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A seminar on project-based learning and student startup development
On January 16, 2026, a training and methodological seminar on project-based learning and student startup development was held at the I. Razzakov Kyrgyz State Technical University's BAZ. Heads of departments and faculty members participated.
The seminar was opened by University Rector M.K. Chynybaev, who emphasized the importance of integrating project-based learning into the educational process and the role of student startups in developing practical skills, entrepreneurial thinking, and innovative potential.
The seminar was moderated by Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Erkingul Ibraevna Syrymbekova, who ensured the event was meaningful, coordinated discussions, and facilitated active dialogue with participants.
PhD, Associate Professor N. U. Konkubaeva presented a report on the topic “Project-based learning in the educational program ‘Food Technologies’,” presenting practical experience in implementing a project-based approach in the educational process.
M.A. Myrzalieva, Director of the Department of Educational Work, discussed the development of student entrepreneurship in her report, "Student Startup: From Idea to Sustainable Development," focusing on supporting student initiatives and their further development.
The seminar concluded with a question-and-answer session, during which current aspects of implementing project-based learning and supporting student startups were discussed.
Advanced training course in the program "Hydraulics and automation of electric power plants"
From December 17 to December 24, 2025, the department launched a 36-hour advanced training course on the program "Hydraulics and Automation of Power Plants" for the water sector of agriculture and energy at the Lu-Ban workshop. The program's audience included employees of energy companies and university representatives.
The main objective of this program is to acquire new knowledge and update existing skills in the field of development and operation of complex hydraulic systems, as well as to master the processes associated with hydraulics and automation of power plants and networks.
The training was attended by specialists from JSC "Directorate of Power Plants under Construction", JSC "NESK", JSC "Chakan HPP", design institutes, as well as graduate students and teachers from the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakov.
The course program was aimed at deepening and systematizing theoretical knowledge and developing practical skills in the field of hydraulics, hydraulic engineering, hydropower, and emergency control systems for power plants and energy systems.
As part of the training, participants learned the design and calculation principles of the main elements of hydroelectric power plants, including the design of the upper and lower pools.
Particular attention was paid to the stable and reliable operation of hydraulic structures, as well as the influence of hydraulic conditions on the performance of power facilities. The practical portion of the course included an experimental study of the fundamental laws of hydraulics.
Laboratory classes included studies on fluid statics, determination of hydrostatic pressure, application of Bernoulli's equation at constant water flow, analysis of linear and local pressure losses, and processes of fluid flow through openings and nozzles.
In addition, participants practiced their skills in using measuring instruments, including tubes and integrated Venturi devices, and studied the operating principles of various types of emergency automation on training stands.
Completing the advanced training courses allowed participants to significantly improve their professional training, expand their competencies, and acquire practical skills in demand in the fields of hydraulic engineering, water resource management, and energy.
Achievement of staff and students for active participation and success in their studies.
On the occasion of the New Year and the announcement of the 2025 results, the following employees and students who have achieved high results and actively participated in the activities of the Institute were awarded the Certificate of Honor and Certificate of the Kyrgyz Civil Engineering Institute named after N. Isanov. Methodologists of the Department of Structural Mechanics and Hydraulic Engineering Orozobekova Aizada Orozobekovna, Eldiyar kyzy Ainazik, head of the laboratory, head of the laboratory, Erkinbek kyzy Begaim.
VR-1-23
1Abdykadyrov Daniel Ulanovich VR-1-24
1. Dmitriev Kirill Dmitrievich
2. Abramzaeva Bayan Onolbekovna
3. Sakhvaeva Ilima Azamatovna
4. Zhenishbekov Dastan Melisovich
VR-1-25 1. Azimbekov Medetbek Ruslanbekovich GTS-1-22
1. Ongorbekova Kamila Rustamovna
GTS-1-24 1. Shabdanbekov Sultan Shabdanbekovich
GTS-1-25 1.Aidarkanov Alikhan Eldiyarovich
Participation in the one-day workshop "Equanomics" as part of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) initiative in Kyrgyzstan
On December 19, 2025, Erkinbek kyzy Begayim, a fourth-year student in the WR-1-22 group majoring in Water Resources and Water Use, took part in a one-day workshop entitled “Equanomics,” organized as part of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) initiative in Kyrgyzstan
The workshop aimed to provide practical insight into modern approaches to developing sustainable, inclusive, and socially oriented economic policy, as well as to develop analytical thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
During the workshop, participants learned the fundamentals of economic planning and financing, and examined the principles of gender-responsive budgeting and the care economy as tools for sustainable development. Particular attention was paid to water economics, water resource management, and ecology, including:
Assessment and rational use of water resources in Kyrgyzstan; Economic assessment of the cost of water services and their integration into budgeting; The impact of climate change and the degradation of aquatic ecosystems on the country's socioeconomic development;
Linking water resources with energy, agriculture, and urban water supply; Developing mechanisms for efficient water use and environmentally sound management of water bodies.
Erkinbek kyzy Begayim actively participated in discussions and initiatives, made proposals for taking water resources and environmental constraints into account when formulating economic policy, and participated in the collective development of practical solutions.
Participation in this workshop contributed to the deepening of professional knowledge, the development of practical skills in environmental and economic analysis, and the formation of a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between economics, ecology, and water resources management.
A seminar for students on the topic: "Monitoring and inspection of hydraulic structures for their safety"
On December 16, 2025, the department held a seminar for students majoring in 750500 "Hydraulic Engineering" and 760100 "Water Resources and Water Use" on the topic "Monitoring and Inspection of Hydraulic Structures for Their Safety."
The purpose of the seminar is to develop modern methods and automated systems for inspecting hydraulic structures (HS) to improve operational safety, early detection of defects, and timely implementation of measures that will prevent accidents and ensure the reliability of facilities. This includes:
1. Familiarization with the latest methods and modern approaches to hydraulic structure diagnostics.
2. Applying acquired knowledge to ensure the reliable and safe operation of hydraulic structures.
3. Developing measures to prevent emergency situations and making informed decisions regarding their repair and reconstruction.
International Conference "Water, Mountains and Glaciers of the Kyrgyz Republic: A Sustainable Future"
On December 10, 2025, our faculty from the Department of Structural Mechanics and Hydraulic Engineering participated in the international conference "Water, Mountains, and Glaciers of the Kyrgyz Republic: A Sustainable Future." Conference Objectives:
Identify and discuss three key areas of strategic importance for ensuring the country's sustainable development:
1. Strengthening the role of Kyrgyzstan as a water and mountain center of the region - promoting its strategic interests in the field of water and energy security, as well as the formation of a sustainable dialogue on water and climate on the Kyrgyz platform.
2. Attracting international support and investment for the conservation of glaciers and aquatic ecosystems to protect and restore glaciers, lakes, reservoirs, and mountain ecosystems, including promoting initiatives to establish national Glacier and Lake Issyk-Kul Conservation Funds as a tool for internal consolidation.
3. Supporting national interests in water security and sustainable development. Drawing the attention of the international community to the critical importance of responding to water scarcity, glacier melting and the state of mountain ecosystems as factors directly affecting water security in the Kyrgyz Republic and Central Asian countries.
Report on the internship at Moscow State University of Civil Engineering 2025
November 17 to November 30
Internship objective: To gain familiarity with modern methods, theoretical knowledge, and practical skills for ensuring the safety of hydraulic structures (HS) through monitoring and technical inspections. Internship objectives:
- Familiarization with the regulatory framework for ensuring hydraulic structure safety.
- Study of methods and tools for monitoring the condition of structures.
- Participation in practical activities related to the technical inspection of hydraulic structures.
- Risk analysis, identification of defects, and development of recommendations for their elimination.
- Mastering the fundamentals of reporting on monitoring and inspection results.
- Improving professional training in the operation and safety of hydraulic structures.
Meeting with the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovation of the Kyrgyz Republic.
On November 28, 2025, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Edil Baisalov and Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovation of the Kyrgyz Republic Baktiyar Orozov paid a working visit to the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakov.
During the visit, guests were presented with the university's main activities, ongoing reforms, and infrastructure modernization plans. During the visit, guests were presented with the university's main activities, ongoing reforms, and infrastructure modernization plans.
Projects to open new laboratories, implement digital technologies, and improve student conditions were also discussed. As a result, a number of objectives were set to improve the university's efficiency.
On November 13, 2025, a scientific and practical seminar was held on the topic "Modern methods of hydrodynamic modeling of natural disasters and risk management: the Swiss experience for Kyrgyzstan."
The event was held at the Department of Structural Mechanics and Hydraulic Structures at the I. Razzakov Kyrgyz Technical University with the support and assistance of the Embassy of Switzerland in the Kyrgyz Republic and the Department of Monitoring and Forecasting of Emergencies of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic. Invited expert: Dr. Eric Bardou.
Concept and program of the seminar
Kyrgyzstan's mountainous terrain makes the country extremely vulnerable to natural disasters such as mudflows, flash floods, and lake outbursts. Switzerland, with its global experience in managing these risks, is a strategic partner for knowledge and technology sharing. This seminar is a direct transfer of practical experience from a leading European expert to the scientific and engineering community of Kyrgyzstan.
The aim of the seminar was to introduce advanced Swiss methods and software systems (HEC-RAS, RAMMS, FLO-2D) for modeling hazardous hydrological processes. The seminar also discussed practical aspects of risk assessment and ensuring the safety of hydraulic structures in the face of climate change. To establish professional connections between the expert and the university for possible future collaboration on research projects and professional development.
Scientific conference "Science Week 2025"
As part of Science Week 2025, an event was held on November 12 with students of the Department of Structural Mechanics and Hydraulic Structures in the following areas: 750500 "Construction" - profile: "Hydraulic Engineering"; and 760100 "Environmental Management and Water Management" - profile: "Water Resources and Water Management".
Interesting scientific reports were presented on modern technologies for monitoring and diagnosing the state of water resources and hydraulic structures in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Meeting with Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
On October 30, 2025, an online working meeting was held with representatives of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) and KSTU named after I. Razzakov. The meeting focused on the "Roadmap for 2026-2027" with the goal of developing partnerships and implementing joint educational and scientific projects.
Representatives from SPbPU, ISI, KSTU, and KISI, including heads of institutes and research departments, participated. The parties discussed the current state of cooperation, the progress of joint activities, and identified priority areas for collaboration in 2026–2027. Particular attention was paid to the following issues:
• implementation of joint educational programs; • academic mobility of students and teachers; • joint research in the field of engineering and construction technologies, energy efficiency and digital modeling;
• organization of online courses and advanced training for specialists in the construction industry
Diploma presentation ceremony
On August 27, a graduation ceremony for graduates of the 2024-2025 academic year was held in the conference hall of the N. Isanov Kyrgyz Civil Engineering Institute.
On-site practical-oriented classes for students for the 2024-2025 academic year
On April 25, 2025, faculty from the Department of SM>S at KSTU named after I. Razzakov conducted practical training at the facilities of JSC Chakan HPP, the Alamedin hydroelectric complex, and the Tush water intake facility for students in the following groups: VR(b)-23, GTS(b)-23, in the areas 750500 “Construction” – “Hydraulic engineering construction”, and 760100 “Environmental management and water use” – “Water resources and water use”.
The objectives of the field training were: - Study and practical application of principles and technologies related to the composition of energy facilities and the rational use of water resources.
-Acquire practical skills in the design, construction, and operation of hydraulic structures, as well as the optimal use of water resources. Understand the importance of rational use of water resources for sustainable development and environmental conservation.
- Opportunity to apply acquired knowledge and skills in practice to solve specific problems and challenges in energy and water management. Throughout their practical activities throughout the course, the bachelor's student must acquire the following knowledge and skills:
✓Evaluation of engineering solutions in hydraulic and energy construction; ✓Design of hydraulic structures for water resource regulation; ✓Substantiation of hydraulic structure design solutions;
✓Organization of construction work at hydraulic and energy construction sites; ✓Evaluation of engineering solutions and engineering survey results in the field of hydraulic structures and water resources; ✓Management of production and technological activities;
✓Ensuring and monitoring the safety of water bodies; Responsible: PhD, Associate Professor B.A. Botokanova, Senior Lecturer N.U. Kaipova
JSC Chakan Hydroelectric Power Station
Roundtable discussion on the prospects of hydraulic engineering construction in Kyrgyzstan
On November 2024, the Department of Structural Mechanics and GTS of KSTU named after I. Razzakov, together with the National Research Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (NRU MGSU, Moscow, Russian Federation) and the Research Center StaDiO (JSC RTC StaDiO, Moscow, Russian Federation) held a round table on the topic: "Prospects for Development in Construction and Ensuring the Safe Operation of Hydraulic Structures. Scientific Support and Development of Human Resources in Hydraulic Construction in the Kyrgyz Republic."
The roundtable brought together experts and representatives of leading scientific and educational organizations from Kyrgyzstan and Russia. Participants discussed important topics, including:
- The status and prospects of hydropower in the Kyrgyz Republic;
- Improving the design of hydraulic structures for the sustainable development of mountainous and foothill regions; - Efficient use of water resources;
- Challenges in personnel training and solutions;
The StaDiO Research Center presented modern technologies for monitoring and diagnosing the condition of hydraulic structures, including the use of computer modeling and engineering software for dam operation. Joint educational programs, research activities, and engineering practices of the Department of Hydraulics and Hydraulic Engineering at NRU MGSU were also discussed.
The roundtable participants were: - Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic;
- Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic;
- State Agency for Architecture, Construction, Housing, and Public Utilities under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic;
- Green Energy Fund under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic;
- Electric Power Plants OJSC;
- Chakan Hydroelectric Power Plant OJSC;
Irrigation Research Institute; The key outcome of the roundtable was the summing up of plans for further development of human resources and scientific and technical cooperation in the field of hydraulic engineering between Kyrgyzstan and Russia.
Opening ceremony of the Lu Ban Workshop laboratory
On June 27, 2024, a grand opening ceremony was held for the "Lu Ban Workshop" laboratory of energy resources, hydrodynamics and modeling of hydraulic structures, to create opportunities for strengthening cultural and educational cooperation between the Kyrgyz Republic and the People's Republic of China. As part of the Kyrgyz-Chinese project, the One Belt, One Road initiative aims to train highly qualified specialists in a rapidly changing world of knowledge, where digital technologies and innovative approaches are becoming an integral part of the educational process.ЗThe goal of this project is to provide students and professionals with the tools and skills necessary for their successful careers in the future.
