OUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE SDGs
SDG 3: GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
The University is committed to promoting the health and well-being of its academic community by ensuring access to medical care, psychological support and opportunities for physical activity. Through the operation of a student polyclinic, on-campus medical points, mental health programmes and sports facilities, the University creates a supportive environment that contributes to a healthy and balanced student life.
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Student Polyclinic
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First-Aid Medical Units located across academic buildings
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Sports Facilities
The University actively promotes a healthy lifestyle by providing students and staff with broad opportunities for regular physical activity and participation in sports initiatives.
Annual events such as “Zhubanov Run”, university sports leagues, interfaculty tournaments, the traditional “Tolağai” sports festival, and the “Rector’s Cup” futsal competition encourage student engagement in recreational and competitive sports. University teams also demonstrate strong performance at the regional level, including achieving 1st place in the West Kazakhstan Futsal League.
More than 2,440 participants are involved in university sports activities each year. Students have free access to six sports facilities equipped for training in team sports, gymnastics and fitness programmes.
Center for Health and Well-Being
The University operates a dedicated Center for Health and Well-Being, aimed at supporting the mental and emotional health of both students and staff.
The Center employs 6 qualified psychologists who provide professional psychological counselling and support services.
As part of the university’s commitment to promoting well-being, employees are entitled to 5 free counselling sessions, while students can receive up to 10 free sessions.
These initiatives contribute to creating a supportive academic environment, reducing stress-related challenges and enhancing overall quality of life within the university community.
The activities of the Center directly support the achievement of SDG 3 — Good Health and Well-Being, by strengthening access to mental health services and promoting a healthy campus culture.
Partners
- Commission on Women’s Affairs
- Aktobe Regional Prosecutor’s Office
- Human Rights Office
- Criminal-Executive System
3,321
participants of group psychological training sessions
2,296
hours of individual counselling services provided
447
consultations conducted directly in student residences
226
employees involved in mental health training seminars
550
participants of the Forum “Healthy Generation – Wealth of the Nation”
310
participants of the international campaign “16 Days Against Gender-Based Violence”
WEEKLY
tutoring and mentoring activities supporting student adaptation
5712
students participated in psycho-emotional well-being screening surveys
GUEST EXPERT ENGAGEMENT
A guest lecture on “Cryobiology in Reproductive Systems” was delivered by the chief embryologist of the EcoMed Aktobe Reproductive Centre, highlighting modern approaches to reproductive health protection and biomedical innovation.
During Mental Health Week, students participated in well-being therapy sessions combining yoga practices conducted by trainers from the Sunshine Aktobe centre and a psychological exercise known as the “Apple Tree” therapy, aimed at fostering emotional balance and self-reflection.