Engineer 4.0 in the Mining Industry: Global Standards, Competencies, and Artificial Intelligence
On January 30, 2026, an expanded meeting of the Educational and Methodological Association – Project Management Group (EMA–PMG) of the Republican Educational and Methodological Council of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan was held at Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University in the fields of education “Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction Industries” and “Services”.
The event served as a significant expert platform for discussing and developing coordinated approaches to training a new generation of engineers capable of effectively responding to the modern challenges facing the mining, geological, and geophysical industries of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The meeting was opened with a welcoming address by B. R. Nusupbekov, Member of the Management Board and Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs of Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University, Chair of the EMA–PMG, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Professor.
During the meeting, key practical and strategic issues in the development of engineering education were considered, including improving the quality of specialist training for mining enterprises through the implementation of international educational projects, academic mobility, and joint programs with foreign partner universities; developing new formats of cooperation between geophysical companies and higher education institutions; and addressing the need to take into account current industry requirements for graduates, such as proficiency in digital technologies, advanced analytical thinking, and a strong culture of industrial safety.
The meeting was attended by representatives of leading academic and research institutions, including K. I. Satpayev Kazakh National Research Technical University, Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University, Sh. Ualikhanov Kokshetau University, Karaganda Industrial University, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Tashkent State Technical University named after Islam Karimov, and others.
Alongside representatives of the academic community, industry leaders and experts also delivered presentations, including representatives of Azimut Geology JSC, CenterGeolSurvey LLP, Shubarkol Komir JSC, KazPromGeophysics JSC, Orda Group LLP, and other companies.
On May 16, 2025, an extended off-site meeting of the Educational and Methodological Association – Project Management Group in the field of engineering education of the Republican Educational and Methodological Council (EMA-PMG REMC) was held at and supported by Ahmet Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University.
Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University serves as the lead university for project management and coordination of Educational and Methodological Associations (EMA) in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The PMG-EMA at Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University unites around 78 universities that provide training in four fields:
- Engineering and Engineering Studies
- Manufacturing and Processing Industries
- Standardization, Certification, and Metrology (by industry)
- Occupational Hygiene and Industrial Safety
Karaganda Technical University plays a coordinating role in providing educational and methodological support, developing educational standards, and forming a unified approach to educational programs. This enables universities to work in unison, developing scientific and educational competencies across various industries.
The meeting’s theme, “Engineering 4.0: Strategies, Challenges, and Partnerships”, generated great interest among industrial partners, including Allur, Kia Qazaqstan, KamLIT KZ, and AgromashHolding. Special attention was given to issues of university–industry cooperation, such as the development of dual education, the establishment of Bespoke Engineering Schools (BES) within universities, the implementation of joint research projects, and the design of educational programs fully adapted to the needs of high-tech industries.
Speakers at the plenary session included KarTU alumnus Vladislav Dudarenko, Director of the Main Gear Plant at KamLIT KZ. A distinctive feature of the event was the communication platform “BES Connect: Technology Dialogue Day”, during which participants visited the Allur, KamLIT KZ, and AgromashHolding plants to familiarize themselves with advanced manufacturing technologies.
As a result of the meeting, agreements were reached to further develop joint initiatives aimed at training highly qualified engineering specialists for technology-oriented industries.
On March 28, 2025, the 2nd extended meeting of the Educational and Methodological Association – Project Management Group in the fields of Engineering, Manufacturing, and Construction Industries and Services of the Republican Educational and Methodological Council of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan (MSHE RK) was held at Saginov Technical University.
The meeting brought together 89 participants (including 36 in offline format), among them representatives of the MSHE RK, international experts, employers, stakeholders, and members of the Project Management Group – Educational and Methodological Association (PMG-EMA) responsible for training specialists in Engineering and Engineering Studies (Mechanics and Metalworking) and Standardization, Certification, and Metrology (by industry).
As part of the program, members of the PMG-EMA visited Karaganda Foundry and Engineering Plant LLP for an excursion.
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On January 29, 2025, the 1st extended meeting of the Educational and Methodological Association – Project Management Group in the fields of Engineering, Manufacturing, and Construction Industries and Services of the Republican Educational and Methodological Council of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan (MSHE RK) was held at Saginov Technical University.
The meeting was attended by 96 participants (including 36 in offline format), among them representatives of the MSHE RK, international experts, employers, stakeholders, and members of the Project Management Group – Educational and Methodological Association (PMG-EMA) engaged in training specialists in mining, manufacturing and processing industries, occupational safety, and other related areas.
The session was moderated by the Chairman of the PMG-EMA, Member of the Board – Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs of Saginov Technical University, Professor B. Nusupbekov.
During the plenary session, the Chairwoman of the Board – Rector of Saginov Technical University, Doctor of Economics, Professor S. Sagintayeva, delivered an address.