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Visit of the delegation of Shandong Polytechnic University
A delegation from Shandong University of Technology paid a working visit to St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The meeting focused on deepening partnerships, exploring new educational models amid the transformation of the two countries' higher education systems, and developing research collaboration.
The visit began with talks at the International Activities Resource Center. The key topic was the discussion of an ambitious project—the creation of a joint institute. The parties also discussed a wide range of opportunities for collaboration, focusing on developing flexible frameworks for implementing joint educational programs. Their Chinese colleagues expressed significant interest in the "4.2" model: four years of study in China leading to a diploma from Shandong Polytechnic University, followed by two years of study at SPbPU in a specialist's program, which is equivalent to a master's degree in China. More traditional, but no less relevant, formats were also discussed in detail: the "2.2" and "3.1" bachelor's programs, the "1.1" master's program, as well as the expansion of academic mobility programs and student participation in summer and winter schools at the two universities.
"During our constructive dialogue, we not only exchanged views on the current situation but also focused on finding practical, viable solutions," noted Vladimir Khizhnyak, Head of the International Cooperation Department. "Changes in the regulatory framework present new challenges, but also create new opportunities for creatively reshaping cooperation with our key partners in Asia."
The second part of the visit included a tour of the Polytechnic University's scientific infrastructure. The delegation visited the laboratories of the Higher School of Cyber-Physical Systems and Control, where Vyacheslav Potekhin, Deputy Director of the Higher School of Cyber-Physical Systems and Control, presented the university's research potential. The parties outlined steps for developing scientific cooperation, including preparing joint publications and submitting grant applications under bilateral intergovernmental programs.
The Chinese partners expressed interest in developing cooperation in a number of strategic areas that correspond to the profile of both universities, such as automotive engineering and new energy sources, mechanical engineering, new materials, electronics and artificial intelligence, and biotechnology.
This visit strengthened the mutual understanding between SPbPU and Shandong Polytechnic University and laid a solid foundation for taking the partnership to a new level in the coming years.
Working visits by delegations from two leading Chinese universities—Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) and Southeastern University—took place at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. Both meetings focused on deepening long-standing cooperation and launching new joint initiatives in key areas of science and education.
Strategic Reset with Harbin Institute of Technology
The delegation from HIT, one of China's oldest and most respected technical universities, was led by Vice-Rector Fan Feng. The two sides have a long-standing partnership dating back to 2012. They particularly noted their successful collaboration in new materials, energy sources, and aerospace, including joint work on the development of small satellites.
The key topic of the talks was developing cooperation in civil engineering, architecture, and urban planning for cold climates and the Arctic. The Chinese side presented a comprehensive roadmap based on three pillars.
Joint training of personnel: launching dual degree programs under the "3.1" and "4.0" schemes, deepening cooperation in graduate programs, and organizing thematic schools. Creation of scientific platforms: inviting SPbPU experts to join the newly established Chinese-Russian laboratory on construction technologies for cold regions, access to HPU's unique infrastructure for space materials testing. Academic mobility: establishing regular exchanges of professors and researchers to deliver lectures and jointly develop courses.
New partnership with Southeastern University
Just a few days later, a delegation from Southeast University (Nanjing), led by Vice President Qiu Haibo, paid its first official visit to SPbPU. The meeting resulted in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, laying the foundation for future cooperation.
The parties identified priority areas for joint work.
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Agreements were reached on developing models for joint educational programs, student exchanges through winter and summer schools, and developing contacts between specialized scientific laboratories and institutes.
Both visits demonstrated SPbPU's dynamic strategy for developing cooperation with China's leading technical universities. While the visit with Harbin Institute of Technology is aimed at "resetting" and deepening the long-standing strategic partnership with a focus on Arctic and space technologies, the visit with Southeast University laid the foundation for a new, promising alliance with a strong biomedical and IT component.
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