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In the Polytechnic Hydrotower, which turned 120 years old this yearThe "Tower Prize 2025" ceremony took place. Teams representing the most outstanding student projects of the past year gathered for the event.

The Polytech Tower Award is a new format for public recognition of the university's student project work, as well as a way to identify and support the best youth initiatives.

This year, 21 projects were nominated for the award. Nine winners received the main statuette, a Hydrotower, and another 34 participants won in special categories: "Friend of the Tower," "Mentor of the Tower," and "Partner of the Tower." Among the "Friends of the Tower" was the SPbPU Public Relations Department.

The winners of the "Polytech Project" grant competition were given special recognition.

This year, the Tower's partners were: RCP — Industrial Robots and Optimization, RFC — Robot Fight Club, Selectel, Rostelecom, Rubin Central Design Bureau for Mechanics and Technology, EM Rus, and EVM.

Winners of the "Tower Prize-2025" in the following nominations:

Event of the Year — “Student Perspective” from PROF Popular Science Event of the Year — “SPbPU Talks'25” from SIO Civic-patriotic activity — “Paths of Heroes” from VIC “Our Polytechnic”, “Shards of Silence” from the People’s University Theater “Glagol” Cultural and creative activity — “Star of Polytechnic” Educational and outreach activity — “Case Academy” from Case Club Supporting students’ career aspirations — IPMEiT Career: “Step into the Future” Breakthrough of the Year — PROF Ecosystem “Digital Pelican” Student Community of the Year — Student Media Center “Polymer”

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In December, the Belarusian-Russian University (BRU) hosted four delegations from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. These visits, part of joint educational and research projects, covered key technological areas: cyber-physical systems, welding technologies, intelligent transportation, and modern construction technologies. Each meeting had a rich program and yielded concrete results, strengthening the strategic partnership between the two universities.

As part of the joint work, representatives of the SPbPU Graduate School of Cyber-Physical Systems Management, Associate Professor Vyacheslav Potekhin and Senior Lecturer Elena Selivanova, visited the partner university. An international professional retraining program, "Models and Tools for Enterprise Digital Transformation," was agreed upon and prepared for launch for the first cohort of BRU students, who will begin their studies in March 2026. A joint scientific seminar was also held, featuring faculty and young scientists from both universities, where five papers were presented. Vyacheslav Potekhin conducted lectures and practical classes for BRU students on the topic of "Cyber-Physical Systems and Technologies," including work on a real case. Joint work continued on the online bachelor's degree program, "Artificial Intelligence in Technical Systems," which is already attended by 25 students, and a new online program, "Digital Platforms of Cyber-Physical Systems," offering two qualifications, is ready to launch in 2026.

Representatives from two leading schools of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport (IMMT) of SPbPU also visited the Belarusian-Russian University: the Higher School of Materials Physics and Technology and the Higher School of Transport.

Professor Sergey Parshin and Associate Professor Irina Ivanova (Higher School of Materials Physics and Technology) held lectures on "Modern Welding Technologies" and "Theory of Welding Processes" for students of the Welding Equipment and Technology Department at BRU. Their colleagues from the Polytechnic University also held working meetings with Artur Koroteyev, Head of the Welding Equipment and Technology Department, and his team. They discussed the implementation of joint educational programs in 2026, applied research, the preparation of joint scientific and educational publications, and the academic mobility of students and faculty. As a member of the Dissertation Council at the Belarusian-Russian University, Sergey Parshin participated in the defense of his PhD thesis in "Welding, Related Processes, and Technologies."

The delegation from the Higher School of Transport included Director Alexey Grachev, Associate Professor Sergey Nikitin, and graduate student Maxim Pichugin. The visit included a series of lectures on intelligent transport systems, where modern methods of traffic management were discussed using the example of St. Petersburg. During working meetings with colleagues from BRU, in particular with Igor Leskovets, Head of the Department of Transport and Technological Machines, issues of improving educational programs, creating joint online courses, and integrating artificial intelligence into the educational process were discussed. An important practical outcome was the development of an exchange roadmap: internships at the Polytechnic University on digital technologies and AI are planned for BRU faculty, and short-term continuing education modules are planned for students. For graduate student Maxim Pichugin, the trip was an opportunity to establish initial scientific contacts and explore educational practices. The visit concluded with a tour of the practice-oriented "Industry 4.0" center, where the guests assessed the potential for implementing similar methods in joint programs.

Another significant event was the research internship of SPbPU Higher School of Hydrotechnical and Energy Cooperation (HSEC) staff members—Associate Professor Mikhail Romanov and Senior Lecturer Vyacheslav Zhazhkov. The internship focused on studying advanced non-destructive testing methods for buildings and structures, including ultrasonic, radiographic, and thermal imaging diagnostics. Upon completion of the training, the participants received certificates from Natalia Vologina, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs at BRU.

During the visit, a ceremony was held at which 39 employees of the BRU Faculty of Civil Engineering received certificates of advanced training in emission decarbonization and BIM modeling programs, implemented with the support of SPbPU.

At the final working meeting of the leadership of the SPbPU Institute of Industrial Engineering and the Faculty of Civil Engineering at BRU, promising areas of cooperation for 2026 were outlined. The most significant of these were the development of documentation for the launch of a joint network bachelor's degree program in "Technosphere Safety" in 2027 and the creation of a joint educational laboratory on BIM technologies.

A series of December visits by SPbPU delegations to the Belarusian-Russian University clearly demonstrated the high dynamism and practical focus of the strategic partnership. Having moved from general agreements to implementation, the universities are successfully launching new educational programs, organizing internships, conducting joint research events, and planning the creation of a common educational infrastructure. This multifaceted collaboration creates a solid foundation for the development of a unified scientific and educational space and the training of highly qualified personnel capable of addressing pressing technological challenges facing the economies of Russia and Belarus.

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On the 170th anniversary of the birth of Prince Andrei Grigorievich Gagarin, the first director of the St. Petersburg Polytechnic Institute, Polytechnic students—members of the Polyhymnia Youth Choir and the Chamber Choir—performed a large celebratory concert. It was Prince Gagarin who laid the foundation for the comprehensive education of Polytechnic students and assigned music a key role in this.

The first director of the Polytechnic Institute was a unique individual—he harmoniously combined a passion for engineering with a strong fascination with music. The first music club, the first student orchestra, and the first choir are all thanks to Andrei Grigorievich. From the institute's inception, the Assembly Hall (now the White Hall) became a functioning concert venue for student and professional groups.

Today, SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy and Director of the Directorate of Cultural Programs and Youth Creativity Boris Kondin continue the tradition of nurturing students in music and creativity. This is evidenced by the growing popularity of the student orchestra and choral groups, and the successful development of the White Hall, which has remained true to its artistic vision for 20 consecutive seasons.

The concert in the White Hall on December 22nd reflected this commitment to tradition. Valery Klimov, Director of the SPbPU History Museum, shared important facts from the life of Andrei Gagarin, the institute's first director. He explained that he was a descendant of an ancient noble family, that he was baptized in the church at the Winter Palace, and that his godparents were Emperor Alexander II and the Dowager Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, and that December 22nd is both the date of his birth and the date of his death.

"An entire moment between December 22, 1855, and December 22, 1920, an entire life," noted Valery Klimov. "And let the epitaph on Prince Andrei Grigorievich's tombstone be his message to posterity: 'Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.'"

The Polyhymnia Youth Choir performed the reflective song "There Is Only a Moment" with solo trumpet. This number was no accident in the concert program, especially since Andrei Grigoryevich Gagarin was a master cornet player.

The program featured the most cheerful music—the best compositions from choir repertoires, songs from films, and favorite New Year's hits that the entire audience sang.

The concert concluded with the anthem of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, performed by all participants. 60 voices sang the university's praises: "Pride of Russia, inspired by Peter, glory through the centuries, dear Polytechnic!"

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Students from the Institute of Civil Engineering at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University have won and placed first in the first round of the federal youth design and art competition "Young Design 2025." The awards ceremony took place in the Rope Workshop of the National Research University Higher School of Economics. The event brought together over 150 representatives of educational institutions, industrial partners, and mentors and served as a key platform for presenting the results of the eleven competition tracks.

Participants were welcomed by Vladimir Knyagin, Vice Governor of St. Petersburg, and Anna Tyshetskaya, Director of the HSE St. Petersburg branch.

Following expert evaluation, students and postgraduates from the Higher School of Design and Architecture of the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University's Institute of Civil Engineering demonstrated outstanding results, becoming winners and runners-up in five of the eleven categories.

The "Apple Code" nomination was organized jointly with the Frunzensky District Administration of St. Petersburg and aimed at developing a territorial branding concept for the Apple Orchard in Kupchino. Daria Antropova, a first-year master's student in the Communication Design program at the Higher School of Design and Architecture at the Institute of Social Sciences, took first place, and Valeria Zhuravleva, a first-year master's student in the Communication Design program at the Higher School of Design and Architecture at the Institute of Social Sciences, took second place.

The "Workshop in Detail" category, supported by Neva Technology, focused on creating an interactive animation of the production cycle of a composite part. A team of fourth-year students majoring in Information Design at the Higher School of Design and Architecture at the Institute of Social Sciences (ISI)—Ulyana Gnatyuk, Yuliana Zaytseva, and Olesya Labutina—won first place. Fourth-year student Anna Andreeva, also majoring in Information Design, won second place.

Anna Kozlova, a second-year master's student in the Communication Design program at the Higher School of Design and Architecture at the Institute of Contemporary Art, won first place in the Benois-Benois project school, which was implemented jointly with the Manege Central Exhibition Hall and dedicated to the creation of a souvenir collection for the exhibition All Benois – All Benois.

The "Warmth of Bread" project school, organized with the support of the Ural Chamber of Crafts and the St. Petersburg Foundation for the Support of Innovation and Youth Initiatives, focused on developing a design project for a historic bakery at the merchant G.E. Podvintsev Estate Museum in Nevyansk, Sverdlovsk Oblast. First-year master's students in the Architectural Environmental Design program at the Institute of Contemporary Art (ISI), Timur Baltayev and Alexandra Marishchuk, took third place.

"Youth Design" is a unique competition! We see real clients in this project. Polytechnic University has been participating in the competition for five years now, and I've had the opportunity to witness the project gaining popularity. New interesting partners are emerging, and regular clients are returning. "For students, this is a great opportunity to try their hand at working with real-life cases as part of the educational process, and most importantly, to see the fruits of their labor realized," noted Tatyana Diodorova, associate professor at the Higher School of Design and Architecture and mentor for the "Apple Code" and Benois-Benois project school categories.

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The heat treatment laboratory for metals and alloys has reopened at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University after a major renovation. The renovation of the classroom space was made possible thanks to financial support from Severstal.

The opening ceremony, which began in the large chemistry auditorium, was attended by SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy and Polytechnic University graduate Evgeny Vinogradov, CEO of the Severstal Russian Steel and Resources Assets Division.

"Our country faces colossal challenges: creating our own import-independent industry, achieving technological sovereignty, and achieving technological leadership. And this will be accomplished by university graduates—today's students and tomorrow's engineers," Andrey Rudskoy opened the event. "The Polytechnic University trains specialists across a wide range of industrial sectors. But today's event is particularly significant. For over half a century, since its founding in 1955, the Cherepovets Iron and Steel Works has been our strategic industrial partner. And we are its core university. To see tomorrow, we need to work today on modern equipment, study technologies, have a reliable equipment base, and, most importantly, open doors to the enterprise, where students can learn their future professions in practice." If we teach students without any connection to production, using only our laboratory equipment, graduates arrive at enterprises two or three years behind, because universities can never keep up with the technological processes at factories. That's why today's event is so important—we're eliminating the systemic gap between engineers and production."

Evgeny Vinogradov then addressed the students. He shared his memories of his student life and noted that today's visit to his alma mater was very important to him. Particularly moving was the moment when the Polytechnic University rector presented him with the "For Merit" badge and a copy of his personal file as a souvenir. Evgeny Nikolaevich also spoke about his career choice, his first steps in production, the company's significant projects, and answered questions from the audience.

In the laboratory, Andrei Rudskoy and Evgeny Vinogradov personally tempered metal samples to symbolically strengthen the ties between Polytechnic University and Severstal.

Severstal allocated 11.4 million rubles for the modernization of the heat treatment laboratory, and another 2 million rubles for the purchase of equipment and modern laboratory furniture. Severstal's total investment in the development of SPbPU's educational infrastructure this year amounted to 20.9 million rubles, including 9.5 million rubles for the renovation and branding of student classrooms.

"Developing engineering education is one of the company's key priorities when it comes to developing young talent. It's important to us that future specialists master technologies not only in theory but also in practice, using modern equipment. The opening of the renovated heat treatment laboratory is an investment in the quality of engineering training and the sustainable development of the industry as a whole," noted Evgeny Vinogradov, CEO of Severstal's Russian Steel and Resource Assets Division. "The opening of the renovated heat treatment laboratory means the path from the classroom to actual production is becoming even shorter and clearer. I am confident that this laboratory will become a magnet for talented and motivated young engineers."

The renovated laboratory is equipped with modern metallurgical equipment, allowing for a full range of teaching and research projects. The installed equipment includes muffle heating furnaces, universal and microhardness testers, and metallographic microscopes. This allows students to work with technologies as close as possible to industrial conditions and gain practical skills in demand in production. The upgrades not only affected the technical aspects but also the learning environment—the laboratory has become modern, functional, and comfortable for students and faculty.

The laboratory's infrastructure will also be actively used as part of the multi-track model for training engineers in metallurgy and materials science, developed by SPbPU jointly with Severstal. The first intake for the program took place in September 2025 and has already attracted motivated applicants with a high level of preparation.

On the same day, a classroom was opened in the Chemical Building, renovated and equipped with financial support from Severstal.

The past year has been a landmark one for both Polytechnic University and Severstal. 95 years ago, the Leningrad Industrial Institute was founded Department of Heat Treatment of MetalsToday, it's an important part of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport. In 1955, the Cherepovets Iron and Steel Works—one of the plants that today forms the flagship of Russian metallurgy, Severstal—began operations. Therefore, the opening day of these two new, modern educational spaces was a true celebration for Polytechnic students and faculty. A pre-New Year's atmosphere permeated the Chemistry Building: a quest was held, prizes were raffled off, career advice was available, a case study was held, and refreshments were enjoyed at the food court.

Cooperation The partnership between Severstal and SPbPU has been ongoing for over ten years and includes joint educational programs, the development of laboratory and research facilities, R&D, and the training of young specialists, many of whom subsequently choose careers with the company. In 2024, the company donated VR simulators to the SPbPU laboratory for educational purposes.

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The final meeting of the Academic Council for 2025 was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The event included a formal presentation of awards to staff and students and a review of the year's results.

At the beginning of the meeting, SPbPU Rector Andrei Rudskoy noted that December 22 (old style) marked the 170th anniversary of the birth of Prince Andrei Grigorievich Gagarin, the first director of the St. Petersburg Polytechnic Institute. He also mentioned that on this day opened an exhibition at the Polytechnic Museum, dedicated to the first director of the institute, and in NIK – an exhibition of paintings by Andrei Gagarin's great-granddaughter, artist Elena Artsutanova.

According to tradition, awards were presented to outstanding polytechnicians at the meeting of the Academic Council.

For its support of the development of the Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University's Endowment Fund, BMH RUS was awarded a commemorative medal and a letter of gratitude from the university. The award was presented to Vasily Fishchev, the company's Development Director and a 1998 graduate of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.

The Baltic Gems trading house was awarded for its support of the University Endowment Fund's "Economic Education" endowment fund. The award was presented to the company's CEO, Maxim Ratnikov.

For her personal achievements in the education and training of academic staff, the honorary title of "Honored Worker of Higher Education of the Russian Federation" was awarded to Irina Krasyuk, professor at the Higher School of Advanced Digital Technologies at the PIS "CI."

For her outstanding achievements and successes in promoting the development of scientific potential and professional education, the honorary title of "Honored Worker of Higher Education in St. Petersburg" was awarded to Olga Kalinina, Director of the Higher School of Industrial Management at the Institute of Mechanics and Technology of Economics and Technology.

The Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg awarded a certificate of gratitude to Marina Petrochenko, Director of the Civil Engineering Institute.

A professor's certificate was awarded to Vladimir Sergeev, professor at the Higher School of Fundamental Physics Research at the PhysMech Institute and head of the controlled thermonuclear fusion research laboratory.

Associate Professor certificates were received by:

Associate Professor of the Higher School of Automation and Robotics at the Institute of Metallurgical and Electronics (IMW&T) Alexander Bakhshiev; Associate Professor of the Higher School of Applied Physics and Space Technologies at the Institute of Economics and Telecommunications Sergey Ivanov; Associate Professor of the Higher School of Industrial Management at the Institute of Metallurgical and Electronics, Telecommunications and Telecommunications Ksenia Kikkas; Associate Professor of the Higher School of Mechanics and Control Processes at the Institute of Physics and Mechanics Alexey Lukin; Associate Professor of the Higher School of Electronics and Microsystems Engineering at the Institute of Electrical and Telecommunications Ivan Rumyantsev; Associate Professor of the Higher School of Automation and Robotics at the Institute of Metallurgical and Electronics, Telecommunications Boris Spassky; Associate Professor of the Higher School of Engineering and Economics at the Institute of Metallurgical and Electronics, Telecommunications Angi Skhvediani; Associate Professor of the Higher School of Mechanical Engineering at the Institute of Metallurgical and Electronics, Vasily Teplukhin.

In addition, the "For Merit" badge of distinction was awarded to Polytechnic University graduate, Honored Master of Sports of the USSR, and 1976 Innsbruck Winter Olympics champion in speed skating, Yevgeny Kulikov.

As the saying goes, "Accidents are not accidents." Fifty years ago, when I lived in Chita, people from the Polytechnic University came there for the holidays. Then I received an offer to join them in Leningrad. So, in 1975, I became a student at the Polytechnic University and continued my athletic career here. In 1976, after the Olympics, I stood in this very hall and received my first award for my contribution to the image of the Leningrad Polytechnic University," noted Evgeny Kulikov.

Also, for their significant contribution to the university's development, the "For Merit" badge of distinction was presented to Tatyana Nam, Deputy Director of the Humanities Institute, and Anna Rubtsova, Director of the Higher School of Linguistics and Pedagogy.

For his high professionalism and significant contribution to engineering training and the university's research, Vadim Korablyov, Advisor to the Rector's Office and Professor at the Higher School of Fundamental Physics Research at the Institute of Physics and Mechanics, received a Certificate of Appreciation from SPbPU. He also celebrated his birthday that same day. SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy emphasized that it was fate to share the same birthday as the institute's first director, Andrei Gagarin. Vadim Korablyov has already received numerous university and departmental awards, recognizing his professionalism and achievements in research and teaching.

For conscientious and professional performance of her official duties, SPbPU awarded a Certificate of Gratitude to Evgeniya Shevchuk, Director of the Administrative and Legal Department.

For the high level of organization of the university's participation in the V Congress of Young Scientists, SPbPU awarded Commendations to Irina Rudskaya, Director of the Gazprom Neft Scientific and Educational Center for Information Technology and Business Analysis, and Ksenia Kuzmina, Head of the Department for Scientific Certification and Training of Highly Qualified Personnel.

Vera Loboda, Director of the Higher School of Electronics and Microsystems Engineering at the Institute of Electronics and Technology, Anna Chernikova, Deputy Director of the Institute of Mechanics and Mathematics, and Alexander Shchukin, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Software Engineering at the Institute of Computer Science and Information Technologies, were awarded certificates of appreciation for their contribution to the development of quality assurance in higher education and their participation as experts in the first All-Russian competition "Best Model of an Internal Education Quality Assessment System."

In addition, university students were awarded at the Academic Council meeting. The winners of the superfinal of the Vladimir Navodnov Open International Student Internet Olympiad in Mathematics were PhysMech students Trinh Thi Thu Hoai and Sergey Krupitsa.

Egor Grigoriev, a student at the Institute of Economics and Telecommunications, was awarded a first-place diploma for winning the Regional Subject Olympiad in Mathematics for Universities of St. Petersburg.

The SPbPU team was awarded a second-place diploma and a cup for winning second place in the team championship of the regional subject Olympiad of St. Petersburg universities in radio engineering. The award was presented to the team captain, Maxim Artemyev, a student at the Institute of Economics and Telecommunications.

The winners of the international robot combat championship "Battle of Robots 2025" – the "Omnivores" team, students from IMMiT: Viktor Yakovlev, Alexander Andreev, Vladimir Kravchuk, Viktor Rudakov, and Vladislav Sharynin – were awarded.

Also awarded were Yegor Ivanov, a third-year student at the Institute of Professional Education and the winner of the 5th St. Petersburg Governor's Cup "Best Junior of St. Petersburg Cuisine 2025" and the winner of the "Student of the Year" competition in the St. Petersburg secondary vocational education system in the "Student Passionate about His Future Profession" category.

We always hold the awards ceremony at the Academic Council meeting because we thank our staff and students for their support of the university and for their invaluable contribution to its greatness. And it doesn't matter what the field is, be it sports or science. They are equally valuable. This is the destiny of exceptional individuals," commented SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy.

Following the awards ceremony for outstanding polytechnic students, Alexander Rechinsky, SPbPU Vice-Rector for Economics and Finance, delivered a report on the university's financial results for the current year and its financial and economic plan for 2026. In his report, he noted the Polytechnic University's successes compared to previous years and outlined plans for further improvement of the university's economic system.

Then, Vice-Rector for Information, Youth Policy, and Security Maxim Pasholikov spoke about the development of endowment funds and youth projects, as well as opportunities to increase student scholarships.

In addition, a vote was held on the assignment of academic titles, and candidates were nominated for the “Honorary Worker of SPbPU” award.

The final item on the agenda was a report by SPbPU Academic Secretary Dmitry Karpov on monitoring the execution of instructions.

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The RAW 2025 scientific and practical conference "Robots, Additive Manufacturing, and Welding" was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The event was organized by the Lightweight Materials and Structures Laboratory with the support of its partners, TECHLAB and Robowizard.

Over the course of two days, participants discussed current issues at the intersection of science and industry. The conference program was quite comprehensive.

A day of expert presentations on innovations, real-world implementation cases, and support measures in robotics, additive manufacturing, and welding. A practical day included a demonstration of equipment and developments in the university laboratory. Participants observed the metal growth process, robotic welding, laser technologies, and even had the opportunity to process metal using ablation. A poster session featured students from SPbPU, NUST MISIS, and Xi'an University of Technology presenting their research projects.

The conference provided experts from industrial companies, researchers, and students with a platform for professional dialogue and exchange of experiences.

The RAW conference demonstrated that the fastest path from idea to implementation is through direct collaboration between universities and industry, where the former create new technologies and supply personnel, and the latter set ambitious goals.

"We are pleasantly surprised by such increased interest in the developments of the Lightweight Materials and Structures Laboratory, part of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport," said Anton Naumov, Deputy Director of IMMiT. "I want to highlight the uniqueness of this event! Firstly, we witnessed the birth of a new large-scale RAW conference, which we plan to hold regularly. Secondly, the conference combined science and industry—the first day was devoted to plenary and poster presentations, and on the second day, participants were introduced to the laboratory's and our partners' developments, held master classes, and demonstrated the implementation of technological processes on equipment. Thirdly, this conference not only brought together students, researchers, and company directors from various cities across Russia, but also became international. Students from Xi'an University of Technology, who came to IMMiT for an internship, presented their poster presentations. This is an excellent start for the RAW scientific and practical conference!"

This was our first experience organizing a conference and practical seminar. We tried to address the most pressing issues: financing, production and design challenges, visions for future results, and working with modern equipment. Together with our participants, we found answers to many questions. Therefore, I consider the RAW 2025 conference a success. See you next year! said Oleg Panchenko, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Physics and Metallurgy and Head of the Lightweight Materials and Structures Laboratory.

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An exhibition by a St. Petersburg artist has opened at the Technopolis Polytech research building. Elena Artsutanova, the great-granddaughter of the first director of the St. Petersburg Polytechnic Institute, Prince Andrei Gagarin.

The exhibition is dedicated to the 170th anniversary of Andrei Grigorievich's birth. According to the old calendar, the first director of the Polytechnic University was born on December 22, 1855. He passed away in December 1920. Elena Artsutanova passed away in December 2024. The exhibition, dedicated to the memory of both Gagarins, embodies the connection between generations of this family through the Polytechnic University.

The opening ceremony was attended not only by Polytechnic University staff and students, but also by Elena Dmitrievna’s close friends, colleagues, and students.

"Today, for the first time, an exhibition dedicated to the memory of our beloved Elena Artsutanova opens within these walls," said artist, teacher, and member of the Creative Union of Artists Svetlana Zapolskaya. "Her great-grandfather, Prince Andrei Gagarin, was the first rector of the university. Elena treasured her family's memory and maintained close ties with the university. Three memorable dates coincided in December, and this exhibition is dedicated to them. The works on display here reflect the world of Elena Artsutanova, with its rhythms, forms, color flows, and accents."

Svetlana Zapolskaya reported that on September 14, 2025, the burial of Gagarin's great-granddaughter next to her great-grandfather took place in Kholomki in a solemn ceremony. Furthermore, in September, the estate continued the tradition of holding plein air paintings, as was the case with Elena Dmitrievna.

Artist, graphic designer, and member of the Creative Union of Artists, Marina Oz, on behalf of Elena Dmitrievna's friends, family, and followers, expressed sincere gratitude to the Polytechnic University for its support in organizing the exhibition and its sensitive attention to the Gagarin family's memorable date.

"When creating this exhibition, we remembered how meticulously and thoughtfully Elena Dmitrievna approached the display of her works," Marina said. "We made every effort to convey the spirit of her paintings in our new university space. We received invaluable assistance from Elena Dmitrievna's friend and colleague, artist and teacher Olga Leonidovna, as well as her loyal allies from the RGB creative group. For us, this exhibition is a meeting of two worlds: the world of her great-grandfather's precise engineering and the emotional creativity of his great-granddaughter. Through the language of color, Elena Dmitrievna continues the humanitarian tradition of the Gagarin family."

SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy offered a few welcoming remarks: "Today is a significant day for us, because on this day a great man was born who accomplished great things for his country. His achievements are still remembered with reverence and are realized, because he is also remembered as an outstanding engineer. The most important thing for any civilization is to remember its history. This applies to our university as well. We would like to present a gift for Andrey Grigoryevich's anniversary—publish an album of Elena Dmitrievna's artwork. We will present it to our most distinguished guests as a creative legacy of Andrey Gagarin's descendants."

After welcoming remarks, the Polytechnic University rector, along with Andrei Gagarin's great-great-granddaughter, Sofia Korotkova, cut the symbolic ribbon and invited guests to view the exhibition, which occupied three floors of the NIK hall.

Elena Artsutanova was a vibrant artist whose abstract works are a powerful poetry of color. For her, color is the primary carrier of emotion. An active participant in the artistic life of St. Petersburg, a member of the Union of Artists and the Pushkinskaya-10 Art Center, she exhibited her work in Russia and abroad. Elena Dmitrievna was not only an original artist but also a teacher and mentor, bringing together creative people.

The exhibition of Elena Artsutanova's works at the Polytechnic University became a tribute to the Gagarin family.

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Faculty from the Institute of Biomedical Systems and Biotechnology, together with the Open Education Center of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, have developed an educational course, "Nutrition: Modern Approaches and Digital Tools." The project is being implemented with the support of the federal program "Priority 2030." This educational program is strategically important for the implementation of national priorities outlined in the Strategy for Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation, the national project "Healthcare," and the "Digital Economy of the Russian Federation" program.

The development of the online course in nutrition was prompted by the launch of the master's program "Nutrition in the Food Industry" at the IBSiB Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production in 2019, which has proven highly popular among students. To date, more than 40 students have successfully completed it. The program is aimed at training nutrition technologists capable of developing products and diets to maintain and improve public health and develop a healthy food industry. The Higher School also regularly received requests for distance learning in advanced training programs in nutrition.

The new online course "Nutrition: Modern Approaches and Digital Tools" is designed as a comprehensive educational program for advanced training: from the fundamentals of digestive physiology, the nutrient composition of food, and diet planning methodology to the scientific principles of shaping the gut microbiome and creating functional foods, including an introduction to the popular modern healthy lifestyle trend of nutritional biohacking. The program is designed for food industry professionals, nutritionists, fitness industry professionals, students and teachers, as well as anyone interested in healthy eating or looking to master a new profession.

Our course's uniqueness lies in its ability to develop students' knowledge not only of current scientific aspects in the field of healthy nutrition but also of practical skills acquired through case studies and calculations using both traditional approaches and modern digital technologies. Commercial nutrition courses often focus on theoretical aspects or "helpful tips" without integrating modern digital tools, or simply offer an introduction to artificial intelligence without mastering the theoretical foundation. Furthermore, a wealth of unsubstantiated or contradictory nutritional information is circulating online, hindering people from making informed choices. We clearly distinguish between proven methods and popular but unsubstantiated trends, fostering critical thinking in our students. This also applies to the verification and comparative analysis of recommendations generated by artificial intelligence," commented Natalia Barsukova, project director and associate professor at the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production at the Institute of Cardiology and Biotechnology (IBBS), highlighting the distinctive features of the course developed by the Polytechnics.

During the course, participants will not only acquire up-to-date knowledge in nutrition science but also learn to apply artificial intelligence tools to solve everyday tasks: from analyzing actual nutrition and nutritional status to calculating the nutritional value of diets and creating personalized nutrition recommendations.

The course consists of 20 topics grouped into four modules. The first three modules contain theoretical materials and practical assignments, including video lectures covering the main topics; longreads and presentations; assignments for independent study; and quizzes. The fourth module includes practical exercises in the form of video lessons; and independent case studies using the Scientific Nutrition Analysis Web Tool (NIAP). A final assessment (test) is included at the end of the course.

The course "Nutrition: Modern Approaches and Digital Tools" was developed in collaboration with Nutrient Planner, the developer of the NIAP web service. Training in the program will begin in 2026.

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In Moscow, as part of the All-Russian Congress on Youth Policy and Educational Activities, Rosatom's flagship universities were awarded for the best organization of their university program commemorating the 80th anniversary of the nuclear industry. The final stage was the "Atomic Fusion" competition. Following this, the winners in the "Rosatom Key Universities" category were: National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, ETU "LETI" named after V.I. Ulyanov, and SevSU.

Throughout the year, the nuclear industry's anniversary was integrated into the educational, scientific, and extracurricular activities of universities across the country. A large-scale university program was developed, uniting the nuclear industry, the higher education system, and youth communities. More than 2,000 events were organized across the country, including 632 technical tours of industry facilities, 1,045 meetings between students and executives and specialists, scientific conferences, "Atom Week," the "Era of Dreamers" celebratory show, "World Atomic Week," the AtomFest industry festival, job fairs, intellectual competitions, lectures, film screenings, and city and family events. The university program brought together 109 Russian universities, engaging over 215,000 students in lively interactions, and reaching over 15 million people.

Russian universities have become a space where students gain knowledge about the development and achievements of the nuclear industry, as well as career prospects at Rosatom enterprises. This result was made possible through the systematic collaboration between Rosatom State Corporation, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, and the university community.

The "Atomic Fusion" competition was established to recognize contributions to the university's program and systematic work on developing human resources. The project aims to engage students, faculty, and university staff in the 80th anniversary of the nuclear industry and strengthen industry partnerships. University teams presented their programs, and the best were recognized at the All-Russian Congress on Youth Policy and Educational Activities.

Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Olga Petrova and Director General of the Rosatom Corporate Academy Yulia Uzhakina presented awards to the universities that made the greatest contribution to the celebration of the nuclear industry's anniversary year and the development of Rosatom's human resources.

The following universities made it into the top 5: National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, St. Petersburg State Electrotechnical University LETI, Sevastopol State University

The 80th anniversary of the nuclear industry is a major national holiday. We held a number of events, with a special focus on young people. After all, it is they who will develop the projects we are launching today and create new ones. Together with the Russian Ministry of Education and Science, we organized a large-scale university program. Its goal was to engage students, share with them a sense of pride in the achievements of science and technology, and look back on the nuclear industry's journey. Particularly popular among participants were technical tours of enterprises, with around 700 of them taking place," said Yulia Uzhakina, General Director of the Rosatom Corporate Academy.

In the year of the 80th anniversary of Russia's nuclear industry, we were able to deepen collaboration between the industry and universities, renew our talent pool, and foster a sense of pride in our country in everyone who has gained new knowledge about breakthrough nuclear technologies. The partnership between the Rosatom State Corporation, the Ministry of Education and Science, and leading technical universities is an important part of Russia's technological leadership ecosystem, said Olga Petrova, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

At Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, with the participation of Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev and financial support from Rosenergoatom, a renovated Hydromechanical Engineering Laboratory was opened. Overall, the university implemented 45 major university program events.

The winners will also have the opportunity to participate in the AtomDiscovery scientific and educational program in 2026. The program includes a tour of nuclear cities, visits to nuclear power plants, and visits to nuclear industry production sites.

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