Kazakhstan is set
to host the International Biology Olympiad (IBO) for the first time. According
to the decision of the international organizing committee, the 35th
global-level competition will be held in Astana in 2024. This marks
Kazakhstan’s successful entry into the global educational space. It is expected
that around 330 schoolchildren, aged 14 to 19 and representing the brightest
young biologists from 80 countries, will take part in the large-scale event.
Teams will compete in two rounds, one theoretical and one practical. The tasks
will encompass questions from fundamental areas of science, including cellular
and molecular biology, animal and human anatomy and physiology, genetics and
evolution, ecology, and more.
“Hosting such a
large-scale event is an accomplishment and prestige for the entire educational
sector of the country. Particularly, this year, four schoolchildren represented
Kazakhstan in the International Biology Olympiad in the UAE. They secured two
silver and two bronze medals, demonstrating a high level of knowledge,” Gazhdembek
Tursunov, Director of the Daryn National Scientific and Practical Center, said.
According to the
organizers, the International Biology Olympiad presents an excellent
opportunity for schoolchildren to reveal their intellectual potential and
demonstrate knowledge on the world stage. Victory in this annual scientific
competition offers them the opportunity to receive grants for university education.
It is noteworthy that over the years of participation in the IBO, Kazakh
students have won a total of 90 awards, which include two gold, 20 silver and
54 bronze medals, along with 14 certificates.
