SDG 3. Good Health and Well-being
Satbayev University links health and well-being to environmental safety, air, water, soil quality, safe infrastructure, and an ethical educational environment. For an engineering university, this primarily involves contributions through research on pollution impacts and technological solutions that reduce risks to human health.
What does this mean for Satbayev University
The university fosters a healthy campus environment through environmental monitoring, pollution assessment, water purification, enhancing environmental safety, and developing a culture of respect, safety, and academic ethics.
An important part of this environment is sports infrastructure, mass sports activities, clubs, and events that promote health and an active lifestyle. The university also supports measures for the prevention of alcohol, drugs, and emotional burnout, viewing well-being as a combination of physical health, mental resilience, and a safe educational environment.
Sustainable environment
Satbayev University contributes by creating a safe and supportive university environment. One key element is the fire safety requirements system: the university has mandatory instructions on fire safety measures for educational, administrative, office spaces, classrooms, and laboratories, dormitories, and responsibility for compliance is assigned to structural units and participants in the educational process. This approach reduces risks to the life and health of students and staff and contributes to creating a sustainable and safe campus infrastructure.
The contribution is also strengthened through the development of health infrastructure. Satbayev University has a medical center and a new student clinic, whose main task is to provide primary medical care to students and staff, as well as to conduct preventive measures.
An equally important element is the Psychological Service of Satbayev University. Individual consultations are conducted anonymously, which supports the accessibility of psychological assistance and strengthens the well-being of students and staff.
Research
Satbayev University contributes to achieving this goal through the development of applied scientific research aimed at disease prevention, early diagnosis, and increasing the accessibility of health technologies.
A good example is the development of a portable cardioanalyzer at Satbayev University. The device is designed for long-term recording of electrocardiograms during normal patient activity, and its main task is the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Through daily monitoring, it is possible to detect or prevent the development of conditions such as arrhythmia, angina pectoris, and coronary heart disease.
The university also contributes by publishing research on air, water, and soil pollution, wastewater treatment, environmental safety, materials, and technologies that reduce harmful impacts on humans and ecosystems. In several available publications, Satbayev University directly appears in studies on protecting human health from water pollution and on environmental safety.
Education
For Satbayev University, contributing to SDG 3 “Good Health and Well-being” means providing students with knowledge and skills related to health protection, safety, risk prevention, and well-being in the educational and professional environment.
A good educational example is the program Occupational Health and Safety at Work. It aims to train specialists with a high level of safety culture, capable of solving modern challenges in occupational hygiene and industrial safety. The graduate profile also indicates that graduates can organize training in occupational health, industrial and environmental safety, and apply first aid skills.
Additionally, the contribution to education is revealed through the student environment: the university has sports infrastructure and clubs.
