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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.

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Industrial Revolution: Polytechnics Showcase Their Achievements at BRIEF'25

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The all-season resort "Okhta Park" hosted the Baltic Regional Investment Forum BRIEF'25, organized by the Leningrad Region Economic Development Agency. The forum traditionally served as a platform for discussing industrial policy, business-education collaboration, and attracting young professionals to the region's real economy.

Students and faculty from the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade and the Institute of Secondary Vocational Education participated in the forum's youth track. The IPMEiT student delegation was led by Anton Shaban and Natalia Smirnova, faculty from the Higher School of Industrial Management. The ISPO students worked with Irina Zaychenko, Head of the Educational Programs Directorate, and Sergei Smirnov, Head of Industrial Training.

Students solved management cases as part of the interactive event "Mentor's Day" and presented their ideas for developing the human resources and marketing potential of industrial enterprises.

Sergey Ryzhov, CEO of the MICE Market business events agency, expert council member, and program director of the Open Industry accelerator at the Agency for Strategic Initiatives, presented a master class titled "Industrial Tourism as a Tool for Implementing Enterprise Business Strategies." The forum included a direct dialogue with representatives of leading enterprises in the Leningrad Region.

The students were particularly interested in the master class "Marketing and Promoting a Manufacturing Enterprise Using Video Content," led by Anton Shaban and Natalia Smirnova, professors at the Higher School of Industrial Management. The master class was organized as a competitive team game, during which students collaborated with representatives of Leningrad Region enterprises to develop short videos to promote industrial businesses in regional and international markets. This format allowed the participants to gain hands-on experience with modern digital marketing tools and video content for the industrial sector.

Following the event, Polytechnic students took prizes as part of interuniversity teams alongside students from the St. Petersburg State University of Economics and the Higher School of Economics.

"I am grateful to Anastasia Mikhalchenko, Director of the Leningrad Region Economic Development Agency, for the invitation to BRIEF'25. I am pleased that the students of the Institute of Secondary Vocational Education demonstrated their skills, completing complex tasks assigned by representatives of the real economy under the careful mentorship of more senior students of the Institute of Secondary Vocational Education and Technology," noted Irina Zaychenko, Head of the Educational Programs Directorate at the Institute of Secondary Vocational Education.

We took part in a unique event! We solved practical cases and explored innovative business ideas. A highlight was creating videos for real businesses. The masterclass produced compelling videos that demonstrated how the fresh perspective and energy of young people can help advance modern manufacturing projects, the Polytechnic students shared their impressions.

BRIEF'25 once again confirmed its role as a key regional platform for the exchange of experience between government, business, and educational organizations, providing students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge to real-world cases and gain practical skills in demand in the modern industrial market.

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Experience in practice-oriented training was discussed at a meeting at the Ministry of Justice.

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The Main Directorate of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation for St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region held a meeting with the heads of university legal clinics to summarize the results of work for the first nine months of 2025 and formulate plans for 2026.

Representatives of leading legal clinics from St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region participated in the meeting. The Polytechnic University was represented by Dmitry Mokhorov, Director of the Higher School of Law and Forensic Expertise, and Yana Chernozemova, Legal Advisor of the Legal Clinic of the Higher School of Law and Forensic Expertise at SPbPU.

The Polytechnic University is one of the universities participating in the non-governmental system of free legal aid. The Higher School of Law and Forensic Expertise operates a Legal Clinic, which provides legal education and legal assistance to the public, as well as helps develop these skills in students.

Yana Chernozemova presented a report at the meeting on the modern system of practice-oriented education and the provision of legal advisory assistance by senior law students (under the guidance of faculty and practicing lawyers) to citizens in accordance with the Federal Law "On Free Legal Aid in the Russian Federation."

The Higher School of Law and the Leningrad Region's Legal Clinic collaborates with legal associations and municipalities in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region, operating both offline and online.

The meeting resulted in an agreement on further cooperation between the Ministry of Justice and the Higher School of Law and Technical Education in the area of career guidance and practice-oriented training.

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Novosibirsk State University has launched a lecture course, "University of the Silver Age," for pensioners in the Sovietsky District.

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The lecture course "University of the Silver Age" began at Novosibirsk State University on October 8th. The participants were pensioners from the Sovetsky District of Novosibirsk. This course on financial literacy was organized by Faculty of Economics (EF) of NSU In collaboration with the administration of the Sovetsky District of Novosibirsk, with the support of State Duma Deputy Alexander Aksenenko, the event is being conducted by specialists from Alfa-Bank and Sber. It is part of the mandatory "Service Learning" course, which is being implemented in various formats at all universities across the country and aims to develop civic responsibility, leadership skills, and patriotism, along with professional competencies, through the implementation of socially oriented projects. Students are assigned tasks by social partners, who also oversee student activities throughout the semester. The "Silver Age University" course events in the fall semester are being organized by a project team of second-year students from the NSU Faculty of Economics: Ulyana Molodtseva, Daria Denisova, Darima Bayartueva, and Daria Zyazeva.

The first event of the course was a lecture by Alfa-Bank representative Tatyana Shamanaeva, titled "Money in Action: Generating Income from Savings and Deposits." The expert discussed investment types, and the audience learned about the main instruments for capital growth, namely, savings accounts, deposits, and securities. Investment strategies were also discussed, with the bank representative explaining how to choose the appropriate action plan based on goals and investment timeframes. She also explained when it's appropriate to invest your savings and, together with the audience, explored key points for an effective start and risk minimization. This lecture was aimed not only at helping students understand the basics of investing, but also at their practical application for generating a stable income and managing their finances wisely.

Tatyana Shamanaeva explained that investing can be a way for seniors to supplement their pensions. However, only available funds should be invested, as investments always carry some risk. The most common investment instruments are stocks and bonds. For those who are less willing to take risks, federal loan bonds, which offer yields around the Central Bank of the Russian Federation's key rate, as well as corporate bonds from reliable companies and municipal bonds, may be preferable. However, it's important to avoid high-yield bonds (20% or more above the Central Bank of the Russian Federation's key rate), as they are often risky. Also, avoid investing all your funds in a single bond or a single issuer (an organization or other entity that issues and markets financial assets such as stocks, bonds, banknotes, or bank cards to raise funds).

The expert also explained how pensioners can use various banking products, earn interest on deposits, cashback on prescription medications, and certain purchase categories.

The next lecture, "Financial Health," will take place on October 15th. Sberbank representative Anna Voronova will lead the lecture. She will offer advice on maintaining financial stability, managing financial obligations, and rationally building capital and creating financial plans. The expert will also discuss expenses, savings, insurance, investments, and pensions, and introduce the audience to the four components of financial health. She will present simple and effective methods for maintaining a balance between income and expenses, provide recommendations for managing debt and payments, and provide a detailed analysis of the key factors that shape a person's financial health. She will also share strategies for a secure future, helping to rationally build capital and create financial plans.

The third event will be hosted by the project team organizing the "University of the Silver Age" course. It will be a fascinating journey through time, "At the Crossroads of Generations: From Soviet Classics to 21st-Century Flicks." In the first part, attendees will enjoy a quiz about famous Soviet films, complete with riddles and a challenge to guess the melodies played against familiar soundtracks. The second part will feature a discussion about how the values, language, and habits of generations have changed—from boomers to zoomers. The meeting will conclude with an interactive quiz about slang from different eras: attendees will be asked to guess which modern words have become equivalents of Soviet expressions.

"This is the second year we've been offering the lecture course, 'Silver Age University,' for pensioners in the Sovetsky District as part of the 'Service-Learning' course. This spring, we successfully held a series of lectures on financial and computer literacy, 'Cybersecurity Fundamentals for the Senior Generation.' The project was a success and received a positive response from the audience, so we decided to continue the series. The lectures held at NSU are also open to students and faculty, and I think they will be useful for everyone. Last year, we focused on cybersecurity and financial innovation, and this year we've focused on investing and financial well-being. The first lecture has already received numerous positive reviews from attendees. They noted the relevance of the topic, the accessible presentation of the information, and its practical benefits," said Elena Obukhova, PhD in Economics and Associate Professor in the Department of Management at NSU's Faculty of Economics.

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From bridges to nanosatellites: Polytechnic University hosted an intensive educational course for Novatek schoolchildren.

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Talented tenth-graders from Novatek's corporate classes participated in the annual educational intensive, which was held in St. Petersburg for the first time this year. Organized by PJSC Novatek, the event aims to provide career guidance and motivate teenagers to build successful careers in the gas industry.

The program included cultural education and a deep dive into engineering. The students visited the sights of St. Petersburg, Vyborg, and Karelia, attended a performance at the Mariinsky Theater, and learned about the history of the Mining University. A highlight of the educational activities was a series of master classes at the Polytechnic University. Under the guidance of university faculty, the students had the unique opportunity to engage with real-life engineering challenges.

The students learned the fundamentals of construction art in the "Civil Engineer: Design and Testing of Bridges" track under the guidance of Alexey Persidsky, a teacher of additional education at the Student Admissions Center. After studying the theory of structural types, the team created and tested their own bridge models, evaluating the effectiveness of their engineering solutions in practice.

Participants in the "Research Engineer: Modern Challenges for Physics, Electronics, and Telecommunications" track worked with Vadim Panevin, a senior lecturer at the Higher School of Engineering Physics. Under his guidance, they not only saw a real nanosatellite, but also studied the behavior of electronics at cryogenic temperatures, "tasted" liquid nitrogen, and ignited magnetron discharge plasma.

A practical workshop was prepared for future mechanical engineers, led by Alexander Tupikov, an assistant at the Higher School of Mechanical Engineering. The students designed their own gearbox model and saw how their ideas were brought to life on a 3D printer.

The "Design Engineer: From Theory to Mechanism Design" track allowed students to progress from learning complex concepts to working with real mechanisms in just a few hours. Together with Ivan Baranov, a student at the Institute of Computer Science and Cybersecurity, the intensive course participants learned about cutting-edge developments in laser technology and materials science and had the opportunity to complete a real engineering challenge—assembling, disassembling, and analyzing a gearbox.

Strategic thinking and understanding of the energy market were developed through a case study conducted by Nikita Izbyakov and Andrey Shirokih, engineers from the Higher School of Power Engineering and the Aircraft Engines and Power Plants Research and Educational Center of the Digital Engineering School. Using a hybrid format, they helped participants assume the roles of energy company executives and understand the complexities of managing industry systems.

A separate program was organized for the teachers accompanying the schoolchildren at the Polytechnic University. University representatives provided a detailed account of the university's career guidance efforts, particularly the organization of the Olympiad movement. This program was aimed at equipping teachers from the regions with practical tools and knowledge to more effectively prepare prospective students for technical universities and identify talented children. The guests also visited the Lean Manufacturing laboratory.

"Projects like these aren't just career guidance; they're an investment in the future of our regions and the entire industry," noted Georgy Shkolnik, Director of the Center for Work with Educational Organizations. "We show students how exciting and multifaceted the engineering career can be. Importantly, they not only gain unique knowledge and skills at the country's leading university but also see the opportunities for professional growth that Novatek offers them. We create the conditions for them to return home after graduation and apply their skills for the benefit of Russia's gas industry."

Such intensive educational programs are an important part of Novatek's systematic efforts to prepare future professionals for the regions where it operates. The combination of cutting-edge research at leading universities, such as Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, and the country's rich cultural heritage creates a powerful incentive for schoolchildren to pursue their professional goals. Practical classes in the Polytechnic's laboratories allow students to gain firsthand knowledge of modern engineering technologies. The company doesn't simply introduce them to engineering specialties; it lays the foundation for informed choice, so that these talented students will return to their home cities as highly qualified specialists, ready to develop Russia's gas industry.

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In Search of a Calling: Polytechnic University Opens the World of Science to Students of the Presidential Physics and Mathematics Lyceum

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The legendary Lyceum No. 239, renowned for its strong physics and mathematics program, hosted a meeting between high school students and their parents and representatives from universities in St. Petersburg and Moscow. Prospective students received first-hand information about the departments, educational programs, and opportunities offered by the country's leading universities.

Nikolai Ivanov, Director of the Institute of Physics and Mechanics, spoke to high school students about the key training areas and the unique scientific atmosphere at the Institute. He presented the full range of the institute's educational programs, noting their practical focus and close connection to cutting-edge scientific research. Prospective students learned about the application of fundamental knowledge in mechanics, mathematical modeling, and modern materials to solving complex engineering problems in various industries.

Yulia Logvinova, Maxim Polyukhovich, Dzhamilya Idrisova, and Alexey Ulyanov, instructors from the Higher School of Technosphere Safety, conducted a master class for students on identifying hazardous and harmful factors affecting humans. Using various devices, the students studied lighting, indoor noise, and electromagnetic radiation from phones. They were also introduced to trends in the construction industry and the educational pathways offered by the Institute of Civil Engineering at SPbPU.

Vadim Panevin, Sergey Melnikov, and Dmitry Dolzhenko, representatives of the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunications, captivated the students with a lecture on "Modern Challenges for Physics, Electronics, and Telecommunications." Their presentation immersed the students in the world of high technology. The audience was able to see a real nanosatellite, learn how electronics behave in extreme cryogenic temperatures, and witness impressive physics experiments.

The Polytechnic University's participation in the Open Day at Lyceum No. 239 was a significant event, allowing talented students not only to gain valuable information but also to truly experience the atmosphere of the country's leading engineering university. The Lyceum and the university have a long-standing partnership, and such meetings help cultivate a new generation of engineers and scientists prepared to meet modern challenges. The Lyceum's status as a flagship for preparing applicants for the Polytechnic University, confirmed by the results of the 2025 admissions campaign, serves as the best proof of the effectiveness of this collaboration.

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NSU hosted a YADRO laboratory day.

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A large-scale hackathon dedicated to indoor navigation was held at Novosibirsk State University by the YADRO laboratory. This unique event brought together 78 participants in 22 teams representing not only Faculty of Information Technology (FIT), but also other faculties and institutes of NSU.

The YADRO laboratory, based at the Faculty of Information Technologies but with university-wide status, emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach, allowing students from various fields to immerse themselves in solving real-world engineering problems and gain invaluable experience in team development. The hackathon's theme, "Indoor Navigation Technologies," was chosen deliberately: today, when global positioning systems such as GPS/GLONASS have become indispensable in everyday life, indoor navigation systems remain a pressing issue without a universal solution.

The hackathon consisted of two intense stages. In the first, teams were given a testing ground with special beacons installed in advance. Using a signal from these beacons, they had to record the route they had taken on the computer, which required both technical and organizational skills. In the second round, participants presented their innovative solutions to indoor navigation, described their architecture, shared their experiences, and were evaluated by a panel of experts.

Hackathon organizer Alexander Alexandrovich Vlasov spoke about the significance and relevance of the task:

"Each of us is accustomed to the all-powerful GPS or GLONASS outdoors, but indoors, this service stops working, creating serious challenges—from finding classrooms at universities to navigating large shopping malls and airports. We are confident that our future IT engineers, whom we train today, will use robots and artificial intelligence to automate everyday and industrial processes in buildings—where most of our lives take place, and this is impossible without a precision positioning system."

The selection process was as open as possible: even schoolchildren and humanities students with basic IT knowledge were welcome to apply. The hackathon's rules allowed teams to independently assign roles and choose strategies, while the organizers provided comprehensive support in the form of consultations and the selection of training materials relevant to the task.

"Navigation in large buildings is a complex task. Beyond shopping malls and airports, there are major industrial facilities with robotic lines, where positioning is a matter of safety and an accuracy of 1-2 meters. We proposed a system based on beacons and an intelligent algorithm that achieved an accuracy of about 1.5 meters," said Bogdan Afanasyev, a Master's student in Philosophy and a member of the AKL team, about his project.

The results of the first round were announced on October 3, and the second round on October 4 at the YADRO Lab Day celebration. On that day, the participants discussed the challenges they encountered during the rounds, presented their solutions, and participated in the awards ceremony. Team "Barebuhi" emerged as the winner, with ProBLEms taking second place and SysCall taking third. Team n00bmasters also received the Audience Choice Award for their original engineering solution.

Participants gained not only valuable experience and knowledge, but also worthy prizes from YADRO, including financial support, which provided them with additional incentive for further research and development.

Material prepared by: Ekaterina Mukovozchik, NSU press service

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The first AI hackathon, TE AI HACK, was held at NSU.

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September 30th Faculty of Information Technology The final round of the TE AI HACK 2025 AI hackathon, timed to coincide with the faculty's 25th anniversary, was held at NSU's Faculty of Information Technologies (FIT). Over the course of two days, 19 teams of students and schoolchildren worked on solving cases related to the use of AI agents in business processes.

The hackathon was organized by the NSU Institute of Information Technologies and True Engineering. It was the first time the event was held, and over 60 people participated.

According to Anastasia Surkova, a fourth-year student at the NSU Faculty of Information Technologies and one of the organizers, the emphasis was on product development: “We wanted the students to understand the potential client’s goals and create not only a working prototype, but also a complete product that could be presented.”

The teams worked on two tasks: the first was "smart search," a service that uses an AI agent to transform users' informal queries into formal language and find the necessary information in a knowledge base. The second was document comic book transformation, a solution that transforms textual information into visual stories.

The geography of the participants turned out to be broader than the organizers expected: among the contestants were students from the Faculty of Information Technology, the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics (FMM) of NSU, the Institute of Intelligent Robotics (IIR) of NSU, NSTU, RANEPA, as well as Novosibirsk high school students.

"We expected the hackathon to be primarily for our students, but in the end, we had students from various universities and even schools. This is great: it means there's genuine demand for such events," noted Anton Chumak, a fourth-year student at the NSU Faculty of Information Technologies and one of the hackathon's organizers.

Thirteen teams advanced to the final defense. In the finals, the participants presented their projects to experts from the IT company True Engineering. According to the jury, they were particularly impressed by the uniqueness of the cases and the teams' dedicated work.

TE AI HACK 2025 Winners: 1st place — Team Hedgehog (Ilya Karakulin, NSU Institute of Intelligent Robotics; Yulia Vyaznikova, Ilya Pereverzev, and Bogdan Martynov, NSU Faculty of Information Technologies); 2nd place — Team bebryata (Pavel Ivankov, Semyon Denisov, NSU Faculty of Information Technologies; Mikhail Borovets, NSU Faculty of Applied Mathematics and Informatics); 3rd place — Team False Engineering (Maria Shipaeva, NSU Faculty of Information Technologies; Alexander Bondarenko, Bogdan Afanasyev, NSU Faculty of Mathematics and Mathematics).

All participants received prizes—merch from True Engineering and NSU—and the best teams were added to the company's talent pool. This means they will receive priority for internships and interviews.

The organizers noted that the hackathon atmosphere was intense but inspiring: "We worked very hard, and it wasn't just an event for the sake of it, but a real-life experience of interacting with a company. It was a tremendous experience for the students," shared Anastasia Surkova.

True Engineering also positively assessed the first experience of holding a hackathon together with NSU and expressed its readiness to continue the collaboration.

NSU's Faculty of Future Technologies celebrated its 25th anniversary in the true spirit of a faculty of future technologies: creating new solutions and uniting the university, industry, and talented students.

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