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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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The G. P. Agibalov International Conference "Computer Security and Cryptography" was successfully held from September 8 to 13 in Irkutsk at the Matrosov Institute of System Dynamics and Control Theory of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

More than 100 specialists and students from Novosibirsk, Tomsk, Krasnoyarsk, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad, Taganrog, Rostov-on-Don, Veliky Novgorod, Innopolis, Irkutsk, and other cities took part in the conference.

Faculty and students presented panel presentations on computer security, the mathematical foundations of computer science, and applied discrete mathematics. Participants also spent a wonderful evening by the fire on the banks of the Angara River, collaborated on a warm creative evening, and enjoyed an unforgettable excursion to Lake Baikal, including a visit to the Taltsy Museum-Reserve.

"I'd especially like to highlight the lecture by A.M. Koreneva, S.P. Panasenko, and G.V. Firsov (Moscow), 'Post-quantum symmetric cryptography based on block ciphers: existing solutions and current research directions.' It was extremely relevant and very memorable for all the listeners, especially our team from Novosibirsk, as we conduct research in this area," said Natalia Tokareva, chair of the SIBECRYPT organizing committee and associate professor at NSU.

Twelve faculty and students from NSU participated in the conference, presenting plenary and sectional papers on cryptographic protocols and cryptographic Boolean functions. The high level of work performed by the Novosibirsk group deserves special mention.

SIBECRYPT is one of the leading conferences on cryptography and computer security in Russia, held annually in various cities across Siberia. Its goal is to discuss fundamental mathematical problems of cryptography and information security in computer systems and networks, and to exchange scientific results on the development of theoretical foundations and the creation of hardware and software for computer security.

This year the conference was held in Irkutsk with the support ofInternational Mathematical Center in Akademgorodok, Tomsk State University, and the Sofia Kovalevskaya North-West Center for Mathematical Research. Organizers and partners also included the Matrosov Institute of System Dynamics and Control Theory of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Cryptography, Communications, and Informatics of the FSB Academy, the Academy of Cryptography of the Russian Federation, Lomonosov Moscow State University, and Special Technology Center LLC.

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The Association of International Students is a community whose main goal is to support international students in Novosibirsk, strengthen friendships, host events celebrating cultural diversity, provide academic support to students at Novosibirsk universities, and much more.

At the beginning of the meeting, Roman Karbushev, a specialist in the NSU Education Export Department, outlined the key objectives:

This year, we have a lot of work ahead of us, related to the development and promotion of our branch's activities. Our team is full of enthusiastic individuals with plenty of ideas for how to further develop our activities, and I hope there will be even more of them today. The main task today is to present a report on the past year, share our plans for the future, and, of course, welcome new members to our team.

Next, Evgeny Sagaydak, Head of the Education Export Department at NSU, delivered a welcoming speech:

According to last year's data, 9,500 international students from 60 countries were studying in the Novosibirsk Region—a significant number. The region has ambitious goals: to increase the number of students by 50% by 2030. The city is open to welcoming international students, and its universities are also ready to welcome students from abroad. A specially developed regional program for the development of education exports aims to not only increase the number of international students but also create a comfortable environment for them to live in the city, so that during their studies, your university becomes an alma mater you will remember fondly.

Olga Naumova, director of the Yunost art residency, also addressed the participants: "I am pleased to welcome you today, including on behalf of Vasily Viktorovich Noskov, head of the Novosibirsk Region Department of Youth Policy. I hope that your activism and interest in developing the International Students Association will benefit you, the region, and those young people in your home country to whom you will share your experiences in the Novosibirsk Region."

Avishka Alagiyavanna, president of the Novosibirsk branch, presented a report on the AIS's work, sharing with activists what the association has accomplished over the past year.

AIS, together with the leaders of the International Friendship Club, held a joint meeting with Irina Yuryevna Sukhorukova, Head of the Permit and Visa Department of the Main Directorate for Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the Novosibirsk Region, where they discussed migration legislation, medical examinations for international students, and other topics. The association plans to hold another meeting with the Ministry of Internal Affairs after the migration legislation has been amended.

A mini-football tournament was held at NSTU, hosting six teams from seven universities. AIS also attended the International Youth Forum "Russia Made Us Friends 2025," which aims to bring together international student leaders from Russia, train them to work at the AIS RF branch, and introduce them to the diversity of Russian culture.

From August 27 to 29, 2025, the Russian Association of Foreign Students Media School was held in the Moscow region. This large-scale event brought together 85 students from 31 countries, representing universities across Russia. Among them were seven students from Novosibirsk, including representatives of Novosibirsk State University.

For three days, participants immersed themselves in the world of media and digital technologies. The Media School program included a media quiz, where students learned to create engaging content; design workshops and Figma sessions; development of new sections for regional AIS branches; and training sessions on teamwork, time management, and an active social media presence.

"When I learned about this forum, I immediately knew I had to participate. The topics covered at the media school align well with my desire to provide as much information as possible to international students coming to Russia to ease their adaptation. Initially, they face a number of challenges related to learning new languages, a different education system, and so on," noted Josué Pudiugo, a second-year doctoral student at the Faculty of Natural Sciences at NSU and a participant in the Media School.

According to participants, the Media School became not only an educational platform but also a place for sharing experiences, pursuing creative pursuits, and expanding their network. Here, students not only mastered current media trends but also met inspiring people, made new friends, and strengthened their international connections.

"Initially, I was offered to attend the 'Heart of AIS' forum, and to be honest, it wasn't a priority for me. But then, when I arrived and saw the atmosphere, my eyes lit up, and I came back so energized that I want to make an even greater contribution to the development of our branch this year. This was my first trip with the guys. I had a great time the entire two days, and I'm glad I met AIS participants from all over Russia and worked with them on content creation," added Laylo Abdurakhmanova, a student at SibUPK.

The Association's immediate plans include holding the traditional Indian festival of Diwali at the Novosibirsk House of Scientists and preparing an event to coincide with National Unity Day.

Material prepared by: Varvara Frolkina, Ekaterina Mukovozchik, NSU press service

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Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies Novosibirsk State University's Institute of Medical and Technical Medicine (IMMT) announced the launch of a special research training program, "Promising Researchers in Biomedicine." This project, the institute's first initiative of its kind, aims to identify and support talented undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students seeking careers in medicine and psychology.

The program's goal is to create conditions for the further professional growth of young scientists within the university, enhance their competencies in conducting interdisciplinary research, and prepare participants for effective collaboration in modern scientific teams.

On September 15th of this year, the application process for the program closed. Approximately 30 applicants were selected—senior students studying in the General Medicine and Psychology programs, graduate students, and residents at the Institute of Medical and Technical Medicine who demonstrated high academic achievements and scientific success.

A key element of the program will be a mentoring system, pairing each participant with an experienced specialist—an NSU staff member or faculty member. Academic advisors will help young scientists develop individual career development plans, including participation in projects, publishing articles, and presenting their results at relevant conferences.

An educational component is also provided, including a series of lectures and training sessions focused on developing professional knowledge and soft skills: the ability to present research results, the basics of organizing interdisciplinary projects, knowledge of the principles of bioethics and conducting clinical trials, public speaking skills, and scientific writing.

"This initiative is important to us as a key element of our strategy for training highly qualified specialists for Russian science. Our goal is not only to cultivate a new generation of scientists, but also to provide young talent with the necessary conditions to realize their potential right here at the university," noted Yulia Samoylova, Director of the NSU Institute of Mathematical and Mathematical Technologies.

The project is being implemented as part of the Priority 2030 strategic academic leadership program and is designed to last two years. Graduates who successfully complete the talent pool program will receive advantages in future employment at NSU research departments and partner organizations.

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In August 2025, a group of students Faculty of Geology and Geophysics Novosibirsk State University (NSU GGF) took part in an internship in sedimentology, stratigraphy and paleontology organized by Peking University for the first time. The group included one foreign student – Avishka Alagiyavanna from Sri Lanka, a second-year master's student at NSU GGF. The group was led by NSU postgraduate student Margarita Luzan.

The internship lasted two weeks and took place in southwest China in Guizhou Province, known for its unique habitats of marine vertebrates that existed in the Triassic period of the Mesozoic era. These places are important for understanding the restoration of marine ecosystems and the evolution of marine reptiles after the mass extinction at the end of the Permian period. This academic year, students from Peking University will visit the NSU geological training ground "Shira" (Khakassia), where students of the NSU Faculty of Geology and Geophysics undergo geological survey practice.

NSU GGF students underwent geological practice in mixed groups with Chinese students. Each route group included 1-2 NSU students. They worked together at observation points, attended theoretical classes and prepared daily reports on their activities.

— Our internship began with studying the most ancient deposits, dating back 900 million years. We gradually moved on to younger layers. Our acquaintance with the unique geological and paleontological artifacts of China began with the museum at Peking University, which houses rich mineralogical and paleontological collections. Then we flew to Guizhou Province, where the main internship continued, including sedimentological and paleontological aspects. This province is home to two lagerstätten — unique fossil sites where, due to special conditions, not only hard parts of skeletons are well preserved, but also imprints of soft tissues of animals and plants. We studied rock sequences and observed changes in sedimentation settings, including sections with coal interlayers. It is known that coals are formed in continental conditions, and limestones formed in marine shelf conditions are found next to them. We found various traces of ancient life – brachiopods, foraminifera and mineral samples, – Margarita Luzan shared her impressions of the internship.

A highlight for NSU students was a visit to the so-called "golden nail", which serves as a reference point on the stratigraphic section and defines the lower boundary of the stage on the geochronological scale. In these sections, the boundary between geological systems is clearly visible. The students also visited the Xinyi Geopark, which contains lagerstätten, and unique finds from them are housed in museums around the world.

— In such a short time, our students have seen a great many geological artifacts, which they were shown both in museums and on specific outcrops. Now they have a clear idea of the structure of sedimentary basins that formed many hundreds of millions of years ago. This knowledge is extremely important for geologists. For our part, we can offer Chinese students an internship at our educational geological site "Shira" (Khakassia), where all the conditions for practical training and accommodation have been created. As part of mixed groups, they will be able to get a detailed idea of the structure of sedimentary basins and the formation of igneous rocks already on our territory, — noted Dean of the NSU Geological Faculty, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Valery Vernikovsky.

This internship was the result of agreements on cooperation in the field of earth sciences reached during the visit of the Peking University delegation to NSU this spring. As cooperation develops, the parties will form joint research projects. The leadership of Peking University expressed interest in conducting geological internships for their students.

— In the near future, a cooperation agreement between our universities will be prepared, which will spell out all the important points. The signing of the agreement is planned for the end of this year. Such internships allow our students to get acquainted with various geological practices, which is very important for young scientists. Peking University is one of the oldest universities in China, founded in 1898. It ranks second in Chinese university rankings and is among the top 50 universities in the world. Therefore, we are interested in cooperation with this university, — noted the head of the NSU education export department, Evgeny Sagaydak.

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