For any inquiries, you can contact the Student Service Center by phone: +7 (727) 338-70-90 or by email: [email protected].

The Student Service Center’s co-working zone is located in Academic Building No. 2 and is designed for comfortable study and project work for students. The space is equipped with everything necessary for independent activities: internet access, comfortable workstations, and modern equipment.

The co-working zone accommodates 80–100 students, providing a sufficient number of places for effective work. The area includes self-service stations with all-in-one computers, allowing students to access digital resources, complete academic tasks, and work with online services.

The internet provides stable access to educational platforms, electronic libraries, video conferences, and cloud services, enabling students to work productively both individually and in groups. The co-working zone is designed to support academic activities and create a comfortable environment for idea exchange.

 

The Academic Skills Development Unit operates within the Student Service Center at the S.D. Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University and serves as a professional academic environment aimed at supporting students in developing key learning competencies necessary for successful study at a medical university.

The main goal of the unit is to create conditions and provide academic support that fosters the development of students’ knowledge, learning skills, and effective study strategies, helping them become confident, independent, and active participants in the educational process.

The unit coordinates and organizes various forms of academic support for students, including consultations, mentoring programs, educational events, and collaboration with the university’s faculty members.

The activities of the unit are aimed at creating a supportive academic environment that promotes independent learning, academic literacy, critical thinking, and effective management of the learning process, as well as the successful completion of educational programs and the professional development of future specialists in medicine and healthcare.

 

Main Services:

1. Individual Consultations on Academic Skills Development
   The unit provides students with the opportunity to receive individual consultations on academic writing, preparation of written assignments, structuring arguments, working with academic sources, and adhering to principles of academic integrity.
2. Tutoring and Mentoring Programs
   Tutoring and mentoring programs are implemented to support students in mastering academic disciplines, developing effective learning strategies, and strengthening academic skills through peer learning and academic guidance.
3. Educational Resources for Academic Skills Development
   Students are given access to educational materials and methodological resources aimed at improving academic writing, critical thinking, time management skills, exam preparation, and effective learning methods.
4. Webinars, Study Sessions, and Workshops
   The unit regularly organizes webinars, study sessions, and workshops aimed at developing students’ key academic skills, including academic writing, research skills, effective learning strategies, and exam preparation.

Collaboration with Academic Departments
The Academic Skills Development Unit collaborates with the university’s academic divisions, including general education departments, specialized subject departments, and clinical departments. This collaboration allows the integration of academic skills development into the educational process, taking into account the specifics of medical education and providing students with comprehensive academic support.

Collaboration with departments contributes to more effective development of students’ academic competencies and enhances the quality of training for future healthcare professionals.