On October 21, 2025, a scientific seminar was held at the Faculty of Natural and Technical Sciences within the framework of the project with grant number AP26102759 titled “Study of the impact of physico-chemical and biological pollution of glaciers on certain indicators of the flora and fauna of the Karatal River ecosystem and water quality.”
The purpose of the scientific seminar:
Through the analysis of physico-chemical and biological pollution of glaciers affecting the Karatal River ecosystem, to identify the main factors influencing the quality of river water, the state of flora and fauna, to discuss research results, develop proposals for improving the ecological situation, and exchange experiences.
The project leader, Berikzhan Kylyshbekovich Oksikbayev, Candidate of Biological Sciences, Associate Professor (Docent), gave a detailed presentation on the scientific objectives and tasks of the project, its concept, and the expected outcomes.
In addition, Myrzabay Aitmukhanovich Jetimov, Candidate of Technical Sciences, lecturer, and leading researcher, presented the methods and approaches used in the scientific project.
Erkin Aipovich Tokpanov, Candidate of Geographical Sciences, Associate Professor (Docent), Senior Researcher, explained the rules of working with maps and the use of innovative cartographic platforms. During the seminar, the map of the research area was presented, and materials related to the prepared study site were shown.
The collection and analysis of water samples from the Kora, Chazha, Tekelinka, and Karatal Rivers within the framework of the research project are being carried out by:
Danagul Madiyarovna Mukasheva — PhD, Head of the Department of Natural Sciences, Researcher;
Kuanish Marsbekovich Tokpayev — Master’s degree holder, lecturer, Researcher;
Aigul Bagdatovna Akylbekova — Master’s degree holder, 2nd-year doctoral student of the educational program 8D01503–Biology, Junior Researcher.
During the seminar, the results of the monitoring of works by domestic and foreign scientists were discussed, as well as issues concerning plant and animal species studied as indicators for determining the effects of glacier pollution.
The seminar concluded with a question-and-answer session, during which the participants defined the directions for further work.