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A two-day project-analytical session of the NSU Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies (IMMT) was held at Novosibirsk State University. It was a continuation of a series of events that began in July of this year. The goal of the session was to identify a strategy for transforming the NSU Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies (IMMT) in line with the modern model of higher education.

The work was attended by the directors, faculty, and staff of the NSU Institute of Mathematics and Mechanics, students, residents, master's students, and postgraduate students of the institute, as well as invited partners and experts.

At the beginning of the event, NSU Rector and RAS Academician Mikhail Fedoruk delivered a welcoming speech:

Akademgorodok was initially created as a multidisciplinary system, since being on the global frontier is impossible without interaction with other sciences. I believe that dialogue, discussion, and exchange of opinions between experts in various fields are very beneficial for all participants. I wish you productive work at the strategic session.

The project-analytical session began with a brief overview of the results of the first event, followed by a detailed discussion by Svetlana Kraichinskaya, PhD in Pedagogical Sciences and organizer of the project-analytical work.

"When changes occur and new programs and areas emerge, the question always arises: how to move forward. Therefore, the first session was necessary to understand the ongoing changes using the Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies as an example. At the previous meeting, we discussed the current situation at the institute in terms of educational programs: each director described the structure of their program, staff training, development areas, as well as the target audience and how they implement training. We also reviewed the experience of other universities, analyzed our own institute, and considered how we could differentiate ourselves from them. However, we didn't have time to discuss some important points, so we decided to hold a second strategic session, which will focus on competencies," Svetlana Kraichinskaya shared.

The goals of the second session are to engage the IMMT team in the implementation of a modern model of higher education across the institute's programs: general medicine, psychology, medical cybernetics, and industrial pharmacy; to develop a new systemic structure for IMMT based on a network principle and cooperation with relevant experts; and to transition the institute's educational, project-based, and research activities to network interaction.

"Our main goal is to showcase not only the institute's competencies and capabilities, but also to explore the issue of interdisciplinary collaboration: institute-to-institute, faculty-to-faculty, department-to-department, and so on. Today and tomorrow, we will discuss how we communicate with non-medical institutions and what these interactions can lead to," added Yulia Samoylova, Professor, Doctor of Medical Sciences, and Acting Director of the NSU Institute of Medical and Technical Technologies.

Yulia Samoilova then formulated modern approaches to medical education.

"Comprehensive fundamental and clinical training for future doctors, new educational programs such as medical cybernetics and industrial pharmacy, combined with a scientific foundation, and ambitious projects allow NSU to be at the forefront of the medicine of the future. Personalized medicine, digital technologies, and interdisciplinary collaboration are not the future, but our present," Yulia Samoylova emphasized.

Also during the introductory part, the participants heard a report by Olga Pervushina, Acting Deputy Director of the Institute of Mathematical and Mathematical Technologies in the field of Psychology.

Work continued in expert groups focusing on the Institute's educational programs. Experts and participants discussed in detail the development direction of the Institute. Particular attention was paid to interdisciplinary projects involving the Institute's combined scientific resources.

The second day was devoted to the network principle of organizing modern education. Andrey Reus, Doctor of Economics and Director of the Pestovo Moscow School of Management, delivered a presentation. The discussion focused on the development of a new systemic structure for the Institute of Mathematical and Mathematical Technologies (IMMT) based on the network principle and cooperation with competent stakeholders. The concept of an individualized educational trajectory and the development of a unified university startup environment play a key role in the new educational model.

As a result of the two-day work, the session participants formulated principles, ideas, and approaches for building a new model of medical education.

The project is being implemented within the framework of the Priority 2030 strategic academic leadership program.

 

 

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Over 100 students from colleges, technical schools, and universities participated in the regional stage of the "First Student" project, organized by the Movement of the First. The competition involved pitching projects that addressed pressing youth needs. The regional stage was won by the NSU team "Psycheya," comprised of students majoring in Psychology. Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies (IMMT) NSU. The next stage is the finals in Moscow, where the girls will once again present their project to a jury and compete for a grant for its implementation.

"We presented our project, which we'd been developing over the summer, and also listened to the other participants' presentations. After the first seven teams had presented, we were asked not just to wait for the results but to participate in interactive activities. We completed stations with tasks that required teamwork, met other students, and also participated in a training session. The time flew by, and we were already at the awards ceremony. The result is first place in the regional round, which we're very happy about! Now we'll work on improving the project and preparing for the next stage of the competition," shared Alena Vorobyova, a third-year student at the Institute of Mathematical and Mathematical Engineering at NSU.

"As captain, you feel a special responsibility for the entire work: how it was structured, whether it was sufficient. Now we'll represent our region at the national level," added Anastasia Korotkova, a third-year student at the Institute of Mathematical and Mathematical Engineering at NSU. "A lot needs to be improved, but we're energized by this victory, so everything should work out!"

The NSU "Psycheya" team presented a project to create a platform for anonymous communication, prevention, psychological support, and adaptation assistance for first-year students.

"The event was a great opportunity for us not only to present our work but also to learn from other participants. I left inspired and full of desire to continue developing both myself and the team," said Ksenia Abysheva, a second-year student at the Institute of Mathematical and Mathematical Engineering (IMMT) of NSU.

For the Psyche team, winning the regional stage is an important step toward implementing a socially significant project aimed at supporting and integrating first-year students into university.

We will be following the progress of the NSU team and wish them good luck in the next stage of the competition!

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From September 17 to 20, the first World Youth Festival Gathering took place in Nizhny Novgorod, bringing together approximately 2,000 participants from Russia and 120 other countries. Among them was a delegation from the Novosibirsk Region, including NSU students and graduates.

Nizhny Novgorod, Russia's first youth capital, transformed itself for several days into a platform for international dialogue and the search for new solutions for youth policy development. The gathering's program combined educational and cultural formats: lectures and master classes by Russian and international speakers, concerts, quests, sports games, and excursions. Participants worked across seven key areas: media, creative industries, public administration, entrepreneurship, sports, education and science, digitalization, and IT.

"The gathering is an international platform for cultural exchange and networking. Such events create conditions for long-term collaboration, friendships, and professional connections, and contribute to strengthening the country's image as a hub for youth and business communication," notes Maxim Yemelyanov, a master's student at the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics at NSU.

According to him, the decision to participate was obvious after the World Youth Festival in Sochi in 2024:

"I made a lot of useful connections back then and spoke to the heads of major Russian companies. This experience helped me implement and promote my ideas. So, when I learned about the new gathering, I immediately applied," Maxim shares.

As part of the program, participants had the opportunity to meet international BRICS business mentors, participate in the launch of a unified international content center uniting bloggers from 34 countries, and establish professional connections with young professionals from various fields.

"I'm glad I had the chance to participate in such a large-scale event, and I'm proud that our country is creating platforms for personal interaction between people from all over the world. I've achieved all the goals I set for myself—in international communication, career, and professional development," concludes Maxim.

The organizers note that the gathering served as a platform for laying the "foundation for the future," where young people demonstrated their commitment to joint initiatives and the development of international cooperation. The next festival will be held in Krasnoyarsk in 2026.

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The 4th School of Young Scientists, "Application of Synchrotron Radiation for Solving Biological Problems," is taking place at Novosibirsk State University from October 1st to 3rd. Ninety-five participants are participating, most of whom are young researchers. Forty-seven of the participants are NSU students. Many of them are also employees of research institutions: the State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology "Vector" of Rospotrebnadzor, the Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and the A.V. Nikolaev Institute of Inorganic Chemistry of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Representatives of ITMO University, the SKIF Collective Use Center, Kazan Federal University, and Moscow State University are also participating. Lomonosov, Tyumen State University, Sechenov University (First Moscow State Medical University named after I.M. Sechenov), Tomsk State University, and others. More than 30 school participants came from 11 Russian cities: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Yekaterinburg, Tyumen, Pushchino (Moscow region), Vladivostok, Krasnoyarsk, and Barnaul.

At the opening of the School, the Rector of Novosibirsk State University, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Mikhail Fedoruk, delivered a welcoming speech:

Novosibirsk State University is actively involved in establishing the SKIF Common Use Center and developing its user base. NSU's Physics Department has launched new educational programs: starting in their second year, all master's students take two courses related to synchrotron and neutron research. Educational programs in this area have also been introduced at NSU's Faculty of Natural Sciences. In 2024, NSU established the Center for X-ray, Synchrotron, and Neutron Research, which will be located in the research center currently under construction, part of the second phase of the new NSU campus. The launch of the SKIF-NSU educational and research station is planned for the SKIF Common Use Center. The university will actively participate in all research programs related to synchrotron research. For example, a number of projects, including pharmaceutical and medical ones, are being implemented within the Priority 2030 program. I am confident that with the commissioning of the SKIF Center for Collective Use, great prospects and limitless possibilities will open up for scientists.

Anastasia Gladysheva, Head of the Laboratory, Senior Researcher at the Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology Vector (Rospotrebnadzor), and a PhD in Biology, discussed the implementation of the project "Application of Synchrotron Radiation for Virology Research to Develop New Immunobiological Drugs," which is being implemented under the Federal Scientific and Technical Program for the Development of Synchrotron and Neutron Research and Research Infrastructure until 2030, and its future prospects.

-Within the framework of the current project of the Federal Scientific and Technical Program (FNF) of the development of synchrotron and neutron studies, three key areas are identified: tumor tesds, the study of new viruses and the development of immunobiological drugs. The project is aimed at research in the field of oncological diseases. This approach combines diagnosis and treatment, that is, it implies the ability to simultaneously visualize a cancerous tumor using a synchrotron source and destroy it using oncolytic viruses with certain transgenes. The study of new viruses is equally important. To develop effective biological products to combat them, you need to know how they are arranged. To complete this task, it is necessary to use a structural-oriented approach using synchrotron methods, which will allow us not only to fundamentally study how new viruses are arranged, but also by targeted, on the basis of structural data, to develop immunobiological drugs both against the new and long-known viruses, to struggle with direct effects of direct action before. But in order for these studies to take place, we need scientific personnel. NSU took the solution of this problem, for which we are grateful to the university. For the fourth time, a school of young scientists is being held, an additional professional education program is being implemented annually. This year we received several other university graduates who are already full -fledged researchers, ”said Anastasia Gladysheva.

Sergey Arkhipov, Head of the Laboratory at the Crystallization Educational and Methodological Center of the NSU Institute of Chemical Technology, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Solid State Chemistry at the NSU Faculty of Natural Sciences, and Senior Researcher at the SKIF Center for Collective Use, delivered an introductory lecture on the SKIF Center's potential for research in biology. Sergey Sedykh, PhD in Biology, presented the educational programs of the NSU Advanced Engineering School, and Boris Zakharov, Doctor of Chemical Sciences, spoke about the Master's program "Methodological Support for Physicochemical Studies of Condensed Phases" at the NSU Faculty of Natural Sciences.

The School's goal is to highlight the potential of synchrotron radiation for studying biological samples. Young researchers will learn about the key stages of studying biopolymer crystals using X-ray diffraction analysis, biopolymer solutions using small-angle X-ray scattering, and the use of X-ray fluorescence analysis and tomography to study biological samples.

A school for young scientists in this field has been held annually at NSU since 2022. The first school focused on X-ray diffraction analysis, which is available at the first-stage station 1.2 "Structural Diagnostics" of the Siberian Ring Photon Source. The second school's program included small-angle X-ray scattering, whose applicability in structural biology is also significantly expanded by the use of synchrotron radiation. The third school emphasized the combined use of molecular modeling methods and experimental approaches to solving problems in structural biology. Thus, the organizers linked the theoretical and experimental sections as complementary. At last year's school, each participant was provided with a full-fledged workstation, creating comfortable conditions for mastering the fundamentals of experimental data processing and structural modeling skills.

"This year's School is unique in that it includes in-depth modules on processing X-ray diffraction data and analyzing small-angle scattering data combined with gel filtration. It also includes a practical component on processing tomographic data and using X-ray fluorescence analysis to study biological samples," explained Sergei Arkhipov.

The School program traditionally includes a theoretical component and practical sessions. Roman Moryachkov, PhD (Kazan Scientific Center, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Krasnoyarsk), will introduce participants to the small-angle X-ray scattering method for solving problems in structural biology. Sofia Borisevich, Doctor of Chemical Sciences (SKIF Center for Collective Use), who is also a part-time employee of NSU, will discuss the combined application of experimental methods and molecular modeling techniques to solving problems in structural biology. Sergey Rashchenko, PhD (Geology and Mineralogy, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences), will introduce participants to the fundamental principles of synchrotron radiation interactions with biological objects. Konstantin Usachev, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (Kazan Scientific Center, Kazan), will give a lecture on the crystallography of macromolecular structures. Lectures will also cover the application of cryo-electron microscopy in studying macromolecular structures and X-ray diffraction analysis in solving problems in structural biology.

Practical work will be carried out in eight master classes in four parallel groups: "Conducting Molecular Docking (Protein–Ligand) and Molecular Modeling Based on X-ray Structural Analysis Data," "Conducting Protein–Protein Docking and Molecular Modeling for Subsequent Experimental Verification Using Small-Angle X-ray Scattering," "Solving and Refinement of the Crystal Structure of Lysozyme Using X-ray Structural Analysis," "Processing Primary Data Obtained by Computed Tomography," and "X-ray Fluorescence Analysis: Theory and Practical Application for Studying Biological Samples." Master classes will also be held on processing data obtained by NSU postgraduate students at the Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Center using X-ray diffraction analysis and small-angle X-ray scattering.

Last year, new terminal rooms in the educational laboratory building were used for practical training related to data processing. This year, these resources will be complemented by a computer lab at the Gazpromneft-NSU Scientific and Educational Center and classrooms in the new classroom building. The experience of the previous school demonstrated the effectiveness and ease of use of computer labs for participants.

The school will conclude with a lecture by Sergei Arkhipov, PhD in Chemistry, in which he will review currently available experimental capabilities for biopolymer crystallization and biological sample studies using X-ray diffraction, small-angle X-ray scattering, X-ray fluorescence, and X-ray tomography. He also plans to introduce school participants to the SKIF Center for Collective Use's planned capabilities for structural biology and biomedical applications.

The School for Young Scientists "Application of Synchrotron Radiation for Solving Biological Problems" is supported by the Russian Ministry of Education and Science.

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Novosibirsk State University and the largest grid company in the Sovetsky District of Novosibirsk, the Federal State Unitary Enterprise "Energy and Water Supply Management," have signed a cooperation agreement.

"We are interested in the dynamic development of the Federal State Unitary Enterprise UEV, and therefore are ready to support joint projects, including those within the NSU Center for Artificial Intelligence. This organization has recently undergone positive changes, and it is very important for us that UEV continues to operate at the same dynamic pace," commented NSU Rector and RAS Academician Mikhail Fedoruk.

"In the first stage, we will build a heat supply model for a specific heating district, which will allow us, firstly, to monitor and manage the parameters of the centralized heating system, and secondly, to predict the occurrence of various non-standard situations," said Alexander Lyulko, Director of the NSU Center for Artificial Intelligence.

The model, using sensors already installed in the experimental area, will clearly and accurately identify emerging leaks in real time, reducing detection and response time. Precise parameters of current consumption will allow for the regulation of heat supply, ensuring the required temperature in all users' spaces while avoiding unnecessary costs.

Energy is a fairly conservative industry, and the cost of error can be very high, as it involves supplying heat and water to thousands of residents of apartment buildings. Therefore, the initial phase will involve developing a model for a single heating district. If this pilot project is successful, FSUE UEV is prepared to quickly scale it up to other parts of its infrastructure.

"This is a very important project for us. Following its implementation, we plan to digitalize our networks as much as possible, which will allow us to make decisions more quickly, reduce the time it takes to resolve emergency situations, and significantly improve the efficiency of our services. Overall, we will have a more objective picture of the state of our systems, which will allow us to better plan and execute our work," emphasized Dmitry Burdenko, Director of the Federal State Unitary Enterprise UEV.

Recently, the university and the science city of Koltsovo launched a similar project to create a system for monitoring the condition of heating networks and predicting potential accidents and heat leaks, also integrating it with a digital assistant.

The successful implementation of such pilot projects at the Koltsovo and Akademgorodok sites will allow us to discuss the future replication of this approach.

"Virtually every municipality in our country faces similar challenges, and, of course, solutions that have already been tested elsewhere will generate significantly greater interest. The Center is now entering a phase where we are moving from theoretical work to creating concrete digital products and services based on this research, embracing the use of artificial intelligence in urban management and the construction industry. As a reminder, the practical application of our developments was one of the key conditions for opening the Center," concluded Alexander Lyulko.

The university expects to receive the first results of its collaboration with the Koltsovo municipal service providers and the Federal State Unitary Enterprise UEV in the near future.

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On September 30, the 12th Open Student BioTournament, Russia's first biology-focused team competition, concluded in the science city of Pushchino in the Moscow Region. This year, 15 teams from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Tyumen, Kazan, and other cities competed for the title of the country's best biology team. Novosibirsk State University was represented by two teams: "meowRNA" and "GeneShtab," which took first and third place, respectively. This was the first time NSU had won such a prestigious biology competition.

The BioTournament is a unique format where participants propose original solutions to real-world scientific problems. The competition revolves around "scientific battles," which include a presentation, a discussion, a debate, and a review. Four days of intensive work were filled with heated discussions and intellectual battles.

Both NSU teams confidently advanced through the qualifying rounds, finishing in the top three in the semifinals and earning the right to compete in the final. In the final, they faced not only each other but also strong opponents from other cities.

Based on the results of the final stage, the GeneShtab team, consisting of 4th-year students, Faculty of Natural Sciences Yaroslava Gaburova (captain), Valeria Romanova, Anastasia Monogova, Nikita Linkov, and Dmitry Kurbatsky took the honorable third place.

The winner of the tournament was the "meowRNK" team, which included third- and fourth-year students from the Faculty of Natural Sciences: Nikita Ivanov (captain), Ekaterina Akhramenko, Ulyana Borovikova, Anastasia Panina, and Nail Bikeev.

"The main challenge was, without a doubt, the intense pace of the tournament. We had to solve a large number of complex problems within a tight deadline and immediately prepare compelling presentations. Essentially, we had to be both in-depth researchers and public speakers, quickly analyzing a huge amount of information. I'm confident that our team cohesion was our greatest asset and the key to success," commented Nikita Ivanov, captain of the "meowRNK" team.

For participants, the BioTournament was a wonderful opportunity to hone both their hard and soft skills: honing their public speaking skills, learning to defend their point of view in scientific debates, broadening their horizons, and making a wealth of useful connections for future collaborative projects. Competitions like these, where theory meets practice in heated debates, allow students to truly express themselves and ignite the spark that motivates them to achieve further scientific achievements.

"The competition was challenging, and the competition was very strong. This year's play was even a little more exciting than last year. We're glad we were able to represent ourselves well and take a place on the podium. We've all worked together to reach this day, and each of us gave a piece of ourselves to the BioTournament 2025 in the best sense of the word."

This tournament was a treasure trove of invaluable experience for me and my teammates. And, of course, we now know both our strengths in the difficult task of defending the fruits of our intellectual labor, as well as what we need to work on next. GeneShtab leaves with renewed ambition and confidence that we can achieve even more next year," noted Yaroslav Gaburov, captain of the GeneShtab team.

The teams were sponsored by Vector-Best and Pharma. The teams express their gratitude to their sponsors for the opportunity to participate in such an exciting and significant tournament and gain invaluable experience in scientific competitions.

"And, of course, a special thank you to NSU and the entire faculty. Their deep fundamental knowledge, critical thinking, and ability to solve unconventional problems formed the solid foundation that allowed us to confidently win such serious intellectual competitions," emphasized Nikita Ivanov.

Previously, participants from both teams represented NSU at the SynBio Challenges 2025 international synthetic biology competition in China, where they also demonstrated strong results and received gold medals.

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The third annual PhysFest science festival took place at NSU's main building. It was organized by students and young scientists. Faculty of Physics of NSUThe main goal of the event was to popularize physics among schoolchildren and young people. A popular science lecture, unique demonstrations, master classes, interactive exhibitions, and a PhysQuest, which awarded a gift from the organizers, were all part of the big physics day at NSU. Around 600 guests from the city, the surrounding region, and nearby areas visited the university that day to gain a closer understanding of the fascinating world of science.

"Physics is an absolutely remarkable science; it allows our entire civilization to exist, develop, and navigate the various dangers that lie in its path. Physics also contains ironclad laws that have been tested in countless ways. The most important things in our lives are loved ones we can rely on and trust, and I hope that physics will become a similarly familiar field of study for you," Vladimir Blinov, Dean of the Physics Department at NSU, greeted the participants.

This is the third PhysFest for Mikhail Ognev, a first-year student at the NSU Physics Department. He has been attending the festival since its inception: previously as a guest, and this year as a volunteer and department representative.

"From early childhood, I wanted to become an inventor and contribute to society. I first learned about the university when I attended a physics olympiad in 7th grade. My teacher said that NSU produces very special and versatile talent. It seemed surreal to me at the time; I never thought I'd ever be a Physics Faculty student. My teacher also knew I loved physics. It was she who once advised me to attend PhysFest. The first time I attended, I was particularly impressed by Evgeny Ivanovich Palchikov's physics demonstrations," Mikhail Ognev recalled.

At a meeting with leading scientists and experts in various fields of physics, Elena Starostina, a researcher at the Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS and a senior lecturer in the Department of General Physics at the Physics Department of Novosibirsk State University, gave a lecture on radiation, which penetrates all substances and permeates all areas of science, revealing its potential.

PhysFest's tradition is physics demonstrations, and each year the set of experiments varies. This year, Professor Evgeny Palchikov demonstrated an underwater explosion, the first X-ray machine, and a vortex gun. Some audience members even had the opportunity to try firing one themselves.

"Physics, chemistry, and biology are natural sciences because they surround us and exist in nature. However, their laws were invented by humans to predict the results of experiments before they were conducted. Without such predictions, it's impossible to create a car or a washing machine by trial and error. Models developed by physicists allow for precise predictions, which often prove correct and help, for example, in the development of an airplane engine. Importantly, physical models are interesting and valuable precisely when they allow them to predict new events that have not yet occurred. Our goal is to inspire young people to study physics. Personally, I can say that young people are interested in this science, and year after year they come to the festival and subsequently enroll in our physics department," said Evgeny Palchikov.

In October, as part of PhysFest, young researchers will take tours of the G. I. Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics and the S. A. Khristianovich Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, and will also participate in the PhysFest Olympiad.

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"Mediacode" is a nationwide competition for students, members of student media centers, graduate students, and young scientists from Russian universities and research institutes. The competition, now in its third year, aims to popularize science among young people and draw attention to the work and achievements of young scientists. This year, 273 applications were submitted, and 10 participants advanced to the finals, including Ilya Bolshakov, a first-year master's student majoring in Journalism. Humanities Institute of NSU.

The competition finalists spent four days creating content for social media at the 10th All-Russian Youth Scientific Forum "Science of the Future – Science of the Young." The forum took place from September 23 to 26 at N.G. Chernyshevsky Saratov State University. The jury assessed the originality of the media project, the creative presentation of information, and the clarity and accessibility of its content for a general audience.

"I've known about the competition for two years now. Last year I also participated and made it to the finals, but I couldn't go because I was attending a different forum. The Mediacode competition has always been attractive due to its demand—only popular science content is accepted. I've been filming a series of interviews with scientists for several years now. In the finals, we had to work in the forum's press service as part of our category. Mine was a video project, so I interviewed scientists for video commentary, filmed a report on the visit of Deputy Minister of Education and Science Denis Sekirinsky, and also conducted a press conference with him. I quickly edited the videos and submitted them for publication on the following websites: the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia, NOS: Science, Education, Students, NOS. Science, and in the forum communities "Science of the Future – Science of the Young,"" said Ilya Bolshakov. Over 600 people attended the forum, including Russian scientists and researchers who won the Russian Ministry of Education and Science's mega-grant program. The winners of the All-Russian Student and Postgraduate Research Paper Competition were announced at the forum, as well as the results of the Mediacode competition, where Ilya won in the "Science in Focus" category. "I'm very excited to participate in the competition and connect with world-class scientists. I'm very interested in educational journalism and plan to further develop my career in this field, and the master classes at the competition finals helped me gain new knowledge that I will use in my future work," Ilya shared.

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Novosibirsk State University is launching a professional development program, "Humanities Models for the Modern School." Participants will include educators and administrators who will shape the development of school education in the coming years.

The university is offering this course for the first time, partnering with Academician M.A. Lavrentyev Lyceum No. 130, one of the region's strongest schools, and the Institute of Philosophy and Law of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The program is designed for young administrators and educators who are ready to apply for positions as principals and deputy directors for research and methodological work. It combines theoretical and practical formats: students will study the humanities concepts of 20th-century Russian pedagogy and apply them in a project workshop to develop their own school models.

"Typically, professional development programs focus on school management, administration, and various methods and technologies. In this case, we will discuss cutting-edge Russian humanities concepts that educational institution leaders could use as a basis for developing their own school development plans," emphasized Sergei Smirnov, PhD, one of the program's authors, chief researcher at the Institute of Philosophy and Law of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, leading researcher at the NSU Artificial Intelligence Center.

The course covers a wide range of ideas: from the legacy of Ushinsky and Makarenko to Vygotsky's cultural-historical approach and Bibler's school of dialogue of cultures. Modules include Bakhtin's philosophy of dialogue, Elkonin-Davydov's theory of developmental learning, the pedagogical practices of the communard movement, and contemporary debates about the future of public schools.

According to another co-author of the program, Sergei Sopochkin, director of Lyceum No. 130, the program is not limited to the classics. "In pedagogy, one idea feeds another. Of course, theoretical developments primarily emerged in the 20th century, but they are still relevant today. Many approaches are already being used in schools, albeit not as coherent models. The goal of the program is to demonstrate how these ideas can form the basis of original projects," he noted.

Particular attention will be given to practical assignments: participants will present their own projects for humanities school models that could be implemented at educational institutions. The final project will include a defense of their proposals, and the best solutions will be able to be further developed.

"Both the lyceum and the university have accumulated significant results in the educational field, and there is a desire to share this experience. The program's main author, Sergei Alevtinovich Smirnov, is a renowned scholar. This accumulated experience and its theoretical understanding are reflected in the program, which, in our opinion, has turned out to be quite high-quality and meaningful. Modern schools need professional discussions about the future, and our program provides a platform for such a dialogue," Sergei Sopochkin emphasized.

Both representatives of the Novosibirsk Association of Young Teachers and current school principals in Novosibirsk have already expressed interest in the program.

The organizers are confident that the project will help develop a new generation of school leaders prepared to implement the best educational models in schools, as well as their own developments based on them. In a context where state standards make schools relatively unified, it is precisely original approaches and initiatives that can drive their renewal.

"Schools today need fresh ideas. We're not pitting the humanities tradition against digital technology, but rather demonstrating that without an understanding of the individual, no innovation will work," emphasized Sergei Sopochkin.

The program will begin this fall. It will be a full-time, 64-hour program. Upon completion, students will receive a certificate of advanced training. Classes will begin as soon as the group is full.

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Today, a delegation from the Parliamentary Assembly Commission on Science and Education of the Union of Belarus and Russia, led by Chairperson Olga Germanova, visited Novosibirsk State University. They met with NSU Rector and RAS Academician Mikhail Fedoruk and visited Research Center for Artificial Intelligence at NSU and became familiar with its developments, and also assessed the infrastructure of the flow auditorium building, which is part of the second stage of the project new campus of NSU, being built as part of the national project "Youth and Children." The Novosibirsk Region Government was represented at the meeting by Vice Governor of the Novosibirsk Region Irina Manuilova.

The visit began with a brief history of the university's founding. Lidiya Vorobtsova, Director NSU History MuseumShe spoke about how NSU was founded, what makes it unique, what has changed in recent years, and what NSU represents today. She also highlighted NSU's outstanding alumni from science and business.

Next the guests visited Scientific and educational center "Evolution of the Earth"“, which features more than a thousand exhibits, dozens of models and information boards, including many unique ones – samples of rocks and minerals from the great depths of the Earth, meteorites, ancient fossilized remains of animals and plants, samples of Siberian oil and coal, etc.

Alexander Lyulko, Director of the NSU Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, introduced guests to the Center's cutting-edge developments in security, healthcare, construction, energy, and education.

"Our Center focuses on construction and the urban environment, that is, the development of smart city technologies. Our goal is to create an intelligent system for managing urban infrastructure, and this applies to various areas—construction, microelectronics, environmental monitoring, and ecology," emphasized Alexander Lyulko.

The delegation also visited NSU's classroom building, which officially opened on August 29 with the participation of Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko. This modern educational space provides a comfortable learning environment for nearly 1,700 students. It houses four classrooms, one of which seats 400 people, the largest at the university. The building also houses a research library, which holds up to 1 million books.

"The University is a participant in all key federal development programs, including 'Priority 2030,' 'Creating a Network of Modern Campuses,' the World-Class Mathematics Center, and Advanced Engineering Schools. We have identified strategic projects under the 'Priority' program that are aimed at addressing technological leadership. These include the creation of a center for the integration of personalized biomedicine, pharmaceuticals, and synchrotron binary technologies; neural network technologies for processing targeted information onboard small spacecraft and controlling unmanned aerial vehicles; and artificial intelligence for production facilities and industrial and urban automation. We are certainly proud to be part of the world-class campus construction project; the classroom building we are currently occupying is part of the second phase. In 2026, construction of two more buildings—the educational and research center of the Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies and the research center—will be completed," said Mikhail Fedoruk.

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