As part of “Science Week,” on April 15, 2026, the 6th International Online Competition “Best Poster Presentation” was held. The theme of the event was “Image Laboratory: An Interdisciplinary Approach in Modern Artistic Practice,” and it was open to second-year master’s students from arts universities. The competition was organized by the Department of Scientific Personnel Training in collaboration with various departments, the library, local arts universities, and international partner institutions.  “A record number of 25 contestants took part in the competition this year!”

The goal of the contest: “Summarizing the results of Master’s students’ research in the field of modern problems of culture and art, demonstrating innovative achievements in the research activities of young scientists.” 

“The competition was open and was held in a single round.”

9 art universities took part in the contest, including 4 foreign ones.

1. Külash Baiseitova Kazakh National University of Arts
2. Altai State Institute of Culture (Barnaul, Russian Federation)
3. Urgench State Pedagogical Institute (Republic of Uzbekistan, Urgench)
4. Kazakh National Academy of Choreography (Astana),
5. State Institute of Art and Culture (Republic of Uzbekistan, Tashkent)
6. State Conservatory of Uzbekistan (Republic of Uzbekistan, Tashkent)
7. Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (Almaty)
8. International Education Corporation (Almaty)
9. The Temirbek Zhurgenov Kazakh National Academy of Arts (Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan)

An international jury was formed to evaluate the contestants, consisting of the following members:

Chair:

Khalykov Kabyly Zamanbekovich — Vice Rector for Research at the T. K. Zhurgenov Kazakh National Academy of Arts, Doctor of Philosophy, Professor (Almaty);

Members:

Lyazzat Tleuvna Nurkusheva – Doctor of Architecture, Research Professor at the International Educational Corporation (Almaty, Kazakhstan)

Marina Vasadze – Ph.D. in Art History, Associate Professor at Shota Rustaveli Georgian State University of Theatre and Cinema (Tbilisi, Georgia)

Lola Mukhshindzhanovna Ganieva – Candidate of Arts, Professor at the B. Zakirov National Institute of Performing Arts at the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan (Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan)

Tatyana Valeryevna Kharlamova – Candidate of Arts, PhD, Head of the Research Department at the Külash Baiseitova Kazakh National University of Arts (Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana).

Contest moderator:

Arman Ayypbekovna Kulshanova — Director of the Research Center for Postgraduate Education, Doctor of History, Professor.

Sponsor of the international competition

Aidar Askarovich Batalov – Chairman of the Public Association “League of Filmmakers of Kazakhstan”

The judging panel evaluated the participants based on their five-minute presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint, using the following criteria:

• The relevance of the research project;
• Assessment of the scientific merits of a research project;
• The research-oriented nature of the work, the novelty, originality, and complexity of the research;
• The scientific and practical significance of the results obtained;
• Practical applicability (the potential to integrate research findings into the educational process or industrial production);
• The presentation quality of the report, the substance and relevance of the arguments, and the originality of the thinking;

List of participants in the international online competition “Best Poster Presentation 2026” for second-year master’s students

List of winners of the international online competition

“Best Poster Presentation” among second-year master’s students at art and design universities:

1st PLACE:

Ilyas Azhar Bekzatkyzy  – T. K. Zhurgenov Kazakh National Academy of Arts

Supervisor: Y.V. Sorokina, Ph.D. in Art History, Associate Professor

of the Department of Art Management and Production.

2nd PLACE:

Zavision, Erik Alekseevich – T. K. Zhurgenov Kazakh National Academy of Arts

Supervisor: A.A. Mashurova, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Film Studies.

Khamidulla Sherkhan Askhatuly – T. Zhurgenov Kazakh National Academy of Arts

Research Advisor: Zh. A. Kazybekova, Ph.D. in Art History, Associate Professor, Department of Traditional Musical Arts

3RD PLACE:

Albina Sergeevna Bashkirtseva – International Educational Corporation, Kazakh National Academy of Architecture and Construction

Supervisor: L.T. Nurkusheva – Doctor of Architecture, Research Professor, School of Design, International Educational Corporation, Kazakh National Academy of Architecture and Construction

Asiya Oktyabreva Baitanaeva – T. Zhurgenov Kazakh National Academy of Arts

Supervisor: O.V. Baturina – Candidate of Arts, Associate Professor, Department of Fine Arts

Gulnar Parviz kyzy Magherramova – Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

Academic Advisor: A.S. Nauryzbayeva, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Publishing, Editing, and Design

Comments from contest participants:

Gulnar Parviz kyzy Magherramova, contest winner, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University – “Thank you so much for such an interesting event; it is a tremendous honor to be part of this contest! Thank you for everything, and I wish you even more successful events and continued prosperity!”

Olga Karpova, contest participant and winner of the “For Contribution to the Study of the Piano Heritage” award, Külash Baiseitova Kazakh National University of Arts – “I would like to once again express my gratitude for the opportunity to participate in this contest, and a huge thank you for the certificate!”

Sabina Gimadieva – contest participant and winner of the “For the Academic Analysis of the Evolution of China’s Higher Music Education System” award, Uzbekistan State Conservatory – “Thank you so much for the certificate and for organizing such a truly fantastic contest!”

Kasym Moldir – contest participant, Temirbek Zhurgenov Kazakh National Academy – “Thank you to the Graduate Studies Department for organizing this event. Congratulations to everyone on their victory and for participating!”