KazNARU STUDENTS MARK WORLD STANDARDS DAY WITH PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE COMPETITION
On October 14, 2026, the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University (KazNARU) held a professional knowledge competition among students to mark World Standards Day. Organized by the Department of Food Technology and Safety of the Faculty of Engineering Technologies, the event aimed to strengthen students’ ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practice and develop teamwork skills.
During the six-round competition, participants answered questions related to their fields of study and presented the procedure for obtaining certification for products intended for export. Laboratory assignments, team activities, and a team captains’ contest challenged students to demonstrate resourcefulness, quick thinking, and effective collaboration.
Representatives of the testing laboratory of Almaty-Standard LLP attended the event. Discussions with industry professionals highlighted the importance of standardization, conformity assessment, and certification procedures in industrial operations. University faculty members, master’s students, doctoral students, and undergraduate students observed the competition.
The competition results were as follows:
1st place – SMS team;
2nd place – ISO team;
3rd place – Estandard team.
The competition helped future professionals develop a deeper understanding of their responsibility for ensuring product quality and safety while strengthening their interest in their chosen careers.