Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –
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The All-Russian Forum of Higher Education Teachers, "Academic Community," was held in Moscow. The forum was organized by the All-Russian public organization for the promotion of higher education, the "League of Higher Education Teachers," with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.
The event took place at the State University of Management and brought together educators, researchers, and university representatives from across Russia.
Participants in the plenary session discussed trends in the development of higher education, the digitalization of the educational process, and the quality of personnel training.
Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University was represented at the forum by Yulia Smyatskaya, Director of the Center for Highly Qualified Personnel Training; Ilona Pankina, Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Biotechnology and Food Production; Svetlana Evseeva, Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Public Administration; and Olga Ergunova, Elena Kiseleva, and Anton Shaban, lecturers of the Graduate School of Industrial Management.
As part of the business program, GSPM faculty members Elena Kiseleva and Anton Shaban participated in a team roundtable discussion, "Personal Growth and Health Preservation for Faculty and Students," which presented best practices for creating a supportive educational environment. The experts discussed approaches to reducing professional stress, as well as opportunities for developing corporate programs aimed at enhancing the resilience of the academic community.
Svetlana Evseeva, Associate Professor at HSE University, participated in the roundtable discussions "International Academic Mobility of Faculty as an Element of Professional Growth" and "Regulatory Framework for a New Model of Higher Education."
Olga Ergunova, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Management, attended the All-Russian scientific and practical conference "Managing the Development of Human Resource Potential in Higher Education," which examined modern approaches to faculty development.
Participants were particularly interested in the discussion on the implementation of preventative digital service methods to support the psychological well-being of students and faculty. Furthermore, representatives from the Graduate School of Management and Management (GSPM) presented a short presentation on the relevance of using AI tools to reduce the routine tasks of modern teachers. The presentation generated a lively response from the audience and served as the basis for a meaningful professional discussion.
Following the plenary session, roundtable discussions, and panel discussions, forum participants adopted resolutions outlining key areas for higher education development in 2026.
On the second day of the forum, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation held an awards ceremony for the winners of the All-Russian "Golden Names of Higher Education" competition. Faculty members from the Polytechnic University received award documents and plaques. The decision on the competition winners was made. at the beginning of September.
The winners of the competition were: Yulia Bazarnova, Director of the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production at the Institute of Biotechnology and Food Industry; Ilona Pankina, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production at the Institute of Biotechnology and Food Industry; Alexey Gintsyak, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Project Activity and Industrial Innovation at the Institute of Metallurgical and Industrial Economy and Technology; Svetlana Evseeva, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Public Administration at the Institute of Metallurgical and Industrial Economy and Technology; Elena Kiseleva and Olga Ergunova, Associate Professors of the Higher School of Industrial Management at the Institute of Metallurgical and Industrial Economy and Technology; and Anton Shaban, Senior Lecturer of the Higher School of Industrial Management at the Institute of Metallurgical and Industrial Economy and Technology.
"This is a truly profound award for me. The League of Higher Education Teachers is a unique environment that brings together the best representatives of Russia's teaching profession, supporting creativity and the pursuit of excellence in education," said Ilona Pankina, winner of the competition in the category "For Contribution to Social Work and Educational Activities, and Career Guidance for Children and Youth."
"Participating in the forum and winning the competition were important confirmation for me that the development of higher education is built on collaboration, an open exchange of experience, and a commitment to continuous growth. Particularly valuable was the professional interaction with colleagues from across the country and the discussion of pressing issues in the development of the modern educational environment. This is a powerful incentive for me to continue improving my work with students and contributing to the development of the academic community," noted Anton Shaban, winner of the competition in the "Young Scientific and Teaching Talents" category.
Yulia Smyatskaya, Director of the Center for Training Highly Qualified Personnel and Associate Professor at the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production, won the 2024 "Golden Names of Higher Education" competition and was invited to become an expert this year.
"For me, the role of expert is not only an honor but also a responsibility. I had to evaluate the outstanding achievements of teachers from across the country and select the very best. During the forum, I was able to exchange experiences with colleagues on the effective training of research and teaching staff, discuss current issues of human capital development at the university, and prepare proposals for the resolution," commented Yulia Smyatskaya.
The All-Russian "Golden Names of Higher Education" competition is held by the All-Russian public organization for the promotion of higher education, the "League of Higher Education Teachers." Participation in the League opens up new opportunities for professional growth for teachers from across the country, allows them to share best practices, promotes professional development, and deepens their knowledge. This year, seven Polytechnic teachers won the competition—an excellent result! "This is a wonderful achievement," says Lyudmila Pankova, SPbPU Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs.
The forum concluded with a meeting of the Coordinating Council of the League of Higher Education Teachers, at which the organization's key areas of activity for the coming year were identified.
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