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The annual conference of the Digital Technologies in Industry Association, "Time for Digital Solutions," was held in St. Petersburg. The event brought together representatives of industrial enterprises and technology companies to discuss key development areas: engineering AI, robotics, R&D support, and the development of engineering competencies.

Dmitry Plotnikov, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Economics, Institute of Mathematics and Information Technology (HSE IMMiT), and Senior Researcher at the Industrial Stream Data Processing Systems Research Laboratory, participated in a discussion titled "Where Robots Meet Capital," which was also attended by representatives from Gazprom Neft, the St. Petersburg Science Foundation, and manufacturers of service robots for the fuel and energy sector.

Dmitry Plotnikov discussed Polytechnic University's experience in developing robotic mobile platforms for various purposes, as well as the specifics of interacting with industrial customers.

The speaker noted the complexity of transitioning projects from prototype robots to industrial implementation and the importance of a qualified customer in this process.

Dmitry Plotnikov also noted the challenges of integrating robots into the actual technological processes of fuel and energy companies and the need to redesign processes for the effective implementation of mobile robots.

Engineer at the Higher School of Transport of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Transport of SPbPU Vsevolod Gaiduk demonstrated a utility robot developed by the Polytech Voltage Machine team for use in the Far North.

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The Polytechnic University held a conference, "Ensuring Security in an Educational Institution," for the heads of institutes, higher schools, and departments. Maxim Pasholikov, Vice Rector for Information, Youth Policy, and Security, chaired the conference.

Also participating in the event were: Deputy Prosecutor of the Kalininsky District Lidiya Bortnikova, employee of the Investigative Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the Kalininsky District Daniil Sigunov, Senior Assistant to the Prosecutor of the Kalininsky District Kira Torbeeva, First Category Specialist of the Department for Legality, Law and Order, and Security of the Administration of the Kalininsky District of St. Petersburg Elena Pridanova, and educational psychologist of the Center for Psychological, Pedagogical, Medical, and Social Assistance of the Kalininsky District Natalia Neryadikhina.

Experts discussed common telephone fraud schemes and attacker tactics, and provided recommendations for preventing and combating extremist activity in the telecommunications sector.

Natalia Davydova, Director of the Audit, Financial Control, and Economic Security Service at SPbPU, presented a report on the university's efforts to combat corruption.

Artem Zimin, Head of the Information Security Systems Administration Department, provided examples of phishing attacks and explained how to protect against them.

Anastasia Filippova, Head of the Fire Prevention Department, discussed fire safety regulations in the university's buildings and dormitories in detail, and provided examples of typical fire safety violations.

A separate issue at the conference was the transition to electronic applications for passes, admission of people and vehicles, and the entry and exit of material assets. Lyudmila Sorokina, Head of the Pass Bureau, outlined the new document processing procedure in detail.

Summing up, Vice Rector for Information, Youth Policy, and Security Maxim Pasholikov noted: "The main goal of the event is to prevent illegal activities, minimize the risk of criminals committing crimes using telecommunications networks, and ensure compliance with access control regulations. We ask the heads of institutes, higher schools, and structural divisions to disseminate this information to staff and students."

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Scientists at the Polytechnic University have developed a robotic system for automating the precise dosing and application of materials. Initially developed to address the laboratory's internal needs, the system has demonstrated broad potential for application in microelectronics, mechanical engineering, chemistry, and education. Experts note that the robotic system already outperforms its closest foreign counterparts.

The system consists of a three-axis robot combined with a dispensing unit and a machine vision system for feedback. It can handle polymers, sealants, solder pastes, liquid suspensions, and low-melting glasses. Dispensing can be performed using a piston or air pressure, allowing it to handle materials with a wide range of viscosities.

A key feature of the system is its machine vision integration, which enables real-time robotic control along unprogrammed trajectories. This opens up opportunities for creating complex-shaped gaskets for silicone, polyurethane, or rubber products, and is also indispensable for the precise application of sealants and the alignment of micro-optical elements. Manually creating complex trajectories or writing codes is unnecessary: the operator can send commands to the robot using color differentiation via the machine vision of a configured camera.

"We initially created a system to automate routine tasks in our laboratory, as we work extensively with dispensing low-melting glasses to produce micro-optical elements. To replicate the processes, improve precision, and increase the speed of element production, we needed to develop specialized designs, electronic boards, and our own software. This is how the first version of the robotic system was born. We focused not on the design itself, but on the tasks the robot would perform. The result is a more user-friendly and intuitive system that doesn't require studying hundreds of pages of instructions, as with some similar systems," explained Alexander Semencha, Director of the Nanotechnology and Coatings Research and Educational Center at the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport at SPbPU.

The robot's technical specifications allow it to be used in the production of microelectronics products: positioning accuracy of up to 20 microns, axis travel speed of up to 300 mm/sec, and a workspace of 300 x 300 mm with the ability to expand. The system supports the installation of up to two manipulators and six peripheral devices.

The development was led by a team from the Nanotechnology and Coatings Research Center, including engineers, electronics engineers, IT specialists, technologists, and industrial designers. They assembled more than eight versions of the design before achieving the required level of reliability. One of the models has already successfully completed over 100,000 cycles without loss of accuracy.

The project's potential encompasses three main areas: the creation of fully robotic chemistry labs for schools and universities, applications in scientific research (for example, for the production of lighting fixtures with special phosphors for growing agricultural crops), and the solution of non-standard tasks, such as sorting or engraving. The scientists note that the robot is ready for mass production.

There are only a few companies worldwide producing similar devices: in the US and China. The system developed at the Polytechnic University is significantly cheaper than its Western counterparts, and its functionality already surpasses that of other systems available on the market.

This is an example of the successful convergence of engineering, IT, and materials science competencies within the university. Such interdisciplinary projects directly contribute to technological sovereignty, ensuring the effective transfer of knowledge from fundamental science to applied solutions, and developing personnel for the economy of the future, noted Yuri Fomin, SPbPU Vice-Rector for Research.

The team's plans include developing an automatic calibration system, implementing AI tools for simplified programming, and creating a remote control center for the system.

About the development of Polytechnic University scientists federal media reported.

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An off-site session, "Work of the Future: From Active Measures to Systematic Workforce Training," was held in Gorno-Altaisk. The event was part of the federal project "Active Measures to Promote Employment," and was organized by Tomsk State University, the project's federal operator. The session brought together representatives of leading universities, regional government agencies, and businesses to identify key development milestones for the project through 2026.

Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University discussed its experience participating in the federal program and the updated architecture for implementing the project within the university. The university is consistently expanding its network of industrial partners, strengthening its analytical capabilities, and integrating modern technologies, including artificial intelligence tools, into its training and support processes.

At the session, the university also presented the results of modernizing its internal project implementation processes. In 2025, a comprehensive reorganization of the project's work was carried out: new mechanisms for interaction with employment services were created, program development was strengthened to meet business (B2B) and government (B2G) needs, and a multi-level system for analyzing and monitoring educational outcomes was implemented.

Ivan Kurta, Head of the Directorate for Continuing Education and Industry Partnerships, noted the strategic importance of the university's participation in this federal initiative: "It is crucial for us not only to fulfill the project's operational objectives but also to develop a flexible, technologically advanced, and scalable training system. The federal project is a space for genuine partnership between universities, regions, and employers. We highly value our collaboration with Tomsk State University—colleagues who demonstrate strategic vision and powerful expertise. Support, the exchange of methods, and joint project solutions—all this makes it possible to strengthen results and develop new learning models. I am confident that such events are key growth points for the entire continuing education system."

Expert discussions focused on the transition from isolated employment support measures to the development of a comprehensive human capital development system. Participants discussed analytical data, including labor market transformation, employment dynamics, limitations of digital services for businesses, and factors influencing graduate employment success.

Special attention was paid to adapting the federal project to regional specifics: developing early career guidance, deepening interaction with employers, creating differentiated programs for different categories of students, increasing the role of data in forecasting labor demand and assessing learning outcomes.

Polytechnic University has set an ambitious goal: to significantly increase the volume of student training by 2026, expanding its network of partner sites, regions of presence, and range of educational programs. Particular attention will be paid to training personnel for high-tech manufacturing, transport and logistics, the IT sector, technological sovereignty industries, as well as special programs for participants in special military operations.

The session in Gorno-Altaisk became a significant platform for exchanging best practices and developing concrete proposals for project development. Polytechnic University is consistently strengthening its position in the implementation of the National Personnel Project and contributing to the development of a modern system of continuous education focused on the real economic needs of the regions and the country as a whole.

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The Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade of SPbPU hosted the All-Russian scientific and educational student conference with international participation, "Youth Science Week of IPMEiT," dedicated to the institute's 10th anniversary. Throughout the week, undergraduate and graduate students, and young researchers presented papers, participated in discussions, and shared their research findings.

At the plenary session, Vladimir Shchepinin, Director of the Institute of Mechanics and Technology (IPMET), addressed the participants with a welcoming address: "It's important to maintain the interest of those just taking their first steps into the world of science. Youth Science Week at IPMET and the Polytechnic University, where it's hosted, are becoming platforms for unlocking the potential of those who are already shaping the future of the global scientific community."

This year, the plenary session took the form of a panel discussion, "My Path to Science," featuring young scientists and graduate students. The speakers shared their personal experiences, discussed their professional development, and discussed modern approaches to research. The discussion was moderated by Angi Skhvediani, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Engineering and Economics.

The discussion was attended by: Daniel Alliti, a graduate student at the Graduate School of Business Engineering, and a senior lecturer at the Graduate School of Engineering and Economics Victoria Brazovskaya, Assistant Professor of the Department of Economic Theory Andrey Koshkin, Assistant Professor of the Higher School of Public Administration Grigory Kulkaev, PhD student of the Higher School of Service and Trade Ksenia Raiter, Postgraduate Student of the Higher School of Industrial Management Artem Samoylenko, and Chairperson of the IPMEIT Student Scientific Society Margarita Yanchevskaya.

The speakers emphasized the importance of active participation in scientific research and the combination of natural and artificial intelligence. The relevance of obtaining an academic degree in today's world was also discussed.

In 2025, the conference attracted a record number of applications—approximately 900. Over the course of the week, 20 sections were held, with over 350 papers presented. Approximately 60 student presentations were recognized as the best in their sections.

Conference participants shared that the plenary session answered many questions about their future paths in science.

"I've been thinking: maybe I should try my hand at science," said Anna Protsenko, a participant from Southern Federal University. "I have an idea to develop my research, and I'm thinking about continuing my studies in a master's program. The plenary speakers' words gave me confidence that everything will work out, that I can realize my potential in science," she added.

During Youth Science Week, creative and educational events organized by the Department of Economic Theory also took place: the third Historical and Economic Assembly "Polytechnic University – the Engine of Progress: Past, Present, Future" and the video and poster competition "The IPMEiT Student Code is…", dedicated to the institute's 10th anniversary.

The poster competition organizers intended for participants to express their own vision of the role of the Institute of Mechanics, Technology, and Telecommunications (IPMET) in their lives through their work. When evaluating the winners, the jury prioritized the originality of the concept and the quality of its presentation over artistic technique. The winners were first-year students majoring in Customs Affairs: Olga Garanzha, Anastasia Ovchinnikova, and Alina Pavlova.

The business game “Everything (not) according to plan”, developed by the Business Analysis Competence Center and organized by IPMEIT, became innovative for the Youth Science Week Scientific and Educational Center for Information Technology and Business Analysis "Gazprom Neft"".

Three teams participated in the game. Students tried their hand at being analysts and managers, solving non-standard problems in conditions as close as possible to a real IT project.

The conference concluded with the presentation of diplomas to the winners. Particularly valuable was the participation of guests from the Russian-Tajik (Slavic) University, Russian-Armenian (Slavic) University, Southern Federal University, and Perm National Research Polytechnic University.

Furthermore, a musical performance by junior students, who performed a song that could become the prototype for the future student anthem of the Institute of Mechanics, Economics, and Technology (IPMET), was met with widespread approval. Students from the Higher School of Service and Trade gave conference guests a tour of St. Petersburg.

Following the conference, it is planned to publish six volumes of a collection of abstracts from student papers.

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From December 11th to 13th, representatives of the State University of Management visited Arkhangelsk and Severodvinsk as part of the program "Code of the Fatherland: The Arctic Begins Here," developed by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation in conjunction with the ANO "More Than a Journey."

The program was timed to coincide with Russian Constitution Day, so an online meeting was held on December 12, bringing together project participants from across the country: Vladivostok, Izhevsk, Crimea, Chelyabinsk, Arkhangelsk, and Nalchik.

Alexandra Timokhovich and Olga Vasilyeva, representatives of the GUU Institute of Marketing, joined a delegation of faculty and students from leading Russian universities to visit the hero city of Arkhangelsk and the nuclear shipbuilding center of Severodvinsk.

"Visiting Russia's Arctic regions has been a long-held dream. During the trip, we were able to enjoy the beauty of the northern nature, experience the history of Pomorye, see the connection of these places with the Northern Sea Route and the development of the Russian Navy, and also learn about the advanced industry in which Russia is a leader. Today, many are searching for meaning in life for themselves, for students, and for the younger generation. Visiting the regions of our country where our history was born, where labor feats were accomplished, and military victories were won, definitely contributes to this sense of meaning," shared Alexandra Timokhovich, Associate Professor of the Advertising and Public Relations Department at the State University of Management.

In addition to introducing the cultural and historical heritage of the northern region, including the Arkhangelsk Gostiny Dvory historical and architectural complex, the Malye Korely State Museum-Reserve of Wooden Architecture, and the Severodvinsk Museum of Local History, significant attention was paid to the region's role in the development of northern shipping, the formation of the state navy, milestones in Russian shipbuilding, the patriotism of northerners during the Great Patriotic War, and the importance of the Arctic region in achieving current national security goals.

During a visit to the military memorial complex on Yagry Island, our teachers laid flowers at the memorial sign in honor of the sailors of the nuclear submarine Kursk.

"Pomorye is about people: strong in spirit, true to their principles, and respectful of their traditions. I'm amazed by their willingness to go on expeditions into the pack ice of the northern seas on wooden kochs, to build cities in the harsh climate of swamps, to construct nuclear submarines—a marvel of engineering—and, most importantly, to have an immense love for their northern region," noted Olga Vasilyeva, senior lecturer in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations at the State University of Management.

The special program "Code of the Fatherland" was developed by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation in collaboration with the ANO "More Than a Journey" as part of the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. It aims to promote socially beneficial patriotic travel across Russia. The program is being implemented with the support of the All-Russian public-state movement of children and youth "Movement of the First," the Russian Society "Knowledge," the presidential platform "Russia – Land of Opportunities," the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia.

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