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Closing of the Russian-German Year of Scientific and Educational Partnership

On September 15, 2020, as part of the closing ceremony of the Russian-German Year of Scientific and Educational Partnerships 2018-2020, held under the patronage of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and the Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany, an online conference “Russian-German Dialogue in education and science: creating the future together ” was held. It was dedicated to the prospects of scientific and educational cooperation between Russia and Germany.

Employees of the SUAI Department of International Affairs took part in the conference, the program of which consisted of three panel sessions.

During the first panel session called "Dialogue in Science and Education: Prospects for Russian-German Cooperation" leading experts from Russia and Germany in the field of science and higher education discussed the further development and priorities of international and, in particular, Russian-German cooperation in the field of education and science.

At the second panel session “Scientific and Educational Partnerships in the Spotlight. The Diversity of Russian-German Scientific Partnerships ” were discussed the bilateral formats and tools to support and further develop research done by young scientists from the two countries.

The third panel session “Building the future together. Bridges for Russian-German scientific and educational cooperation ”was devoted to the priority future directions for international scientific and educational cooperation.

Within the framework of the conference, a virtual exhibition was organized, where Russian and German universities, scientific organizations and scientific foundations presented their joint programs and opportunities for cooperation.

The grand opening of the Week of Russian Science and Technology

On September 8, within the framework of the 18th China International Exhibition and Conference on International Exchange of Professionals (CIEP 2020), the grand opening of the Week of Russian Science and Technology took place.

 

China and Russia have announced 2020 and 2021 as the Years of Russian-Chinese Scientific and Technical Cooperation and Innovation. This is a strategic decision taken by the heads of state of Russia and China in view of the trend in the development of the international situation and the general picture of world scientific and technological development. Both countries use these thematic years as an opportunity to strengthen scientific and technical cooperation and joint training of professionals, to implement high-quality development through innovation.

 

Within the framework of the Week of Russian Science and Technology, an online exposition, thematic online conferences, events promoting scientific projects and other events are organized. Today, staff members of the SUAI Department of International Affairs and the Center for Coordination of Scientific Research took part in the Russian-Chinese conference on scientific, technical and innovative cooperation in the field of advanced production technologies.

 

At the conference, Director of the Center for Coordination of Scientific Research A.V. Rabin and leading specialist of the Center for Coordination of Scientific Research A.A. Petrushevskaya presented the project on technology for the purification of oily water with filters based on graphene sorbent, implemented under the Federal Target Program for Research and Development in Priority Areas of Development of the Scientific and Technological Complex of Russia for 2014-2020.

The online Opening Ceremony of the 18th China International Exhibition and Conference on International Exchange of Professionals

On September 7, the online Opening Ceremony of the 18th China International Exhibition and Conference on International Exchange of Professionals (CIEP 2020) took place, where Russia is a Guest of Honor. During the opening ceremony a welcoming speech was made by the Minister of Science and Higher Education of Russia V.N. Falkov, Acting Director of the Department of State Scientific and Technical Policy of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russia A.A. Semin, Minister of Science and Technology of China Wang Zhigang, member of Party Group of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China Lu Ming and other representatives of government and educational institutions of Russia and China.

CIEP is China's main international science and technology exchange event for scientists and experts. Within the framework of CIEP, universities and research centers present advanced innovative projects, for the further development or implementation of which it is necessary to combine the forces of specialists from around the world. In the entire history of CIEP, the exhibition is the largest this year.

Within the framework of CIEP 2020, the Week of Russian Science and Technology will be held. The online exhibition will feature a virtual stand of SUAI, where you can get acquainted with the directions of the educational and scientific activities of the university.

From 8 to 10 September, the Russian-Chinese conference on scientific, technical and innovative cooperation in the field of advanced production technologies, the Russian-Chinese conference on scientific, technical and innovative cooperation in the field of new materials, the Russian-Chinese conference on scientific, technical and innovative cooperation in the field of medicine, biomedical technologies, high-tech healthcare will be held.

More Than 2000 Freshmen Joined SUAI’s Family

August 31, 2020 SUAI celebrated the Knowledge Day welcoming new students at university. Honorable guests congratulated the young freshmen with online and offline welcoming speeches by the city’s Governor Alexander Beglov, SUAI’s Rector Yulia Antokhina, famous graduates and partner organizations.

The Empress Catherine II traditionally handed the keys of the Chesma Palace to the freshmen. Also, the event included dancing, fireworks and interactive activities by the university’s art studios.

SUAI Prepares for New Academic Year at Webinar on Academic Mobility

August 24, 2020 the Digital Center of Ural Federal University, supported by the Eastern European University Association, held a webinar on virtual academic mobility models. Universities from Russia, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Tajikistan gathered to share their experience. SUAI’s Vice-Rector for International Affairs Konstantin Losev together with heads of DIA international offices took part in the meeting.

In the webinar the participants talked on academic mobility and online educational processes, creating courses at open education platforms and other issues concerning international activity during the pandemic.

Speakers from Russia, Kazakhstan and Bulgaria presented reports on how to organize international enrollment and mobility, form educational process and develop other international activities.