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Source: Novosibirsk State University –
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The issues of infrastructure development of the territories adjacent to the construction of the Center for Collective Use "Siberian Ring Photon Source" (CCU "SKIF") were discussed on October 29-30 at the site new campus of NSU During the strategic session, Deputy Governor Irina Manuilova opened the strategic session. In her welcoming remarks, she emphasized the project's importance not only for the region but for the entire country.
"Today, we're discussing more than just a world-class scientific facility—we're talking about a strategic driver of innovative and economic development for the Novosibirsk Region and the entire country. The SKIF project embodies the best traditions of Russian science and opens up fundamentally new opportunities for breakthrough research. We see SKIF not only as a cutting-edge scientific infrastructure, but also as a powerful tool for shaping an innovation ecosystem, attracting talent, and developing high-tech industries in the region. I'm confident that this discussion will enable us to develop effective solutions to maximize its potential as a growth hub," emphasized Irina Manuilova.
The event brought together representatives of government, science, business, and the expert community to develop a comprehensive vision for the future of this large-scale scientific project. On the first day of the session, Alexey Ogonev, Deputy Director of the Department of Budget Investments at the Russian Ministry of Education and Science, also delivered a welcome address. Participants were presented with a master plan for the area adjacent to the SKIF Center for Collective Use, a presentation on which was given by NSUADI Rector Natalia Bagrova.
"Just as the decision to establish Akademgorodok in the Novosibirsk Region was right, I believe the decision to build a facility like SKIF here was just as right. Most of the people involved in developing the SKIF equipment are scientists from Akademgorodok institutes. It turns out that one point of growth gives rise to another. And the creation of SKIF marks the beginning of the development of the surrounding area. And today we will discuss what the territory of Akademgorodok and the Koltsovo Science Center will look like in the next 20-40 years," said Alexey Ogonev.
A key part of the program was the work of expert groups in three strategic areas: Scientific and Educational Ecosystem (integration of institutes, universities, and laboratories, attracting scientists and students); Urban Environment, Infrastructure, and Transport (access roads, housing, logistics, energy, and social services); Development and Implementation (financing models, business participation, support for startups and industrial partners).
On the second day, expert groups presented their work at the plenary session, "The SKIF Center for Collective Use as a Regional Growth Point." Airat Gatiyatov, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, participated in the discussion via videoconference. He emphasized that the creation of a mega-class facility is only the first step, which must be followed by the development of a full-fledged innovation ecosystem, including not only research infrastructure but also a comfortable urban environment, effective models of cooperation with industry, and programs to attract young scientists.
"The implementation of the SKIF Common Use Center project is designed to strengthen Novosibirsk's status as a leading center of global science, advanced industry, and knowledge generation nationwide, and to create a powerful scientific and technological hub around it. Our key goal is to make the SKIF Common Use Center not only a unique scientific facility but also a magnet for young scientists and innovation. All initiatives, comments, and suggestions received during this discussion will be reviewed and, where possible, incorporated into the master plan for its improvement," noted Airat Gatiyatov.
Expert groups presented their proposals on the integration of institutes, universities, and laboratories of the SKIF Center for Collective Use, with particular attention paid to attracting young scientists and students, shaping the urban environment—social infrastructure and transport accessibility—and creating conditions for attracting business.
Participants in the strategic session identified five key projects for immediate implementation: the construction of the SKIF Center for Collective Use (CCU) training center—a separate building for student work—a scientific and business communications center, a cooperative data center, a pavilion complex for anchor residents, and an interdisciplinary research complex for aerodynamics, mechanical engineering, and energy.
NSU is one of the key universities training personnel for SKIF, offering specialized interdisciplinary educational programs. The university also annually organizes a school for young scientists on "Application of Synchrotron Radiation for Solving Biological Problems" and a school on synchrotron research methods in materials science. Furthermore, the SKIF-NSU research and education station will be one of the first stations at the megascience facility.
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