The New Constitution and Legal Literacy

On October 30, 2026, a round table with students on the topic “The New Constitution and Legal Literacy” was held in the main building of the university. The event was marked by the high engagement of the student participants.

The round table was organized by K.Tilesh, Candidate of Philological Sciences and Professor of the Department of Practical Kazakh Language of the Faculty of Philology, together with the department’s Associate Professors M.Zhumadilova and S.Karibayeva. The main goal of the event was to familiarize students with the key provisions of the new Constitution, enhance their legal literacy and legal culture, and foster respect for the Basic Law and a sense of civic responsibility.

The guest of honor was Yerkebulan Yerkinuly Nugymanov, Candidate of Legal Sciences, Deputy Director of the Department of Social and Civic Development and Head of the "Аdep" Project Council. In his presentation, he outlined the main provisions of the new Constitution and the essence of the amendments introduced, and gave a detailed explanation of citizens’ rights and freedoms, as well as their duties and responsibilities. Drawing on concrete examples, the speaker illustrated how the Basic Law affects citizens’ everyday lives and highlighted the role of the rule of law and the principle of justice in the development of society.

Mr. Nugymanov also emphasized the special role of young people in shaping legal culture and encouraged students to know their rights, to be able to defend them within the framework of the law, and to take an active part in public life. His remarks generated keen interest among the students and led to a meaningful discussion.

The event was attended by B.Korabayev, Head of the Academic Affairs Office, faculty members of the Department of Practical Kazakh Language, and students of the Faculty of International Relations and the Higher School of Journalism and Social Sciences. During the round table, students asked questions on issues of concern to them and shared their views.

The round table was concluded by B.Korabayev, Head of the Academic Affairs Office, and K.Tilesh, Professor of the Department of Practical Kazakh Language. Mr.Korabayev noted that such extracurricular events effectively complement the educational process and enable students to connect theoretical knowledge with real life. In her remarks, Professor К.Tilesh emphasized that the round table helped raise students’ legal literacy, deepen their understanding of the essence of the Basic Law, and foster civic responsibility. The students praised the high standard of the event.