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The All-Russian Scientific Conference on Source Studies and Archaeography has begun its work at Novosibirsk State University.

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The All-Russian scientific conference with international participation, "Source Studies of Old Russian Literature and Language (Archaeography, Textual Criticism, Poetics)," is taking place at NSU from October 16-18. The event is dedicated to the 60th anniversary of archaeological research at NSU and is supported by the Strategic Academic Leadership Program. Priority 2030 and the NSU Alumni Association "NSU Union." The conference was organized by the Department of Source Studies of Literature and Ancient Languages Humanities Institute of NSU and the Laboratory of Archaeography and Source Studies of the Scientific and Educational Center "Heritage" of the Novosibirsk State University Institute of Historical Research.

The conference is structured around four sections: "Source Studies and Textual Criticism of Old Russian Literary Monuments (11th–17th Centuries)," "Russian Literature and Culture of the 18th–19th Centuries," "Archaeography of Slavic-Russian Book Monuments and the Study of Old Believer Literary Culture," and "Linguatextual Studies of Slavic-Russian Book Monuments and Problems of Corpus Linguistics." Leading archaeologists from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Krasnoyarsk, Tomsk, Kirov, Syktyvkar, Kaliningrad, and Izhevsk will present their papers. Scholars from universities in Lyon (France), Shumen (Bulgaria), Athens (Greece), and Yerevan (Armenia) will share their archaeological research online.

At the opening of the conference, Tatyana Morozova, Deputy Director for Research at the NSU Humanities Institute and PhD in History, noted that this conference is of special significance due to its timing in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of archaeological research in Siberia.

We owe the long-standing tradition of archaeological expeditions at our university to the outstanding scholars and wonderful teachers Elena Dergacheva-Skop and Vladimir Alekseev, and many of you present witnessed these events. Over the past 60 years, students, first from the Faculty of Humanities and now from the Humanities Institute at NSU, have participated in numerous archaeological expeditions to various corners of Siberia and the Far East, making their personal contributions to the development of archaeological research and growing from students into accomplished scholars. Some continued to study archaeography, while others subsequently changed their research interests but nonetheless remained engaged in science. For them, the archaeological school became not just a school of archaeography, but a school of science and scientific research in general. The conference will help participants recall the beginnings of archaeological research, share the results of their research, and inspire students attending the breakout sessions to participate in archaeological expeditions and scientific endeavors in general, said Tatyana Morozova.

Corresponding Member of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Philological Sciences, Professor, and Director of the Institute of Philology of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences Igor Silantyev emphasized the conceptual significance of the NSU archaeographic school.

"This school of thought was founded primarily on the scholarly efforts of Elena Dergacheva-Skop. Archaeography is, in a sense, the center of this paradigm, but it also has, in my view, two equally significant elements. One of these was clearly outlined by Elena Dergacheva-Skop: source studies. The connection between these two elements is traditional and naturally defines the methodology for studying ancient and medieval literature. One of the distinctive features of the Novosibirsk school of archaeography is its third element: general literary criticism. Archaeographic phenomena and their source-based underpinnings are studied within the framework of general literary criticism, within the broadest possible perspective on general theoretical issues and questions of the study of literature as such. This general and broad perspective undoubtedly distinguishes the NSU school from others," explained Igor Silantyev.

Olga Zhuravel, Doctor of Philology and Head of the Archaeography and Source Studies Laboratory at the Heritage Research and Education Center, proposed, by analogy with the famous Lavrentyev triangle, which implies the inextricable link between science, education, and industry, a triangle of Siberian archaeography, the vertices of which are Novosibirsk State University, the Archaeography and Source Studies Sector of the Institute of History of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and the Department of Ancient Books and Manuscripts of the State Public Scientific and Technical Library of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. These centers were founded thanks to a quartet of brilliant scholars.

In the mid-1960s, three young scholars arrived in Akademgorodok, still warm from the recent thaw. Their fates, far from easy, had led them there in different ways. They were philologists Elena Ivanovna Dergacheva-Skop and Elena Konstantinovna Romodanovskaya, and historian Nikolai Nikolaevich Pokrovsky. They brought with them the traditions of the best academic schools of Moscow and Leningrad. And in turn, they founded their own academic schools. Old Russian literature, sources, manuscripts, and books—these were the soil from which the scholarly shoots grew, bringing together historians and philologists. As students, we didn't make much of a distinction between which of our teachers were historians and which were philologists. I worked for many years in a sector where both philologists and historians conducted joint research. "We were very close, and I want the younger generation of archaeographers to share our understanding that literature is an inexhaustible source of wisdom for all people, regardless of their profession. We continue to train specialists in this unique profession—rare, but essential for preserving historical memory and morality. And every year, new students go on expeditions, led by our wonderful instructors," said Olga Zhuravel.

Participants of NSU's first archaeographic expeditions also attended the conference opening. Among them was Larisa Soboleva, Doctor of Philology and Professor in the Department of Philology at the Ural Federal University's Institute of Geology and Natural Sciences. She believes that archaeography is more than just a science.

"Archaeography shapes one's approach not only to science but to life in general. It fosters interpersonal relationships and a deep memory, because without this quality, it's impossible to succeed as an archaeographer: you need to remember all the first names, patronymics, and last names of the people you encounter during your scientific research, the villages and towns you visit in search of rare sources, and most importantly, immense patience, the patience of the search. I believe the most important quality of a scientist, instilled in archaeography, is tireless research. This is developed on expeditions and then directly transfers to scientific work. Archaeography fosters a comprehensive approach to the study of ancient books and manuscripts, as well as the ability to extract the essence and draw important conclusions from even the most trivial details," said Larisa Soboleva.

The plenary session of the conference opened with a presentation by Vladimir Alekseev, PhD in Philology and Chief Librarian of the Novosibirsk State Regional Scientific Library, entitled "Archaeographic Work as One of the First Humanities Areas of the SB RAS: On the 60th Anniversary of Siberian Archaeographic Expeditions (1965-2025)." Vladimir Nikolaevich Alekseev headed the Rare Books and Manuscripts Department of the SB RAS for over 40 years. He began his archaeological career in 1963 in the Urals, during the first expedition organized by Vladimir Vladimirovich Kuskov and Elena Ivanovna Dergacheva-Skop. Three years later, after completing his studies at Ural State University, he led an archaeographic expedition himself. During his tenure at the SB RAS, the Rare Books and Manuscripts Department acquired its unique identity, distinct from similar departments in other cities. Vladimir Alekseev's contributions to the Rare Books and Manuscripts Department of the State Public Scientific and Technical Library of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SPSL SB RAS) and to the training of many generations of students were significant. The purpose of his address was to reiterate the fundamental principles of scientific cooperation between the SB RAS and Novosibirsk State University, which have served as one of the foundations of successful archaeological work in Siberia.

Vladimir Alekseev also explained that the bulk of the expedition's work was carried out by students undergoing archaeological internships. Their training was taken very seriously from the very beginning—each of them was required to possess specialized knowledge of working with archaeological sources, skills in working with people, the ability to communicate with Old Believers, and experience in compiling scientific descriptions of finds.

"The preparation of humanities students for archaeological fieldwork at NSU in the 1960s anticipated by more than half a century the Finnish school experiment that recently made headlines worldwide and astounded all educators. It involved students mastering not a subject (such as history, chemistry, or physics), but a phenomenon, explored using all available disciplines. Sixty years ago, our students, preparing for their summer fieldwork, were required to master not just any subject, such as the history of Russian literature in the late Middle Ages, Russian history, or geography, but the phenomenon known as 'Siberian Old Believers'—its history, how they emerged in Siberia, their everyday culture, way of life, geography of settlement, and so on," explained Vladimir Alekseev.

The presentation was given by Andrei Borodikhin, a student of Elena Dergacheva-Skop who continues archaeological fieldwork to this day. He is a candidate of philological sciences, associate professor in the Department of Literary Source Studies and Ancient Languages at the NSU Humanities Institute, and head of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Department at the State Public Scientific and Technical Library of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. He discussed the role of the NSU Humanities Institute in archaeological research in Siberia.

Inna Shilova, Candidate of Philological Sciences and Senior Researcher at the Laboratory of Archaeography and Source Studies at the Heritage Research Center of the Novosibirsk State University Institute of Geology, spoke about the office archaeographic practice of philology students at the current stage (2005-2025).

The conference also features two exhibitions: "The Everyday Life and Romance of Archaeographic Expeditions (for the Anniversary of Archaeography in Siberia)" and an exhibition of archaeographic finds (1965–2025). The former is being held at Novosibirsk State University, and the latter at the State Public Scientific and Technical Library of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Material prepared by: Elena Panfilo, NSU press service

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NSU chemistry students received awards at the 35th Mendeleev Competition

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From October 6 to 10, the Mendeleev School and Conference for Young Scientists was held in Moscow. It included a competition for chemistry students, organized by the Russian Academy of Sciences, the D.I. Mendeleev Russian Chemical Society, Lomonosov Moscow State University, MIREA – Russian Technological University, and D.I. Mendeleev Russian Chemical Technical University. The competition included approximately 300 projects prepared by students from chemistry universities and departments located in 28 Russian cities. This year, strong work was presented, and the jury decided to increase the number of laureates from 10 to 13, including students from the Faculty of Natural Sciences at NSU.

The winners in the Chemistry category were:

1st place: Nikita Chernovsky, 3rd year student.

2nd place: Mikhail Sibiryakov, 1st year master's student.

In the Chemical Technology category:

III degree: Daria Selezneva, 4th year student of the specialist program.

The competition included two rounds: in the first, an in-person round, the jury evaluated the submitted works and selected the best. The second round of the competition consisted of two stages. All second-round participants participated in a poster session, after which a third of the works were selected for oral presentations. The winners were selected based on the results of the oral presentations.

Nikita Chernovsky had known about the Mendeleev Competition since school; his supervisor, Pavel Anatolyevich Zaikin, suggested he participate. At the conference, Nikita presented his work, "Photochemical Fluorination of CH Bonds in Aromatic Carbonyl Compounds Without the Addition of Catalysts."

"We have developed a general synthetic approach to the photochemical CH fluorination of aromatic carbonyl compounds without the addition of catalysts. We also conducted a detailed study of the transformation mechanism. The essence of the reactions is that the aromatic carbonyl moiety in the substrate, upon photoexcitation, initiates a radical reaction that fluorinates the CH bonds of the substrate," Nikita Chernovsky explained about his research.

Conference participants had a unique opportunity to listen to presentations from world-class scientists, learn about the most promising areas of chemistry, and meet and interact with representatives of the chemical industry.

"The Mendeleev Competition is the largest competition for chemistry students. I saw this competition as an opportunity to discuss my research, share experiences, and meet leading experts and students from a wide range of fields in organic chemistry and chemistry in general. My impressions were entirely positive. I appreciated the open, informal interaction with the jury and organizers. They truly delve into the work and actively participate in the discussions, put forward suggestions, and offer advice. I also enjoyed interacting with other participants, including our friendly team from NSU," Nikita Chernovsky shared.

We congratulate the students on their victory and wish them continued success in their studies and research!

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50 teachers at the Polytechnic University have mastered modern technologies for teaching drawing.

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The Polytechnic University held a ceremony to present professional retraining diplomas to graduates of the second cohort of the joint educational program "Digital Drawing Teacher" between the Civil Engineering Institute of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and the Russian engineering company NanoSoft Development.

Welcoming remarks were addressed by Veronika Rebrova, Chair of the Leningrad Region Committee for General and Vocational Education; Dmitry Tikhonov, Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education at SPbPU; Oleg Egorychev, Director of Programs for Developing Interaction with Educational and Scientific Organizations at NanoSoft Development; and Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Institute of Civil Engineering. The event was moderated by Ksenia Strelets, Director of the Center for Continuing Professional Programs at SPbPU's Institute of Scientific Research and Head of the Digital Drawing Teacher program.

The program was developed by faculty from the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University's Institute of Civil Engineering with the support of the Russian engineering software developer NanoSoft Development, based on the nanoCAD software product. Its goal is to revive high-quality teaching of the subject "Drafting" in Russian schools, in accordance with the directive of the President of the Russian Federation.

The second cohort of the program was successfully completed by 50 teachers from various regions of the country: 34 teachers from St. Petersburg, 11 teachers from the Leningrad Region (Murino, Bugry, Yanino, Kuzmolovskiy, Vsevolozhsk District, Yalgelevo, Gostilitsy, Lomonosov District, and Gatchina), three teachers from the Republic of Tatarstan, and two teachers from Murmansk.

Teachers mastered modern drawing teaching methods using the domestic nanoCAD software and gained practical skills in digital design and modeling.

Professional retraining diplomas, certificates from NanoSoft, and commemorative Polytechnic badges were presented by Marina Petrochenko, Ksenia Strelets, Dmitry Tikhonov, and Oleg Egorychev.

Special thanks were extended to Dmitry Molodtsov, Senior Lecturer at the Higher School of Industrial, Civil, and Road Construction, and Elena Knyazeva, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Design and Architecture, for their contributions to the program's development and training of teaching staff.

At the end of the event, guests were treated to a tour of the innovative educational space "FabLab Polytech," led by its director, Nina Yuretskaya.

"The contribution of teachers to shaping students' careers cannot be overstated. We greatly appreciate the opportunity to support educators with the "Digital Drawing Teacher" course, which aims to lay the foundations for engineering education in schoolchildren. We hope that your students will be among the future students of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University," said Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Institute of Civil Engineering.

When I started teaching drafting classes at school, I never imagined that, as an artist, I would be so captivated by the world of engineering. Thanks to NanoSoft and the Civil Engineering Institute, I'll be able to teach my students so much more! Yulia Rakhmanova, a teacher of fine arts, drafting, and technology at Kuzmolovskaya Secondary School No. 1, is confident.

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Polytechnic University and Russian Cuisine: A Synthesis of Science and Tradition

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The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed recognizing Russian cuisine as an intangible heritage of Russia. However, this important decision must be supported by regulatory documents, which are necessary not only for the popularization of Russian dishes but also for the creation of methodological recommendations for food service establishments. Currently, over 90% of modern food service establishments offer menus of European, Asian, Scandinavian, or mixed cuisines. To promote national cuisine and foster positive publicity for regional food products produced in Russia, a decision has been made to hold an All-Russian Festival of Russian Cuisine. The working group on promoting Russian cuisine includes historians, representatives of the restaurant industry, and industry associations.

Given the long-term strategic decisions adopted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, revising the approach to implementing educational programs aimed at training personnel for the food industry is particularly important. The Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production carefully preserves and passes on to students the long-standing traditions and experience of preparing Russian cuisine.

At the origins of the school of culinary technologists of national Russian dishes were Professor of the Department of Technology and Organization of Food Services at the St. Petersburg Institute of Trade and Economics, war veteran Nikolai Kovalev (1914–2004) and his students, Professor Margarita Kutkina and Associate Professor Natalia Kartseva, who were the first to develop the structure of the course "Russian Cuisine" and create its teaching and methodological complex for students specializing in food technology.

The work of Professors Nikolai Kovalev and Margarita Kutkina is being continued today by HSE teachers Svetlana Eliseeva, Natalia Barsukova, Alla Smolentseva, Ekaterina Fedinishina, Maria Kireeva, Valeria Bychenkova, and Elena Trukhina.

In 2018, a monograph co-authored by Margarita Kutkina and Svetlana Eliseeva, "Russian National Cuisine: From the Depths of Centuries to the Present Day," was published. It won a prize in the competition for educational and scientific publications at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

This book is the result of a tremendous amount of painstaking work, in which the authors sought to summarize unique historical material, the recipes for forgotten dishes and products of Russian cuisine, and adapted the recipes preserved in historical documents to the modern technological equipment of the food industry, including weights and precise ingredient proportions. Thus, a vast array of forgotten, traditional Russian recipes has become accessible for practical use, noted Maxim Syrnikov, author of the culinary bestsellers "Real Russian Food" and "Cooking Russian Every Day" and host of the "Monastic Kitchen" series on the Spas TV channel.

Svetlana Eliseeva, author of the monograph "Russian National Cuisine: From the Depths of Centuries to the Present Day" and the online course "Molecular Gastronomy," explained: "The central focus of the research and project work of students and faculty at the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production is the preservation of Russian national cuisine traditions. These include, for example, "Studying the Nutritional Value of Russian Folk Dishes and Its Implementation in the Food Industry," "Researching the Functional and Technological Properties of Regional Food Resources of Plant and Animal Origin," and "Developing Recipes and Technologies for Authentic Culinary Products of the Peoples of Russia."

The course "Health-Saving Technologies in Ethnic Nutrition" for technology students covers the history of Russian folk cuisine, the phenomenon of St. Petersburg cuisine in the 18th and 19th centuries, the national culinary traditions of the peoples of Russia, and the physiological and genetic characteristics of our country's minority ethnic groups. Practical classes are devoted to developing national dishes such as "Berry Sbiten with Honey," "Rye Gingerbread," "Rye Fishnik," "Shangi with Bird Cherry Glaze," "Buckwheat Krupenik with Cottage Cheese," and others. The course's research project plan includes topics related to the preservation and popularization of Russian cuisine, the study of the nutritional and biological value of its traditional dishes, and the practical implementation of these dishes in the food industry.

Since 2012, as part of the program to develop student associations, the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production established the "Center for the Preservation and Support of Russian Cuisine Traditions." Its goals include studying the cultural values of our country, engaging young people in research and practical work to preserve and support Russian culinary traditions, and helping students adapt professionally to practical work in the food service industry. Students actively participate in promoting Russian cuisine. For example, in 2018, Polytech hosted a street food festival called "National Street Food by Students of Polytech." A team of student technologists from the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production, led by Svetlana Eliseeva, presented products based on Russian recipes.

Members of YesLab, the Polytechnic University's culinary student organization, are actively engaged in the study and promotion of Russian cuisine. It will celebrate its 10th anniversary next year. This February, YesLab activists organized a master class with Yegor Nikonov, executive chef of the Tochka na Karte hotel chain and the Igora resort, on the topic "The Influence of Regional Dishes and Traditions on the Creation of a Conceptual Menu." Meetings with practitioners motivate students to study and develop professionally, build their own successful career paths in the food industry, and promote national cuisine.

Our students' high level of practical training helps them achieve high results in professional competitions. These include the VkusVill student incubator for innovative food product development and the EuroFoods Awards culinary championship (supported by EuroFoods and the Baltic Association of Chefs and Catering Enterprises), shared Valeria Bychenkova, associate professor at the Higher School of Business and Food Safety and the curator of the YesLab student organization.

In 2024, at the request of the St. Petersburg Department of Social Nutrition, faculty from the Higher School of Food Production Biotechnology developed recipes, assessed nutritional value, and created methodological recommendations for the preparation of over 500 dishes and products. The materials were compiled into the "Collection of Recipes for Dishes and Culinary Products for Providing Nutrition to Pupils and Students of St. Petersburg State Educational Institutions." This 800-page collection is a unique document containing over 500 recipe cards for dishes and culinary products, developed taking into account the physiological needs and modern requirements for the organization of nutrition for children and adolescents, and corresponding to health-preserving technology recommendations," explained Natalya Barsukova, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Food Production Biotechnology and the head of the working group.

Along with the faculty, students actively participated in the collection's creation. As part of the "Fundamentals of Project Activity" course, traditional national and new, original Russian dishes were selected competitively.

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Science without boredom: How the Polytechnic University helps schoolchildren conquer physics and mathematics

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High school students come to the Polytechnic University to improve and deepen their knowledge of physics and mathematics. The university has organized two classes for them: a fascinating open lecture series and fundamental academic courses. The open lecture series, "Beyond the School Physics Curriculum," is more than just an extra lesson; it's a veritable science show, where the laws of physics are demonstrated visually and effectively. The project's goal is to give students a glimpse of what's often only discussed theoretically in school. Associate Professor Ivan Venevtsev and experienced demonstrators Elena Petrova and Natalia Akhiyarova serve as guides to the world of science.

Participants have already seen the workings of Maxwell's pendulum, the principle of the "Zhukovsky bench" on which one can spin like a figure skater, and the amazing properties of gyroscopes. But this is just the beginning! Ahead of them, the students will journey into the world of thermal phenomena, learn about the mysteries of electricity and magnetism, and delve into the world of light during lectures on optics.

Importantly, the project doesn't end at the university. After the lectures, students and their teachers work together to analyze and reinforce what they learned in class, creating a strong connection between vivid impressions and profound knowledge.

Alongside the lectures, academic courses in mathematics and physics are offered for those seeking systematic preparation and confident exam results. Their main goal is not simply to teach students problem solving, but to help them develop a holistic, logical understanding of the world of these sciences. The physics course is taught by Zoya Erovenko, an assistant at the Higher School of Applied Physics and Space Technology, and the mathematics course is taught by Marina Shkolnik, Head of the Career Guidance and Education Department at the St. Petersburg State Budgetary Professional Educational Institution "Okhtinsky College."

We often encounter situations where students know individual rules but don't understand how they relate to each other. Our goal is to bridge these gaps and provide a system. We don't focus on "how to solve this problem," but rather on "why it's solved this way" and "what pattern it reflects." This is a fundamentally different, university-level approach to working with the material. For us, this is also an investment in the future. We cultivate goal-oriented, motivated applicants who will enroll with us because they've already experienced what real science is," noted Artem Egupov, Director of the Applicant Services Center.

The courses help students not only fill in gaps but also learn to think analytically and approach problem solving structurally—a skill that will be useful regardless of their chosen profession.

These programs are an important part of the university's career guidance efforts. They allow students to experience the life of a SPbPU student, interact with leading faculty, and immerse themselves in a unique scientific atmosphere. This approach allows students to confidently take a step into their profession now, and allows Polytechnic University to inspire and support a new generation of engineers and researchers whose ideas and discoveries will shape our future.

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NSU improved its position in the global ranking "Three University Missions"

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Novosibirsk, October 16, 2025: The ninth Moscow international ranking "Three University Missions"In 2025, 2,581 universities from 165 countries were ranked, with the final ranking table including 2,000 universities from 112 countries, including 156 universities from Russia. NSU ranked 238th globally, moving up 3 spots from last year, and retained its 6th place in Russia. The top 10 Russian universities also included Moscow State University, St. Petersburg State University, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Higher School of Economics, Moscow Engineering Physics Institute, Tomsk State University, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, and MISiS.

The ranking methodology includes an assessment of 16 indicators, which are grouped into three groups: education (45%), science (25%), and university and society (30%). The "education" and "science" groups consist of four indicators, while the "university and society" group consists of eight indicators.

According to the ranking's compilers, Russian universities improved their positions thanks to the third group—"university and society." Specifically, a significant increase was seen in the "number of massive online courses" indicator. Furthermore, Russian universities proved competitive in two indicators within the "education" group: "share of international students" and "number of student victories in international student competitions."

"International engagement is a key focus at NSU. Currently, the university has approximately 1,700 students from 60 countries, and we collaborate with 98 partner universities in 21 countries. We have significantly increased our cooperation with China, where we currently have 14 partner universities and 20 dual degree programs," commented NSU Rector and RAS Academician Mikhail Fedoruk.

Thus, in September, a new joint undergraduate program in physics was launched with Chongqing University, with a pilot enrollment of 80 students. NSU is also launching new dual-degree programs and increasing the number of Chinese students within the Sino-Russian Institute, a joint project with Heilongjiang University. Furthermore, over the past two years, NSU has strengthened its collaboration with West African countries.

"Our students demonstrate excellent results in international competitions. For example, this year our team won a gold medal at the prestigious SynBio Challenge synthetic biology competition in China, and at the 32nd International Mathematical Olympiad (IMC-2025), the NSU student team achieved its best result in 10 years. This further confirms that NSU attracts some of the strongest students in the country and has built a unique education system based on strong fundamental training," added Mykhailo Fedoruk.

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Tourism Week at the Polytechnic: New Learning Formats, Inclusiveness, and Career Guidance

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The Higher School of Service and Trade of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade held a series of events dedicated to World Tourism Day.

Tourism Week kicked off at the Institute of Secondary Vocational Education at SPbPU, with the active participation of faculty from the Higher School of Service and Trade of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade. Open lectures were followed by interactive business games, where college students not only gained theoretical knowledge but also applied it in a setting as close to professional work as possible. HSSIT Associate Professor Ksenia Pasternak gave a lecture on the methodological foundations of creating unique tourism products, focusing on innovative approaches and creative strategies. The business game "Generating Hotel Ideas Using the Osterwalder-Pignet Model," organized by HSSIT Associate Professor Boris Lyamin and HSSIT Master's student Margarita Yanchevskaya, generated considerable interest. Participants had the opportunity to simulate business processes through play, developing their strategic thinking and teamwork skills. The final stage of the career guidance program was a presentation by Vladimir Vasiliev, a master's student at the Higher School of Social and Technical Studies, in which he highlighted the prospects for further education and professional growth at the Polytechnic University.

The next important stage of the program was the intellectual quiz "Traveling with Peter 2.0." Organized by Tatyana Khnykina, head of the Tourism and Hotel Management programs, Elmira Kutyeva, associate professor at HSE, and students majoring in Tourism, the event included a variety of tasks, from logic puzzles to questions on the history of tourism and the cultural traditions of various regions. The participants demonstrated their erudition and team spirit, and the team of third-year Tourism students deservedly won.

The final event was a scientific and practical seminar, "Engineering the Inclusive Tourism Ecosystem: A Technical, Economic, and Pedagogical Discourse." Representatives of the legislative branch, leading scientists, heads of social organizations, and industry practitioners spoke at the seminar. Oksana Miroshnichenko, head of the Russian Ministry of Labor's resource center, presented a detailed analysis of legislative changes aimed at creating an accessible environment for tourists with disabilities. Irina Skupchenko, an expert with the All-Russian Society of Disabled People, described the methodology for conducting barrier-free environment assessments, and Maria Bondar, co-founder of the travel company "Liberty," shared her practical experience in organizing inclusive services using the example of a specialized travel agency. Representatives from SPbPU made a special contribution to the scientific discussion. Dmitry Efanov, professor at the Higher School of Cyber-Physical Systems Management at the Institute of Computer Science and Cybersecurity, presented a promising concept for integrating physical and digital infrastructures to create comfortable conditions for people with disabilities. Vyacheslav Potekhin, associate professor at the Higher School of Management and Social Sciences, spoke about the implementation of smart technologies in the hotel industry, while ISI graduate students Maria Plekhanova and Yesenia Elina presented innovative projects in the field of architecture and automation of tourism infrastructure.

Summing up a busy and productive week, Olga Voronova, Director of the Higher School of Service and Trade, noted the importance of a comprehensive, systemic approach aimed at creating a holistic educational ecosystem that facilitates the harmonious integration of secondary vocational and higher education. She emphasized the importance of implementing advanced teaching methods, game-based formats, and closely linking curricula to the real needs of the tourism sector. This strategic approach enables the development of well-rounded, highly qualified specialists capable of effectively influencing the development of Russia's tourism industry.

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NSU's Advanced Pedagogical School invites you to a professional retraining program

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An Advanced Pedagogical School (APS) was created at NSU based on the infrastructure modern campus NSU, being built as part of the implementation of the national project “Youth and Children”.

The activities of the PPSh are aimed at reducing the shortage in the Novosibirsk region and the Siberian macroregion of teaching staff for specialized mathematical and natural science education (secondary general education, higher education) with experience in research activities.

"Improving the quality of teaching is one of the key objectives of the comprehensive action plan to enhance the quality of mathematics and natural science education. The NSU Specialized Educational and Scientific Center (SESC) annually hosts conferences and professional development programs aimed at enhancing the professional skills of teachers in mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry, and biology. Currently, NSU does not have a higher education program in pedagogy, so we decided to begin entering this field through continuing education. In the future, we plan to launch comprehensive research in education and education management at NSU, including at the SESC Methodological Center," comments the director. Specialized Scientific Center of Novosibirsk State University Lyudmila Nekrasova.

Professional retraining program "Teaching Mathematics and Related Disciplines in Higher and Universities"is the first in a series of educational programs at the school.

— We began developing the program itself in the spring during a series of Project-Analytical Sessions Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics"The program will help students, young teachers, and researchers without specialized pedagogical training gain basic knowledge and expand their toolkit. It is also suitable for experienced teachers who want to improve their professional skills. We focus specifically on high school and college students, as professional knowledge in the field is crucial for education at these levels," comments Anastasia Karpenko, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Mathematics at NSU and the program's developer.

"The program's creation was made possible by combining the efforts and systematization of the experience accumulated at the NSU Specialized Educational and Scientific Center and the Mathematical Center in Akademgorodok. The Sobolev Institute of Mathematics and the Resonance School of Informal Education (Tomsk) also served as program partners. Involving active teachers and researchers—those with unique pedagogical practices—in teaching, project management, and theses will ensure the high professional level of the program's graduates. We are also open to collaboration with other educational and scientific organizations," explains Svetlana Kraichinskaya, Associate Professor at the NSU Mathematical Center and the program's developer.

The "Teaching Mathematics and Related Subjects in Higher and Tertiary Education" program can be combined with study and work: classes will be held in modules and in the evenings.

A system of discounts is provided for NSU employees, NSU Specialized Scientific Center and students.

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The personnel reserve program of the Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies of NSU has entered the active stage of implementation

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The "Promising Researchers in Biomedicine" talent pool program, organized by the Institute of Medicine and Medical Technology at Novosibirsk State University (NSU), has entered its active implementation phase. The first session was recently held by program expert Pavel Geidt, head of the NSU Laboratory for Functional Diagnostics of Low-Dimensional Structures for Nanoelectronics.

It was devoted to the fundamental principles of organizing scientific research and allowed listeners to gain a deep understanding of the types of research, the differences between the latter and other forms of intellectual activity, and also developed the ability to correctly set goals, define tasks, and formulate correct working hypotheses.

All participants, together with their supervisors, are also actively developing individual development plans for a period of two years, a significant portion of which have already been submitted for approval.

"We've seen a steady increase in interest in our initiative after each meeting," noted project curator Yegor Gild. "Clearly, the knowledge and working conditions we offer meet the current needs of students at the institute."

A competitive selection process is underway to select candidates for funding for participation in leading Russian and international conferences. Applications are evaluated comprehensively, taking into account the participant's activity within the program and the level of their research materials.

The project is being implemented strictly within the approved action plan, but additional activities are planned to enhance the research potential of the reserve candidates. Subsequent training will focus on developing competencies in scientific publication writing and research results presentation—key steps in successfully presenting achievements in the professional 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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NSU students took part in the All-Russian OstroVa Forum on Sakhalin

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From September 1st to 7th, the OstroVa youth forum was held on Sakhalin Island, bringing together over 400 participants from across Russia. It served as a platform for the exchange of experiences, ideas, and professional contacts between representatives of three groups: Students, Working Youth, and the First Movement. Participants attended lectures and master classes led by experts, participated in project sessions, visited leading regional enterprises, and learned about modern development initiatives for Sakhalin and the Russian Far East.

The Novosibirsk delegation was represented by active and promising young people from the region—primarily NSU students and graduates interested in collaboration and professional growth.

Maxim Yemelyanov, a master's student at the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics, noted that the forum was not only educational but also inspiring for him:

"OstroVa" is a space for professional networking and friendships. I participated for the second time: last year, in the UAV track, and this year, in the artificial intelligence track. Sakhalin has impressive opportunities: IT, hydrogen energy, and scientific projects are developing here. Particularly interesting was exploring the SakhalinTech campus and local businesses. And in the evenings, there were concerts and festivals—the atmosphere was incredible, as was the island's natural beauty.

At the forum, Maxim presented a project for using unmanned aerial vehicles in tourism, which received high praise from experts.

The OstroVa Forum annually attracts young professionals, students, and entrepreneurs from across Russia, bringing together education, creativity, and teamwork in a single space.

The material was prepared by: Yulia Dankova, NSU press service

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