Goal 11. Sustainable cities and communities
Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
As part of the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Kozybayev University supports Goal 11 - ensuring openness, safety, resilience, and environmental sustainability of cities and communities.
Kozybayev University is not just a place of learning but a vibrant space where history, culture, and modernity converge. The university strives to create a sustainable, comfortable, and accessible environment that promotes personal development and strengthens the university’s connection with the city.
The University as Part of a Sustainable City
Kozybayev University is an open, accessible, and green space where everyone can feel comfortable. The campus is well-equipped and includes parks, recreational zones, pedestrian pathways, and architectural landmarks. The university aims for its campus to be not only a place of study but also a space for living, socializing, and personal growth.
To ensure sustainable mobility and reduce the campus’s carbon footprint, measures are being implemented to promote environmentally friendly modes of transportation.
Bicycle parking facilities have been installed near academic buildings and dormitories, encouraging a healthy lifestyle among students and staff. The campus is designed to provide safe and convenient pedestrian movement, with green spaces and pathways connecting key campus facilities.
In addition, the university is developing initiatives aimed at optimizing transportation accessibility and supporting staff and students who choose eco-friendly modes of transport.
Historical and Cultural Heritage
The campus is home to the historic building of the Petropavlovsk Teacher Institute, built in 1937. This building is not just an academic facility but a symbol of the long-standing history and traditions of education in the region.
The University Museum of the History of the M. Kozybaev NKU is located in the “Svetlinsky Merchant’s Manor,” a site of historical and architectural significance of national importance. The museum regularly organizes tours for students, visitors, and city residents, fostering interest in the history, culture, and spiritual values of Kazakhstan.
The University Museum of the History of the M. Kozybaev NKU is located in the “Svetlinsky Merchant’s Manor,” a site of historical and architectural significance of national importance. The museum regularly organizes tours for students, visitors, and city residents, fostering interest in the history, culture, and spiritual values of Kazakhstan.
The University as a Cultural SpaceThe university actively hosts student theaters, including the People’s Student Theater “Piligrim” and the Kazakh Student Theater “Shanyrak, which perform for a wide audience. These creative platforms bring together students from various disciplines, creating an atmosphere of collaboration and inspiration.
In 2024, the “Piligrim” theater went on numerous tours. The troupe performed the play “Sky the Color of Blood” in the M. Zhumabayev district of the city of Bulayevo, and at the “Center for Supporting Children in Difficult Life Situations in the M. Zhumabayev District” in the village of Poludino, where the comedy "In Pursuit of Don Juan" was also performed. Additionally, the theater participated in the city event “Youth Against Drugs” with the play “Sky the Color of Blood” and many other events significant for both the university and the city.
The M. Kozybayev Center for the Study of the Historical and Cultural Heritage of the Great Steppe plays an important role in preserving and promoting national heritage. The center organizes scientific and cultural events, exhibitions, expeditions, and meetings, open to everyone.
Safe and Accessible Housing for AllThe university cares about the well-being of students and staff. Dormitories are provided not only to students but also to faculty and university employees on preferential terms.
This approach helps create a sustainable academic ecosystem where comfort and equal opportunities are an integral part of university life.
This approach helps create a sustainable academic ecosystem where comfort and equal opportunities are an integral part of university life.