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The first meeting of the Personnel Commission for the Selection of Foreign Faculty Members in 2026 was held at SPbPU, chaired by Dmitry Arseniev, Vice-rector for International Affairs.

Following the meeting, the committee selected 89 foreign faculty members who will work at virtually all of SPbPU's institutes. The range of countries from which foreign academic staff come expands every year. This year, faculty members from 20 countries will teach students.

In 2026, Dr. Saurav Dixit, Vice-Chancellor for Research at Chittora University (India) and Doctor of Philosophy, will once again join the faculty of SPbPU.

Also, two winners of the Open Doors competition for postdocs – Pravar Chaudhary, PhD (Mathematics), and Kumar Kaushal, PhD (Mechanical Engineering), both from Mangalam University (India) – will be trying their hand as instructors at SPbPU's "CI" Research Institute this year.

In 2025, foreign academic staff at SPbPU accounted for approximately 10% of the university's total academic and teaching staff. Following the results of two selection committees held in 2025, 178 foreign academic staff members began working at SPbPU. Every year, the number of young candidates and doctors of science among the invited foreign faculty members increases, many of whom are graduates of Polytechnic University. Last year, graduates of our postgraduate program—Candidates of Science Khashayar Sadeghi, Seyed Hadi Ghazai, and Panah Mehdi Basati—who are actively publishing in scientific journals (more than six articles in Q1), have won two grants from the Russian Science Foundation and several grants from foreign universities, and teach in English-language master's degree programs. This year, these young scientists will continue to work at SPbPU.

This year, young candidates of science will also be working at the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics (IMMiT)—Dmitry Yumanov (Belarusian-Russian University), at the Institute of Biophysics and Biotechnology (IBSiB)—Ani Makichyan (Armenia), at the Institute of Economics and Technology (IET)—Chan Thanh Dat (Vietnam), and others.

As noted by Dmitry Arseniev, Vice Rector for International Affairs, the number of INPR graduates employed directly influences the university's standing in global rankings, and SPbPU, despite all external challenges, maintains a strong position in this regard.

Polytechnic University is actively developing communication channels with representatives of the international academic community who visit our university and not only share their experience and knowledge with students but also strengthen cooperation with Russian colleagues, participate in joint research projects, and contribute to the development of educational programs.

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The State University of Management has been ranked among Russia's leading universities for graduate employment, according to the 2026 National Graduate Employment Ranking, published on the Work in Russia portal.

How universities were evaluated

The ranking is based on data on graduates' employment in the second year after graduation and information on their salaries, which are aggregated by Rosobrnadzor, the Social Fund of Russia, and Rostrud.

Rankings are calculated separately for each group of specializations and fields of study, separately for undergraduate and graduate programs. The number of graduates is also taken into account: universities with "small" and "large" sample sizes are ranked in different groups, ensuring the most accurate comparison.

In 2026, the calculation included employment data for 496,000 graduates from more than 1,000 universities across the country, making the ranking results representative of the actual demand for diplomas.

Areas where GUU is a leader

Several GUU undergraduate programs entered the top 10 and top 12 in Russia:

41.00.00 Political Science and Regional Studies – 6th place 42.00.00 Media and Information and Librarianship – 7th place 38.00.00 Economics and Management – 9th place 43.00.00 Service and Tourism – 11th place 27.00.00 Management in Technical Systems – 12th place

In the Master's program at GUU he also showed decent results:

43.00.00 Service and Tourism – 5th place 40.00.00 Jurisprudence – 10th place 38.00.00 Economics and Management – 16th place

"High rankings demonstrate that the university not only provides high-quality training but also has built a career support system, collaborates with employers, and its programs are relevant to the economy. This approach to evaluation is a powerful incentive for universities to pursue advanced development," commented Vladimir Stroyev, Rector of the State University of Management.

Flagship direction – Economics and Management

Traditionally, the most sought-after and prestigious program at the State University of Management is the 38.00.00 "Economics and Management" program. It trains specialists who shape the country's economic and management thinking.

This group implements the following bachelor's and master's degree programs:

Economics Management Human Resources Management State and Municipal Administration Business Informatics Finance and Credit.

Quality mark of training

SUM's high ranking confirms the effectiveness of its practice-oriented educational programs, close collaboration with employers, and the stable demand for graduates in the labor market.

Vladimir Stroyev called the employment ranking "the most practical selection tool for applicants, as it answers the key question about the prospects offered by a degree from a particular university and allows for an objective assessment of the return on investment in education."

Let us recall that in the first National Graduate Employability Ranking, published in 2025, our university also ranked among the leaders.

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The Academic Council meeting on March 30 began with a formal ceremony. As per tradition, SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy presented awards to colleagues for outstanding professional and social achievements. A ceremony was also held to honor the Polytechnic students who demonstrated outstanding results in various competitions and contests.

Vice-Rector for International Affairs Dmitry Arsenyev was awarded a commemorative medal and a certificate from the President of the Russian Federation for his contribution to the preparation and conduct of World Youth Festival in 2024.

Alexey Borovkov, Director of the Digital Engineering School and Chief Designer for Scientific and Technological Research, was awarded the title of "Honored Worker of Science and High Technology."

For significant achievements in education and conscientious work, the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation awarded the title of "Honored Worker of Education of the Russian Federation" to Olga Vlasova, Director of the Higher School of Biomedical Systems and Technologies; Sergey Krasnov, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Business Engineering; and Vera Loboda, Director of the Higher School of Electronics and Microsystems Engineering.

For his high level of professionalism and significant contribution to the development of the scientific and technological potential of the Nizhny Novgorod Region, Vice-Rector for Research Yuri Fomin received a Letter of Appreciation from the region's Governor, Gleb Nikitin.

For fruitful collaboration in 2025, Dmitry Tikhonov, Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education at SPbPU, was awarded a letter of gratitude from the Academy of Talents, a state educational institution in St. Petersburg. Nikolai Snegiryov, Head of the Directorate for Pre-University Education and Talent Attraction, and Artyom Egupov, Director of the Center for Applicant Relations, also received letters of gratitude for their work supporting gifted children.

Kamil Aliyev, Deputy Head of the Department of Multimedia Systems and Import Substitution, received a commendation for his significant personal contribution to the development of the "Living History" project, created with the support of Rustam Minnikhanov, Head of the Republic of Tatarstan.

It's especially worth noting that Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University was awarded a Rostelecom certificate in the "Digital Transformation Leader" category. This achievement is largely thanks to all the employees of the relevant departments, led by Andrey Lyamin, Vice Rector for Information Technology and Digital Transformation.

For their contributions to organizing and providing technical support for key SPbPU events, the systematic development of the university's multimedia infrastructure, the implementation of domestic software solutions, and ensuring the stable operation of IT at SPbPU, employees of the Multimedia Systems and Import Substitution Office, Andrei Penkov and Artem Pavlov, were awarded certificates of honor, and Alexander Shaposhnikov and Nikita Moskvin received letters of gratitude.

As per tradition, the Academic Council meeting included the presentation of candidate of science diplomas and associate professor certificates. Chinese citizen Gong Bowen (academic supervisor: Viktor Rassokhin) received a candidate of technical science diploma.

Associate Professor certificates were received by: Alexander Breki, Maria Drebezgova, Nikita Ivanov, Tigran Ovasapyan, Stanislav Punich, Irina Khrustaleva and Olga Chemeris.

It's time to honor Polytechnic students for their achievements in various fields. Olga Lytkina, head of the theater studio and director of the Student Theater, became laureate of the "Recognition" award of the Union of Theatre Workers of Russia.

Polytechnic students Olga Maklakova, Artem Yemelyanov, and Alexander Yemelyanov won prizes in the educational project "Public Procurement: An International Project. Making Way for the Young." The St. Petersburg State Procurement Committee and Russia's electronic platform, RTS-Tender, expressed gratitude for the project's support to the university staff, represented by Rector Andrey Rudskoy, as well as Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education Dmitry Tikhonov and Associate Professor Marina Ivanova of the Higher School of Public Administration at the Institute of Mechanics and Technology.

Maya Kazakova and Daria Savvateeva, students of the Higher School of Media Communications and Public Relations (supervised by Marina Arkannikova, Director of the Higher School of Media Communications and Public Relations), won the All-Russian student project competition "Tourism Potential of Siberian Regions."

The winners of the "Archer of the Future" competition in the North-West The participants were students from two institutes: the Humanities Institute and the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade.

GSMISO team: Anna Nikitina, Daria Bulygina, Ulyana Davydova, Olga Kondrashova, Valeria Moroz (scientific supervisor – associate professor Anna Tanova, director of the Higher School – Marina Arkannikova).

The team of the Higher School of Industrial Management: Elizaveta Erosheva, Maria Kochikyan, Victoria Gerasimova (mentor – Associate Professor of the Higher School of Industrial Management Anna Timofeeva, Director of the Higher School – Olga Kalinina).

Alexandra Lazareva, a student at the Institute of Mechanics and Technology (IMET), won the "Business Has the Right" competition held by the Commissioner for the Protection of Entrepreneurs' Rights in St. Petersburg.

The Grand Prix of the 1st All-Russian Interuniversity Case Championship "Komi – Territory of Action" was awarded to IPMEiT students: Yana Lobova, Yulia Solona, Ekaterina Firsanova, Sofia Chirina, Anna Shmeleva, Karina Kolpakova, and Alesya Fedorova.

The main topic on the agenda was the development of the Polytechnic University's corporate information network. Vice Rector for Information Technology and Digital Transformation Andrey Lyamin delivered a presentation. He presented the development strategy and key achievements, highlighted measures to ensure information security and the security of the internal corporate network, and discussed the functionality of the "My Polytechnic" corporate information system, new services for improving operational efficiency and user experience, and the development of portals and web resources. The Vice Rector also highlighted existing challenges and proposed solutions.

The second item on the agenda was the nomination of Polytechnic University staff for academic titles. Following the voting, the following were nominated for the title of professor: Leonid Liokumovich (IEIT) and Alexander Lopota (IMMiT).

The following were nominated for the rank of associate professor: Natalia Abramchikova, Boris Lyamin, Anna Popova (all from IPMEiT); Dmitry Karpov (GI), Alexander Petrov (IEiT).

On the third question, “On monitoring the implementation of decisions of the Academic Council,” Academic Secretary Dmitry Karpov reported that all decisions had been implemented.

The meeting of the Academic Council concluded with a solemn ceremony presentation of the gown and diploma of the Honorary Doctor Scientific Director of the Granit-Electron Concern, laureate of the Russian Federation Government Prize in Science and Technology, Honored Scientist of St. Petersburg, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor Georgy Korzhavin.

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On April 2, the State University of Management will host a meeting with theater and film actor Stepan Abramov as part of the 7th All-Russian Student Short Film Festival "Kinosfera."

The actor has dozens of successful films under his belt and extensive experience working on set with the country's top directors. He is at home in any genre: from the sharp satire of "The Last Minister" to poignant roles in the films "The Teacher," "The Lip," and the TV series "The Method."

In this open conversation, Stepan Abramov will discuss his career and experience not only as an actor but also as a screenwriter and director, the differences between theater and film, the necessary skills for an actor, and opportunities for professional development. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions and get an autograph from the actor.

The event will take place on April 2 at 15:00 in PA-215.

Registration is required to participate, the number of places is limited.

Access to the university grounds for those who are not students of the State University of Management is strictly subject to presentation of a passport and presence on the list of registered students.

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"The Fly-Tsokotukha," "The Cockroach," "Aibolit"—these and other tales by Korney Chukovsky are known to everyone, young and old. They are taught in schools, performed in theaters, and animated films based on them. And few know who their author really was.

First name and harsh childhood

The future famous writer was born on March 31, 1882, in St. Petersburg and given the name Nikolai Korneichuk. His mother, a peasant, gave birth to him and his sister Maria out of wedlock, the son of a doctor in whose household she worked. For a long time, the boy didn't even have a patronymic name in his documents; only later did he become known as Nikolai Vasilyevich, after his godfather.

The union of a wealthy Jew and a Christian peasant woman was impossible in the eyes of both society and the law, so the mother and her children soon found themselves on the street and were forced to move in with relatives in Odessa, where she worked hard at several jobs to support her family.

At the age of five, Nikolai went to kindergarten, where he befriended the future Hero of Israel, Vladimir Jabotinsky. He attended gymnasium until fifth grade, but was then expelled "due to his lowly origins" in accordance with the circular "On the Reduction of Gymnasium Education." Afterward, the boy went to work, but even in the most difficult times, he found time for his true passion—literature. He read a lot and even taught himself English and began translating.

Journalist, translator, critic

In 1901, Nikolai found his niche in journalism and adopted the pseudonym "Korney Chukovsky." Later, he would add the fictitious patronymic "Ivanovich," and after the Revolution, he would make the pseudonym his official name.

Kornei always worked hard, often on several things at once: he wrote critical notes for magazines, translated famous works, worked on his own books, and gave lectures on literature.

In 1905, he published his own satirical magazine, "Signal," whose contributors included such renowned writers as Alexander Kuprin, Fyodor Sologub, and Nadezhda Teffi. He was even arrested for his caustic comments and uninhibited opinions, but thanks to the defense of a professional lawyer, he was acquitted and released after nine days.

Chukovsky wrote dozens of essays on famous writers, and was even awarded the Lenin Prize for his monograph "The Mastery of Nekrasov." He had a profound understanding of the Russian language and spent his entire life translating books, striving not to outdo the authors but to convey the meaning and character of each work as accurately as possible. It was he who introduced Soviet children and adults to "Robinson Crusoe" and "Baron Munchausen," as well as to the works of Walt Whitman, Rudyard Kipling, Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain, Arthur Conan Doyle, and many others.

For his countless achievements and discoveries, in 1962 Korney Chukovsky was awarded the Honorary Title of Doctor of Literature from Oxford University.

Fairy tales eclipsed everything

Kornei Ivanovich became known to the common people thanks to his children's works, which he initially wrote mostly for his own children.

In 1916, at Maxim Gorky's request, he began managing the children's section of Parus magazine. Together they compiled the collection "Yolka," and Chukovsky published his first fairy tale, "Krokodil." A couple of years later, "Tarakanishche" (1921), "Moidodyr" (1923), "The Fly-Tsokotukha" and "Telephone" were published in 1924, "Fedorino Grief" and "Barmaley" in 1925, "Confusion" and "The Miracle Tree" in 1926, and "Aibolit" in 1929. Children were delighted, as were their parents. The literary world recognized Chukovsky as a master of the genre, but the authorities opposed him and began persecuting him.

In 1928, Vladimir Lenin's wife, Nadezhda Krupskaya, criticized his works in Pravda, finding them anti-Soviet and full of false ideals. Under pressure from critics, the writer "renounced" his old fairy tales in 1929 and turned to journalism. At the end of 1931, the author's main inspiration, his youngest daughter Murochka, also died of tuberculosis.

Despite the loss, Chukovsky did not abandon his work. He translated foreign works, began writing memoirs, which he continued until the end of his life, and also recorded his observations of children, their psyche, speech acquisition, and verbal creativity in the book "From Two to Five" (1933), which has been reprinted several times.

The writer's last years

In 1938, Chukovsky leased a dacha in Peredelkino, where he moved permanently. Here, he often socialized with local children, organized readings and meetings with famous people, and even built an entire library next to his property.

Chukovsky repeatedly admitted that, despite his love for children, he was burdened by his fame as a children's book author, which overshadowed his serious works. The multifaceted and talented writer was saddened that for most readers, he remained the creator of "The Fly-Tsokotukha."

He died on October 28, 1969. His dacha in Peredelkino, where he lived most of his life, now houses his museum.

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Youth initiatives are increasingly becoming the driving force behind the city's cultural life. The poetry festival held in St. Petersburg was a striking example of this.

The annual festival, timed to coincide with World Poetry Day, was held with great fanfare at the Zoshchenko Central Library in Sestroretsk. The cultural event was organized by the Humanities Institute of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The initiator and host of the event was Maria Guner, head of the PoliNova authors' club at the SPbPU Dobro.Center "Harmony" and a member of the Russian Union of Writers. At the event, everyone had the opportunity to share their creativity with the audience: poetry readings, interesting prose stories, magical songs, pleasant guitar melodies, and presentations of unique books, almanacs, and magazines. The audience learned about various author projects and were invited to participate.

The evening's guest of honor was Mounir Kardash, Ambassador of the Polytechnic University of France. He remarked on the high level of organization: "I was particularly impressed by the dynamism, constant presence, and quality of work of the organizers. Maria conducted this event with the professionalism and sensitivity of a true poet. I congratulate you and the entire organizing team on this well-deserved success. I will cherish the memories of this day and will gladly return to future events."

Tatyana Kravchenko, the wife and mother of SVO participants and author of the collection "Snegurochka's Heart," also spoke at the festival. "Poetry Day brought together wonderful people: both literary authors and literature enthusiasts. Thanks to the organizers for the opportunity to meet talented people, learn so much, and share my accomplishments! The large number of participants and listeners makes it clear that such meetings are necessary, interesting, and important for people."

The event was attended by renowned figures in the creative field: Andrei Demyanenko, director of the Literary Publishing Studio and member of the St. Petersburg Union of Writers; Elena Belova, literary editor of Aurora magazine; Boris Tsuker, member of the Union of Writers of Russia; Polina Samsonova, author of Nevsky Almanac magazine; and composer Ivan Stepanov, author of the Silver Track project.

"When poems and stories are allowed to speak, that in itself is incredibly precious. When the Poetry Day celebration fills the hall to capacity (people even stood in the lobby to peer inside), it's a true miracle. I am infinitely grateful to the magicians who created it," shared Alexandra Dovguleva, author of Eksmo Publishing House and finalist of the "Battle of the Poets" competition.

In addition to renowned composers, talented young students from our university also joined the evening: Kristina Guslitser, winner of international competitions and a graduate of the Viktor Drobysh Music School; Vladislav Nuraev, composer, poet, and winner of the SPbPU Talent Competition; and others.

"For me, performing at this festival was one of the most memorable experiences of my life: it was so wonderful to be in the same room with people who, like me, love art in all its forms! Thanks to this wonderful event, I learned about many literary magazines, met incredibly talented people, and had a wonderful evening," notes Alexandra Ukhvatova, a resident of the PoliNova authors' club and winner of city poetry competitions.

The festival was held as part of the cultural and creative program of the Harmony Volunteer Project Center. It served as an educational program for preschoolers and senior citizens, as well as an important event for introducing young audiences to contemporary creative arts. Such events foster the creative potential of young people, shape the city's cultural environment, and maintain interest in literary heritage and poetry. Participants had the opportunity not only to present their works to a wider audience but also to establish new professional and friendly connections, be inspired by the experience of recognized masters, and feel part of a unified creative community.

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The Polytechnic University held its first meeting of the Personnel Committee for the Selection of Foreign Faculty in 2026, chaired by Vice-Rector for International Affairs Dmitry Arsenyev.

Following the meeting, the commission selected 89 foreign faculty members who will work in virtually all SPbPU institutes. The range of countries from which foreign faculty members come is expanding annually. This year, faculty members from 20 countries will be teaching students.

In 2026, Saurav Dixit, Vice-Rector for Research at Chitkara University (India), PhD, will once again join the SPbPU faculty.

This year, two winners of the Open Doors competition for postdocs, representatives of Mangalam University (India), PhD (Mathematics) Pravar Chaudhary and PhD (Mechanical Engineering) Kumar Kaushal, will also try their hand as teachers at the SPbPU PISH "CI".

In 2025, the share of international faculty at SPbPU amounted to approximately 10% of the total number of research and teaching staff at the university. Following two commissions held in 2025, 178 international faculty members began working at SPbPU. The number of young candidates and doctors of science among invited international faculty members is increasing every year, many of whom are graduates of the Polytechnic University. Last year, graduates of our postgraduate program—Candidates of Science Khashayar Sadeghi, Seyed Hadi Gazai, and Panah Mehdi Basati—worked at the Institute of Energy. They actively publish in scientific journals (more than six articles in Q1), have won two grants from the Russian Science Foundation and several grants from foreign universities, and teach in master's programs taught in English. This year, these young scientists will continue to work at SPbPU.

This year, young PhD candidates will also work at the Institute of Mathematics and Information Technology (IMMT) – Dmitry Yumanov (Belarusian-Russian University), at the Institute of Biological Sciences and Biology – Ani Makichyan (Armenia), at the Institute of Economics and Information Technology – Tran Thanh Dat (Vietnam), and others.

As Vice-Rector for International Affairs Dmitry Arsenyev noted, the number of employed INPR students directly impacts a university's standing in global rankings, and SPbPU, despite all external difficulties, maintains a strong position in this indicator.

The Polytechnic University is intensively developing communication channels with representatives of the international academic community, who visit our university and not only share their experience and knowledge with students but also strengthen collaboration with Russian colleagues, participate in joint research projects, and develop educational programs.

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The Technopolis Polytechnic Research Building hosted a foresight session, "Polytechnic Student Scientific Society 2030," dedicated to strategic planning for the Student Scientific Society of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University through 2030. Thirty-one SSS representatives from eight university institutes participated in the intensive one-day session, which resulted in four development roadmaps, a system of key performance indicators, and proposals for incorporating results into reporting under the Priority 2030 program and the Youth and Children national project.

The event responded to a nationwide demand: attracting talented young people to research and development is a key objective of the Decade of Science and Technology. Within this framework, the Student Scientific Society (SSS) plays the role of an entry point into science, but until now, it lacked a unified university-wide strategic document that would set priorities, goals, and mechanisms for interinstitutional coordination. The foresight session allowed the participants to gather a "picture of the present" in a single day, formulate a vision for the 2030 SSS, and agree on specific steps for the coming years.

The foresight session took the form of a seven-hour intensive course: participants worked in four teams under the guidance of moderators, sequentially moving between thematic "stations." Students conducted a SWOT analysis of the current state of the Student Scientific Society, visualized a vision of the future, discussed key trends in the development of student research, and finally developed roadmaps for four priority areas.

The session's methodological framework combined several formats: from individual reflection and mini-galleries with cross-feedback to collective prioritization of trends and pitching of developed solutions. This approach allowed for a combination of expert insight and the "voice of students," making the discussion not only analytical but also highly practical.

Based on the SWOT analysis, students identified the SSS's strengths as motivated participants and support from the university. Among its weaknesses, they identified the lack of awareness among classmates about opportunities to participate in research projects and the fragmentation of activities across institutes. Key opportunities included developing interdisciplinary connections, launching a mentoring system, and digitalizing internal processes. Threats included the risk of burnout among activists and competition from other forms of student employment.

At the "SNO-2030" station, participants described the future student scientific society as a navigator of scientific trajectories and a "project office" for student initiatives, helping them navigate the path from their first research experiences to publications, grants, and internships. This vision of the future included youth laboratories, the SNO's own scientific journal, a comprehensive mentoring system, inter-institutional projects, and a strong national scientific brand for the Polytechnic University.

When voting on priority trends, interdisciplinarity emerged as the leading trend: over 80% of participants believe that joint projects between different institutes are capable of setting a new level of student research at the university. There is also high demand for the development of mentoring and support for students' academic portfolios, including the recording of scientific achievements, participation in grants, and publication activity.

The developed roadmaps include 29 steps with a horizon extending to 2030: from creating a unified calendar of SSS events and launching an interdisciplinary case club to implementing a system for recording student research achievements and rolling out student-to-student and student-to-young scientist mentoring formats. For the first year, the participants detailed the plan down to specific months, while the longer-term horizon remained flexible, in line with the principles of a foresight approach.

Another outcome of the session was a system of 16 key performance indicators (KPIs) that will allow for assessing the development of the Student Scientific Society across five areas: reach and engagement, strategic planning effectiveness, event quality, competency development and mentoring, and inter-institutional collaboration. These indicators are aligned with the target indicators of the national project "Youth and Children," the "Priority 2030" program, and the objectives of the Decade of Science and Technology, opening the possibility of integrating the results of the foresight sessions into the university's regular reporting.

Based on the survey results, participants highly rated the practical usefulness of the foresight exercise and the opportunity to see the Student Scientific Society from a distance. In the quantitative assessment, most respondents noted the applicability of the results obtained and the convenience of the format, while in open-ended responses, they most frequently mentioned the value of inter-institutional communication and the request for a follow-up session in a year.

"The foresight session became more than just a discussion of ideas for us; it became a rallying point for a shared vision of student research at the Polytechnic University. We saw that different institutes share similar challenges and ambitions, and were able to agree on specific steps that will make the Student Scientific Society a truly interdisciplinary and open platform for students," noted Margarita Yanchevskaya, Chair of the IPMEIT Student Scientific Society.

It's important for the university that the foresight results aren't just left on flipcharts. The roadmaps and indicators developed by students will form the basis for updating strategic documents and reporting on the "Priority 2030" program and the "Youth and Children" national project. "Essentially, together with the students, we are building a transparent system in which the Student Scientific Society's contribution to the development of the Polytechnic University's scientific potential becomes measurable and visible," emphasized Natalia Leontieva, Head of the SPbPU Office for Support of Scientific Projects and Programs.

The "Polytechnic Student Scientific Society 2030" foresight session was organized by the Scientific Communications Sector of the SPbPU Office for Support of Scientific Projects and Programs. Full materials—an analytical report, consolidated roadmaps, and a description of the methods—are available for use in the future work of the Student Scientific Society and for replicating the format at other institutions.

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The first all-Russian competition, the Medoyed Cup, for robot combat in the 450-gram weight category, was held at the SPbPU Polytechnic Tower Robotics Laboratory.

They were organized by the Polytech Tower team, which included staff and student activists, including members of the "Omnivores" robot combat team—winners of last season's "Battle of the Robots" international championship.

Eleven teams from various regions, including Irkutsk, Belgorod, and Pushkin, took part in the competition. Teams from Polytechnics also competed: ALT from the Polytechnic Tower, CML-Energy, and CML-Aviatravaga from the Digital Engineering School.

The competition was judged by invited experts from the world of robotics and robot fighting: Artem Yumashev (captain of the Daddy Bots 110 kg Robot Battle team), Petr Kravchenko (founder of the Energy team, 110 kg Robot Battle), and Vladimir Kravchuk from the Omnivorous team.

Despite their small size—robots in this category are also called "ants"—the battles were engaging, sometimes even exciting. Teams used a variety of weapons, including classic vertical and horizontal spinners, a flipper, and a circular saw. The arena also suffered some damage: these little guys easily chipped the plywood and scratched the protective plexiglass protecting the pilots and spectators.

After intense battles, the Superro team with the Samorez robot from Belgorod won, with the CML-Energy team in second place and the Tekhnokamikaze team in third.

And if you also want to build your own combat robot and compete, then come toFabPro course at the Polytech Tower, where they will teach you everything!

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