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From January 26 to 29, the 15th Siberian Tournament of Young Physicists (SibTYuF) was held at Novosibirsk State University. Participants were primarily students in grades 8–11 who were interested in physics. This year, 18 teams competed, primarily from Novosibirsk and the Novosibirsk region.

SibTUF is an individual and team competition for high school students in their ability to solve complex research and scientific problems, convincingly present their solutions, and defend them in scientific debates—physical battles. Over the course of three days, all teams participated in qualifying battles, each divided into three rounds, in which teams played one of three roles: Presenter, Opponent, and Reviewer. On the fourth day, the finals were held, with three teams able to advance. The day before the final battle, they chose the problem they would present.

In regular matches, teams were judged by several judges, while the finalists were judged by 15 tournament judges. The panel of judges included representatives from research institutes of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Physics Department, and other departments of Novosibirsk State University, as well as faculty from the Specialized Educational and Scientific Center of NSU and team coaches.

Judges of the Siberian Tournament of Young Physicists, Maxim Fetisov and Sergey Veshtort, are first-year students. Faculty of Physics NSU. Before entering university, they were both on the same team and, starting in 7th grade, participated in many competitions, including at the Siberian Youth University.

"We have extensive tournament experience; we've participated in both regional and national competitions. Over the years, I've visited various universities and interacted with many students and faculty. When the question arose of where to apply, I knew for sure I wanted to study physics. I had a choice between two universities, and I chose NSU because the Physics Department of Novosibirsk State University was the closest to my heart, and even when I came here for tournaments, I'd heard a lot about the Physics Department being one big family. And even later, after graduating, many alumni maintain connections and continue to work together on this big project," says Maxim Fetisov.

For both students, judging the young physicists' tournament is a new experience. They believe that assigning scores is more difficult than participating in the physics competitions. The key is to be objective and able to justify the scores awarded.

"People often approached me and asked me to clarify their scores, asking how they should think about it. I always answered, because I was the same way when I participated in tournaments. The judges were always open to dialogue and happy to explain things. In my opinion, this is very important for the participants, because judges are usually qualified people; they offer advice, point out gaps in the team, and suggest how they can be corrected," adds Sergey Veshtort.

This year's finalists included teams that have long competed in the Siberian Tournament of Young Physicists. Team "Synergy" (where they're from) won the competition with a total score of 46.07. Second place went to the "Beavers" team from Municipal Budgetary Educational Institution "Gymnasium No. 4" in Novosibirsk with a total score of 43.75. Third place went to the "Physikon" team, made up of students from schools in the Iskitim district, including the villages of Lebedevka and Talmenka, as well as the city of Iskitim, with a score of 41.61.

As a reminder, the tournament's winners and runners-up receive bonuses when applying to NSU: first-place winners receive an additional 10 points toward their exams; second- and third-place winners receive an additional 7 points. Students in grades 8-10 receive invitations to the NSU Specialized Educational and Scientific Center's summer school based on their individual championship results.

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In the educational and scientific center Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies (IMMT) of NSUConstruction and installation work has been fully completed on the second phase of the new NSU campus, which is being built as part of the "Youth and Children" national project. This includes laying walls and partitions, installing the roof, stained-glass windows, and installing the façade. Over 90% of the external and internal utility lines are complete, and over 40% of the finishing work is complete. Overall, the construction readiness of the facility has exceeded 80%.

"The new educational and research center will enable us to develop new educational programs; it will house practical workshops and laboratories, as well as the largest simulation center for medical training in Siberia. Thanks to its modern infrastructure, we will increase the number of students—the new building will accommodate up to 700. We also plan to increase the number of international students, including students from China," commented Yulia Samoylova, Director of the NSU Institute of Mathematical and Mathematical Technologies.

Fire curtains are currently being installed—these are structural fire safety elements that separate one floor from the others in the event of a fire. A similar system is installed on floors 1-3. Finishing work is underway: ceilings and walls are already complete; electrical wiring and outlets are being installed; door installation has begun.

The main engineering equipment for ventilation and heating has already been installed; work is currently underway to install low-voltage utility networks and automation systems. Future plans include centralized control of all campus life support systems, including academic buildings and dormitories, from a single control room located in NSU's classroom building—a second-stage facility that opened in September 2025.

The sewage pumping station equipment will be installed soon, and installation of process equipment will begin. This is planned to be completed by the end of February, followed by commissioning.

Finishing work is also well underway at the NSU Research Center, the third facility in the second phase. Its construction is 72% complete.

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Researchers Advanced Engineering School of Novosibirsk State University (AES NSU) Developed mathematical models and monitoring tools that allow assessing the safety of carbon dioxide (CO₂) disposal in geological formations. The work was conducted under a three-year grant from the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education, in collaboration with colleagues from Tongji University (Shanghai, China).

We're talking about CO₂ capture and storage technology, which is considered a promising way to reduce the negative effects of greenhouse gas emissions. The approach involves injecting carbon dioxide into well-sealed geological structures, including depleted hydrocarbon deposits, and reliably sequestering it there for decades or even hundreds of years. The key objective is to eliminate the risk of gas leaks to the surface.

As Alexander Valov, a research fellow at the NSU School of Physical Analysis, explained, the project focused on the most vulnerable elements of such systems.

"We studied the wellbore and near-wellbore zone stability—that is, scenarios in which its integrity could be compromised and the injected CO₂ would begin to leak out, damaging the space behind the well casing. Our task is to model such risks in advance and propose ways to prevent them," he explained.

Scientists have developed several mathematical models describing possible mechanisms of well failure due to man-made causes. Particular attention was paid to the cement casing, which seals the well and is considered the weakest link in the structure. The models take into account the mechanical and thermal effects that occur during gas injection, as well as scenarios of cement delamination leading to leakage.

At the same time, the team developed monitoring systems to detect leaks at an early stage. Acoustic methods and distributed temperature sensing (DTS)—sensors that detect characteristic noises and temperature changes in the well—were used. The developed approaches were tested on a special experimental rig, which simulated the CO₂ injection process on a scale.

"Experiments have shown that some sensors perform well, while others require higher sensitivity. Based on the results of these experiments and comparisons with the mathematical models we developed, we have developed specific technological recommendations," noted Alexander Valov.

The work was conducted in collaboration with China's Tongji University. The partners focused on the conditions characteristic of basaltic shelves near Shanghai, while the Novosibirsk scientists focused on the geological features of sedimentary rocks common in Russia. This allowed them to cover a wide range of possible CO₂ storage conditions.

A Russian oil and gas company, which views mature wells as potential carbon dioxide storage facilities, has expressed practical interest in the project's results. Tools have been developed for this company to model injection scenarios for specific field parameters and select the safest modes.

"The model is needed precisely to 'play out' various scenarios in advance and understand which ones minimize risks. Specific parameters always depend on the geology and well design," emphasized Alexander Valov.

According to the scientists, the competencies gained during the project can also be used to assess the risk of cement casing failure in cased boreholes and other technological operations that involve intensive wellbore impacts. The developed approaches not only allow for assessing the safety of CO₂ disposal but also for mitigating environmental risks during the development of oil and gas production technologies.

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The new zone is located in the university's academic building, in Block 1 on the ground floor. Its opening is timed to coincide with the university's 25th anniversary. Faculty of Information Technology (FIT) NSU, which FIT celebrated in 2025.

Lyudmila Megaeva, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Information Technologies for Educational and Extracurricular Activities, notes that the faculty had long considered the idea of creating its own brand zone. First and foremost, it was important to visually identify the faculty. The design project was to be carried out in a contemporary style, using natural materials and signature color accents. Design KUB successfully accomplished this task, proposing a design for an information and image zone that would reflect the faculty's activities.

"Developing the project was painstaking, but rewarding. I'd like to extend special thanks for their support to our partners—Postgres Professional, CFT, True Engineering, Kontur, and YADRO—without whom this project would not have been possible. We collaborate fruitfully across a variety of areas, implementing educational projects, opening joint research and development labs, and offering paid internships. This entire range of activities enables students to acquire a high level of professional competencies for the IT industry," commented Lyudmila Megaeva.

Adjacent to the brand zone is a creative wall featuring student drawings dedicated to the Faculty of Information Technology, its academic process, holidays, and events. All works are created as part of English classes. Thus, the new space unites the history of the faculty, student life, and creativity.

"I love that we have a place like this. It's not just an information corner—it's a space where every FIT student can feel like they belong here. Come in, take a look, and be inspired!" says third-year FIT student Matvey Artemyev.

The new presentation area for the Faculty of Information Technology is a place to meet outstanding faculty, alumni, students, and key partners, as well as showcase FIT's achievements to guests. After all, in its relatively short history, the faculty has much to be proud of and to share.

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The YADRO Lab's Winter Systems Bootcamp has opened at Novosibirsk State University. It's an intensive training program for students passionate about systems development in software and hardware solutions. The event will run from January 26 to 31, 2026, and is open to 12 participants who have passed a competitive selection process.

A bootcamp is an intensive course format that allows you to master new skills, gain new knowledge, or consolidate your previous experience in a short period of time. Training can last from a few days to several months, depending on the course topic and the students' level of preparation.

The intensive course from the YADRO laboratory is aimed primarily at second-year students and above. Faculty of Information Technology, Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics, Faculty of Physics And Institute of Intelligent RoboticsThe tasks students work on will enhance their skills in systems development and facilitate future career advancement.

At the bootcamp opening, Mikhail Lavrentyev, Dean of the Institute of Information Technologies and Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, delivered a welcoming speech and parting words:

— The bootcamp features inspiring lectures from leading experts, practical workshops, and team projects. We encourage curiosity, persistence, and mutual support. Don't be afraid to try new things, even if you don't succeed the first time—that's how discoveries are born.

On the first day, participants chose one of several IT projects to work on during the bootcamp and formed teams of 3-4 people. Each project was assigned a mentor/curator. General educational lectures on systems development were scheduled at the end of each day:

We have four lectures planned. The first will be given by a YADRO expert, followed by lectures by our lab supervisors. Dmitry Valentinovich Irtegov will give a lecture on a fundamental topic: computing device architecture. Although this topic is part of the core curriculum at the Faculty of Information Technology, the expert will present a systems perspective, covering a wide range of important aspects. A lecture on formal verification of software systems is also planned, a very important topic. Artificial intelligence is currently booming, and vibe coding is becoming widespread, where large language models are tasked with writing fairly complex program code. A neural network can, among other things, manage large projects and make changes to them. It would be useful to test how accurately it handles its task. The role of IT engineers will also shift in this direction in the future. This area is also receiving significant attention within the YADRO laboratory's focus area, says Alexander Vlasov, Deputy Dean of the NSU Faculty of Information Technology and head of the laboratory.

The bootcamp program places special emphasis not only on technical skills but also on teamwork—the ability to collaborate with colleagues, share experiences, and see the big picture of a project.

"Help your colleagues, listen to their presentations, and understand their results, even if you're not involved in their project. Modern IT business embraces a team approach: you have a team you work on, but you also monitor and support other teams. This assistance can come in many forms: as an expert, you can offer helpful advice to the team, or perhaps you can join the team briefly and help implement a specific part of the project," Alexander Vlasov advises students.

Potential project topics include systems development, IoT, compilers, formal verification, and other modern areas.

"I signed up for this program because I'm interested in the topics covered in this bootcamp. I also participated in a YADRO bootcamp last summer, where I worked on compilers. I enjoyed it and wanted to continue working there and grow within the company. I chose the assembler team; we worked on the compiler throughout the semester, and a need arose to change some aspects of the assembler," said Matvey Zenin, a bootcamp participant.

A final event will be held on January 31st, where participants will present their projects and share their results. Students who successfully continue their project work in the lab may be eligible for special scholarships.

YADRO is a Russian technology company that combines the development and production of computing platforms, data processing and storage systems, telecommunications and network equipment, personal and smart devices, microprocessor cores, and fabless microprocessor development.

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The 10th School of Synthetic Biology and Industrial Pharmacy opened at Novosibirsk State University. This year, it was organized by the NSU Advanced Engineering School (AES), Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies (IMMT) NSU and the HealthNet NTI Infrastructure Center. Thirty-five students from 20 universities across the country—from Novosibirsk, Kazan, St. Petersburg, Tomsk, Krasnoyarsk, Moscow, Chelyabinsk, Vladivostok, and other cities—are participating in the event. Over 200 applications were received from students across more than 30 regions of the Russian Federation. The event will take place from January 26 to 30, 2026, at the new NSU campus.

Over the course of five days, school participants will gain insight into technologies for managing the properties of biological objects, bioinformatics tools, modern approaches to drug development, and current technological and regulatory trends. Leading pharmaceutical specialists, as well as experts from universities and research organizations, will deliver plenary lectures.

Irina Manuilova, Deputy Governor of the Novosibirsk Region, welcomed the school participants:

The School of Synthetic Biology and Industrial Pharmaceutics is focused on fostering strong ties between science and business, enabling unique collaboration between universities, research centers, and the real economy. This is the 10th time it has been held at NSU, and it's no coincidence.

NSU has become the center of a complex scientific and industrial ecosystem, which includes scientific centers of Akademgorodok, high-tech innovative companies of Akadempark, as well as industrial associations of our region and leading Russian corporations (Gazprom Neft, SIBUR, Pharma, Generium).

Participants will spend a week conducting research and solving practical cases—assignments from the field of biotechnology submitted by pharmaceutical companies.

An important element of the school will be its educational program: students will be introduced to the best modern practices in drug development, including the use of neural networks and molecular doping.

The students will also learn about the unique research opportunities available at the SKIF Center for Collective Use, a new mega-science facility in the science city of Koltsovo.

Holding such schools helps develop talented scientists and promotes the innovation and competitiveness of Russian companies.

School participants will solve bioinformatics problems and conduct experimental work in a molecular biology lab, including DNA extraction, bacterial cell transformation, and PCR analysis. They will also participate in practical training on the preparation of dosage forms and the quality control of medicinal raw materials. Furthermore, they will learn how molecular docking is used in pharmaceutical development.

Sergey Golovin, Director of the NSU Advanced Engineering School, discussed the master's programs offered by the NSU Advanced Engineering School and the educational model, which combines strong fundamental training with connections to the real sector and work on tasks submitted by high-tech companies and enterprises. He focused on one of the programs, "Advanced engineering solutions for biotechnology and medicine".

What's so interesting about this program is that we have a very large number of partners, representing both large and small businesses. All our students, in addition to learning many interesting things in their core educational courses, also implement their own project. Their project is a real, valuable challenge, and solving it forms the foundation of their education. There are opportunities to take practical courses both at our university and with our partners—all of this gives our students a very broad perspective, both in terms of their understanding of the tasks at hand and in terms of their future employment opportunities. I'm confident that working here for a week and interacting with our students will ultimately convince you that Novosibirsk is a wonderful place to study, network, and develop your career.

In 2025, the Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies (IMMT) opened at NSU, launching new educational programs—Medical Cybernetics and Industrial Pharmacy. This year, construction is scheduled to be completed on two buildings on the NSU campus—the IMMT Educational and Research Center and the NSU Research Center, where biotechnology and biomedicine will be key areas of focus. Thanks to modern infrastructure, laboratories, and pilot production facilities, students will have the opportunity to practice solving problems from leading pharmaceutical companies while still studying.

"Regarding structural biology and industrial information, these are the sciences that have advanced very rapidly. And the future of medicine and biology lies precisely in learning these skills. Why? Because we're no longer just talking about a pill anyone can take that helps, but about targeted therapy. To create any drug tailored to the individual patient, a diagnostic panel is needed. I'm a practicing physician, but being involved in both clinical and scientific work gives me a great boost in my development. Therefore, it's important that, even during your studies, you can combine both science and practice and strive to implement your projects," noted Yulia Samoylova, Director of the Institute of Medical and Technical Technologies at NSU.

The 7th finals of the National Technology Olympiad's student track, "Genome Editing," are taking place alongside the School of Synthetic Biology and Industrial Pharmacy. Nine students from four leading universities across the country are participating. Over the course of three days, students will solve Olympiad problems posed by research fellows from their institutes and experts from companies in the real sector. All assignments in the finals are practical and aimed at implementing the country's scientific and technological development strategy.

The event's partners were R-Pharm, Helikon, Diaem, Khimmed, Pharma, and Vector-Best.

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Scientists from Novosibirsk State University, in collaboration with specialists from STM-Cosmetics, are studying the delivery systems and mechanisms of penetration of medicinal and cosmetic products into the body through the skin. To evaluate their effectiveness and study their pharmacokinetics, the method of accelerator mass spectrometry will be used for the first time in Russia. This method involves introducing the isotope carbon-14 into the composition of the substance whose transdermal permeability efficiency needs to be determined, instead of carbon-12. To verify the reliability of the data obtained using AMS, the scientists decided to use radiocarbon-labeled nicotine, known for its high transdermal permeability. For this purpose, tobacco was grown in laboratory conditions, watered with urea with an increased proportion of radiocarbon. The first harvest of "radioactive" tobacco has already been obtained, and an in vitro study of the penetration of nicotine obtained from it through the skin of a snake and a laboratory mouse has been conducted. A similar procedure will follow with the skin of pigs. The next stage will be studies with harmless nicotine derivatives in vivo on laboratory animals. This work is being carried out at the Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies NSU in the NSU-NSC Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Shared Use Center with the support of the programPriority 2030".

— There are many methods of delivering drugs into the body, both invasive and non-invasive. Transdermal belongs to the latter, and is of great research interest to us. It is very convenient to use, but there are a number of difficulties. The skin is the largest human organ; it perfectly performs a barrier function, reliably protecting the body from all kinds of xenobiotics – substances foreign to living organisms and not included in the natural cycle, which come from the environment and can cause negative consequences, disrupt metabolism, undermine the immune system and accumulate in tissues. The skin effectively rejects substances with high molecular weight, as well as hydrophilic and charged substances. In general, science has already come up with a lot of different transdermal systems for delivering drugs to the body, including liposomal and niosomal. Some of them are already used in clinical practice, while others still exist only at the development level. However, there is a problem: you need to understand how effective this process is and what its pharmacokinetics are, how deeply the substance penetrates into organs and tissues and how exactly it acts inside them. Often, not the entire dose of medicine enters the body; most of it remains outside, cut off by the stratum corneum of the epidermis. Until now, it has not been possible to determine how much of a substance has passed this barrier and reached its target, unlike oral or injection methods of administering drugs into the body. A study using the accelerator mass spectrometry method will answer this question, said Anton Astanin, executive director of STM-Cosmetics.

The transdermal method of administering drugs or cosmetics involves their penetration into the body to certain depths of the skin, into the circulatory system or into internal organs. It has some advantages – some drugs lose their properties when administered orally into the body. For this reason, they are administered by injection. For example, insulin, which often has to be administered regularly. However, this method carries some risks and discomfort for the patient. An alternative could be a transdermal method of drug administration, but first it is necessary to quantitatively assess the effectiveness of drug penetration into the body. However, methods for such assessment do not currently exist. NSU scientists proposed using the method of accelerator mass spectrometry using radiocarbon-labeled compounds to solve this problem. Currently, scientists have identified reference substances that are 100% permeable through the layers of the skin – nicotine, caffeine and others. These substances should become an internal standard for quantitative measurements of the permeability of drugs into the body through the skin. Expert chemist Anton Astanin, candidate of chemical sciences Ksenia Babina and student of the Faculty of Natural Sciences of NSU Olga Kondakova are working on the development of niosomes – means of delivering substances to the body. Reference substances labeled with C-14 will be encapsulated in niosomes for studies using accelerator mass spectrometry and confirmation of the effectiveness of delivery vehicles. This work is being carried out at the Center for Shared Use “Accelerator Mass Spectrometry NSU-NSC” for the first time.

“Our first priority was to obtain a radiocarbon-labeled substance that would be 100% permeable through the skin. This work was carried out as part of a project supported by the Priority 2030 program, which was scheduled for June-December last year, and such a substance needed to be obtained in a short time, so nicotine, known for its good permeability, was chosen. Tobacco plants reach adulthood at the age of three months from planting. We grew them with the assistance of employees of the Institute of Soil Science and Agrochemistry of the SB RAS, where there are special grow boxes and all the necessary conditions for growing this crop have been created. A month after sowing and until harvest, we watered the plants with a radiocarbon-tagged preparation; this is a commercial reagent for use in medical practice for diagnosing Helicobacter pylori in the stomach of patients. At the same time, at the peak of plant growth, the overall background radiation in the premises, according to our measurements, was below the permissible level. After harvesting, we made about 60 measurements aimed at determining the kinetics of C-14 accumulation in various plant organs – roots, stems, lower and upper leaves. An interesting point was the question of the plant’s absorption of carbon from urea, which cannot be solved without the use of a radiocarbon tag. We worked with two varieties of tobacco – “Havana” and “Samsun”. It turned out that in “Samsun” more radiocarbon accumulated in the roots, and in “Havana” – in the leaves. We then determined which plant organs contained the most nicotine. It turned out to be in the leaves. Depending on the variety and method of cultivation, they accumulate from 0.2-0.3% to 1-1.5% nicotine per dry biomass. As a result, we isolated half a gram of nicotine labeled C-14. It will become one of the standard substances with 100% permeability through the skin for the development of drug delivery vehicles. In parallel, for the same purposes, we synthetically obtained caffeine with a high content of C-14. Caffeine is also known for its 100% permeability through the skin,” said Ekaterina Parkhomchuk, director of the Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Center at NSU-NNSC.

Thus, scientists are currently developing a number of substances that will later be used as internal standards. A graphite target will be created from the resulting drop of labeled nicotine, which will be used to determine the isotope ratio, C-14/C-12, relative to current levels in objects of the biosphere on Earth's land. Currently, the dry biomass of grown C-14-labeled plants has been measured to exceed current levels by 3,000-4,000 times. The scientists were surprised by such an impressive result—the plants absorbed up to 30% of the radioisotope contained in the urea solution they were watered with. They note that this excess, coupled with the high sensitivity of the UMS, will allow them to produce derivatives from labeled nicotine, dilute the substance, and administer it in vivo to quantify its concentration in specific organs and tissues, as well as determine the kinetics of its distribution in the body over time.

In addition to NSU scientists, the study involved researchers from several scientific organizations: the Vorozhtsov Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Soil Science and Agrochemistry of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and the Boreskov Institute of Catalysis of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

At the engineering center of the Vorozhtsov Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, tests are being conducted on mouse and snake skin, as well as on pig skin and ears, which are physiologically similar in structure to human skin. Researchers from the Institute of Soil Science and Agrochemistry of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences were involved in cultivating "radioactive" tobacco plants. This institute has created all the necessary conditions for growing these plants, including grow boxes. The Boreskov Institute of Catalysis has created conditions for working with synthetically produced radioactive substances, such as radiocarbon-labeled caffeine. A setup for graphitizing labeled samples was developed several years ago by specialists from the NSU-NSC Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Shared Use Center to obtain graphite targets from biological tissues, which are analyzed using an accelerator mass spectrometer. The graphitizer used to obtain targets for UMS analysis from archaeological samples cannot be used due to the high risk of cross-contamination of the samples with radiocarbon. Therefore, the NSU-NSC Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Shared Use Center has developed and is operating several graphitizers for various applications.

Currently, scientists are developing a methodology for quantitatively studying the transdermal permeability of drugs and cosmetics. They are confident that their development will be of interest to manufacturers of these products.

"Our company specializes in cosmetics production and raw material supply, so we are interested in developing this area of research. It is crucial for us that biologically active substances penetrate the skin. Together with scientists from the NSU-NSC Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Center, we have begun research to establish a scientific basis for testing the transdermal penetration of substances, studying their pharmacokinetics, and developing more effective means of delivering substances through the skin, which are necessary for the creation of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics," said Anton Astanin.

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The 15th Siberian Tournament of Young Physicists (SibTYuP) began today. It will be held from January 26 to 29 at Novosibirsk State University. This is an individual and team competition for high school students, challenging them to solve complex research and scientific problems, convincingly present their solutions, and defend them in scientific debates—physics battles. The tournament is primarily attended by students in grades 8–11 who are passionate about physics. This year, 18 teams will compete, primarily from Novosibirsk and the Novosibirsk region.

The tournament is held using a list of 10 problems selected by the Council of Coaches from the list of 17 problems of the current year's International Tournament of Young Physicists. The list of problems is communicated to participants no later than mid-September. Teams of three to six schoolchildren participate in the tournament. A team is admitted to the tournament if it has completed at least five problems from the proposed list.

The tournament panel of judges includes representatives of research institutes of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Faculty of Physics and other departments of Novosibirsk State University, as well as teachers of the Specialized Educational and Scientific Center (SESC) of NSU.

"The Siberian Tournament of Young Physicists simulates scientific research, but based on school physics. First, you're given an equation, you construct a physical model, then you use mathematical apparatus to describe this physical model, then you obtain the results, analyze them, and report. In modern science, to achieve great potential, it's crucial to work in a team and be able to find common ground with others," explained Vladimir Blinov, Dean of the Physics Department at NSU, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, speaking at the tournament's opening.

The tournament is held over four days. All teams participate in four qualifying matches held over the first three days of the tournament. The three strongest teams compete in the final match. Three teams participate in each physical match; the match is divided into three rounds, with each team playing one of three roles: Speaker, Opponent, and Reviewer.

"One team will take home the winner's cup, but you will all leave here with a priceless treasure—new knowledge and experience. Because the tournament is not just about battles, not just about physics; it's a community of amazing people, a community of adults and young researchers united by one thing: a passion for physics. And since the tournament is an anniversary, it's a celebration. Therefore, I wish the speakers a dignified presentation of their amazing, fascinating findings. I wish the opponents the opportunity to delve into the essence of the speaker's message through the prism of beautiful graphs in their presentations. And I wish the reviewers an objective picture of the battle and an expert assessment of the discussion," noted SibTUF President Mikhail Solodovnikov.

In addition to participating in the battles, the teams will also get acquainted with the NSU Physics Department: students will be presented with molecular and atomic physics workshops, given a tour of the main YUE building, and experienced "FFokusniki" demonstrators will demonstrate several physics experiments.

The tournament's winners and runners-up receive bonuses when applying to NSU: first-place winners receive an additional 10 points toward their exams; second- and third-place winners receive an additional 7 points. Students in grades 8-10 receive invitations to the NSU Specialized Educational and Scientific Center summer school based on their individual championship results.

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Today, the winter hackathon "Digital Subsurface" kicked off at Novosibirsk State University's classroom building, which is part of the second phase of the new NSU campus being built as part of the national "Youth and Children" project. Organized by the NSU Advanced Engineering School (AES), the event brought together 34 students from 10 leading Russian universities, including NSU, Tomsk State University, Novosibirsk State Technical University, Industrial University of Tyumen, and Bauman Moscow State Technical University. A total of over 90 applications were submitted by talented students from more than 10 regions of Russia.

Over the course of a week—from January 26 to February 1—students will solve real-world scientific and engineering problems at the intersection of geophysics and oil and gas engineering, machine learning, computer vision, and mathematical modeling, using materials and problems that researchers and engineers work with in the field and in laboratories. The program includes consultations and expert support from specialists working at the intersection of science, IT, and industrial challenges.

At the hackathon opening, Sergey Golovin, Director of the NSU Advanced Engineering School, spoke about the NSU Advanced Engineering School and its current master's programs, including those aimed at training specialists in IT geophysics and oil and gas engineering. He also presented a new program, "Digital Technologies in Science-Intensive Engineering," which will launch in 2026. It focuses on design and instrumentation, specifically the creation of devices and mechanisms that will solve problems in the oil and gas industry.

Sergey Golovin also noted the demand for graduates of the NSU Advanced Engineering School, who acquire versatile skills applicable in various fields:

— Currently, about half of our graduates stay with us to join our teams and work in oil and gas engineering and geological exploration. About 10% of graduates go to companies like Gazprom Neft. About 40% either go elsewhere for further education or enter the market and find jobs in IT and high-tech companies, because the competencies they acquire here are very universal. Even though we focus all of this on the oil industry, the ability to model, use digital tools, program, knowledge of machine learning, and data analysis—all these are highly versatile competencies that are needed everywhere.

The hackathon program is based on solving problems, which are selected in such a way that, on the one hand, they are part of real, realistic tasks, and on the other hand, they can be solved in a short time, that is, within a few days of the hackathon, and already obtain results.

The tasks presented to participants are divided into two broad areas: IT geophysics and mathematical modeling. These include developing a visual transformer for fault zone detection, a neural network assistant for seismic complex identification, a tool for predicting cementation using geophysical data, detecting instability during particle settling, analyzing temperature logs using the evolutionary method, and more.

The hackathon will culminate in a public presentation of the teams' projects, a summary of the results, and an awards ceremony for the winners. The prize fund will be 200,000 rubles. Winning or placing in the hackathon will count as individual achievements for admission to the master's program at NSU's PSI.

The event program also includes an opportunity to meet industry experts. A speed-dating session will be held, allowing students to connect with interesting individuals representing companies, ask them any questions, and perhaps identify future career paths. Participants will also have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the master's programs offered by NSU's PSI. A separate lecture will also be held on the SKIF mega-science facility and the opportunities it offers researchers.

Students shared their expectations for the hackathon:

— I want to understand the software application package.

"I'm from the Physics Department. They taught us physics well there. I want to learn not only how to write formulas, but also how to 'boost the machine' to do something more complex."

— I want to understand the field of computer vision and expect to get a nice line on my resume.

The organizers assured the participants that they would do everything possible to fulfill all the hackathon's expectations and provide them with the opportunity to gain new, practical knowledge, experience solving real-world problems, and useful skills, as well as explore educational and career opportunities.

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Novosibirsk State University has signed a cooperation agreement with the Shenzhen New Energy Industry Association (China). Under the agreement, the parties intend to collaborate (both in exchanging experience and implementing joint projects) on the implementation of artificial intelligence technologies in various areas of construction and urban infrastructure. The university will be responsible for this work. Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (RCAI) of NSU.

"Shenzhen is one of the world's leading 'smart cities' and the 'Silicon Valley of China.'" The city is renowned for its electronics manufacturing, its status as a 'startup city,' and a unique ecosystem that integrates development, manufacturing, and logistics. It is actively implementing information technology for efficient management and improving quality of life, with advanced smart transportation and smart building systems. Hundreds of high-tech companies are concentrated here, and collaboration with them will be very beneficial for the university," said Alexander Lyulko, Director of the NSU Center for Information Technologies.

At the end of last year, a group of Center employees visited Shenzhen and held a series of meetings with representatives of companies operating in the city, which resulted in the conclusion of a cooperation agreement.

"The association we work with unites approximately three hundred software development companies. Their main goal is to promote and develop innovations and the use of new energy sources. They make extensive use of artificial intelligence technologies in their solutions, which has created the basis for potential collaboration," explained Alexander Lyulko.

As examples of technologies that could be interesting for implementation in our region, he named intelligent transportation systems, building automation systems (energy management, access control, video surveillance), solutions for people with disabilities (smart glasses with augmented reality elements, an all-terrain wheelchair, a robotic guide dog), and a number of other developments.

As part of the signed agreement, the Chinese side proposes opening a dedicated "Shenzhen Smart City Technology Demonstration Center" on the campus of NSU.

Chinese specialists have also expressed interest in the expertise and developments of Novosibirsk scientists. Therefore, in addition to implementing their products in our country, the possibility of implementing joint projects in the field of artificial intelligence technologies is being discussed.

"Signing the agreement is just the first step. A working group is currently being formed that will travel to China again, this time to negotiate specific projects that will be formalized as separate agreements. We are also negotiating expanded exchanges of experience and a dedicated Russian-Chinese forum on artificial intelligence technologies, which could possibly be held at NSU this year. We are also discussing sharing experiences with Shenzhen universities on creating a 'smart campus,'" concluded Alexander Lyulko.

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