On November 12, AlmaU hosted the final stage of the field social experiment “Trust Lab” – Club & Students Challenge, implemented as part of the research project “Public Trust and Social Capital Among Young People in Kazakhstan: Mechanisms of Formation in the University Environment (An Interdisciplinary Approach)” (IRN AP27510281).
Around 150 students took part in the event, forming teams to find solutions to pressing issues in university life. Over the course of two weeks, participants independently identified challenges that matter to the student community and developed practical proposals to address them.
During the final stage, the teams presented their projects to an expert jury and defended their proposed solutions.
Following the presentations, the winning teams were announced:
1st place – AlmaVibes
Zhаniya Altynbekova, Zhansaya Nuradinbekova, Sara Tenesbayeva.
2nd place – Univoice
Sofya Blednykh, Ayana Moldabayeva, Diana Soltanbekova, Zhanar Ibragimova.
3rd place – Vladimir Central
Arnur Tursynbay, Alikhan Asif, Ilyas Khalykov, Damir Sherizatov, Ansar Tulegenov, Islam Suleymanov.
The experiment aimed to explore how trust is formed within student communities and how it translates into collective action. Participation in the project allowed students not only to put forward their own ideas but also to make a practical contribution to the development of the university environment.
Beyond its research outcomes, “Trust Lab” will serve as a pilot model for a permanent university space dedicated to student initiatives and as an additional channel of feedback between students and AlmaU leadership.
“Trust Lab” is a space where student ideas turn into real solutions for the university.