As part of a press tour, journalists immersed themselves in modern research, technologies, and the laboratory life of the Research Institute of Innovative Technologies at Baitursynuly University.
The guides for this scientific journey were Berik Rakhimbayev, Deputy Vice-Rector for Research, Innovation and Digitalization, and Aliya Yskak, Director of the Institute of Innovative Technologies.
At the university, a large-scale scientific and technical program (2024–2026) is being implemented, aimed at ensuring the sustainable development of the agro-industrial complex of the Kostanay region and establishing a new-generation research and technological center.
This represents a fundamentally new format for the region, where fundamental science, applied research, and industrial tasks operate as a unified system.
The initiative involves the creation of a Regional Center of Academic Excellence — a modern platform for the commercialization of scientific developments.
The total amount of attracted funding has exceeded 4 billion tenge.
Importantly, 85% of the funds have been allocated to the development of modern laboratory, analytical, and technological infrastructure that meets international standards.
This includes equipping laboratories with instruments from leading global manufacturers such as Thermo Fisher Scientific (USA), Agilent Technologies (USA), Bruker (Germany), Shimadzu (Japan), Rigaku (Japan), Metrohm (Switzerland), among others — many of which have no equivalents in the region and, in some cases, even in the country.
Journalists from more than a dozen media outlets observed the conditions in which the university’s scientists conduct their research and the advanced equipment used in their laboratories.
“This Quattro S electron microscope delivers highly precise data. It is a true pride of the university,” explained Berik S. “The microscope weighs over a ton and allows us to literally look inside matter. There are only two such instruments in Kazakhstan.”
When asked about its uniqueness, he noted: “Its versatility—it is suitable for both biological research and the analysis of metals and materials. This makes it an indispensable tool for regional science.”
Another highlight was the “wonder device” — the portable X-ray fluorescence spectrometer Olympus VANTA C, which enables rapid and accurate analysis of metal composition without destroying the sample.
The most interactive part involved working with ICP-OES and an automatic titrator for high-precision determination of the chemical composition of solutions.
Journalists swapped their notebooks for lab coats and safety goggles, becoming real laboratory assistants.
Together with scientists, they tested the quality of everyday drinking water: adding special solutions and indicators to samples, observing color changes, and identifying the endpoint of reactions.
They also compared filtered and bottled water.
During the tour, journalists were shown other advanced laboratory complexes for microbiological research, ensuring high precision in substance analysis and detailed study of compound composition.
This day became a true journey into the modern, high-tech, and fascinating world of science.
Journalists had the opportunity to get acquainted with the university’s scientists, see cutting-edge equipment, and become part of the scientific process themselves.
We thank all employees of Baitursynuly University for organizing the press tour. We are proud of you!
