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Russian scientists have achieved the first-ever precise determination of the origin of special waves in plasma—Alfvén oscillations. This discovery provides the key to solving one of the key problems in the safety and efficiency of controlled thermonuclear fusion, which is particularly relevant in the development of future energy sources. The measurement technique was developed at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The experiment was conducted on the unique Globus-M2 spherical tokamak at the A.F. Ioffe Physical-Technical Institute.

Alfvén oscillations are a special type of wave that occurs in plasma (an ionized gas) in the presence of a magnetic field. With a slight perturbation, the particles and the magnetic field itself begin to oscillate together, like a string carrying a wave. These oscillations propagate along magnetic fields and are observed both in laboratory setups and in space. For his theoretical description of these oscillations, Swedish physicist Hannes Alfvén received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1970.

In laboratory settings, Alfvén oscillations are studied using toroidal (doughnut-shaped) magnetic plasma confinement devices, such as tokamaks. This design allows hot plasma, with temperatures up to 100 million degrees Celsius, to be confined using magnetic fields, preventing it from coming into contact with the walls. Tokamaks create conditions similar to those found inside the Sun, allowing energy to be generated through thermonuclear fusion. Alfvén oscillations inside tokamaks have a dual effect. While they facilitate energy and particle transfer, they can also lead to heat loss or instabilities, which can lead to plasma escaping the magnetic field and subsequent melting of the structure's walls. Therefore, studying the physical processes inside such devices is particularly important. Existing theoretical models and computer calculations have described how these oscillations should behave, but experimentally testing the theory under the challenging conditions of a real toroidal device has previously been elusive.

St. Petersburg scientists have achieved two important results for the first time in the world while studying Alfvén oscillations in the plasma of the Globus-M2 spherical tokamak at the Ioffe Institute.

"First, we experimentally determined where exactly Alfvén oscillations originate and exist within the toroidal setup. Measurements were conducted using microwave Doppler backscatter (DBS) diagnostics, developed by scientists at the Polytechnic University. This diagnostics allowed us to measure the electric field amplitude of Alfvén oscillations directly in the region of their development. Second, we discovered that different types of Alfvén oscillations and their harmonics can have different localizations," explained Alexander Yashin, PhD in Physics and Mathematics and head of the "High-Temperature Plasma Diagnostics" research laboratory at the Institute of Physics and Mechanics at St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

Since the plasma temperature inside the tokamak is too high, the use of standard contact sensors for measurements is limited.

The Doppler backscatter method uses microwave radiation scattered by inhomogeneities in the plasma. This allows for remote and local measurement of key parameters. To ensure reliability, the Doppler backscatter data were compared with data from magnetic probes, which are traditionally used to study the dynamics of Alfvén oscillations but cannot provide information on their location or the local value of their amplitude. The comparison showed that the different methods yield consistent results, noted Arseny Tokarev, a research assistant at the Scientific Laboratory of Advanced Methods for Studying Spherical Tokamak Plasma at the Institute of Physics and Mechanics of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

Alfvén oscillations lead to significant losses of fast particles in the plasma. Their role in thermonuclear fusion is difficult to overestimate. Firstly, only they have sufficient energy to approach and interact, resulting in a thermonuclear fusion reaction. Secondly, they transfer part of their energy to slower particles, thereby increasing the plasma temperature. To achieve efficient and safe thermonuclear fusion, it is important to minimize the loss of high-energy particles. For example, according to calculations, the ITER experimental thermonuclear reactor, being built by an international research team in France, will withstand no more than a two percent loss of fast particles. Alfvén oscillations can cause much more significant losses. Therefore, the experimental data on the localization of Alfvén oscillations in plasma obtained by St. Petersburg scientists is a valuable contribution to the development of global thermonuclear energy.

The research was supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation under the state assignment in the field of science, project No. FSEG 2024 0005, using the Federal Center for Shared Use "Materials Science and Diagnostics in Advanced Technologies" of the A.F. Ioffe Physical-Technical Institute, which includes the unique scientific facility "Spherical Tokamak Globus-M."

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A project by students from the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport at SPbPU won a grant competition from the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs (Rosmolodezh). The initiative, "Creating an Advanced Educational Course: Robotics and Chemistry—At the Crossroads of Two Sciences," received support in the second season of the Rosmolodezh.Grants competition. 978,000 rubles were allocated for the project.

The project will be developed and implemented at the IMMiT, in the Department of Applied Chemistry, and at the Scientific and Educational Center "Nanotechnology and Coatings."

The project was led by Mikhail Udovichenko, a first-year master's student at the Higher School of Physics and Technology. The project team included Tatyana Sedegova (first-year master's student at the Higher School of Physics and Technology), Nikita Dybin (fourth-year at the Higher School of Physics and Technology), Artem Tereshkov (third-year at the Higher School of Architecture and Radioelectronics), and Polina Sorokina (third-year at the Institute of Biological, Social, and Biological Sciences). The entire team is a member of the ChemTeam student chemistry association. The project mentors were Alexander Semencha, Head of the Department of Applied Chemistry and Director of the Nanotechnology and Coatings Research Center, and Viktor Klinkov, a research fellow at the Nanotechnology and Coatings Research Center.

The project's main goal is to develop professional competencies in the development of robotic systems for the chemical industry among students from SPbPU and other relevant universities, as well as schoolchildren from St. Petersburg. The training program includes mastering new technologies, from the use of artificial intelligence and programming in the chemical industry to practical work in the REC laboratory.

The project will result in the creation of a unique curriculum and teaching materials, as well as a course pilot, during which participants, together with experienced mentors, will present innovative solutions for the chemical industry.

The implementation of this initiative will engage talented young people in the research activities of the Nanotechnology and Coatings Research and Education Center and train specialists in priority areas of scientific and technological development.

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Scientists from the Almazov National Medical Research Center and Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University have presented a unique hardware and software system capable of assessing the state of cerebral autoregulation—a key mechanism that protects the brain from blood pressure fluctuations—in real time. This development, which has no direct analogues anywhere in the world, will allow physicians in intensive care and neurosurgery departments to instantly obtain critical data on brain blood flow and promptly adjust treatment, potentially saving the lives of patients with strokes, traumatic brain injuries, and other severe pathologies. The results of the study are presented in an international scientific journal. Sensors.

Cerebral autoregulation (CA) is a mechanism that maintains stable blood flow in the cerebral vessels despite a decrease or increase in a person's blood pressure. This "autopilot" can malfunction, for example, after a stroke or severe traumatic brain injury. Current noninvasive methods for assessing CA require post-processing of data, which is time-consuming—two to three hours to collect, process, and analyze the information. Transforming therapeutic approaches requires obtaining data on the state of CA in real time, directly during the examination. This allows for the recording of CA indicators over time, which is especially valuable when conducting functional tests and monitoring patients' condition.

To address the problem of non-invasive, real-time assessment of the central nervous system, a team of scientists from the A. L. Polenov Russian Neurosurgical Research Institute, a branch of the V. A. Almazov National Medical Research Center, and Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University have developed a world-class hardware and software system (HSS) for the first time in Russia. The team includes programmers Professor Galina Malykhina and Associate Professor Vyacheslav Salnikov, mathematician and professor Valery Antonov, engineer Boris Govorov, and physicians Grigory Panuntsev, Anna Nikiforova, and Anastasia Vesnina. The research team is led by pathophysiologist, Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation, and laureate of the Russian Federation State Prize for Science and Technology, Professor Vladimir Semenyutin.

In intensive care settings, the use of a CAP for rapid assessment of the cerebral circulation in patients with severe brain injury significantly accelerates the decision-making process for physicians. This is crucial for timely adjustment of cerebral perfusion pressure, which is a priority in the effective treatment of cerebral edema, secondary ischemia, and recurrent hemorrhages, noted Professor Vladimir Semenyutin, Head of the Research Laboratory of Cerebrovascular Pathology at the Almazov National Medical Research Center of the Russian Ministry of Health.

The operating principle is based on monitoring very slow, spontaneous fluctuations in blood pressure and linear blood flow velocity in the middle cerebral arteries. These are recorded using non-invasive methods—photoplethysmography and transcranial Doppler ultrasound. The key indicator is the phase shift (the difference in rhythm) between these two "pulses" in a specific low-frequency range, the so-called Mayer waves.

The scientists' key innovation is specialized mathematical algorithms that analyze these signals not afterward, but directly during the study. The system utilizes two powerful data processing methods: short-time Fourier transform and wavelet analysis (continuous wavelet transform). The latter method, according to the study, proved more sensitive and allows for better detection of the moments when autoregulation is activated or deactivated, providing higher resolution in time and frequency. All processing occurs so quickly that the results are displayed on the screen almost instantly.

The effectiveness and safety of the complex have been confirmed by clinical trials. In the first phase, it was tested on 40 healthy volunteers. They underwent standard functional tests—hypercapnia (inhalation of air with elevated CO2 levels) and hypocapnia (intensive breathing). These tests consistently alter cerebral vascular tone, which the complex recorded, demonstrating predictable changes in phase shift. The AAC was then tested on 60 patients with various neurovascular pathologies, including atherosclerotic carotid stenosis and cerebral arteriovenous malformations. These patients exhibited asymmetry in CA values between the cerebral hemispheres, and their responses to functional tests often deviated from the norm. For example, a patient with an arteriovenous malformation did not show a normal vascular response to carbon dioxide. All this proves that the complex is capable of not only recording the functioning of a healthy system, but also clearly identifying its disturbances in pathologies.

The developed hardware and software system has demonstrated high efficiency and informativeness. It can be used both for real-time diagnostics of the cerebral circulation in patients and for studying the mechanisms regulating cerebral blood flow in healthy individuals. The proposed algorithms minimize the risk of methodological errors and significantly reduce the time required to obtain information, which is especially important for making urgent decisions, noted Galina Malykhina, professor at the Higher School of Computer Technologies and Information Systems at the Institute of Computer Science and Cybersecurity at SPbPU.

The introduction of this system into clinical practice opens a new era in bedside monitoring of critically ill patients. Currently, dozens of parameters are monitored in real time in intensive care units, including blood pressure, pulse rate, oxygen saturation, and intracranial pressure. However, a key parameter—the adequacy of cerebral blood flow—remained unnoticed due to the difficulty of instantaneous assessment. The new APC integrates into this system, providing physicians with a pathogenetically based tool for personalized management of cerebral perfusion pressure. This means that therapy—for example, the selection of medications to increase or decrease blood pressure—can be based not on average standards, but on precise data on how a specific patient's blood vessels are protecting their brain at a given moment.

The scientists aren't resting on their laurels. The next step is integrating artificial intelligence into the system for in-depth data analysis. The goal is not only to diagnose the current condition but also to predict the risk of secondary vascular complications in neurosurgical patients. The use of artificial intelligence will not only allow for the early detection of functional abnormalities, when they are still treatable, but also for more accurate determination of indications for surgical treatment.

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Students from three SPbPU higher education institutions, under the guidance of scientists and experts from the Scientific and Production Association "North-West Regional Center of the Almaz-Antey Air Defense Concern – Obukhov Plant," are working on a comprehensive solution for robotizing the manufacturing of microwave components.

The company commissioned a final qualifying work (FQW) of special status—"Project as a FQW"—on the topic: "Technological process for manufacturing rectangular microwave waveguides of complex shapes and automated (robotic) means for its implementation." The goal of the work was not only to provide a scientific justification but also to develop a concept for a robotic system designed to eliminate manual labor from high-precision production.

An interdisciplinary team of Polytechnic University undergraduate students, specifically formed in accordance with a competency model approved by the university expert committee, is working on solving the problem. Each participant contributes to the overall goal within their own professional field. Victoria Mamieva, a student at the Higher School of Physics and Technology of Materials (HSPM) (Materials Science and Technology, Computer Engineering in Materials Science major), is responsible for developing recommendations for the optimal selection of materials to improve signal transmission quality and analyzing the impact of defects on product performance. Nika Kolomiychenko, a student at the Higher School of Automation and Robotics (HSAR) (Mechatronics and Robotics major, Design and Construction of Mechatronic Modules and Robotic Mechanisms major), is responsible for analyzing existing automation solutions and developing recommendations for robotic process automation.

Pavel Medvedev, a student at the Higher School of Computer Technology and Information Systems (VShKTIIS) (major in Systems Analysis and Management, specializing in Theory and Mathematical Methods of Systems Analysis and Management in Technical, Economic, and Social Systems), is analyzing manufacturing processes and developing a mathematical model for system optimization.

The project is supervised by mentors from the university and the client company. The final work supervisors from SPbPU are: Director of the Higher School of Physics and Technology (HSFTM) Sergey Ganin, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Architecture and Radio Engineering (HSAIR) Mikhail Ananyevsky, and Associate Professor of the Higher School of Technology and Information Systems (HSKTIIS) Sergey Khlopin.

On behalf of the Almaz-Antey Concern, the project is supervised by Sergei Baushev, Head of the Scientific and Educational Center and Doctor of Military Sciences, as a consultant to the entire team.

For our company, it's crucial not only to obtain ready-made engineering solutions but also to develop a talent pool with the necessary competencies. This project is a model for advanced training. Polytechnic students are immersed in real-world technological challenges, working on a specific task of robotic automation in production. We, for our part, ensured the team's maximum immersion in the production environment by providing access to data and the expertise of our best engineers. I am confident that this symbiosis of science, education, and practice is the most effective path to creating breakthrough technologies and cultivating the country's engineering elite," emphasizes Sergey Valentinovich.

The project's uniqueness lies in the fact that, in addition to traditional scientific guidance, the company, at its initiative, appointed a technical consultant directly from the engineering department to deepen the practical component: Alexey Lapin, Deputy Head of the Engineering Solutions and CNC Equipment Department at JSC Obukhovsky Plant.

An industrial consultant plays an active role in project implementation. They provide the team with up-to-date data and company materials, ensuring they work with real, not hypothetical, technical requirements and conditions. They provide expert advice at all stages of design and development, and evaluate proposed solutions for their applicability, economic feasibility, and integration into existing business processes.

This collaboration format is a model for effective partnership, where students gain experience working on real-world engineering problems in an interdisciplinary team under the guidance of university faculty and leading industry practitioners. The university strengthens its ties with industry, updates its curricula, and demonstrates the social impact of its research through complex projects. The company also invests in training future professionals, gaining access to fresh ideas and potential solutions to its technological challenges, and developing future specialists tailored to its needs.

This project is the quintessence of the Polytechnic University's philosophy: "Industry in the classroom." We don't simulate abstract situations, but rather take on a complex challenge from one of the country's leading enterprises. An interdisciplinary team from three higher education institutions teaches students to speak a common technical language, view a problem from multiple perspectives, and take responsibility for their part in the overall outcome. "For us as a university, this format provides invaluable feedback from industry, allowing us to continuously improve our educational programs and train specialists in demand in the labor market," notes Olga Matsko, the university's project manager and director of the Higher School of Automation and Robotics.

The collaboration between SPbPU and the Almaz-Antey Concern is a clear example of how the boundaries between academic science and high-tech manufacturing are blurring. It's an investment in the future of Russian engineering, where theory meets practice while students are still students, and yesterday's students can become tomorrow's creators of breakthrough solutions for leading Russian industries.

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In the dynamic world of education, where digital tools and interdisciplinary approaches are becoming an integral part of the learning process, training a new generation of teachers plays a key role. This was the focus of an intensive educational module completed by physics students from the A.I. Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, under the guidance of leading specialists from the Physics Department of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The program was coordinated and managed by Associate Professor Natalia Leonova, Curator. Associate Professors Victoria Mizina and Nikolai Rul, and Professor Nikolai Khokhlov provided instructional guidance to the students.

During the strategic networking event, future teachers were immersed in the modern educational ecosystem of the Polytechnic University.

The program, built around the course "Using Resources of Supplemental Physics Education," launched in the Institute of Physics and Mathematics's teaching lab. Students explored a range of modern laboratory equipment in detail: from equipment for field experiments to advanced digital labs and unique remote-access devices that eliminate classroom boundaries. This introduction is an important step toward making physics lessons in schools more visual, technologically advanced, and engaging.

Future teachers gained cultural and historical context at the Polytechnic History Museum, where they learned about the centuries-old traditions of training Russian engineers. A separate section of the program included an introduction to the Open Education Center. The center's director, Svetlana Kalmykova, gave a special lecture and workshop for future teachers on technologies for creating distance learning courses. During the lesson, students learned tools for designing flexible and accessible educational spaces.

Particular attention was paid to methodological excellence. The lecture "Methodology for Conducting Physics Demonstrations for Engineering Classes" focused on the specifics of working with motivated students for whom physics is the foundation of their future profession.

While honing their professional skills, the Herzen students visited the Civil Engineering Institute. This visit was aimed at exploring the teaching practices of physics in an applied, engineering context.

The route included three key locations and began in the life safety laboratory of the Higher School of Technosphere Safety. Here, senior lecturer Yulia Logvinova not only presented the laboratory complex but also described the methodology for organizing such classes. The highlight was a practical session where each future teacher measured their own body electrical resistance, transforming themselves from observers into active participants in the experiment.

The students then visited the Additive Technologies and 3D Printing educational lab. Here, they saw how abstract physical and mathematical principles are materialized into components and prototypes, opening new horizons for project-based activities at school.

The tour concluded with a tour of the MetaCampus Polytech digital platform, which showcases the potential of virtual and augmented reality for creating immersive educational environments.

The students incorporated all of their accumulated experience, observations, and analytical findings, gathered under the guidance of their instructors, into their final projects. During the final assessment session, they presented the results of their experimental work and demonstrated their willingness not only to absorb new knowledge but also to creatively adapt it for future teaching.

This educational journey, under the careful guidance of experienced mentors, became a bridge between classical pedagogical training and the demands of the modern technological world for future physics teachers.

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Dear friends! Esteemed colleagues!

New Year's is approaching—everyone's favorite family holiday. The New Year's holidays are traditionally filled with the anticipation of miracles, an atmosphere of warmth, comfort, and magic. This is the time when we all take stock of the past year and make plans for the future.

2025 was a productive year for higher education and science. University and research organizations made significant contributions to achieving national development goals.

The list of achievements is endless. It's important to note that all of these victories this past year were made possible by your professional dedication and teamwork.

Through your work and talent, you are bringing Russia's high-tech future closer, opening up new horizons of knowledge and preparing the next generation of young professionals and scientists truly devoted to their country.

I am confident that in the coming year, together we will achieve even greater results—we will continue to train the best personnel and reach new scientific frontiers.

Dear friends! Esteemed colleagues!

With all my heart, I wish you the realization of your boldest ideas and inexhaustible creative inspiration. I wish you and your loved ones good health, family well-being, and all the best in the new year 2026.

Happy holiday, dear friends!

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Dear friends!

I sincerely wish you a Happy New Year and Merry Christmas! This is a wonderful time to look back and remember your victories and achievements of the past year, and to start setting goals for the year ahead.

The year 2025 ended with a significant event for our university: we celebrated the 170th anniversary of the birth of Prince Andrei Gagarin, the first director of the St. Petersburg Polytechnic Institute. To mark the occasion, we opened a new museum exhibition dedicated to Andrei Grigorievich, an exhibition of paintings by his great-granddaughter Elena Artsutanova, and held several other large-scale events.

Throughout the year, our talented undergraduate and graduate students won presidential grants and scholarships, and won regional, federal, and international competitions, Olympiads, and sporting events, furthering the Polytechnic's reputation. In December, the "Omnivorous" team achieved a long-awaited victory in the international robot combat championship, and Kirill Prigoda once again confirmed his status as one of the best athletes in the country and the world.

Our young scientists and faculty have won numerous intellectual and creative competitions. We welcomed distinguished guests to the Polytechnic University and honored our university's new honorary doctors. In 2025, these honoraries included: Alexey Likhachev, Director General of the Rosatom State Corporation; Vitaly Savelyev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation; Oleg Savelyev, Deputy Minister of Defense of Russia; Mohamed Ali Berawi, Professor at the University of Indonesia; Mikhail Piotrovsky, Director of the State Hermitage Museum; Sergey Brilyov, Russian journalist and television host, President of the Global Energy Association; Rustam Minnikhanov, Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan; Valery Kozlov, distinguished Russian scientist and academician; and Georgy Fokin, CEO of Gazprom Transgaz Saint Petersburg.

Furthermore, Polytechnic University has acquired new reliable partners. We have signed numerous cooperation agreements with industrial companies and other educational institutions in St. Petersburg, Russia, and around the world.

SPbPU became the coordinator of the "Slavic Universities" project and actively collaborated with universities in neighboring countries throughout the year. The universities exchanged experiences and jointly participated in specialized conferences and forums.

In addition, in 2025, Polytechnic University participated in such major events as the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the St. Petersburg International Gas Forum, the Russian Industrialist forum and exhibition, the Innoprom international industrial exhibition, and many others.

In 2026, we won't slow down! We will confidently move toward our goals, conquer professional heights, and discover uncharted areas. Let every day be a step toward great discoveries, and our ideas the foundation for future breakthroughs.

I hope the coming year brings a bright light of joy, the warmth of happy moments, and an inexhaustible source of inspiration into your life. I wish you to celebrate it surrounded by your dearest ones—family, loyal friends, and like-minded people who will always support you and share in the joy of your victories.

I sincerely wish you a Happy New Year and a bright Christmas! May these days be the beginning of a wonderful journey filled with exciting events, positive changes, and unforgettable impressions.

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The awards ceremony for the winners of the all-Russian program "Russian Scholarship Holder: A Course for the Future" was held in the Northwestern Federal District. Among the 690 laureates from 51 universities were students from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, who demonstrated outstanding academic achievements. Thirty-one SPbPU students were awarded prestigious state scholarships, one of the most significant achievements among technical universities in the district.

Natalia Pyatinda, Head of the Department for the Implementation of Public Projects at the Office of the Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Northwestern Federal District, opened the ceremony. She emphasized: "A scholarship of such a high level motivates us to continue our research. It encourages us to believe in ourselves and to keep going. The 690 scholarship recipients from 51 universities in the Northwestern Federal District are a significant indicator of your intelligence, hard work, and determination."

The speech by Andrei Maksimov, Chairman of the Committee for Science and Higher Education of St. Petersburg, added a special symbolism to the moment. Congratulating the scholarship recipients on behalf of the Governor, he recalled their great origins: "You have gathered today in St. Petersburg, the cradle of Russian science and professional education. It was here, by decree of Peter the Great on February 8, 1724, that the Academy of Sciences, the university, and the academic gymnasium were founded. This is the beginning of the history of Russian science and professional education. You are the continuers of the great traditions established by Peter the Great, Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov, Dmitry Ivanovich Mendeleyev, and Zhores Ivanovich Alferov. For the students of the university named after the founder of Russian engineering education, these words sound like a direct parting word and a high assessment of their mission."

The success of SPbPU students confirms their high-quality preparation and active research. Based on the results of the competition, effective September 1, 2025, the university awarded scholarships from the President of the Russian Federation to seven students (in the "Mathematical and Natural Sciences" and "Engineering, Technology, and Technical Sciences" competition groups). Twenty-four students received scholarships from the Government of the Russian Federation (in the "Mathematical and Natural Sciences," "Engineering, Technology, and Technical Sciences," and "Social Sciences" competition groups).

"The 31 Presidential and Government scholarships awarded to our students are more than just a number; they are the most impressive award and the best confirmation of SPbPU's exceptional quality. This is a shared victory: the impeccable professionalism of our faculty and the remarkable talent and perseverance of our students. We are especially proud that the majority of awards were won in engineering and technical fields. This speaks volumes about the strength of our Polytechnic School and its key role in Russia's technological breakthrough. "This means we don't just teach—we train engineers who are already building the future of our country," emphasized SPbPU Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Lyudmila Pankova.

Tatyana Sheptunova accompanied the scholarship recipients at the ceremony: The scholarship is not only significant financial support, but also an honorary sign of recognition at the federal level.

Financial support is intended to stimulate new discoveries in priority areas: IT, biotechnology, energy, and medicine.

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A two-day blood drive, "SPbPU Donor Day," was held at the Polytech Tower. The event, organized by the university's Department of Social Programs in collaboration with the City Blood Transfusion Station, collected over 44 liters of donated blood to replenish the city's medical supplies.

Students and university staff who met standard medical requirements for donors participated. As usual, volunteers from the Polytechnic University's student teams played an active role in organizing and supporting the event. They registered participants and provided assistance throughout all stages of the event.

133 people participated in the event, 99 of whom successfully donated blood. This allowed them to collect 44.55 liters of blood, as each donor can donate 450 milliliters. Representatives from all SPbPU institutes participated, demonstrating the high level of social responsibility of the Polytechnic University.

Medical specialists ensured full compliance with blood collection procedures and safety requirements. All interested participants were able to pre-register through the university's website or the official social media page.

SPbPU Blood Donor Day brings together people willing to help others. We see how one act of kindness inspires others, building a community of caring individuals. During the event, you especially feel the kindness around you and realize how many people are willing to take a step toward helping others. Over time, you become involved in the process and begin to see donation as an important and necessary part of life. Not only does it help build a vital blood supply for those in need, but it's also beneficial for the donors themselves in terms of health. And you're left with a warm and pleasant feeling from the act—only positive things, noted Diana Grigorieva, director of the event at the Polytech Tower.

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Visit of the delegation of Shandong Polytechnic University

A delegation from Shandong University of Technology paid a working visit to St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The meeting focused on deepening partnerships, exploring new educational models amid the transformation of the two countries' higher education systems, and developing research collaboration.

The visit began with talks at the International Activities Resource Center. The key topic was the discussion of an ambitious project—the creation of a joint institute. The parties also discussed a wide range of opportunities for collaboration, focusing on developing flexible frameworks for implementing joint educational programs. Their Chinese colleagues expressed significant interest in the "4.2" model: four years of study in China leading to a diploma from Shandong Polytechnic University, followed by two years of study at SPbPU in a specialist's program, which is equivalent to a master's degree in China. More traditional, but no less relevant, formats were also discussed in detail: the "2.2" and "3.1" bachelor's programs, the "1.1" master's program, as well as the expansion of academic mobility programs and student participation in summer and winter schools at the two universities.

"During our constructive dialogue, we not only exchanged views on the current situation but also focused on finding practical, viable solutions," noted Vladimir Khizhnyak, Head of the International Cooperation Department. "Changes in the regulatory framework present new challenges, but also create new opportunities for creatively reshaping cooperation with our key partners in Asia."

The second part of the visit included a tour of the Polytechnic University's scientific infrastructure. The delegation visited the laboratories of the Higher School of Cyber-Physical Systems and Control, where Vyacheslav Potekhin, Deputy Director of the Higher School of Cyber-Physical Systems and Control, presented the university's research potential. The parties outlined steps for developing scientific cooperation, including preparing joint publications and submitting grant applications under bilateral intergovernmental programs.

The Chinese partners expressed interest in developing cooperation in a number of strategic areas that correspond to the profile of both universities, such as automotive engineering and new energy sources, mechanical engineering, new materials, electronics and artificial intelligence, and biotechnology.

This visit strengthened the mutual understanding between SPbPU and Shandong Polytechnic University and laid a solid foundation for taking the partnership to a new level in the coming years.

Working visits by delegations from two leading Chinese universities—Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) and Southeastern University—took place at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. Both meetings focused on deepening long-standing cooperation and launching new joint initiatives in key areas of science and education.

Strategic Reset with Harbin Institute of Technology

The delegation from HIT, one of China's oldest and most respected technical universities, was led by Vice-Rector Fan Feng. The two sides have a long-standing partnership dating back to 2012. They particularly noted their successful collaboration in new materials, energy sources, and aerospace, including joint work on the development of small satellites.

The key topic of the talks was developing cooperation in civil engineering, architecture, and urban planning for cold climates and the Arctic. The Chinese side presented a comprehensive roadmap based on three pillars.

Joint training of personnel: launching dual degree programs under the "3.1" and "4.0" schemes, deepening cooperation in graduate programs, and organizing thematic schools. Creation of scientific platforms: inviting SPbPU experts to join the newly established Chinese-Russian laboratory on construction technologies for cold regions, access to HPU's unique infrastructure for space materials testing. Academic mobility: establishing regular exchanges of professors and researchers to deliver lectures and jointly develop courses.

New partnership with Southeastern University

Just a few days later, a delegation from Southeast University (Nanjing), led by Vice President Qiu Haibo, paid its first official visit to SPbPU. The meeting resulted in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, laying the foundation for future cooperation.

The parties identified priority areas for joint work.

Biotechnology Automation, robotics and AI Energy, ecology and electrical engineering Civil engineering and transport systems Russian language and linguistics

Agreements were reached on developing models for joint educational programs, student exchanges through winter and summer schools, and developing contacts between specialized scientific laboratories and institutes.

Both visits demonstrated SPbPU's dynamic strategy for developing cooperation with China's leading technical universities. While the visit with Harbin Institute of Technology is aimed at "resetting" and deepening the long-standing strategic partnership with a focus on Arctic and space technologies, the visit with Southeast University laid the foundation for a new, promising alliance with a strong biomedical and IT component.

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