kamal R. Regmi: Geohazards and Environment
- 12:00–13:00 — Assistant Professor George Mathews: Igneous Petrology
June 5:
- 14:00–15:20 — Assistant Professor Jovid Aminov: Documentation of rock outcrops in the field and mapping of sedimentary terrains
- 15:30–16:50 — Assistant Professor George Mathews: Metamorphic Petrology
The sessions focused on developing practical skills, including field mapping, geological documentation, analysis of geological hazards, and understanding of rock formation processes.
The closing ceremony was held on June 7 at the NIS of Physics and Mathematics in Astana. Participants received certificates and letters of appreciation. All speakers, lecturers, and organizers were also recognized for their contributions. A video titled “UTC 2025 – Through the Eyes of the Participants” was presented, followed by a cultural program featuring national dances and songs.
The School of Mining and Geosciences at Nazarbayev University is proud to support such initiatives, strengthening the bridge between academic science and school education, and inspiring the next generation of young researchers.