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A short tour not only offers an opportunity to explore unique experimental facilities but also to choose a future direction for study and work. Prospective students from School No. 119 visited the birthplace of future aviation and space technologies. They were shown the T-325 supersonic wind tunnel. This technology is the basis for fundamental research, including studies on turbulence control and fuel economy. As one of the staff members noted, if the problem of airflow turbulence on a wing were solved, an airplane could fly not from Novosibirsk to Sochi, but, for example, to New York on the same amount of kerosene. Such experiments are not only available to experienced scientists. Many physics students conduct their own experiments using it during their studies.

The applied aspects of the institute's work were also highlighted. Tour participants learned about the complex technologies used to produce and restore turbine blades for aircraft engines—components that only four countries in the world can produce. Such large-scale research sparks a keen interest in the students.

"I like physics. I'd like to conduct some kind of experiments, it's so interesting!" shared Anna Zhuravleva, an 8th-grade student at School No. 119.

The children were particularly interested in the T-313 wind tunnel, where experiments last only a few minutes but are effective for science.

ITAM SB RAS conducts excursions infrequently, about eight times a year. The primary audience is schoolchildren and students majoring in physics. Sometimes, such excursions are held as part of various popular science events, such as Physfest, Smartpicnic, and Science 0. According to the institute's staff, such events primarily serve to popularize science in general. Their goal is to help schoolchildren learn new things, including mechanics in its various forms.

According to the institute's staff, NSU students begin working in unique wind tunnels as early as their third year, completing coursework and graduation projects. Many of them continue their research in master's and doctoral programs.

The Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics is a place where education and science come together. Students receive not only theoretical training but also the opportunity to immediately apply their knowledge in practice, working with world-class equipment to address pressing aerospace challenges. Graduates who complete this program become highly qualified engineers and scientists, in demand at leading research centers and industrial enterprises across the country.

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"Labyrinth"—a laboratory for intensive intellectual development—is the name of the 2025 on-site mathematical immersion program for first- to fourth-year students in research groups. Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics of Novosibirsk State University— a regular event of the Sobolev Institute of Mathematics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences with the support of the International Mathematical Center. The immersion took place in late October at the O. Koshevoy health and educational camp. Nearly two dozen students passionate about mathematics solved problems, participated in creative competitions and a conference, watched films, and attended lectures.

Only four problems were assigned over the two days, equal to the number of teams. But, as usual, most of them had no clear answer, requiring careful thought to come up with an engaging solution, which each team presented at the final conference. The problem conditions can be considered a framework. Teams can refine them, change them, narrow or expand them to present a general, attractive solution. For example, the question, "Into how many squares can a 7 by 5 rectangle be divided?" quickly evolved into a search for the minimum number of squares, since everyone knows the multiplication table. The goal was to find some universal formula for dividing the squares. Many teams quickly arrived at Euclidean division with remainder, but no one came up with a hypothesis for the minimum number of squares.

The second problem required fitting the maximum number of fragments with four vertices into a graph. The most successful graph was one in which edges were drawn between all vertices, and then many more edges ("fuzzies") were added to each vertex. Lev Zhukov and Timofey Vasiliev drew attractive, "fluffy" graphs.

The third problem, at first glance, seemed simple enough. What strategy should you follow when erasing one fragment at a time in a chain so that after your move you don't end up with two segments with the same number of links, while your opponent does? A clear algorithm for a sure victory was not found. The question remained open.

"Do you know the solution to this problem?" the students asked.

"Of course not!" the organizers admitted frankly. They weren't being disingenuous. Solving problems with predetermined answers, like a test in school, is a bit boring for real researchers, whether they're in their first or fourth year. The students laughed, of course, but they were pleased to be on equal terms with doctors and candidates of science. Many of their eyes lit up: "These are real problems!"

Klim Bagryantsev offered a beautiful and colorful image (but not a solution) of a problem where one had to divide a rectangle into four pieces of a "triomino" game. This is a well-known type of problem involving filling a surface with identical fragments. The result is a fractal canvas of four colors, similar to a Sierpinski triangle, where small shapes compose similar larger ones.

Each team had its own name and mascot. The name "Outegral" clearly aspired to a new concept, the opposite of "integral." The "Nail Rinatovich" team was named after a classmate who was absent from the team and whom the students clearly missed greatly. The "Koala" team's full name was "Koala Eucalyptus," and the "Mathematini" team's mascot was a true artistic masterpiece, adorning the event until its departure.

"This year's immersion was a very emotional experience for me," said fourth-year student Daria Koroleva. "I'm so glad the first-year students managed to keep their cool and solve the problems. It was a lot of fun with them. I really enjoyed the problems. I was a little disappointed that I couldn't find a perfect solution, but that's not always possible, but solving them was a lot of fun. You get completely immersed in the research process, generating hypotheses, considering different examples, proving or finding counterexamples, communicating, and discussing ideas. Researching problems with other students is a unique experience."

In addition to math problems, there were night photography contests for the most geometric and the scariest shadow. Some scenarios required participants to perform complex choreography and even some acrobatic skills, while others required only a little mischief and ingenuity.

The country camp became a magnet not only for students and teachers—the first lecture, dedicated to mathematical billiards and Birkhoff's algebraic conjecture, was given by Andrei Mironov, Director of the Sobolev Institute of Mathematics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

There are a huge number of very beautiful theorems concerning Birkhoff billiards, and many still unproven conjectures. For example, the question of the periodic trajectory of a billiard ball within any convex figure. In an acute triangle, it will be periodic, meaning the ball will repeatedly hit the same points. But within a circle, there can be various periodic trajectories of a billiard ball—from an equilateral triangle to a square, a five- or even a six-pointed star. Andrei Mironov gave students a brief history of scientific research into Birkhoff's conjecture and presented several solutions, authored byoneof which in 2019 was the lecturer himself, together with a colleague from Tel Aviv University, Professor Mikhail Bial.

Birkhoff's conjecture states that every integrable billiard table is an ellipse. An elliptical curve that touches all segments of the billiard ball's trajectory, bending around them, is called a caustic. This term came to mathematics from optics, where it described the geometry of reflection and refraction of light beams such that in certain places the light gathers into particularly bright spots, for example, on the surface of the sea or inside a faceted diamond. A question from the audience asked whether caustics can intersect. The speaker replied that no one had yet solved this mystery.

Andrei Mironov spoke about his acquaintance with Mikhail Byaly at a conference in Scotland, and the organizers of the mathematical immersion recalled that a team of schoolchildren from Scotland (including children of NSU graduates) once won their annual autumn math marathon. The bizarre and vibrant, caustic intersections of scientific trajectories demonstrate that mathematics is not self-sufficient and cannot develop in a hermetically sealed manner within a single country, city, or institute. Mathematics is one. People living on opposite sides of the globe simultaneously ponder the same problems and ask the same questions.

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Armlifting is a relatively new strength sport where the main goal is to lift as much weight as possible with one arm.

The best results among young men of 2nd and 3rd years were shown by:

1st place – Ilya Trushkin (IIR), result 62.5 kg

2nd place – Vyacheslav Shevchenko (MMF), 52.5 kg

3rd place – Vladislav Agapchenko (FIT), 50 kg

The winners among first-year boys were:

1st place – Mikhail Sokolov (SUNC), result 53.75 kg

2nd place – Mikhail Kazanzhi (GGF), result 51.25 kg

3rd place – Prokhor Kazakov (MMF), result 50 kg

This competition is part of the Freshman Spartakiad program. The results were determined by the sum of the top 10 scores, and the winners were:

1st place – Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics, 437.5 kg

2nd place – Faculty of Geology and Geophysics, 435 kg

3rd place – Faculty of Physics, 426.25 kg

Congratulations to the winners and runners-up! We thank head judge Alexander Sozinov and the other faculty members of the Physical Education Department for organizing and hosting such an engaging competition for the students.

All results on our VK page.

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Novosibirsk State University held its traditional Open Day on November 2, attracting a record-breaking number of participants for the fall event—over 2,000 schoolchildren and their parents. Prospective students learned about the program offerings, admission requirements, and the university atmosphere. The Open Day was held for the first time in the new classroom building, which opened on September 1, 2025.

In his opening address, NSU Rector Mikhail Fedoruk discussed the university's history, its development, and the areas of specialization that are currently in high demand. He specifically noted the growing interest among applicants in the natural sciences and engineering. This is evidenced by the results of the 2025 admissions campaign, where the top seven areas with the most significant growth in applications included "Informatics and Computer Engineering," "Mathematics and Mechanics," "Mathematics and Computer Science," "Applied Mathematics and Physics," "Physics," "General Medicine," and "Geology." The rector also highlighted the development of the university's infrastructure, the construction of a modern campus, and the opening of new buildings, which will expand NSU's educational and research capabilities.

During the Open Day, guests had the opportunity to visit thematic areas of NSU faculties and institutes, where students and faculty demonstrated in an interactive and live format what can be learned at NSU.

A guest of the event, tenth-grader Elizaveta Zh., shared her impressions:

"I really like this university. I'd like to enroll here, but I haven't decided on a major or exams yet. This is my first time here, and I'm impressed by the scale of the university—it's very large. I think there will be many opportunities for me if I get in. I've discovered a new area—the Faculty of Geology and Geophysics and the Department of Oil and Gas Fields."

At the program areas, representatives from NSU faculties and institutes provided detailed information on the admissions requirements for each specific program and answered applicants' questions.

Yulia Ilyushchenko, a representative of the Fundamental and Applied Linguistics department at the NSU Humanities Institute, noted:

We also have a threshold for admission to fee-paying programs—this year, you had to score more than 210 points to be admitted. There are several types of quotas for state-funded places. Please note that we only require specialized mathematics.

NSU hosts a variety of events to help schoolchildren prepare for university admission, ranging from Unified State Exam (USE) preparation courses to annual schools organized by faculties and institutes. Completion of these schools offers the opportunity to earn additional credits for university admission.

Natalia Simonova, Head of the Department of Theory and History of Journalism, discussed additional programs for high school students that can help increase their chances of successful admission to a journalism program:

For those interested in our program, we offer a "Young Journalist School" for students in grades 8–11, lasting from one to four years. It includes preparation for a creative competition specifically for 11th-graders—two classes every two weeks. At the school, students create stories, magazines, longreads, and other projects, exploring various forms of journalistic work. This format is suitable for career guidance and portfolio preparation, which can then be presented at the creative competition.

We are confident that NSU's Open Day will become the beginning of many schoolchildren's professional journeys, where the first step is choosing their field and where they want to study. NSU is open to talented and inquisitive people—those who are ready to seek, explore, and create the future today.

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The Leonid meteor shower is expected to peak on November 17. This stream, with a radiant in the constellation Leo, typically produces 10-15 meteors per hour annually. No increased activity is predicted for this year. The shower's radiant rises high in the sky in the second half of the night and produces fast meteors.

Significant outbursts of the Leonid meteor shower, up to hundreds or even thousands of meteors per hour (storm level), are expected in the 2030s, associated with the return of the parent comet 55P/Swift-Tuttle in 2031. The shower is expected to be especially active in 2033, 2034 (a meteor storm is possible), 2035, and 2037.

Another meteor shower that can be observed throughout the night in November is the Taurids. It consists of two branches—a southern and a northern one. This is a relatively inactive shower, with meteors being quite slow. However, it has a very long activity period—from mid-September to the end of November, with no distinct peak. Peak activity, about 5-10 meteors per hour, is observed during October and the first half of November. The shower also occasionally produces bursts of fireball activity. This year, the fireball cloud is expected to return for about a week around November 3rd. This is attributed to the Earth passing through a cloud of larger particles within the shower.

In November, two other weak meteor showers can be observed: the Alpha Monocerotids and the November Orionids. The Alpha Monocerotids have a radiant in the constellation Monoceros, while the November Orionids have a radiant on the border of the constellations Orion, Taurus, and Gemini. The Alpha Monocerotids peak on November 21st, at up to 5 meteors per hour, although historically, this shower has produced brief bursts of up to 420 meteors per hour in 1995 and up to 120 meteors per hour in 2019. The next peak in activity is expected in 2043. This shower is visible mainly in the second half of the night.

The November Orionids have a peak activity of about 3 meteors per hour, and the peak itself is not pronounced; it occurs around November 28, the radiant culminates around 2 a.m. and is quite visible for most of the night.

Another interesting event worth noting is the expected occultation of the Pleiades by the Moon on November 6th. Unlike the September event, this will occur in the evening, at a slightly lower but still respectable altitude above the horizon, although during a fuller phase of the Moon.

Here are the coverage parameters of the brightest stars of the Pleiades for Novosibirsk:

Electra. Starts at 21:00:44, altitude 27°, ends at 21:48:41, altitude 34°.

Merope. Start: 21:24:42, altitude 30°, end: 22:14:21, altitude 37°.

Alcyone. Starts at 21:52:36, altitude 34°, ends at 22:48:16, altitude 42°.

Atlas. Start: 22:46:44, altitude 41°, end: 23:04:31, altitude 44°.

The rather bright comet C/2025 K1 ATLAS will also be visible again. This comet is approximately 9th or 10th magnitude, perhaps even 1-2 magnitudes brighter. The first photos after perihelion show that it has developed a rather long tail. It can be seen in amateur telescopes low above the horizon in the mornings from late October to early November. Then, after the lunar passage, when the comet can be observed without light pollution, from mid- to late November (and especially in the third ten-day period of November), it will be visible high in the sky for most of the night. However, since its culmination time will be in the second half of the night, it will be more visible during this period.

The Leonids should be observed in the second half of the night, from about 1-2 AM until the morning, with peak activity occurring on the night of November 17-18. It's best to observe from outside the city, away from light sources. The same applies to other meteor showers. Comet C/2025 K1 ATLAS will also be visible in the morning.

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The "Management of the Future" conference was held October 23-25 in St. Petersburg, organized by the Graduate School of Management at St. Petersburg State University. This year, 2,300 applications were received, and after a multi-stage selection process, 115 talented students and graduates from across the country participated. NSU was represented by students from the Faculty of Economics (EF)—Alina Churkina, Elizaveta Kirgizova, Daria Kostyuk, Anna Denisova, and Denis Lipinsky.

The selection process consisted of three stages. The first involved completing a questionnaire and screening resumes, and the second involved professional testing with questions on probability theory, logic, mathematics, and economics. The final stage was a video interview, which included six questions assessing motivation, open-mindedness, and adaptability to a rapidly changing environment. Participants were given one minute to comprehend each question and two minutes to answer, after which the system automatically ended the recording.

Throughout the three days of the conference, students interacted with representatives of leading Russian companies, attended lectures, and participated in interactive master classes. One of the "Management of the Future" activities was management debates. Participants were presented with three cases, each with two roles. Two weeks before the conference, students were required to form teams to solve the problems. Elizaveta Kirgizova's team reached the semifinals, and the team including Anna Denisova won the debates and won a unique opportunity to attend a dinner with VTB representatives.

"The case topics varied. The first case asked us to choose a strategy for replacing an outdated IT system: a phased modernization of the existing platform versus a complete replacement with a new one. The second case challenged us to find a balance between security and customer experience—choosing between a strict verification system with maximum security and "invisible" protection that wouldn't interfere with customers. The third case challenged us to determine a strategy for attracting an 18-25-year-old audience: focusing on game mechanics and engagement or on real financial benefits. The management debates were the most engaging format, in my opinion. They allowed us not only to delve into solving real business cases but also to put strategic thinking and argumentation skills into practice. I'm very proud that our team managed to win," shared Anna Denisova, a fourth-year student at the Faculty of Economics and Management at NSU.

NSU students noted that the conference program included useful lectures given by speakers from various fields—from retail and event marketing to consulting and manufacturing. Many presentations focused on regional development and artificial intelligence. Particularly valuable was the fact that the lectures were delivered by practitioners who shared real-life case studies.

Daria Kostyuk, 4th year student of the Faculty of Economics at NSU:

"I especially enjoyed the lecture by ArtLife, the concert creators, as I'm developing my own career in the events industry. I was interested in listening to someone with similar life experiences and interests, so I could further develop my career."

Elizaveta Kirgizova, first-year master's student at the Faculty of Economics and Management of NSU:

"In my opinion, the most useful lecture was about developing five qualities that are beneficial for a career. Among these qualities, the speakers named a sense of belonging and commitment to the company, charisma, righteous fanaticism, strong communication skills, and perseverance."

Alina Churkina, a fourth-year student at the Faculty of Economics and Management of NSU:

The trip to "Management of the Future" turned out to be more than just a conference. It was an opportunity to see modern management from the inside—through real-life cases, lively discussions, and the experiences of those already shaping management practice today.

Conferences like these offer more than just lectures; they also offer an opportunity to meet interesting people with similar interests from all over the country and gain new ideas.

Daria Kostyuk:

"What I remember most were the people—the conference participants. So many people with completely unique life stories, with countless achievements in various fields. Conversations with each of them were captivating and engaging in their own way, as we all have busy lives."

Elizaveta Kirgizova:

"The conference trip was inspiring for me; I gained a lot of insights and made many new connections. Connecting with and becoming part of such a professional and vibrant community was an interesting and rewarding experience!"

Alina Churkina:

— The participants were a special highlight. 115 people from different cities, with varying backgrounds, but equally ambitious and engaged. It's an environment where you can't just "go with the flow"—the pace of communication and the level of discussion constantly push you to think faster, broader, and deeper.

Denis Lipinsky, 3rd year student at the Faculty of Economics at NSU:

"During the conference, I managed to exchange contacts with several dozen of the most talented people, including a theoretical physicist and a chemical engineer. It was very interesting to meet people from a wide range of universities across the country—to see how they live their lives, what their scientific and personal interests are, and how different universities are developing collaboration strategies. And, of course, the opportunity to establish direct contact with HR directors or leaders of large teams at companies that are leaders in their fields was also very valuable!"

The students also noted the special atmosphere of the city and the location where the conference was held.

Alina Churkina:

"The venue—Mikhailovskaya Dacha, the former imperial residence—made a particularly strong impression. The space itself is symbolic: the historic architecture and the modern campus of GSOM SPbU create a sense of a dialogue between times—past, present, and future. In such a setting, the conversation about development and leadership is especially poignant. And, of course, St. Petersburg. A city whose very environment—the autumnal atmosphere, the leisurely pace—inspires thoughtfulness."

Moreover, such events are an opportunity to understand how to develop further, what knowledge and skills to acquire in order to achieve more in your professional activities.

Alina Churkina:

"I came back feeling like I'd experienced a professional 'renewal' in these few days. Not in the sense of inspiration—there was just the right amount of that—but in the sense of clarity: it became clearer which skills are truly important, how quickly the context changes, and how important it is to learn not to adapt, but to be proactive!"

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The "Science on a Visit" project won the "Practices of Personal Philanthropy and Altruism" competition. Of 259 applications, 56 projects from 29 regions were selected. "Science on a Visit" by Anna Shuklina, a second-year master's student at the Physics Department of Novosibirsk State University, was the only project from the Novosibirsk Region to receive support.

"Practices of Personal Philanthropy and Altruism" is a competition that gives members of the Potanin Foundation community—winners of all programs in all years—the opportunity to implement a personal, socially significant initiative. Anna previously participated in the Potanin Foundation's "Scholarship Competition" and received support to achieve her goals.

"At the Belomorskie Petroglyphs Foundation School, other Potanin fellows and I discussed grant opportunities at length, including the Foundation's "Practices of Personal Philanthropy and Altruism" grant competition. I was inspired by Arina Bogomozova's project: she gave lectures to cancer patients. I wondered how I could help them? Bring my lessons to the children? There are hospital clowns, but no hospital physicists. It turned out that Novosibirsk lacks an education system for children undergoing long-term hospital treatment. Children are completely excluded from education! This is how the "Science on a Visit" project was born, which has already been supported by Larisa Lisovskaya, head of the children's program at the Novosibirsk regional branch of the All-Russian Public Organization for Patient Support "Zdravstvuy!", and Novosibirsk State University," Anna shared.

"Science on a Visit" offers a new format for leisure and education for children in rehabilitation centers and hospitals. A team of specially trained volunteers from natural science departments will conduct regular interactive classes and engaging experiments in children's hospitals, demonstrating the beauty and accessibility of science. This is also a great opportunity for children of all ages to interact with young scientists and perhaps choose science as their primary career. The project plans to develop and distribute teaching aids: a series of educational videos, recommendations for organizing interactive classes, and educational games.

"My years studying at the NSU Physics Department taught me to value talented teachers. Once I started teaching, I realized what a tremendous amount of work it is, and oftentimes, volunteer work and altruism. Since March 2024, I've been a member of the department's demonstration team, "FFokusniki": at events of various levels, we, physicist volunteers, demonstrate experiments to people of all ages, from kindergarten and schoolchildren to the elderly. I've gained experience explaining physical phenomena to children, giving public speeches, and conducting master classes. A diploma with honors from the Physics Department, experience as a senior lab assistant at the Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, a career in science, numerous conference presentations, competition wins, and knowledge of English and Chinese—all of this helps me create unique and engaging lessons," Anna said.

For Anna, winning the "Personal Philanthropy and Altruism Practices" competition is an opportunity to implement personal social initiatives, find and attract like-minded people, and contribute to the development of the volunteer movement.

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The games were initially played in subgroups, and the battle to reach the semi-finals and finals was very intense and interesting.

As a result, the team from the Faculty of Economics took 1st place: Artem Ten, Georgy Agarkov, Ivan Pitaev, Vladislav Alekhovikov, Vladislav Seregin, Matvey Trushnikov, Yakov Khramchenko, Alexander Gamayunov, Kirill Bobylev and Timofey Isaev.

2nd place – SUSC NSU consisting of: Gleb Shakin, Vyacheslav Dudalev, Yaroslav Gulyaev, Ilya Putmakov, Alash Boydu, Alexander Denisov, Alexander Ten, Alexander Ruban and Alexander Chulzhanov.

The match for third place ended with a 2-0 victory for the Higher College of Informatics over the Institute of Intelligent Robotics. The college team included: Michael Tse, Saveliy Bikberdin, Vladislav Stepanenko, Danila Grechnev, Bogdan Bormotov, Maxim Kopylov, Igor Plakhotnyuk, Alexey Bork, and Mark Yakubovsky.

Also noted were:

Tournament MVP – Vladislav Seregin (EF)

Top scorer – Yaroslav Gulyaev (NSU Specialized Scientific Center)

Best forward – Artem Ten (EF)

Best defender – Vladislav Stepanenko (VKI NSU)

Best goalkeeper – Vyacheslav Dudalev (NSU Specialized Scientific Center)

Veterans of NSU football teams from various years attended the competition, warmly welcoming the younger generation and presenting them with commemorative gifts on their behalf, as well as prizes and medals from the Department of Physical Education.

Congratulations to the winners and runners-up of the annual freshman futsal championship!

We would like to thank Sergey Mezentsev, coach of the NSU football team, for organizing and hosting the competition.

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During the last week of October, Novosibirsk State University hosted a series of events dedicated to student career advancement. For over seven years, the NSU Career Development Center has been organizing the traditional "Career Forum," but this year the format was significantly updated and given a new name—"Career Fest." This change was the result of analyzing attendance and the needs of both students and employers.

Victoria Maltseva, Partner Relations Manager at the NSU Career Development Center, explains that "Career Fest" isn't just a name change, but also a fundamentally new format. It includes open discussions and presentations, as well as game mechanics and practical activities implemented by employers and organizers to make communication and networking more lively and effective. It's important for students to interact with each other, gain skills, and actively work as a team.

Tatyana Ershova, a participant in the Beeline game-test and a master's student in Journalism at the NSU Humanities Institute, noted the practical value of the format:

"Today, we not only met colleagues who helped us navigate career situations, but also gained insight into our potential for many job openings. It was a unique experience to see employers' reactions to our requests and understand how to address issues within the company and in our own careers. Masterclasses like these truly open new horizons."

A key part of the program was a quiz day featuring career-related questions from the company "SHIFT." It tested participants' interview skills and their overall knowledge of the labor market. These team-based games develop communication skills—a key competency for any job seeker, the organizers emphasize.

Mikhail Savin, a student at the Faculty of Economics and a member of the winning team, admitted:

"The first round was the most challenging, but the team made it through. In the second, I learned a lot about student traditions, and in the third, how to build a successful career. It's a useful way to combine knowledge and gameplay."

According to Ekaterina Gonchar, a mentor at SHIFT, the main recommendation for students dreaming of a career in IT is to not stop at theory.

"IT is evolving so rapidly today that it's difficult to be successful without ongoing training and participation in conferences and internships. Practical experience is the main criterion for employers, not just a diploma."

Also, as part of the Career Fest, the ChemQuiz competition from Renewal was held for the first time, with over 50 students from the Faculty of Natural Sciences and the Institute of Medicine and Medical Technology at NSU taking part.

Svetlana Dovgal, Director of the NSU Career Development Center, emphasized that Career Fest combines individual and public events within a single week with the goal of significantly increasing student engagement. A new feature was the holding of the events in NSU's new building with spacious auditoriums, which was warmly welcomed by both participants and employers.

This year, students from the Humanities Institute actively helped organize the Career Fest. Grigory Feoktistov, Maxim Budko, Alina Motina, Alexandra Kuzmenko, students of the Faculty of Economics and the Faculty of Information Technology –Egor Vlasov And Lev Anisimov, as well as interns from the Career Development Center – Alexandra Mokina and Sofia Petukhova .

Students were involved in every stage of the organization: they developed the concept, conducted brainstorming sessions, were responsible for communications with companies, and even developed Career Agent branded merchandise. This is how a community is formed where young people acquire a crucial skill—confident interview skills, regardless of their field of study.

Svetlana Dovgal also emphasized that the Career Fest has become a true bridge between students and employers:

Companies see these games and sessions not only as a way to connect, but also as a chance to strengthen their brand, deepen connections with young people through interactivity, and engage them in internship programs.

The NSU Career Development Center intends to make "Career Fest" an annual event and continue to develop the format to meet the needs of students and businesses. Student volunteers are already showing enthusiasm and enthusiasm for new projects, and the Center's team is uniting to implement ambitious ideas.

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Novosibirsk, November 5, 2025: Researchers at the Novosibirsk State University Center for Artificial Intelligence (NSU CAI) have developed a voice assistant for smart home systems that can operate completely autonomously—without an internet connection. The new device, dubbed "Commander," enhances security and privacy, allowing users to control their devices with their voice without fear of hacking or personal data leakage.

"The key feature of the Commander is that no voice travels beyond the device—everything happens locally, without accessing external servers. This significantly reduces the risk of hacking and data leakage," said Evgeny Pavlovsky, a leading researcher at the NSU Center for Information Security. "This solution is, of course, more expensive, but it's essential for those who are particularly concerned about information security and don't want a microphone in the home eavesdropping and sending recordings to the cloud."

The development was completed by Ahsan Shakur, a master's student in the English-language master's program "Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics" at the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics at NSU, under the supervision of specialists from the NSU Center for Information Technologies. In its current version, "Commander" can recognize commands such as "turn on the light," "turn off the fan," or "turn on the lamp in three minutes." But this is just the beginning—the system already supports several AI models and, in the future, will be able to analyze user habits, predicting their actions.

"We're testing the system so it can respond not only to direct commands but also to context. For example, if a person says, 'It's dark,' the device will automatically understand that the light needs to be turned on. All the data stays internal—nothing is transmitted externally," explains Evgeny Pavlovsky.

The device's operation is based on three artificial intelligence models. The first converts speech into text, the second understands the meaning of what is said, and the third executes commands. All of these models run locally, without connecting to cloud services. NSU notes that controlling household appliances doesn't require high computing power: the system can even run on a Raspberry Pi minicomputer.

In the future, "Commander" will be able to control any device that supports standard smart home protocols—HTTP, ZigBee, and LoRaWAN. This means users won't need to install additional software or search for special gadgets—the assistant is compatible with most smart plugs, lamps, and household appliances.

Developers believe that in the age of ubiquitous digitalization, security issues are becoming especially pressing. According to Evgeny Pavlovsky, most modern voice assistants, including well-known commercial solutions, continuously record and send data to external servers. This makes them vulnerable to both leaks and hacker attacks.

"Our idea is different: to create a system that 'hears' but doesn't 'transmit.' It understands commands and controls the home, but remains completely under the user's control. This is the right ideology for smart homes, and the market for such solutions is already emerging," the scientist emphasized.

The NSU Center for Information Systems Research team is currently continuing to refine the technology. The next step will be to integrate all three models into a single system capable of learning and adapting to the owner's habits. The researchers are confident that such autonomous solutions will be an important step toward creating safe and truly "smart" homes of the future.

To protect users from internal system errors, Evgeny Pavlovsky and his colleagues intend to use their Kappa framework for managing datasets and artificial intelligence models, which is designed to create a trusted artificial intelligence management environment.

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