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The concerts of the SPbPU Chamber Choir and Pop Symphony Orchestra served not only as a test of a full semester of rehearsals but also as proof that the Polytechnic University is a space where young people have great opportunities for creativity and growth.

When engineering students take the stage alongside professional artists, it's an extraordinary event. And we're not talking about amateur performances, but full-fledged programs that have become a fixture in the White Hall's repertoire.

First, the SPbPU Chamber Choir, under the direction of Alexandra Makarova, presented a large choral concert in two parts, dedicated to the 110th anniversary of the birth of the great Russian composer Georgy Sviridov. Following this, the Ingenium Pop and Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dmitry Misyura, presented a concert program entitled "Music of Game Worlds."

Polytechnic students, who sing in the choir, decided to celebrate the 110th anniversary of one of the most "choral" composers of the 20th century, Georgy Sviridov, by performing his music, imbued with love for the Motherland and humanity.

"The students enthusiastically and with remarkable dedication tackled complex works for a cappella choir and cantatas with instrumental accompaniment," notes the choir's director and conductor, Alexandra Makarova. "We were especially delighted to collaborate with the wonderful St. Petersburg musicians—soloists Maria Egorova and Boris Petrov—and to perform the cantata 'Snow is Falling' with the junior choir of the M. I. Glinka Choral School, an unforgettable and heartfelt performance."

The Polytechnic Orchestra, re-formed at the beginning of the academic year by first-year students, quickly prepared a new program and presented it to the public without delay. The orchestra's legendary game soundtracks were a treat for gamers and symphonic music enthusiasts.

"The idea for the program came about quite spontaneously. We tried out a soundtrack in the spring and it turned out great, so we decided to create a program featuring music from computer games," says the orchestra's conductor, Polytechnic University graduate Pavel Zhukov. "The guys started bringing music from their favorite games, and many of them are truly masterpieces! Complex rehearsals and the musicians' great passion allowed us to delight the audience and have a great time."

The White Hall featured music from the best-selling video games Syberia II, The Witcher 3, Super Mario Brothers, The Elder Scrolls III, Angry Birds, and World of Warcraft, all uniquely arranged by orchestra director Dmitry Misyura. These legendary soundtracks truly sounded like symphonic masterpieces.

The audience's interest in the Polytechnic University's performances exceeded all expectations—a full house, a warm welcome, and shouts of "bravo." The students deserved it. Combining an engineering education with a serious passion for music, they confirm the Polytechnic University's core tenet: "An engineer must think symphonically."

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The research team from the Higher School of Engineering and Economics of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade at SPbPU achieved significant success, taking third place in the finals of the 17th All-Russian Intersectoral Youth Competition for Scientific and Technical Works and Projects "Youth and the Future of Aviation and Cosmonautics."

The "Youth and the Future of Aviation and Astronautics" competition has a rich history. It was first held in 2009, and since 2014 has become an integral part of the international Aerospace Science Week program. Its distinguishing feature is its unique prize fund, which is funded by aerospace industry companies and amounts to at least 1,500,000 rubles. The goals include identifying promising innovative projects, building a professional community, and strengthening ties between science and industry.

This year, the competition aimed to comprehensively address several strategic objectives. The key goals of the event were to identify talented young people and promising research teams from young scientists, university specialists, and industrial enterprises, as well as to identify and support the most interesting and significant innovative projects. Furthermore, an important objective was to foster a youth-focused professional community for the active exchange of cutting-edge scientific approaches and technologies as a foundation for strengthening corporate ties between education, science, and the real economy.

The competition's scientific areas covered key segments of the aerospace industry.

Aviation Systems: Research in the design and operation of aircraft. Unmanned Systems and Technologies: Development of autonomous systems and intelligent solutions. Aircraft Engines and Power Plants: Modern engine and power supply concepts. Digital Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, and Robotics: Digitalization of processes and the creation of robotic systems. Rocket and Space Systems: Advanced developments for space exploration. Advanced Materials and New Manufacturing Technologies: Innovative materials and additive manufacturing for the aerospace industry.

The research project "Integration of Deep Learning and Stereo Vision Algorithms into the Architecture of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for Environmental Monitoring" was selected by an expert committee from among 221 applications and accepted for an in-person defense in Moscow. The research team presented a prototype of their development, demonstrating the operating principle of the analytical UAV. The project, developed by a research group led by VIES Associate Professor Evgeny Konnikov, was highly praised by experts in the "Unmanned Systems and Technologies" program. The research was led by Prokhor Polyakov, a first-year student in the "Automation of Statistical Decisions in Organizations" master's program, and Olesya Starchenkova, a VIES assistant and graduate of the "IT Economics and Business Analysis" program. The team from the Higher School of Engineering and Economics took third place in the finals of the 17th All-Russian Intersectoral Youth Competition of Scientific and Technical Projects "Youth and the Future of Aviation and Cosmonautics."

"The Watchman" is an analytical UAV based on a heavy FPV drone with a Raspberry Pi 5 and a stereo camera, designed for the automatic detection of trash and illegal dumping sites. It uses the YOLOv8 neural network, which recognizes waste in a video stream, estimates its distance using stereo vision, and records findings in reports along with coordinates and photos. The system operates in near real-time (≈5 fps) and provides up to 30 minutes of flight time, making it suitable for environmental monitoring, said Olesya Starchenkova, a member of the research team and assistant at VIES.

The key objective of the project is to improve the organizational and economic mechanism for environmental protection of the population within the regional economic system.

A total of 79 projects advanced to the finals. The defenses were held in person and included a presentation of the results to experts. The competition entries were evaluated based on a set of interrelated criteria: relevance of the topic, scientific novelty, depth of analysis of analogs, degree of elaboration of the solution, practical value of the project, and the authors' personal contribution. This multifaceted approach allowed the experts to objectively identify the most promising developments with the potential to make a significant contribution to the development of the aerospace industry.

The final round of the competition took place at the Moscow Aviation Institute. The program included in-person poster presentations, a scientific discussion with leading industry experts, and a roundtable discussion on "Identifying and Promoting Research and Development." A formal summing up of the results and the awards ceremony for the winners and laureates took place on the same day. The SPbPU team received special recognition for their work with diplomas from Progress Research and Production Company, a company that supplies enterprises with testing systems, including its own. Progress Research and Production Company collaborates with research institutes, large domestic companies, and industry leaders, which will significantly facilitate the expansion of the Polytechnic University team's activities.

Dmitry Rodionov, Director of the Higher School of Engineering and Economics, was invited to support the team in the second stage of the competition.

The finalists had a unique opportunity to present their developments to leading scientists and representatives of major companies in the aviation, rocket and space, and defense industries. The winners were awarded diplomas, cash prizes, and sponsor awards, as well as the opportunity to publish their work in leading peer-reviewed journals such as the Moscow Aviation Institute Bulletin and the MAI Transactions.

Dmitry Rodionov, Director of the Higher School of Engineering and Economics, emphasized the significance of the Polytechnic students' work: "Our team's victory in the all-Russian competition is not just a success, but a logical result of the systematic work of the Higher School of Engineering and Economics. We create an environment where talented students and young scientists can implement ambitious projects at the intersection of engineering, economics, and digital technologies. It is particularly valuable that our work on environmental monitoring using UAVs was highly praised by leading experts in the aerospace industry. This confirms the correctness of our chosen development direction and demonstrates the relevance of interdisciplinary research in solving today's pressing challenges."

The Polytech-Invest research laboratory, led by Evgeny Konnikov, specializes in investment consulting and the development of digital and technical solutions for businesses. The laboratory's uniqueness lies in its combination of practical consulting for industry and the development of advanced technologies, strengthening the university's ties to the real economy.

In addition to the competition program, the forum program included meetings with experienced industry specialists, roundtables and master classes, exhibitions, satellite competitions, and special programs for the youngest representatives—schoolchildren, for whom a separate scientific and competition program has been organized for several years.

The successful performance of the VIESH team in the final of such a high-level event demonstrated the high quality of scientific research conducted within the walls of the Higher School of Engineering and Economics and its growing authority in the country's scientific and technical community.

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Representatives from the Polytechnic University visited the rear areas of the Special Military Operations (SMO). They delivered another batch of humanitarian aid and presented certificates of advanced training to the special operation participants, the first to complete training at the Polytechnic University in five different programs. More than 100 students from the first cohort studied remotely, directly in the SMO zone.

At their unit locations, the Polytechnic guests were greeted by military personnel off duty and off combat missions. Ivan Kolomeitsev, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Social Sciences, congratulated them on their successful completion of their training and presented them with certificates and commemorative gifts from the university. The unit commanders and soldiers thanked the Polytechnic for the opportunity not only to prepare for civilian life but also to enhance their knowledge for combat missions.

"Such events help maintain the morale of personnel and instill their faith in the future. Your university once again confirms its position as a national leader and its high civic status," command representatives shared. "The online learning format allowed for the completion of programs during free time and contributed to the quality of their completion by enhancing the level of personnel training at the leading engineering university of the Russian Federation."

"The recruitment of the first cohort was preceded by a sociological survey among military personnel. Based on its results, the decision was made to launch programs that, on the one hand, meet the objectives of technological leadership and, on the other, are feasible under the established conditions. "131 people successfully completed the training, which we consider an excellent result under the circumstances. We also conducted training for Polytechnic University staff to build a talent pool for working with participants and veterans of the Second Military District," said Ivan Kurta, Head of the Directorate for Continuing Education and Industry Partnerships.

With the support of the Priority 2030 program, a survey of soldiers undergoing rehabilitation and treatment was also conducted, and career guidance tools were developed. It can already be said that the hypothesisthe need to train participants of the SVO and confirmation of this training with documents before completing service and returning to civilian life, has proven to be correct, and now it is necessary to expand the pool of training programs and methods.

The University has already generated a flow of new requests for the implementation of programs frompublic organizations, subjects of the Federation, educational organizations.

"We see a need for this type of training, but no one can say for sure which programs, learning tools, and pedagogical technologies will be successfully implemented, as there are many external factors involved, often requiring unconventional and innovative solutions. Therefore, in addition to carefully developing the programs, prompt communication with students during the pilot launch is crucial; this will allow us to clearly set goals for future cohorts," commented Dmitry Tikhonov, Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education at SPbPU.

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The "Omnivores" team won the international robot combat championship. Last year, the team won bronze, and this year, they secured the long-awaited first place.

I am happy that we were able to achieve the goal we had been working towards for three years, he shared his emotions. team captain Viktor Yakovlev.

The Omnivores team is a team of participants in the International Robot Combat Championship: semifinalists in 2023, bronze medalists in 2024, and winners in 2025. They will compete with the robot Honey Badger at the championship. All members of the Omnivores team are students from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

The core team consists of five members: captain and robot pilot Viktor Yakovlev, the person responsible for the production process, milling machine operator Viktor Rudakov, electronics engineer and co-pilot Alexander Andreev, electronics engineer Vladislav Sharynin, and assembler Vladimir Kravchuk. The team also includes Sofia Litvin, responsible for procurement and partner relations, Veronika Mityukhina, the team's media manager, milling machine operator Ruben Agasyan, and interns Irina Opryshko and Victoria Saykinova.

The Omnivores' robot, the Honey Badger, has all-wheel drive and a vertical spinner-type weapon weighing 18 kg, rotating at 5,300 rpm. It can reach speeds of up to 25 km/h and weighs 110 kg. The name was chosen deliberately: the team wanted their robot to be as cold-blooded, brazen, and invulnerable in combat as the honey badger.

Since the team was formed in 2023, four versions of the Honey Badger have been built, each with technological advantages over the previous one.

The Honey Badger is a showcase of the team's engineering skills, as it requires knowledge in all areas, from modeling and computer design to milling, metal welding, and soldering. The "Omnivores" do all of this themselves. 80% of the Honey Badger production process is autonomous, thanks to the Polytech Towers robotics lab, a feat few championship teams can afford.

The qualifying round of the championship consists of four competitions, each involving 16 teams from across Russia and the world (including teams from India, China, Belarus, Brazil, and other countries). To advance to the final round, a team must win two matches during the qualifying round.

Each duel lasts three minutes. During the competition, the machines engage in combat in a specially equipped ring, with the developers controlling them using remote controls. Each duel is scored by three judges, typically invited experts in robotics, innovative technologies, and entrepreneurship. The winner is the robot that disables its opponent or scores the most points for damage.

In 2023, Omnivores reached the semifinals, losing to the Chinese team FierceROC. In 2024, they took third place, winning 1,000,000 rubles.

This year, the "Omnivores" confidently reached the finals, winning two qualifying matches. In the decisive battles, they defeated teams from India and Brazil to take the top spot in the 110 kg category.

"It's been a very long and difficult journey, which we've been on together with the guys. I'm happy that Honey Badger has become the number one robot in Russia. It gets even more interesting, stay tuned," said Viktor Rudakov, a milling machine operator responsible for the production process, sharing his impressions.

The championship was truly spectacular and intense. Starting from the qualifying round, we faced some very tough opponents, each of whom we only wanted to face in the final. But the harder the victory, the sweeter its taste. I'm very happy we managed to win gold," shared co-pilot and electronics engineer Alexander Andreev.

Electronic engineer Vladislav Sharynin noted: "We spent several years fighting for victory, and we finally got it. I'm satisfied with the result, and we'll repeat the success next year!"

Despite all the worries and difficulties, we achieved our main goal—first place! I'm delighted to be part of the great Omnivorous team," said Sofia Litvin, responsible for procurement and partner relations.

Veronika Mityukhina, Head of Media Support: I'm so proud of the guys! When they announced that Omnivores had won the 2025 Robot Battle, it was impossible to hold back the tears of joy. This truly was the most exciting and impressive event of the year.

The final fights of "Robot Battle 2025" took place in the Moskino Cinema Park arena. There was everything: sparks, flips, knockouts.

Teams from Russia took first place in both categories.

Battle of mini-robots up to 1.5 kg:

1st place — 2FM Fryazino, Moscow region; 2nd place — Plan B, Moscow; 3rd place — Bullfrog, Mangalore, India.

Robot battle up to 110 kg:

1st place — Omnivores, St. Petersburg; 2nd place — Uai!rrior, Itajubá, Brazil; 3rd place — DS Robotics, Puducherry, India.

Four mini-robot teams won the already beloved special category "Rising from the Ashes":

Destructor — sinus, Kazan; CML-team: Kapi-band, St. Petersburg; DS Robotics, Puducherry, India; Wolfram Kids, Novosibirsk.

Polytechnic students also excelled here. The "CML-team: Kapi-band" team recently took first place at the MIPT open technology festival "FestTech" in Moscow. The success of the SPbPU PIS team was the result of effective collaboration between the Polytechnic University and general education institutions. The participation of the SPbPU PIS "Digital Engineering" teams in the international "Battle of Robots" championship aims to popularize the achievements of the Decade of Science and Technology.

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On December 10, a meeting of the Expert Council on Science and Education of the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly was held at the Tauride Palace. Chaired by Andrey Rudskoy, Rector of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Vice President of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dmitry Kobitsky, Secretary General of the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly Council, opened the meeting.

As Andrei Ivanovich noted, a number of events aimed at supporting and developing young talent are taking place in the region. The experts were provided with detailed information on youth projects, including the "Children of the Commonwealth" cultural and educational forum, the Humanities and Social Sciences Olympiad for CIS schoolchildren, and other annual festivals, games, and competitions.

One of the key topics of the meeting was recommendations for legal regulation of the development and use of artificial intelligence systems.

To accelerate AI adoption, government support programs, a unified framework for ethically based legal regulation, and simplified access to data are needed. Key conditions include a special investment regime, a balance between the interests of business and society, and simplified administrative procedures for testing and implementing AI technologies.

Modern digital computers are incapable of reproducing human cognitive functions, noted Andrey Rudskoy.

A digital machine will never become a brain—but it could very well become a "digital crutch" for the brain, freeing us from routine work and allowing us to more quickly realize our intellectual and creative potential. That's why we expect lawyers today to clearly define AI—and not just define it, but also regulate its areas of application and the conditions for its proper use, said Andrei Ivanovich.

Representatives of the academic community of the Commonwealth countries have proposed developing recommendations for organizing a grant support system for teachers, young scientists, and consortiums of universities in the CIS countries.

The countries of the region, united by a shared history and similar educational policy principles, have been developing higher education along different trajectories in recent decades—from integration with the European space to reforms focused on domestic priorities. This has led to fragmentation of the educational space and a decline in academic mobility. This weakens the ties between education, business, and government, and hinders the mutual recognition of qualifications. The creation of a grant system will create a unified integration mechanism aimed at developing transnational educational and innovative initiatives.

Council members discussed proposals for the draft long-term plan for model lawmaking in the Commonwealth of Independent States for 2026–2028 and reviewed the draft program for implementing the concept for the formation of a unified (common) educational space for the Commonwealth for 2027–2035.

The experts were presented with the results of the second international conference, "The Russian Language – the Basis for Integration Dialogue in the CIS Region," and the international scientific and educational congress of the CIS member states, "The Intellectual Code of the Commonwealth." Andrey Rudskoy praised the results of the Assembly's past congressional events and proposed holding them annually. The council members unanimously supported this proposal. The next meeting will be held in spring 2026.

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The RAEX agency has published a ranking of annual reports from non-profit, charitable, socially oriented, public, and budgetary organizations. Following the competition, the annual report of the SPbPU Endowment Fund received 4 stars out of 5. This signifies the very high quality of the final document, which is published annually to meet the transparency and openness requirements established by the federal law "On Endowments."

The 2024/2025 annual report contains information on all endowments (amounts, formation dates, and management companies), projects funded over the past several years, the fund's performance from 2012 to 2024, donors (individuals and legal entities), and the Polytechnic University endowment's development prospects, as discussed in an interview with Elena Vinogradova, Chair of the Fund's Board. The report also presents information on the history of endowments in Russia and globally and key events in the development of endowments in 2024.

The RAEX Annual Report Competition is being held for the 27th time in 2025. Over the past decades, it has earned a high reputation in the professional community. Over 100 company reports are evaluated annually, including financial institutions from both Russia and the CIS. Since 2020, the competition has also included annual reports from non-profit organizations, including charitable and social NGOs, universities, and public and public organizations. This brings the total number of participants in the ranking to over 300.

Reports are assessed for both their content and design. A prestigious independent committee comprises leading experts and annual report developers, including representatives of the RSPP Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development. Design is assessed by the heads of leading design firms—Report Design Agency, Zebra Design Bureau, Yellow Dog Creative Agency, Praxis Group, and B2B design studio VisualMethod.

You can view the fund's report for 2024 in electronic form. follow this link.

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A delegation from St. Petersburg Polytechnic University participated in the 19th International Annual Scientific Conference of the Russian-Armenian University. The event, which brought together over 550 scientists and presented over 350 papers, demonstrated the depth and diversity of the strategic partnership between the two leading universities.

Professor Pargev Avetisyan, Vice-Rector for Research at RAU, read a welcoming address from SPbPU Rector and RAS Academician Andrey Rudskoy. In his address, he noted: "I am confident that the conference will further strengthen scientific and educational ties between our universities and countries and will provide impetus for new joint projects. The integration of the efforts of Russian and Armenian scientists is key to addressing today's global challenges. Cooperation with RAU has traditionally been maintained at a high level, remaining a key aspect of the multifaceted relations between our countries."

Mikhail Vozhdaev, Counselor of the Russian Embassy in Armenia and representative of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science, stated that cooperation with the Russian Academy of Sciences remains a key aspect of bilateral relations, traditionally maintained at a high level.

The SPbPU Institute of Humanities was represented by Director Natalia Chicherina, Associate Professors Tatyana Nam and Andrey Shakurov, Assistant Professor Maxim Smirnov, and Director of the Higher School of Social Sciences and Social Work Marina Arkannikova (participation online). Their presentations covered key trends in modern education and communications: from "Microlearning as a Tool for Personalized Education for Zoomers" (N.V. Chicherina) and the motivation for youth volunteerism (T.A. Nam) to modern branding strategies (A.A. Shakurov) and cultural sovereignty (M.S. Arkannikova).

Engineering and digital solutions cannot be truly effective without proper humanities-based understanding, emphasized RAU Vice-Rector for Science Pargev Avetisyan at a meeting with the delegation, noting the growing importance of such collaboration.

Senior Lecturer Andrey Makashov and student Savva Ivanov represented the SPbPU Higher School of Biomedical Systems and Technologies at the conference. The main focus of the discussions with colleagues from the Institute of Biomedicine and Pharmacy at the Russian Agrarian University (RAU) was the implementation of joint projects in genomics, transcriptomics, and chemoinformatics using artificial intelligence and machine learning. The goal is to develop new approaches to personalized medicine and drug discovery. The parties reached preliminary agreements on joint grant applications, specialist exchanges, and the development of educational programs.

Danila Karaulov and Ratmir Ustimenko, postgraduate students from the Higher School of Engineering Physics at SPbPU, presented cutting-edge research in photonics and nanotechnology at the conference. Their paper, "Study of Photoinduced Light Absorption Spectra in GeSi/Si Quantum Dots in the Mid-Infrared Spectrum," showcased the results of their joint work with the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAU) on the optical properties of quantum dots based on germanium-silicon solid solutions, which hold promise for applications in infrared photonics, telecommunications, machine vision, and energy-efficient solar cells.

The participation of such a multidisciplinary delegation from SPbPU, ranging from humanities and biomedical scientists to physical engineers, clearly confirms that the strategic partnership with RAU has evolved into a systemic alliance aimed at training new types of specialists and conducting interdisciplinary research capable of responding to the complex challenges of our time.

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The team from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University won the PetroCup international student competition. The Polytechnic University team beat out student teams from Russia, Belarus, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Oman, Iran, the UAE, Pakistan, Egypt, Nigeria, Algeria, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, and Malaysia.

Our winners are Dmitry Tkach, Ksenia Kudrina, Nikita Okhtin, Vladislav Pogrebnyak, Egor Volkov, Nikita Zelener, and Victoria Erastova.

The PetroCup International Student Olympiad is a new direction in oil and gas education and a unique analytical technology simulation game that allows for the design and development of oil and gas fields in a virtual environment.

The Olympiad is extremely interesting for oil and gas companies—future employers. Participation gives students the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and competencies, and companies the opportunity to test whether this knowledge is relevant to their tasks and challenges.

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Jamila Idrisova, a senior lecturer at the Institute of Civil Engineering at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, participated in the international conference "Nuclear and Radiological Emergencies: Building the Future in a Changing World" in Riyadh. The event was organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Saudi Arabian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission (NRC).

The event, dedicated to strengthening emergency preparedness and response systems, brought together over 700 representatives from 103 countries and six international organizations. The conference featured 120 oral presentations, over 100 poster presentations, four roundtable discussions, and technical sessions covering ten thematic areas. Experts, emergency preparedness and response specialists, regulators, and technical specialists shared their experiences, presented research results, and discussed practical measures to strengthen global preparedness and response to nuclear and radiological emergencies.

In his opening address, NRRC Director General and Conference President Dr. Khalid Aleissa emphasized: "Through the integration of new technologies, the sharing of practical experience, and close collaboration with the IAEA and international partners, we are working together to strengthen global resilience in nuclear and radiological emergency preparedness and response."

Jamila Idrisova, a senior lecturer at the Higher School of Technosphere Safety and the head of the international educational program "Emergency Preparedness and Response" at the Civil Engineering Institute, presented a report at the "Capacity Building – 1" section on the topic: "Experience in training specialists in the international master's program "Emergency Preparedness and Response" at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University."

During the "Capacity Building 1" and "Capacity Building 2" sessions, Jamila Idrisova participated in discussions on key personnel training issues, including exercise and training programs; training opportunities, knowledge management and education, and postgraduate education programs; best practices in national training programs, including distance, hybrid, and practical training; and mechanisms for knowledge retention and transfer of experience.

Plenary sessions and panel presentations focused on coordination and cooperation in nuclear safety and security, public relations, innovative technologies, capacity building, protection strategies, the interplay between nuclear safety and security, and many other topics. Roundtable discussions addressed current issues of international cooperation, including the use of artificial intelligence in emergency management, effective decision-making under uncertainty, ways to enhance emergency preparedness through exercises, and measures for floating and mobile reactors.

"It was especially gratifying to meet Osama Alzahrani and Tamer Alhakbani, both 2024 graduates of the International Master's Program in Emergency Preparedness and Response at the Institute of Civil Engineering. Both graduates are now employed by the Saudi Arabian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission," noted Jamila Idrisova.

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University is actively developing international cooperation with leading educational and industrial institutions in China. Representatives of the Polytechnic University participated in three significant events aimed at expanding its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. The Polytechnic University was represented by Darina Balzhimaeva, Lead Manager of the SPbPU Representative Office in Shanghai, and Anna Kuznetsova and Evgenia Borodina, specialists from the Department of International Educational Programs and Academic Mobility.

A delegation from Polytechnic University took part in the 23rd China International Talent Exchange Conference, which was held at the Shanghai World Expo Center.

The main theme of the exhibition was continuing education. Interest from Chinese colleagues in the university's booth remained strong throughout the event. Requests for advanced training and internships came from a wide range of organizations: from the banking sector, research centers, higher education institutions, medical institutions, educational centers, and industrial corporations.

The goal of Polytechnic University's participation is to develop cooperation in organizing short-term professional development programs for representatives of Chinese companies. During negotiations with organizations such as China Nuclear Industry and China Development and Investment Corporation, the development of programs in information technology, artificial intelligence, materials science, and engineering was discussed.

Participation in the conference contributed to the effective promotion of SPbPU's international continuing education programs. "We are currently seeing a steady increase in the number of inquiries from China," noted Darina Balzhimaeva.

The next step was the university's participation in the prestigious China Education Expo 2025, held in Beijing. The China Association for International Education Exchange (CAIE) holds this annual key event in Southeast Asia, promoting the strengthening of international ties and showcasing the opportunities offered by international education. In 2025, 400 educational institutions from 38 countries participated in the expo.

Representatives of the Polytechnic University participated in a presentation of Russian universities at the Russian Cultural Center in Beijing, as well as in an online broadcast on Chinese internet platforms.

Applicants from China were able to gain a detailed understanding of the educational opportunities offered by Polytechnic University. At our university's booth, they inquired about programs in in-demand fields: IT, construction, computer science, advanced materials, biotechnology, and energy.

Participation in educational exhibitions demonstrates the interest of Chinese students and companies in Polytechnic University programs. Working at the China Education Expo allows us to directly attract talented applicants and strengthen partnerships with Chinese universities.

Our university's delegation also attended the Delta Global Learning Week, an international educational week held at leading Chinese universities: the University of Science and Technology of China, Nanjing University, and Zhejiang University. More than 20 prestigious universities from around the world were represented at the event. At the exhibition, Anna Kuznetsova, a specialist from the SPbPU Department of International Educational Programs and Academic Mobility, presented the university's capabilities, introducing Chinese students to its master's and doctoral programs, as well as summer and winter schools.

Delta Global Learning Week became an effective platform for Chinese students to learn about the Polytechnic's master's and doctoral programs, summer and winter schools, and internships, as well as academic mobility opportunities. Participation in the exhibition opened up a wide range of educational pathways for Chinese students at SPbPU, noted Olga Yemelyanova, Head of the Department of International Educational Programs and Academic Mobility.

Attracting foreign specialists and working alongside them is a stimulus for our scientific schools, offering an exchange of best practices and new opportunities for joint research. The results of the exhibition confirmed that our Chinese colleagues are ready to follow this path together with the Polytechnic University, emphasized Evgenia Satalkina, Head of the International Education Department.

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