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On November 26, the planet celebrates World Information Day, established in 1994 at the initiative of UNESCO and the International Informatization Academy. This date is a call to reflect on an era when information is as necessary as air, but becomes dangerous if handled thoughtlessly.

Almost three decades ago, to find answers to questions, you had to go to the library, buy newspapers at the newsstand, or wait for the evening TV news. Today, all of humanity's knowledge fits on a smartphone: information is no longer scarce; it has become a constant flow—endless, noisy, and sometimes toxic. It's easy to drown in it: fakes spread faster than the truth, algorithms select what evokes emotion rather than what's important, and personal data becomes a black market commodity. In such an environment, we need to not simply consume, but consciously choose what to believe. And the most valuable skill of the 21st century is information literacy—the ability to distinguish truth from falsehood, think critically, seek out primary sources, and resist the temptation to share loud but empty headlines.

Of course, access to knowledge is an opportunity that should be equal for everyone, regardless of age, profession, or place of residence. But it's important to know what to do with it. Digital hygiene isn't just about passwords and antivirus software; it's also about the quality of your attention, the ability to disconnect from your feed, thoughtfully read a long article or book, and talk to someone other than through a screen. Because the most reliable test of emotion is a live conversation that takes place over a cup of tea, in a library, or among friends, where opinions collide and deepen. So, calm, quiet, ad-free spaces like libraries and hobby clubs have transformed from artifacts of the past into a kind of anchor in the midst of the digital storm.

In short, information literacy doesn't mean knowing everything. It's understanding what to trust and what to ignore, the ability to navigate the flow without losing yourself, and the courage to think for yourself. New challenges lie ahead, along with ever more sophisticated technologies and forms of deception. But one thing remains constant: the best school of critical thinking is a good book and sincere conversation. Let's take a break today: check the source, unsubscribe, and check out the library. And remember: information is neither an enemy nor a god, but merely a tool. And what it becomes depends only on us.

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The results of the competition for St. Petersburg Government scholarships for students of higher and secondary vocational education institutions—a prestigious form of support for talented young people—have been announced. This award not only provides substantial financial support but also recognizes students' academic, scientific, and personal achievements at the city level.

In 2025, hundreds of candidates from 48 universities and 39 professional educational organizations competed for the title of best. Of the 240 scholarship recipients studying in higher education programs and 80 scholarship recipients studying in secondary vocational education programs selected through the competition, 24 winners were students from the Polytechnic University.

Receiving a St. Petersburg Government scholarship is more than just financial assistance; it's a powerful incentive for further development. For our university, such achievements are objective confirmation of the high quality of our students' education and the effectiveness of our faculty in unlocking the potential of each student," commented Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Lyudmila Pankova on the competition results.

Winners of the St. Petersburg Government Scholarship Competition

Maria Belova, Higher School of Production Management IPMEiT, program: “Development and management in construction”
Ilya Voronin, Higher School of Electrical Power Systems IE, program: “Electric power systems, networks, power transmissions, their modes, stability and reliability”
Nonna Gavrikova, Higher School of Production Management IPMEiT, program: “Management in the oil and gas complex”
Artemy Goldberg, Higher School of Applied Mathematics and Computational Physics FizMekh, program: “Applied Mathematics and Bioinformatics”
Daniil Guryev, Higher School of Production Management IPMEiT, program: “Management of Oil and Gas Enterprises”
Daria Davydova, Higher School of Cyber-Physical Systems Management, IKNK, program: “Intelligent Information Processing and Control Systems”
Alexey Zhuk, Institute of Secondary Vocational Education, program: “Information systems and programming”
Maya Egorova, Higher School of Engineering and Economics IPMEiT, program: “Bioeconomics”
Elizaveta Zudova, Higher School of Technosphere Safety ISI, program: “Fire Safety”
Aidar Ibragimov, Higher School of Automation and Robotics IMMiT, program: “Design and construction of mechatronic modules and robot mechanisms”
Sofya Ivanova, Higher School of Business Engineering IPMEiT, program: “Business Engineering”
Sofya Klimova, graduate of the Higher School of Fundamental Physical Research FizMech, program: “Physics of the atomic nucleus and elementary particles”
Sergey Knyazev, Higher School of Nuclear and Thermal Energy IE, program: “Nuclear Reactors”
Valeria Kraeva, Higher School of Production Management IPMEiT, program: “Energy Management”
Alexander Kulgin, Institute of Secondary Vocational Education, program: “Cooking and confectionery”
Vadim Kurmyshov, Higher School of Technosphere Safety ISI, program: “Industrial Safety”
Artyom Mironov, Higher School of Technosphere Safety ISI, program: “Industrial Safety”
Marina Petukhova, Higher School of Technosphere Safety ISI, program: “Industrial Safety”
Alexander Popov, Higher School of Applied Physics and Space Technologies IE&T, program: “Mobile Communication Systems”
Vasily Rennie-Likhachevsky, Higher School of Fundamental Physical Research FizMekh, program: “Physics of Space and Plasma Phenomena”
Arseniy Tokarev, Higher School of Fundamental Physical Research PhysMech, program: “Physics of Space and Plasma Processes”
Liya Khabibullina, Higher School of Project Activities and Innovations in Industry IMMiT, program: “Innovation Management in the Conditions of Digital Transformation of an Organization”
Artas Shozhat, Higher School of Software Engineering IKNK, program: “Fundamentals of analysis and development of applications with large volumes of distributed data”
Diana Yakimenko, graduate of the Higher School of Production Management IPMEiT, program: “Business Administration”

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The Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade hosted an extended meeting of the Council on Labor Productivity and Operational Efficiency of the Association of Industrial Enterprises of St. Petersburg (APP SPb), held jointly with the Regional Competence Center of St. Petersburg. The Graduate School of Industrial Management of IPMEIT organized the meeting on behalf of the university.

The Council meeting was opened by Alexander Gromov, CEO of the Association of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of St. Petersburg, who addressed the participants with a welcome address from Valery Radchenko, President of the Association: "I am confident that our joint work, combining the experience of industrialists, the knowledge of scientists, and the expertise of industry associations, will enable us to develop concrete recommendations and find practical solutions to the most pressing challenges. I wish us all fruitful work, constructive dialogue, and useful contacts!"

Vladimir Glukhov, SPbPU Rector's Advisor, addressed the participants on behalf of the university. He noted the importance of holding such meetings, as well as the university's commitment to serious engagement with employers and active educational activities in partnership with the real sector to train highly qualified specialists for St. Petersburg's economic sectors.

IPMET Deputy Director Arkady Evgrafov wished all participants productive work, lively discussions, and the development of practical solutions and recommendations.

Over 60 representatives from industrial enterprises and organizations attended the meeting. The main objective was to discuss best practices for applying digital technologies in HR at industrial enterprises in our city, as well as improving productivity and employee retention through innovative and highly productive workflow processes. In addition to association members, representatives from HR companies actively implementing digital and IT solutions in their HR practices were invited to the meeting.

Khamit Fattakhov, Chairman of the Council of the Association of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of St. Petersburg on Labor Productivity and Operational Efficiency, Head of the Digital Transformation Program at JSC Cordiant, and Associate Professor at the Higher School of Industrial Management at St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, opened the discussion. He set the tone for the discussion by examining HR practices in the digital transformation of production systems as drivers of increased labor productivity.

Digital transformation isn't just about new digital tools; it's also about a new era in the development of production systems and labor relations. It requires a different approach to employee engagement, one focused on understanding their individuality and needs, and their engagement in production processes. We review best practices and examples of such transformations at our council, noted Khamit Fattakhov.

The co-presenter was Kristina Gavrilina, head of the analytics group at Power Machines JSC.

Fyodor Dmitriev, Director of Operational Efficiency at the Regional Center for Labor Productivity Competencies, presented a report entitled "Lean Personnel Development: From Theory to Practice."

Yulia Efimova, Commercial Director of the St. Petersburg branch of Perviy BIT, discussed specialized automation maps and key digitalization trends in the industrial sector.

Olga Kalinina, Director of the Higher School of Industrial Management, presented a review report, jointly prepared with Olga Ergunova, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Industrial Management. The report focused on HR strategies for developing personnel, increasing their productivity, and retaining key specialists based on data analysis, process automation, and digital culture at enterprises.

Vladimir Kvach, Head of the Production Systems Development Department at Nevsky Zavod JSC, shared Nevsky Zavod's experience in organizing rationalization activities. His co-presenter was Mikhail Kamenev, a young specialist at the plant and a student at the Higher School of Industrial Management, who successfully completed his internship last year and found employment at the plant. He is also currently a first-year master's student. Mikhail discussed his practical work related to equipment monitoring, loss analysis, and motivating operators to improve machine efficiency.

Veronika Akulova, Director of the HR Automation and Electronic Document Management Department at IBS Group, presented practical examples of how digital technologies can be used in HR to motivate, manage burnout, and increase employee engagement.

The final presentation was a discussion of flexible platform HR models and practical recommendations for using these forms of employment, presented by Natalia Berdyeva, Development Director at SkillStaff.

At the end of the meeting, Sergei Belfer, Advisor to the Association of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of St. Petersburg, summarized the presentations by all speakers. The event concluded with an informal discussion, during which new contacts were established and future areas of cooperation were discussed.

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