On December 26, 2025, the Institute of Philosophy, Political Science and Religious Studies held a final meeting of the Academic Council dedicated to summarizing the results of its research activities for the reporting period.

The meeting was opened with welcoming remarks by the Director General of the Institute, Aigul Sadvokassova. In her address, she emphasized the importance of the successful completion of the research projects implemented at the Institute, noted the high level of scientific productivity, and highlighted the significant contribution of the Institute’s scholars to the development of national humanities research.

During the meeting, heads of research centers presented detailed reports outlining the results of completed research projects, scientific trips and fellowships, as well as the publication of academic works and monographs. It was noted that during the reporting period, Institute staff published numerous articles in high-ranking national and international academic journals.

Special attention was given to the active participation of Institute researchers in international and national academic events, as well as to their regular and substantive appearances in the media aimed at popularizing scientific knowledge and providing expert commentary on pressing social issues.

Within the discussion, the achieved results were highlighted, key areas for further research were identified, and prospects for the development of the Institute’s research activities for the upcoming period were outlined.

Following the Academic Council meeting, overall results were summarized, recommendations were formulated, and priority tasks were defined, aimed at further strengthening the Institute’s scientific potential.