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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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NSU hosted an open lecture by Oleg Grin, PhD in Law, Director of the Scientific and Educational Center for Legal Support of Bioeconomics and Genetic Technologies at the Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSLU), and Head of the Department of Medical Law. The lecture focused on issues of biolaw.

The Kutafin Moscow State Law Institute is a leading educational institution in Russia. Recently, the university has been developing new areas of law (beyond the civil-criminal paradigm), implementing models of advanced jurisprudence, and working in areas where legal norms have not yet been established (for example, cyberlaw, nanolaw, and environmental law).

This is not the first time Oleg Grin has participated in NSU events. He previously served as an expert at the roundtable discussion "The Role of NSU as a World-Class Campus in the Implementation of National Projects in Biotechnology, Medicine, and Pharmaceutics," which was held as part of the Technoprom-2025 international technological development forum.

"New areas of legal support are crucial for the Institute, as the rapid translation of our scientists' and developers' achievements into practical applications is crucial for the implementation of projects under the Priority 2030 and Creation of a Network of Modern Campuses programs," commented Professor Yulia Samoylova, Director of the Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies (IMMT) at NSU.

A lecture for students and young scientists on biolaw issues is an important step in furthering interactions between doctors, researchers, and lawyers and developing the medicine of the future.

"We've planned a series of events and educational projects as part of the professional development program," explained Irina Sergeeva, head of the Center for Postgraduate Medical Education at the NSU Institute of Medical and Technical Medicine.

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In June 2000, it was organized Faculty of Information Technology, NSU, which is currently among the top faculties in Russia and trains leading specialists who successfully work at the intersection of computer science and physics, biology, geology, geophysics, chemistry, medicine, economics, banking and business, and modern high-tech industries, participating in the creation of cutting-edge software products and the modeling of processes and phenomena.

Next week marks the start of Programmer's Week, dedicated to the faculty's 25th anniversary. It includes a wide range of events, including hackathons, quizzes, a research and practice conference, and an Olympiad. Here's a brief overview of the festivities.

September 26 – September 30

True Engineering's 5-Day Hackathon

This isn't just a competition—it's a five-day opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of cutting-edge AI technologies and try your hand at creating your own AI assistant based on real-world cases.

Participants will have two cases to choose from, five days of intensive work, working with popular AI models, feedback from True Engineering experts, and employment opportunities for the winners.

Eligible participants: backend developers, ML engineers, data processing and analysis specialists, aspiring frontend developers, and mobile app developers.

Register

Format: Opening and closing events will take place offline at NSU; development and work will be online.

Venue: Rector’s office building (Pirogov, 1), room 212.

October 1

YADRO Laboratory Hackathon

A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the team development of a real end-to-end solution.

Participants will work with a team to create embedded software for devices, a robust backend, and an attractive frontend. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience integrating hardware and software, writing services, and creating interfaces.

Details on website

Venue: SHIFT Laboratory at NSU and corridor of Block 1 of the NSU academic building.

October 2

Scientific and practical conference "Technological sovereignty begins with us"

The conference will bring together students, faculty, researchers, and partners to discuss current challenges and prospects in the field of domestic IT technologies and scientific and technological development.

The program includes: – Presentations and discussions from leading experts. – Topics of technological independence, AI, and infrastructure solutions. – Exchange of experience and a fresh look at the development of high technology in Russia.

Speakers include representatives of high-tech companies such as CFT, SberTech, SoftLab-NSK, Data East, Exposoft, and others.

Venue: NSU flow auditorium building (Pirogov, 3), room 214.

Time: 09:00—16:30.

A quiz from SKB Kontur on IT, mathematics, and more

Kontur is a product ecosystem used by every third business in Russia. Kontur employs 12,000 people—strong experts who strive for professional growth and develop the environment around them.

The quiz program includes: – questions about IT technologies and more; – math puzzles and logic problems; – team competition – gather your friends and break into the game to the max! – prizes from Kontur – the top 3 teams will receive!

You can register by link

Venue: Creative Student Space (Flow Auditorium Building, Pirogova, 3).

Time: 18:00—20:00.

October 3

Ceremonial events to mark the "Initiation of Freshmen"

Venue: NSU flow auditorium building (Pirogov, 3), room 214.

Time: 14:30—17:55.

October 4

Yadro Lab Day

Summing up and closing the YADRO Lab Hackathon.

Venue: Creative Student Space (Flow Auditorium Building, Pirogova, 3).

Time: 09:30—17:30.

T-Bank's Quiz for Students

These are dynamic rounds about technology and IT, no boring questions.

To participate, you need to assemble a team and register(each participant must register individually).

You can register alone – the organizers will select a team on site.

Venue: Creative Student Space (Flow Auditorium Building, Pirogova, 3).

Time: 18:00—20:00.

October 5

XXVI Open All-Siberian Programming Olympiad named after I.V. Pottosin. Online tour.

This is the largest IT event in Russia, which annually brings together approximately 1,000 students and schoolchildren representing several dozen universities and schools from various cities across the country.

Student and school teams are invited to participate in the Olympiad.

Information about the Olympiad is presented on the website

The online tour will take place on October 5, 2025 at 10:00 Moscow time.

The in-person round will take place on November 2–4, 2025.

To participate in the Olympiad, you must register in the NSUts automated testing system: HTTPS: //olimpik. HSU.RU/nsets-nogin

All questions can be addressed to the Olympiad Information Secretary: VSO_Potosin@nsu.ru.

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Students Institute of Intelligent Robotics Alexey Spirkin and Polina Novikova of Novosibirsk State University attended Youth Day as part of the 10th All-Russian Occupational Safety and Health Week (VNOT-2025), held at the Sirius Educational Center. The event brought together young professionals from across the country and participated in a program filled with competitions, workshops, and games on workplace safety.

"By going to Sirius, we set ourselves the goal of providing maximum coverage for our university's student events and demonstrating that safety in any work activity is a pressing issue supported at the state level. We hope that by next year, thanks to our outreach efforts, there will be students among NSU who will be able to share their perspectives with the entire country," said Alexey Spirkin, a third-year student at the NSU Institute of Industrial Research.

The Youth Day program included interactive tracks at the booths of major employers and participating companies. Among the interesting projects highlighted by the students was the SberMedII booth, featuring a cutting-edge disease risk detector based on a patient's face using photoplethysmography—a technology capable of diagnosing a variety of health parameters using a camera. Participants also appreciated the helpful interactive session by Technoavia, dedicated to personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety regulations.

At the event, NSU students seized the opportunity to discuss practices for developing artificial intelligence training programs with Netology speakers and discover new ideas for development.

The day concluded with a vibrant closing ceremony featuring a concert by Angelica Agurbash and a prize drawing.

"We thank the NSU Career Development Center and the NSU Youth Policy Office for such a wonderful and unforgettable experience! It was a great honor for us to represent our home university," Alexey concluded.

The trip to Sirius was a valuable social experience for NSU students, allowing them not only to learn about the latest innovations in occupational safety but also to represent the university at a large-scale federal event.

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From September 1st to 25th, Novosibirsk State University and the House of Scientists in Akademgorodok hosted the ninth annual "Metamorphoses of Culture" event, organized by the Department of History, Culture, and Arts. Humanitarian Institute (GI) NSU.

Each year, the organizers come up with a new theme for the event, one that will be relatable to many and encompass a broad range of history. This year, "Metamorphoses of Culture" focused on the era of Alexander Pushkin.

"At our event, we're discussing the Pushkin era, covering literature, education, criticism, and much more. Pushkin is a timeless classic! And we strive to adapt to modern realities and present information in a vibrant and engaging way. For example, we had a lecture by Maria Sergeevna Berendeyeva, where we discussed Pushkin's portrayal in cinema. A great many films have been based on his works, and how many are dedicated to him! We held a closing lecture-concert, "Music against the backdrop of the era: A.S. Pushkin and M.I. Glinka." Maria Aleksandrovna Timofeeva delivered the lecture and simultaneously played the piano, performing works by Glinka, a contemporary of Pushkin," commented Victoria Vybornova, PhD in History and assistant professor in the Department of History, Culture, and Arts at the Novosibirsk State University Institute of History.

The lecturers included leading scholars and distinguished teachers from scientific and educational institutions in Novosibirsk and Moscow. Anna and Marina Sidorov were invited speakers from the State Archives of the Russian Federation. They shared their insights into the process of publishing sources and the challenges they face when working with them. For example, the lecture "Benckendorff: A Portrait Against the Background of an Era" described how the military leader's diary and letters, written in various languages, were translated. The key to translation is not only to convey the beauty and style of the original but also to preserve the author's intended meaning.

"Today I gave a lecture on the image of Alexander Sergeevich in cinema. My professional interests are as a linguist, but I also study polycode texts, that is, texts that combine different sign systems. Wine is a prime example of such a polycode text, so I have some expertise in certain aspects of cinema. I'm very pleased to see so many people in the audience today. This means that Pushkin's work still holds interest; it attracts and excites people, which is wonderful," shared Maria Berendeyeva, PhD in Philology, Associate Professor in the Department of History of Culture and Arts, and Senior Researcher at the Heritage Research and Educational Center at the Novosibirsk State University Institute of Geography.

Schoolchildren from nearby schools, students, young researchers, teachers and university professors were able to attend the lectures.

"The main audience is, of course, philologists and historians, but it's also nice to see mathematicians, physicists, and economists. We have interested students from various departments, because Alexander Sergeevich is a classic. I recently conducted a seminar at the Institute of Intelligent Robotics at NSU, and one boy recited an excerpt from 'The Song of the Prophetic Oleg' to me. Despite everyone's different specialties, a love of poetry lives within us all," added Victoria Vybornova.

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Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies Novosibirsk State University (IMMT NSU) held the first organizational meeting as part of the "Promising Researchers in Biomedicine" talent pool program. The event brought together approximately 30 young researchers—IMMT students, residents, and postgraduate students—as well as leading scientists and project mentors.

Yulia Samoylova, Director of the Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies, opened the event by congratulating the program participants. Particular emphasis was placed on modern technological challenges and the personal development of specialists.

"The new program will help young scientists realize their research potential and move them closer to earning a PhD, which will ultimately provide promising talent for the rapidly developing institute," emphasized Yulia Samoylova.

Irina Sergeeva, Director of the Center for Postgraduate Medical Education at the Institute of Medical and Mathematical Technologies (IMMT) of NSU, made a strong impression. The topics of medical science development and artificial intelligence were touched upon. The researcher selects databases, AI training examples, and the required query, and this choice determines the outcome.

"The researcher remains a key figure in any case. Our researchers have a very high level of practical potential, and it is they who will be responsible for creating medical clinical guidelines in the future," Irina Sergeeva is confident. "Treatment according to clinical guidelines ≠ Creating clinical guidelines."

At the meeting, the program's strategic goals were announced, which go far beyond simply training personnel.

In her speech, Natalia Zhivtsova, Director of Organizational Development and Human Resources at NSU, emphasized that the program's main goal is to develop medical researchers, equipping them with the necessary competencies not only for publishing articles but also for full integration into the scientific community. Particular attention was paid to developing communication skills, as modern science, especially in biomedicine, is impossible without effective teamwork.

The program includes a number of educational modules supervised by leading NSU specialists who also participated in the meeting:

— Pavel Geidt will give a series of lectures on the methodology of scientific research, including the study of data analysis and biostatistics; — Sergey Kononov will devote lectures to scientometrics, the analysis of scientific activity, the selection of scientific publications, and much more.

Sofia Glushkova's planned training sessions, dedicated to developing "soft" skills, attracted particular attention.

The NSU Institute of Mathematics and Mechanics (IMMT) Human Resources Program is distinguished by its interdisciplinary approach, allowing participants to explore the intersections of various disciplines—from molecular biology to clinical practice. This approach is in demand in the scientific world today, as many significant discoveries are made at the intersection of different disciplines.

Egor Gild, the program director, summed up the event:

"This meeting made it clear that our program is not just a training course, but a comprehensive support system for young scientists, helping them acquire key competencies and skills for full immersion in the scientific community.

The project is being implemented within the framework of the federal program "Priority 2030" and is aimed at retaining talented young people at the university after graduation.

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