About the university

«Studmed volunteers» и «Next Generation»

The «KMU» carries out activities that do not have a negative impact on the environment, and, according to environmental expertise in accordance with paragraph 40 of the Environmental Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, belongs to category IV.

Issue of final report of the state ecological expertise for the objects of IV categories

The university uses renewable energy sources - solar electric panels (photoelectric) to provide street lighting of buildings.

Environmental Education

With regard to environmental education, the «KMU» offers educational programs for training specialists with competencies in the field of environmental sustainability:

Bachelor course:

• 6B10112 Public health
• 6B05101 Biomedicine

Master's degree:

• 7M10108 – Management in public health  
• 7M10111 – Health Promotion
• 7M05102 – Research biologist
• 7М10119 - Public health

Doctoral studies::

• 8D10139 – Public health 

These and other educational programs include disciplines dealing with environmental issues, climate, environmental safety, etc.

Disciplines in the field of environmental education

Environmental Research

Topical issues of sustainable development are included in the priority areas of scientific research of the «KMU». Fundamental and applied research, student papers, master's and doctoral dissertations are carried out.

The structure of the university includes the Institute of Life Sciences and the Institute of Public Health and Occupational Health, based on which scientific and educational activities are carried out.

Institute of Life Sciences

The policy of NC JSC "KMU" in relation to equality, diversity and inclusivity, respect for human rights

Thanks to the policy, people with disabilities, representatives of different ages, religions and races, representatives of more than 17 nationalities, rural residents and foreigners study and work at the university. During pregnancy and childbirth, students are granted academic leave, and employees are granted work leave.

The proportion of women among students (at least 60%) and employees (at least 60% among the heads of departments) prevails in the «KMU».

To support accessible inclusive education, a working group is being created, whose tasks include:

• formation of an effective system of psychological, pedagogical, medical and social support of students in an educational institution in order to maximize the correction of the shortcomings of their psychophysical development;
• assessment and study of problems in the development of educational programs by students in accordance with state educational standards;
• formation of a tolerant attitude to the problems of people with disabilities among all participants of the educational process;
• creation of equality in the university and the educational environment of conditions favorable for the realization of personal and intellectual potential, emotional, communicative, physical development of persons with disabilities.

All requirements for providing accessible inclusive education are taken into account during the construction of new buildings of academic buildings and dormitories. They are also taken into account when reconstructing previously built buildings: elevators, lifts, ramps, equipped toilets, railings, access to the auditorium and the dining room.

In order to serve the Kazakh society, «KMU» is widely involved in the implementation of information and propaganda activities among the population.

Student organizations of «KMU» participate:

• in activities to promote a healthy lifestyle and physical education among residents of the city: actions, social experiments, hygiene lessons in schools and kindergartens, informing the population of the city on the prevention of seasonal diseases, sexual and reproductive health, including HIV / AIDS,
• in social projects to prevent the use of synthetic drugs among young people,
• in activities to attract elderly people to actively participate in public life, to teach older people the skills of using Damumed, Egov systems and social networks,
• in public events to provide charitable assistance to large, low-income families, lonely elderly people,
• in city and regional festive events with concert programs: poetry evenings and exhibitions of fine art in libraries, museums of the city and region, publication of a collection of author's student poems, a disc of the student vocal association.

Teachers of «KMU» participate:

• in public education events on topical health and healthcare issues: online lectures, meetings, seminars,
• in the development and placement of educational videos on the university's portal for wide access,
• in the development of methodological manuals for healthcare workers on topical issues,
• in expert activities to assess the quality of educational and medical services.

The «KMU» pays special attention to the health and well-being of students and employees.

Each academic building has a canteen and/or buffets, and dormitories have all the conditions for cooking.

The university has clinics where students and staff have the opportunity to seek medical help, including within the guaranteed volume of free medical care, in addition, there is a medical center in each academic building.

Psychologists work within the framework of psychological support for both students and employees.

As part of the implementation of the Policy, the main areas of investment will be the following:

• Support for innovation and technological development, including through partnerships with public health organizations, the medical industry, and the private sector in the field of medical services;
• The sustainable development of our campus, the creation of environmentally friendly infrastructure, and ensuring the accessibility and safety of all educational and administrative buildings for students, teachers, and staff are all important goals;
• Creating new jobs, stimulating economic growth for the university, increasing labor productivity, and ensuring decent salaries for staff, all in accordance with the principles of sustainable development..

The main indicators of success for achieving the policy goals will be the level of satisfaction among students, teachers, and society with the activities of the university, the number of publications about the successful implementation of projects related to sustainable development, an increase in the proportion of budget funds allocated to upgrading and improving existing infrastructure in line with the Sustainable Development Goals, and the number of speeches given by employees and students of the "KMU" society on relevant issues of sustainable development policy through media and social media.

Sustainable investment and procurement policy NAO «KMU»