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On October 2, the scientific and practical conference “Technological Sovereignty Begins with Us,” dedicated to the 25th anniversary, was held in the conference hall of the new NSU classroom building. Faculty of Information Technology (FIT) of NSUThe event brought together students, faculty, researchers, and the faculty's partners. The conference addressed the development of domestic IT technologies. A ceremony celebrating the faculty's anniversary was part of the conference.

The scientific and practical conference began with a presentation by Mikhail Lavrentyev, Dean of the NSU Faculty of Information Technologies and Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, who discussed the faculty's history, development, and key achievements.

"On a day like this, I certainly want to remember Vladimir Ivanovich Nifontov, the founding dean of the Faculty of Information Technology. At the initiative of NSU Rector Nikolai Sergeyevich Dikansky, he took on a difficult task: he founded our faculty, which is still growing, on the premises of the Faculty of Engineering at the NSU Higher College of Informatics. Thanks to Vladimir Ivanovich, the Faculty of Information Technology is currently growing and developing. Another dean who made a significant contribution to the development of our faculty was Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Anatoly Mikhailovich Fedotov; it was always comfortable and pleasant to work with him," said Mikhail Lavrentyev.

According to SuperJob, NSU's Faculty of Information Technologies ranks 7th in Russia for graduate salaries. It is also among the top 301–350 universities in the Computer Science category.

"This year, the competition for the faculty's graduate program is 2.5 applicants per place, which demonstrates that graduate school has become popular among IT specialists. I'm pleased to announce that our dissertation defense council for technical sciences has been established. Only a few universities have been authorized to award academic degrees. Our university joined this cohort, and our council began its work this year. Three dissertation defenses have already been held, and a fourth is being processed," emphasized Mikhail Lavrentyev.

In total, the Faculty of Industrial Technologies (FIT) has over 300 faculty members, 185 of whom are company directors and leading IT specialists. The faculty collaborates closely with businesses: four joint laboratories currently operate at the Faculty of Industrial Technologies (FIT): SberLab NSU, Shift Lab, YADRO Laboratory, and PGLab. To further foster fruitful collaboration with partners, the university has established the honorary titles of "Industrial Professor" and "Industrial Associate Professor." These titles enable company representatives to obtain associate professor positions at the university without holding an academic degree.

The faculty also includes many candidates and doctors of science, as well as staff members from Akademgorodok institutes. For example, the faculty closely collaborates with the A.P. Ershov Institute of Informatics Systems, the S. L. Sobolev Institute of Mathematics, the Federal Research Center for Information and Computational Technologies, and others.

"The Institute of Cytology and Genetics and the Institute of Petroleum Geology and Geophysics are particularly noteworthy in this list—two institutes that aren't specifically targeted at IT specialists. Nevertheless, we've developed fruitful collaborations with each, and each offers its own educational specializations. Students actively choose and continue their scientific and engineering careers directly at these institutes. One of the faculty's graduates, Deputy Dean for Master's Studies A.A. Vlasov, began his career at the Institute of Petroleum Geology and Geophysics, defended his dissertation in geophysics, and then returned to the university—a shining example of an interesting and successful career," added Mikhail Lavrentyev.

Later at the conference, leading IT specialists and IT company executives presented reports on topics such as technological independence, software import substitution, artificial intelligence developments, and infrastructure solutions, and also shared experiences with students from the faculty. Speakers included representatives from SberTech, SoftLab-NSK, Data East, Exposoft, and others.

The ceremony, dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the faculty, began with a speech by NSU Rector and RAS Academician Mikhail Fedoruk:

"I am pleased to be here at the Faculty of Information Technology's celebration. As many of you know, the Faculty of Information Technology emerged during the era of faculty formation, under Nikolai Sergeyevich Dikansky. On this day, it's worth recognizing the Faculty's deans, all of whom were remarkable individuals. For example, the organizing dean, Vladimir Ivanovich Nifontov, was a poet, an artist, and a mountain climber. It's also worth remembering those who stood at the origins of computer science, two outstanding figures in Akademgorodok—Andrei Petrovich Ershov and Igor Vasilyevich Pottosin."

Importantly, the faculty maintains its growth momentum: for example, the average Unified State Exam (USE) score for the Computer Science and Systems Engineering program this year was 91.3, 1.6 points higher than the 2024 target, and for Software Engineering and Computer Science, it was 88, one of the highest scores at NSU. Considering the number of students enrolled on a state-funded basis, this is an excellent indicator for the entire university. I sincerely congratulate the faculty, wishing them prosperity and growth. We have high hopes for the development of the Faculty of Information Technologies and the IT industry in Akademgorodok. Twenty-five years is a wonderful year. It's young, vibrant, and exciting.

Vice Governor of the Novosibirsk Region Irina Manuilova joined in the congratulations:

"Twenty-five is a time when you've developed a certain confidence, a clear vision, and a passion for what you do. I want the faculty to maintain and enhance these qualities. The faculty is engaged in a task of paramount importance to the country, because training IT specialists means addressing the challenges of technological sovereignty, technological leadership in the truest sense. Without IT technologies, without working with artificial intelligence, it's unlikely we can expect any significant success. And you, future specialists, must be the first to do this. Over these 25 years, this school has developed, and it has become one of the best not only in the country but also in the world. And so I'm confident that success and a breakthrough await us. The faculty has developed a unique ecosystem where education, science, and industry, represented by IT companies, work together." This is what the founders of our Akademgorodok bequeathed to us, and I am confident that this model, which is successfully implemented today at your faculty, will continue to justify its purpose for many decades to come!

The ceremony also included awards to faculty members and partners for their work and contributions to the development of the NSU Faculty of Information Technology.

The Governor of the Novosibirsk Region awarded its awards to: Professor, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology for Postgraduate Studies Aris Savvich Tersenov and Industrial Professor of NSU, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology for Master's Studies Alexander Alexandrovich Vlasov.

Mikhail Mikhailovich Lavrentyev, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, and Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology, and Dmitry Evgenievich Palchunov, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, and Head of the Department of General Informatics of the Faculty of Information Technology, received awards from the Ministry of Science and Innovation Policy of the Novosibirsk Region.

A certificate of gratitude from the Ministry of Science and Innovation Policy of the Novosibirsk Region was presented to Associate Professor and Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Valery Avdeevich Churkin.

Svetlana Leonidovna Zubkova, Head of the Educational and Methodological Department of the Faculty of Information Technology; Tatyana Viktorovna Nesterenko, Coach of the NSU National Team in Sports Programming and Senior Lecturer of the Department of Informatics Systems; and Vladimir Isachenko, Coach of the NSU National Team in Sports Programming and Senior Lecturer of the Department of Informatics Systems, were awarded the Certificate of Honor of the Novosibirsk City Hall.

Associate Professor, Candidate of Technical Sciences Yuri Alekseevich Zagorulko and Associate Professor, Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Aleksey Lvovich Perezhogin received gratitude from the Novosibirsk City Hall.

A letter of thanks from the Novosibirsk mayor's office was presented to associate professor and candidate of physical and mathematical sciences Olga Andreevna Kutnenko.

Professor and Doctor of Technical Sciences Vladimir Borisovich Barakhnin and Professor and Doctor of Philosophy Alexander Nikolaevich Savostyanov were awarded the Certificate of Honor of the Sovietsky District Administration for their professional successes and achievements, as well as many years of conscientious work for the benefit of the Sovietsky District of Novosibirsk.

The Sovetsky District Administration presented a certificate of gratitude to Associate Professor and Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Gulnara Erkinovna Yakhyaeva and Senior Lecturer Marina Anatolyevna Derzho.

At the end of the ceremony, the students of the Class of 2025 read a message to the students of 2050, “sealed” it in a time capsule, which they handed over to the Dean of the Faculty for safekeeping.

Events celebrating the 25th anniversary of the NSU Faculty of Information Technologies are taking place throughout this week—Programmer's Week. It includes hackathons, quizzes, a research and practice conference, a first-year student orientation, and an Olympiad. The celebratory week will conclude on October 5th with the online round of the 26th I.V. Pottosin Open All-Siberian Programming Olympiad, the largest IT event in Russia.

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The 8th International Scientific and Practical Conference "EAST-FOCUS: Current Issues in the Study of History, International Relations, and Cultures of Eastern Countries" is being held at Novosibirsk State University from October 2-4. The event is dedicated to the 70th birthday of the candidate of historical sciences and professor of the Department of Oriental Studies. Humanities Institute of NSU Sergei Aleksandrovich Komissarov and Andrei Vasilyevich Varenov, PhD in History and Associate Professor of the same department, who dedicated many years of their lives to teaching and research at NSU. The anniversary couple attended the conference's opening ceremony and are actively participating in its work. The event was organized by Novosibirsk State University and the NSU Humanities Institute. Department of Oriental Studies, Novosibirsk State University, Laboratory of Oriental Studies "Orientir" of the Scientific and Educational Center "Applied and Academic Oriental Studies" of the NSU Mining Institute and Scientific, educational and cultural center "Confucius Institute" GI NSU.

Welcoming the participants of the scientific and practical conference, NSU Rector and RAS Academician Mikhail Fedoruk noted the invaluable contribution of the anniversary celebrants to the development of Oriental studies at the university.

"The university's development vector in terms of international cooperation is focused on the East. This trend has been particularly evident recently. This is evidenced by the significant number of students from these countries studying at NSU, as well as active collaboration with Chinese universities, which will only expand in the near future. Conference participants can look forward to two days of intensive work, meaningful meetings, and discussions on current issues in modern Asian studies. I am confident that this conference will be held for many years to come," said Mykhailo Fedoruk.

As Evgeny Sagaydak, Head of the NSU Education Export Department, noted, this conference traditionally brings together not only renowned scholars from Russia and abroad, but also young researchers of the East. It is here that they exchange opinions and identify areas for collaboration. This year, researchers of the East are celebrating two anniversaries.

"Today we celebrate the contributions of Sergei Aleksandrovich Komissarov and Andrei Vasilievich Varenov to Asian studies. I can say without exaggeration that Sergei Aleksandrovich introduced China to our university. He organized the trip of the first official NSU delegation to China. And today, thanks to him, NSU is one of the leaders among all Russian universities in cooperation with China. Since then, we have implemented many joint programs. Let me remind you that 14 years ago, again with the active participation of Sergei Aleksandrovich, our university opened the first joint Russian-Chinese institute," explained Evgeny Sagaydak.

Andrey Zuev, Director of the NSU Humanities Institute, emphasized the expanding geographic reach of the conference participants. He mentioned that the program is increasingly featuring speakers from various Asian studies research centers and universities not only in Russia, but also from Mongolia, China, Central Asian countries, and Israel. This year, a delegation from Myanmar is participating in the conference.

"We are pleased with the high scientific level of the conference's papers, the participation of high-level specialists representing research institutes and universities, and the interest in Asian studies among young people. This means that this field of scholarship will continue to develop successfully," said Andrey Zuev.

Professor Tserennadmid Sukhtulga of the Mongolian State Agrarian University addressed the conference participants via video link.

"From the eastern Urals to Japan and India, as well as all of Central Asia, we are still united by a common culture and history. The renowned Russian historian and orientalist Lev Nikolayevich Gumilev emphasized the importance of the alliance between the peoples of Russia and the Eastern European steppes. He argued that this alliance helped Russia resist Europe. I firmly believe that the research work of our colleagues, orientalists, will help rediscover many forgotten chapters in the history of our peoples and their cultures," said Tserennadmid Sukhtulga.

The plenary session was dedicated to the anniversary celebrants, Sergei Aleksandrovich Komissarov and Andrei Vasilyevich Varenov. Yulia Azarenko, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Oriental Studies and Director of the Confucius Institute of the Novosibirsk State University Institute of Archaeology, and Maria Kudinova, Senior Researcher in the Department of Paleometallic Archaeology at the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography, dedicated their report to Sergei Aleksandrovich Komissarov. Ekaterina Girchenko, Candidate of Historical Sciences and Researcher in the Department of Stone Age Archaeology at the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, spoke about Andrei Vasilyevich Varenov. The celebrants themselves also spoke. Sergei Aleksandrovich Komissarov presented a report entitled "The Magic of Art Deco in Shanghai," and Andrei Vasilyevich Varenov, along with a junior researcher at the "Orientir" laboratory for Oriental Studies, spoke about the Japanese mask theater of Gigaku and its Sanxingdui roots.

On the same day, as part of the conference, an exhibition entitled "Oriental Art Objects in Everyday Life" opened, featuring artifact collections from faculty members of the NSU Institute of Oriental Studies' Department.

The conference is structured around several sections: "Modern and Contemporary History of the Countries of the Near and Far East," "History and Culture of the Countries of the East," "Buddhism in History and Modernity: Philosophy, Culture, Society," "Archaeology and Ancient History of the Countries of the East," "Language and Culture of the Countries of the East," and "Politics, Economics, and International Relations of the Countries of the East."

The conference will conclude with a master class on traditional games of the peoples of Asia, led by Elena Voytishek, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor, Director of the Scientific and Educational Center for Applied and Academic Oriental Studies, and Head of the Oriental Studies Department at the Novosibirsk State University Institute of Geology.

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The competition took place on Sunday, September 21, for the 14th time. The intellectual battle brought together the strongest representatives of NSU faculties, the NSU Specialized Scientific Center, as well as schoolchildren and students from other universities. The event attracted over 30 participants.

Congratulations to the winners and runners-up of the NSU Individual Championship in Sports Programming:

1st place – Roman Boluts (Faculty of Information Technology, NSU, 1st year); 2nd place – Gleb Shakin (NSU Specialized Educational Center); 3rd place – Danil Aleshkov (Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics of NSU, 2nd year).

The Olympiad lasted five hours and was conducted according to ICPC rules, but in an individual format. Participants had to solve 13 problems of varying difficulty, from basic to very complex. Three problems remained unsolved—not a single participant was able to submit them.

"The goal of the championship is to attract students to competitive programming, demonstrate how such competitions are conducted, and, of course, identify the strongest. It's a great experience that develops skills and allows you to experience the atmosphere of a real competition. It's also important that we have the support of our partners: this year, prizes for the participants were prepared by Kontur and the Novosibirsk Sobolev Research Center," explains organizer Vladimir Isachenko.

The winner of the competition is a first-year student Faculty of Information Technology of NSU Roman Boluts shared his impressions:

I've been into competitive programming since school, so I try to participate in every competition like this. It was a chance for me to test my skills and join a strong team, and it worked out. I expected to place second or third, but I ended up first—and that exceeded my expectations.

Organizers note that such competitions help students not only test their knowledge but also find like-minded people and increase interest in competitive programming at the university.

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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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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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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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"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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On September 26, the new NSU classroom building, part of the second phase of NSU's campus construction, hosted the first "Career Graduation." Graduates of the Class of 2025 had the opportunity to meet with representatives of partner companies and participate in career consultations, where they presented their resumes and received feedback from employers. In turn, the companies shared information about opportunities in the labor market and expanded their candidate database. The event was organized by the NSU Career Development Center.

Representatives from SHIFT, the Siberian Center of FIPS, True Engineering, T-Bank, 2GIS, and other major companies took part in the event.

Daria Kanivets of the IT company True Engineering noted that NSU graduates are of particular interest to employers:

We're especially interested in students with technical backgrounds: they already have a solid theoretical foundation and even practical experience. Of course, soft skills are also important—a desire to learn, communication skills, and the ability to build relationships in a team. Even a highly skilled technical specialist will struggle without these qualities. You can also apply for a position with us without experience: part-time opportunities are available for students. We also offer internships that are immediately linked to real-world projects—under the guidance of a mentor, students gain their first professional experience and gradually become independent professionals.

The company's interviews consist of several stages: an initial HR assessment, a technical assessment (including practical assignments), and a final meeting at the office. Applicants were provided with guidance on resume writing and skill development—both technical and communication and creative.

Students also note the value of communicating with employers. Anna Murashkina, a graduate of the Fundamental and Applied Linguistics program at the NSU Humanities Institute, shared her impressions:

I'm currently interning in Data Science and want to grow in this field. I'd like to learn how to stand out from the crowd and write a great resume.

At the end of the event, Svetlana Dovgal, Director of the NSU Career Development Center, noted:

About a hundred of our students received assistance with resume writing and interviews. NSU graduates are always highly motivated in their job searches and are in high demand among employers. Our partner companies also really liked the new format, the new building, and our students.

The "Career Graduation" not only provided students with an opportunity to better prepare for future employment, but also confirmed the high level of interest employers show in NSU graduates.

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