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Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –
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On November 24, the Winter University in Engineering Sciences, "Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies," opened at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. Organized by SPbPU's Advanced Engineering School "Digital Engineering," the event is supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, the Federal State Autonomous Institution "Sociocenter," SPbPU International Services, and the SPbPU Applicant Services Center.
The goal of the Winter University is to strengthen ties and expand collaboration among young engineers. The project aims to develop engineering competencies and enhance students' qualifications in areas such as digital technologies, systems digital engineering, and artificial intelligence.
SPbPU's Advanced Engineering School, "Digital Engineering," is one of the best in the country and one of only three schools organizing an event of such scale and significance as the Winter University in Engineering Sciences. This year's theme, "Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies," will once again bring together talented young people passionate about digital twin technologies and industrial/engineering AI, cutting-edge neural network architectures, and science-intensive innovations in digital engineering and advanced manufacturing. This year's Winter University program is aligned with SPbPU's Development Program to 2030 and includes tracks based on three key scientific and technological areas (KST) for the university's development: systems digital engineering; materials, technologies, and manufacturing; "Artificial intelligence for solving cross-industry problems," comments Alexey Borovkov, chief designer of the SPbPU Scientific and Technical Development Center "System Digital Engineering" and director of the SPbPU Advanced Engineering School "Digital Engineering."
This year, international participation has expanded, with third- and fourth-year engineering and technical students from Russia, the CIS, China, India, Iran, South Africa, Cuba, and Indonesia taking part.
Vice-Rector for International Affairs Dmitry Arsenyev shared his opinion: "This is our third Winter University in Engineering. Each year, the geographic range of participants grows, demonstrating the great interest in the program, its topics, and the competencies of the Polytechnic University. Each year, it's a major international event, with students from various countries coming to the Northern Capital and the Polytechnic University to not only expand their knowledge base but also get to know St. Petersburg and make new friends from around the world."
This year, the Polytechnic University's Winter University acquired a key industrial partner: the Kronstadt Engineering Education Center, Russia's first online platform for training in best engineering practices.
As part of a module from the Kronstadt Center for Engineering Education, Winter University participants will undergo the same work cycle as working engineers. Students will solve specific problems related to their field of work in the fields of design, modeling, and testing, noted Sergey Salkutsan, Director of the Center for Continuing Professional Education at the Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU, "Digital Engineering."
Before the opening of the Winter University, Sergei Salkutsan visited"Morning in St. Petersburg" program On the Saint Petersburg TV channel, he spoke in detail about how the Polytechnic University unites students from all over the world and implements a large-scale project related to engineering and the use of artificial intelligence.
The two-week educational intensive was also supported by such large companies and corporations as Gazprom Neft, UEC, TVEL, Centrotech-Engineering, Power Machines, Severstal, and others.
The Winter University program, hosted by SPbPU's PISh, is designed for 200 participants and consists of technical modules, an introductory Russian language course for English-speaking students, and a cultural and entertainment program. The program includes three equivalent engineering tracks, taught in Russian and English, consisting of educational modules, project-based lab modules, and laboratory courses.
The Technologist track for Russian-speaking students
Digital Transformation and Lean Manufacturing Laboratory Intelligent Robotics and Cyber-Physical Systems Laboratory (Smart Manufacturing and Industrial AI) Project Laboratory for the Application of AI Technologies to Various Types of Data Polymer Composite Materials Laboratory
The "Engineer" track for Russian-speaking students
Modern engineering in high-tech industries, Aircraft wing aerodynamics, Design laboratory for personal effectiveness. Personal and professional skills development training.
The Innovator track for English-speaking students
Intelligent Robotics and Cyber-Physical Systems Lab (Smart Manufacturing and Industrial AI) Supply Chain Management Design Lab Opportunity Recognition and Idea Generation for High-Tech Startups
Each track combines a design module, an industrial partner module, a soft skills module, and a project module. The modules are offered in parallel, each lasting two days and taught in groups of 15-20 students. Over the course of two weeks, students will gain insight into business process optimization, industrial AI technologies, advanced neural network architectures, polymer composite materials, and modern digital engineering technologies.
The Winter University in Engineering Sciences "Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies" will conclude on December 7, 2025.
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