Open Lesson on “Modern Types of Packaging Materials and Innovative Solutions”
On November 4, 2025, senior lecturer of the Department of “Zooengineering and Biotechnology” of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zooengineering, Gulim Azatkyzy Valieva, conducted an open lesson for the BT-22-04K group of the “Biotechnology” program on the topic “Main Materials for the Production of Containers and Packaging: Multilayer Polymer and Composite Materials.”
Packaging is a unique sector of production as it integrates all types of industry. In modern times, packaging serves not only to preserve and transport products but also as an essential part of marketing and branding. It attracts consumer attention, ensures product quality and safety, provides information about the product, and shapes the manufacturer’s image.
Today, due to increasing ecological requirements, there is growing demand for biodegradable, recyclable, and reusable packaging materials. Additionally, innovative solutions such as smart packaging, QR and barcodes, and technologies enabling tracking of product origin and quality are widely applied.
Thus, the role of packaging goes beyond protection and preservation, encompassing information provision, advertising, enhancing environmental responsibility, and effective consumer engagement.
During the lesson, the lecturer provided students with detailed information about the types, properties, and applications of multilayer polymer and composite materials. The technologies for obtaining multilayer materials were explained:
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Co-extrusion – several polymer layers are combined simultaneously;
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Lamination – ready layers are bonded using adhesive or thermal treatment;
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Extrusion bonding – one layer is fused to another in a molten state.
Modern teaching methods and interactive approaches were applied during the lesson, increasing students’ interest and engagement.
Students were divided into three teams: “Metal,” “Polymer,” and “Glass Packaging.” Each team presented the production technology, properties, and applications of their material in the form of video presentations. The topic was thoroughly discussed, and participants asked questions.
At the end of the lesson, a “Kahoot” game was played on the interactive board to consolidate knowledge. Additionally, students created packaging for “Fresh Day” smoothies with a QR code, barcode, composition, and design.
The open lesson was organized at a high level and received positive feedback from colleagues of the Department of “Zooengineering and Biotechnology” and students of the BT-22-04K group.
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