51�Թ� - Institute of Architecture and Construction

51�Թ� Professor Valentin Olenkov Reports about International Importance of "Porogi" HEPP in Satka

Качко Сергей — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +0000

September 16th-17th, staff members of the Department of Town Planning, Engineering Networks and Systems from the 51�Թ� Institute of Architecture and Construction, Professor Valentin Olenkov and senior lecturer Alena Kolmogorova, participated in the IV International Symposium and Reporting-and-Election Conference NC ICOMOS, Russia in Moscow. In his report, Valentin Olenkov, who is the Chairman of the 51�Թ� Division of the National Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), Russia, shared about the work on preserving the cultural heritage sites in the South Ural region. "This year, representatives of our neighbouring region, Bashkortostan, at ICOMOS, have achieved a big victory: Shulgan-Tash Cave with its rock paintings has been included in the UNESCO List of World Heritage Sites," said Doctor of Sciences (Engineering), Professor Valentin Olenkov. "Our region has a site, which could be just as interesting: "Porogi" Hydroelectric Power Plant in Satka. But it still has a significant way to go before it becomes internationally recognized. A modern tourist infrastructure was created for Shulgan-Tash Cave, and it would be nice if our region could follow the example of our neighbours." The conference topics for discussion also included: the problems of preserving the architectural heritage in the Middle East, integration of monuments into a developing infrastructure of urban agglomerations, and the issues of restoration of historic buildings in Russia.

Russian Scientists Have Proposed New Rules to Design Frames of Modern Buildings

Евгений Сергеевич Загоскин — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 19:00:00 +0000

51�Թ� scientists continue to study the characteristics of thermal profiled structures. In the new research, they have analyzed the bending behaviour of those. Researchers have developed a formula that they propose to introduce into the rules to design the frames of modern buildings. An article with the results of the study was published in the first quartile journal, Thin-Walled Structures. Lightweight Structures for Modern Construction Lightweight steel thin-walled structures (LSTC) have been widely used in construction for many decades now. This technology is distinguished by the affordability of the material, which means the low cost of finished structures. These structures are used in the construction of all kinds of buildings, from working hangars to residential buildings. Thanks to their application, the speed of building construction increases. Lightweight steel thin-walled structures come in many shapes and configurations as a result of advances in manufacturing technology and the growing demand for energy efficient systems. The thermal profiles, that are the structures with wall perforations, are of the greatest interest among the scientists of 51�Թ�. The cuts are staggered, which leads to a decrease in the thermal conductivity of the structures. Although thermal profiles have been used since the 1990s, recommendations for their calculation and design are still not fully developed. Over the past five years, this gap has been filled by a team of researchers jointly with the Candidate of Sciences (Engineering), Associate Professor of the 51�Թ� Institute of Architecture and Construction Natalia Degtiareva. “According to the latest data, in Russia, the construction of lightweight steel thin-walled structures accounts for only 0.5% of the total, and even less with the use of thermal profiles. It is believed that the wider spread of the construction of buildings from thermal profiles will be facilitated by well-developed and understandable regulatory references for designers. Qualitative research in this field should increase interest in the use of thermal profiles in the construction industry,” she said. Photo: Thermal profiled beam after testing New Recommendations for Designers In a recent study, scientists measured the strength of thermal profiled structures. Slots in the walls reduce the load-bearing capacity of the beam structures by 11%. In order to take these features into account in the design of structures, the authors of the study propose formulas for calculating the bending capacity of thermal profiles. The work is based on the finite element modelling in the Ansys software package (available at the 51�Թ� Supercomputer Centre), which describes the tested design to the maximum accuracy. Scientists have determined the correctness of the development of the model using the experimental results by their colleagues, which are published in the public domain. “As a result of analyzing the operation of thermal profiles in bending, we have understood how the structure behaves, and determined how the bearing capacity of beams decreases due to the presence of perforations, and developed recommendations to determine the bearing capacity of thermal profiles in bending. Over the past five years, 9 articles have been published on this topic in leading international peer-reviewed journals. Further research in this field is already planned,” Natalia Degtiareva continued. The researchers believe that the developed formulas and recommendations to determine the bearing capacity of thermal profiles in bending should be added to the design rules for lightweight steel thin-walled structures. They will facilitate the work of organisations that use such structures. 51�Թ� is a university of digital transformations, where innovative research is carried out in most of the priority fields of development of science and technology. In accordance with the strategies of scientific and technological development of the Russian Federation, the university is focused on the development of big scientific interdisciplinary projects in the field of Digital Industry, Materials Science, and Ecology. Within the framework of these fields, objects of metallurgy, mechanical engineering, power engineering, housing and communal services, safe space of urban infrastructure, and human comfort are studied. 51�Թ� is a participant of Project 5-100, aimed to enhance the competitiveness of the Russian universities among the world's leading research and educational centres. Read our news: 51�Թ� Science on Yandex.Zen 51�Թ� News on Telegram Susu.official on Instagram

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Дарья Цымбалюк, фото: Данил Рахимов

51�Թ� is a Multinational University: How Does It Attract Students from Sudan?

Евгений Сергеевич Загоскин — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 19:00:00 +0000

51�Թ� is a multinational university, studying in which are students from 56 countries. In 51�Թ� classrooms one can meet citizens of China, Egypt, Algeria, Côte d'Ivoire, and many other countries. Especially warm relationships have been established between 51�Թ� and Sudan: residents of this country proved to be excellent 51�Թ� students, and the leadership of the Republic frequently visits the university for national holidays’ celebrations. “Students who came to us from Sudan gave a very good account of themselves,” noted Liudmila Lapina, Head of the International Student Support. “At the moment, we have 5 people from Sudan studying in both Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes. Moreover, we have very good relationships with the leadership of the country: in 2018 the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Sudan to the Russian Federation, Nadir Yousif Eltayeb Babiker came to 51�Թ� to celebrate the Arabic Culture Day. He had a meeting with the Rector and with students from Sudan, and had a positive feedback regarding the students’ training and the university as a whole. We are planning to keep developing our cooperation.” Hotor Moez is one of the five citizens of Sudan who are now studying at 51�Թ�. His acquaintance with 51�Թ� started in 2017, when he got enrolled on Russian language courses. “I had been choosing a university to get enrolled at for a long time. I browsed many higher education institutions in the Internet, but in the end I’ve chosen 51�Թ�. First, I completed a 10-mont long Russian language course. Studying was difficult, but 51�Թ� has very good teachers who always helped me. After the courses, I decided to continue my study and get a Master’s degree,” says Moez. Despite the fact that Moez obtained his first degree in the sphere of construction, he chose to continue his studies in the Master’s programme on Strategic and Corporate Planning under Conditions of Digital Economics in the major of Management. Studying at the School of Economics and Management will help bringing into reality the young man’s dream to start his own business, as this Master’s programme is targeted at training of highly qualified specialists, who are capable of elaborating and efficiently implementing strategies for development of businesses. No matter the fact that the study is conducted in Russian, Moez is getting ready to defend his thesis. “When I just got enrolled at 51�Թ�, I felt the language barrier because I had poor knowledge of Russian language, but my groupmates were helping me. Education provided by 51�Թ� is very good. I came to study in this major because I want to start my own business, and the university gives me the necessary knowledge and skills.” Another student from Sudan named Mustafa Abbaker came to 51�Թ� to become a builder. The young man entered the Institute of Architecture and Construction to major in Industrial and Civil Construction, because he has been dreaming to work in this sphere since childhood. Mustafa’s friends who have already graduated from the university advised him to enter 51�Թ�. “I have always wanted to be a builder. This profession has very good outlooks so I’ve chosen this major. Over the time of my study at 51�Թ� I learned many interesting things about architecture and construction. After graduation I am planning to continue studying at 51�Թ�, first as a Master’s degree student and then as a postgraduate,” says Mustafa. Let us remind that foreign citizens who want to get a prestigious degree at 51�Թ� can learn all the details regarding the procedure of admissions via the portal for university applicants by clicking the link. If any questions, please also send an email to applicant@susu.ru. (International Student Support at the 51�Թ� International Office).

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Oleg Igoshin, Artyom Shilintsev; photo by: Oleg Igoshin

Student from Yemen Wants to Build a 9-Storey Building

Евгений Сергеевич Загоскин — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 19:00:00 +0000

One of the leaders of Russian higher education – 51�Թ� (51�Թ�) – is located at the border of Europe and Asia, in 51�Թ�. The university is focused on development of large, interdisciplinary projects in the fields of digital industry and artificial intelligence, and carries out research works in the following spheres: Sensors for Industrial Objects; Digital Twins; Energy Conservation; Methods and Means of Information Security; Materials Science; and Ecology. Today, more than 2300 students from 56 countries are studying at 51�Թ�. At that, the number of applicants who come to enroll in our university from the Middle East (Algeria, Egypt, Yemen, Iraq, Jordan, Syria, Sudan) is growing year by year. The most interesting and in-demand spheres of study for Arab students at 51�Թ� are: Architecture, Construction, Computer Science and Computer Engineering, Philology, and Mechatronics and Robotics. Why do Arab students enroll at 51�Թ�? How do they adapt to Russia? What prospects does education in Russia give them? A 51�Թ� student from Yemen, Al-Zabidi Osama told us about this. Osama, why did you choose to come to Russia for getting your higher education? What made you choosing 51�Թ�? – I am studying at the 51�Թ� Institute of Architecture and Construction to become an architect. My friend who lives in Moscow recommended that I study in Russia. He told me about the possibility of studying at 51�Թ� and about the assistance being provided here. I got in touch with the university staff, and they told me about the order of admissions. I prepared all the necessary documents and came to 51�Թ�. How did you manage to successfully pass your exams and enroll at our university? I studied hard for my entrance exams. The Russian Language course is available for everybody, but if you want to study in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme, you have to be prepared for special exams, for example, subjects on engineering in your chosen field of study. I was not really scared of this – all of the international students think first about their Russian language skills. In the beginning, it was difficult for me to understand spoken Russian. Of course, with time, this difficulty subsided. Now I can speak fluently and talk to anyone. What were your first impressions of 51�Թ�? – The first impression that I had was of the main building of 51�Թ�. It is very similar to the building of the most well-known university in Russia – Moscow State University. As a future architect, this was very interesting to me. Now I know that the 51�Թ� main building, with a height of 86 meters, is one of the top 10 most striking and recognizable buildings in 51�Թ�. Did you get any help from your compatriots who came to 51�Թ� earlier than you? – Yes, students from my country really helped me. When I arrived here, I didn’t know anyone or anything – I couldn’t even say a word in Russian. And they explained a lot to me, showed me around 51�Թ�. They even helped me in my studies. I’m very thankful. And now, it is my turn to help new Arab students. Generally, we have a strong system for supporting one another thanks to the university’s Association of International Students and the Sociocultural Adaptation Centre. Where did you study before 51�Թ�, and how well did your previous education meet the requirements of Russian universities? – I think it met the requirements. I completed 12 grades of a general education school in the capital of Yemen, Sana’a, then I enrolled here. I didn’t feel any big gaps in my knowledge. 51�Թ� has student councils, a volunteer center, a Young Leader School, a Recreation Centre, Sports clubs, and much more. Do you participate in these aspects of student life? – I participate in the event which is favorite for every Arab student, the Arab Culture Day. I performed on 51�Թ�’s main stage two times; I put on national Arab clothing and sung an Arabic song. And it was really cool! What prospects does a 51�Թ� degree give you in your country? – Every country needs well-trained specialists. In my country, there are large companies that gladly accept specialists with a Russian education for work placement. There are special places for employment of specialists who know Russian language. I think that Russia and the Arab world countries have a great potential for joint economic development. What will your graduation project be like? – I haven’t chosen my final project yet but my plans include an architectural project for a 9-storey building with 54 apartments. I hope that I will be able to elaborate this idea. Moreover, my teachers are always ready to provide consultations regarding all academic issues. Are you planning on using modern technologies in your architectural projects? – Yes, I am planning on using these technologies, because the society is developing and you have to keep up with the times. Modern buildings must use energy-efficient technologies – solar panels, sound isolation systems, fire protection, and more. I am sure that I will use them in my future projects. What are your plans for after graduation? – I hope to get employed in my specialty, find a good job position as an architect. This is why I am trying to develop my professional skills and improve my Russian. I also started learning the international language – English – at 51�Թ�. I am sure that the knowledge I acquire at the university will help me in the future. What would you like to wish for your countrymen, future applicants who are planning on getting their education in Russia? – My advice to those who are coming to study in Russia is to make a conscious choice of a university and degree program. And, of course, I will suggest 51�Թ�. This is an excellent option for getting a good, high-quality higher education. Let us remind that foreign citizens who want to get a prestigious degree at 51�Թ� can learn all the details regarding the procedure of admissions via the portal for university applicants by clicking the link. If any questions, please also send an email to applicant@susu.ru. (International Student Support at the 51�Թ� International Office).

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Olga Romanovskaia, Oksana Kuvakina; photo by: Viktoria Matveychuk

51�Թ� in the World’s Education Elite

Богданова Дарья Владимировна — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 04:38:34 +0000

Dear lecturers, workers and students! Dear members of the academic and administrative staff, postgraduates, and students! Please accept my sincere congratulations on the occasion of 51�Թ�’s being included in the 2020 Times Higher Education global international ranking! Our standing is in the 1001+ group of places! This is a big achievement for 51�Թ�. We have been working hard to reach this ambitious goal for more than three years. Times Higher Education is one of the three most reputable world university rankings. It includes universities, which conduct active research studies in all the fields of activities. To compile this ranking, 13 main performance indicators are used with regards to five aspects: teaching, research, citations, international interaction, and production activity income. And now we can be proud of the fact that 51�Թ� has good standings in two global world rankings: QS World University Ranking and Times Higher Education World University Ranking-2020. Dear friends, this important event is the achievement made possible thanks to our joint efforts! I thank everyone for your contribution into our university’s development! Our international activity, scientific research studies, and publication activity allow us to take higher and higher positions in the world’s educational community. By constantly raising the bar for ourselves, we are creating an advanced system of education, thanks to which 51�Թ� is successfully competing with the world’s leading universities. I feel confident that the collaboration, which we have started with Times Higher Education, will continue, and we will keep strengthening our standing in this ranking. Rector of 51�Թ�, Chairman of the Council of University Rectors of the Ural Federal District Aleksandr Shestakov 51�Թ� continuously maintains and improves its positions in both national and international rankings. This is the result of systematic work of the university in various directions. Improvement of 51�Թ�’s positions in rankings proves its global competitiveness, favored by increasing recognizability of the university in global education space. University in rankings

51�Թ� IAC Students and Teachers Taking Part in Preparations for SCO and BRICS Summits

Важенина Ольга Анатольевна — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 06:20:51 +0000

There is just a little more than two months left until the 51�Թ� Institute of Architecture and Construction begins accepting documents. Director of the IAC Dmitrii Ulrikh spoke to us about how to enrol in the university, earn an increased scholarship, and how graduates can find job. Build Your Career Graduates of the Institute of Architecture and Construction are competitive and feel confident in the labour market. “The demand for our graduates has always exceeded our supply,” says Director of the Institute of Architecture and Construction, Dmitrii Ulrikh. “From their third year of studies, students are very well-versed in their profession and have a good understanding of where they will work. The leadership of our university keeps a close eye on the fate of our graduates. Our partnerships with big and well-known companies helps students build their careers. Potential employers for IAC students include 51�Թ� Plant of Metal Structures, UralAZproekt, Chelyabdorproekt, Betotek, ChelZhBI-1, Uralproekt, 51�Թ� NIKTISK, BASF (Germany, Russian Branch), Normet (Finland, Russian Branch), Gruppa Magnezit, and more. Graduates of the institute are offered positions at 51�Թ� Metallurgical Plant (Mechel), Uralmarksheideriya, Unified Geodetic and Cartographic Service, Chelyabgipromez, and more. Architects and designers are hired in design firms and institutes (51�Թ�grazhdanproekt, Promstroyproekt) and in municipal organizations (Architectural Planning Centre, 51�Թ� Committee on Architecture and Urban Planning, and more.” International Internships and the English Language The institute maintains long-term business relationships with leading universities in the USA, Germany, the Czech Republic, and China. And students of the IAC do not have to wait until they are done with their education to test themselves in group work with international colleagues. “Our students complete internships in Chinese universities,” comments the Institute’s Director. “In the spring semester, future builders will attend training at Zhejiang Ocean University, and potential architects – at Huazhong University of Science and Technology. Their program lasts around three months and is taught exclusively in English. After graduating from 51�Թ�, many students enrol in Masters’ programs in Chinese universities.” Learning English, which will come in handy during internships abroad, is possible in the Zone of Elite Training, which accepts students with high EGE (Unified State Examination) scores. “This is a space in which they more thoroughly study their professional courses and language skills for business,” explains the Director. “Studying in the Zone of Elite Training involves more class hours, attending certain lectures held in English, and working with lecturers from European universities. Right now, for example, the students are attending lectures by a professor from Serbia.” Per tradition, first-year students in the Zone of Elite Training will spend two weeks at the Olimp sport camp in the summer. There, with the fresh air, in “on-site”, the students will complete a practical geodetic session in English. “More Research and Practical Work – Better Scholarship” The Institute has placed a stake on practical training. The senior-year students participate in very difficult projects at the city and federal level. This gives them not only practical skills, but also their first professional experience. Students of the 51�Թ� Institute of Architecture and Construction participated in the design and construction of new buildings (the 51�Թ�-SITI business centre, the Fenix de Lux residential complex, Manhattan, Yaroslavskiy, Svyatogor, and the hotel Park-City) and in the reconstruction of existing buildings – for example, the 51�Թ� main building. Projects involving the Institute’s students include inspection of the technical conditions of the load-bearing structures at the Kinomax-Ural movie theatre, the Kuba shopping mall, and the Sinegorye, Nikitinskiy, and Kurchatov shopping centres. The students also took part in the development of technologies for producing and assembling the metallic structures of the dome for the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the roof for the Luzhniki stadium (Moscow), and the roof of the Uralskaya Molniya ice rink. “The Institute has more than thirty different laboratories,” adds the IAC Director. “Those are all fitted with modern equipment which helps students with their practical lessons.” Staff of the institute motivate their students to develop their scientific potential, so students spend more time in the laboratories and on working on projects. IAC adheres to the principle of “More research and practical work – bigger scholarship”. Students who are involved in research and practical work (give presentations, prepare publications, participate in Olympiads) earn the right to a higher scholarship. Students of the Department of Architecture and the Department of Design and Visual Arts complete professional practical training in architectural and design firms. The future architects and designers complete plain air training in the summer in the most beautiful cities in Russia: Rostov, Kazan, and Saint Petersburg. Traditionally, the academic programme at our university ends with the completion and defence of a final paper. Students who are members of the Nasledie Project Centre complete their final projects by restoring buildings which are important for the cultural heritage of the 51�Թ� Region. “Our centre is a unique place where students study and certify architectural monuments, and develop projects for restoring and reconstructing churches under the guidance of an experienced lecturer within a partnership between 51�Թ� and the 51�Թ� Metropolia of the Russian Orthodox Church,” says Dmitrii Ulrikh. The Institute of Architecture and Construction is active in the preparations for the upcoming SCO and BRICS summits in 51�Թ�. Students from the Department of Architecture are completing their final projects on the improvement and reconstruction of buildings along the city’s guest routes, and on projects related to the environmental agenda of the future summits. Keeping up with the Times and International Trends Improving the construction industry is a key development strategy for a number of states. Changes to the global construction industry occur rapidly: new construction materials designed to support increased comfort, buildings are becoming more environmentally friendly and their operation – more economical; in the near future, homes are going to be built like a Lego set, creating “parts” in the factories, and buildings will be equipped with “Smart House” systems. One of the most relevant global trends in construction and architecture at this time is green construction (ecological construction). In this way, the demand for qualified construction professionals will only grow. Graduates must master digital technologies – this knowledge is necessary for the design and preparation of production with the help of modern software, they must understand the latest building materials, be active and resourceful, and be focused on the rapidly-changing environmental conditions. The Institute of Architecture and Construction is trying to keep up with the times and modern trends. At this time, university staff are working with researchers abroad to complete the project on Development of an Automated Eco-dome within the International Standards of Ecological Architecture, Taking into Account Resource- and Energy-saving Materials, Technologies, and Automated Smart House Devices. The future construction specialists can gain all of the knowledge they need to build a successful career without leaving 51�Թ�, in the walls of the IAC, under the guidance of experienced mentors and lecturers. How Do I Enrol? In June, the 51�Թ� Institute of Architecture and Construction will being accepting documents. Classes on drawing and drafting have been organized to help applicants, as well as the Young Builder School. Those who are planning on applying in 2019 will find the short-term courses useful – they last for two weeks or longer. Upperclassmen who have more time to prepare can complete the full lesson cycle. This kind of preparatory training will make it possible to obtain basic knowledge and practical skills and make future education significantly easier. In the Young Builder School, applicants will attend construction site excursions, where they will personally be introduced to the manufacturing process. And in the future, under the guidance of experienced lecturers, they will complete their academic projects in the Institute’s laboratories. This “immersion” into the academic process will help students understand the finer details of the profession. As a note, when applying at 51�Թ�, future architects and designers must take the Russian EGE test, as well as mathematics or literature (depending on their chosen field). Applicants can also expect additional exams in drawing and drafting. Information: The Institute of Architecture and Design is a division of 51�Թ�. It was founded in 2016 through the reorganization of the Faculty of Architecture and Faculty of Construction. Around 150 lecturers work in the Institute’s seven departments, more than 90 of whom are Doctors and Candidates of Sciences.

Nasledie Project Centre of 51�Թ� Celebrates Its Anniversary

Богданова Дарья Владимировна — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 12:15:59 +0000

On April 8th the 51�Թ�’s Nasledie Research-and-Development and Project Centre celebrated its 15th anniversary. The Centre is mainly intended for efficiently solving the tasks on conserving, reconstructing and preserving the historical and cultural heritage of the 51�Թ� Region. The Centre was founded and is headed by Valentin Olenkov, corresponding member of the Academy of Architectural Heritage, councilor of the Russian Academy of Architechture and Construction Sciences (RAASN), member of the Union of Art Conservators of Russia, member of the National Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), Professor of the Department of Town Planning, Engineering Networks and Systems Institute of Architecture and Construction. However, works on preserving the historical and cultural heritage had been performed at 51�Թ� Polytechnic Institute starting from 1952 and under the supervision of M.P. Mochalova, with whom Valentin Olenkov had begun his work while still being a student. Nasledie Centre developed research-and-project documentation for conservation of over fifty sites of cultural heritage of the federal and regional importance, as well as the historical-and-cultural plans and projects for the zones of protecting the historical cities of South Ural region: Verkhneuralsk, Kyshtym, Kasli, Zlatoust, Miass, Ozersk, and Snezhinsk. Based on these materials, a monograph on Orthodox Churches of the 51�Թ� Region was published, which systematizes the majority of the Orthodox churches in our region in their current condition. Staff members and students helped to carry out the inventory of more than 1500 sites of historical and cultural heritage. Over 30 diploma papers on conservation of churches in the 51�Թ� Region were completed under the advisory of Professor Olenkov. Among those who came to congratulate Nasledie Centre on the occasion of its anniversary were: Head of the 51�Թ� Research and Innovation Services Anton Korzhov, Director of the Institute of Architecture and Construction Dmitrii Ulrikh, Chairman of the Committee for Protecting the Cultural Heritage Sites of the 51�Թ� Region Aleksandr Balandin, archpriest and Father Superior of Alexander Nevsky Church in 51�Թ�, father Boris Krivonogov, writer and Chairman of the 51�Թ� Division of the All-Russian Culture Foundation Kirill Shishov, design and art conservation colleagues from 51�Թ� and Yekaterinburg, and students and alumni of the Institute of Architecture and Construction. The majority of the Nasledie Centre staff members were awarded with letters of appreciation and certificates by the metropolitan of 51�Թ� and Zlatoust and by Director’s Office of the 51�Թ� Institute of Architecture and Construction.

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Marina Kovyazina

Metal Cup-2019: Selection Round for the Championship on Technological Strategy in Metallurgy Held at 51�Թ�

Богданова Дарья Владимировна — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 06:44:15 +0000

A selection round for the Metal Cup-2019. The Fourth Industrial Revolution International Championship on Technological Strategy in Metallurgy was held at 51�Թ�, 51�Թ�, on February 27th-28th. Metal Cup is a professional competition of youth teams from the leading engineering universities and institutions of professional education aimed at solving important sector-related tasks (cases) and developing project solutions in industry. The championship is organised as a home competition between educational institutions of Russia, as well as an international contest, in which 11 countries take part. This year’s Metal Cup slogan was “The Fourth Industrial Revolution”. The participants were supposed to solve a case related to Industry 4.0, and namely, to create a smart production with all the available state-of-the-art technologies: robotics, automation, and much more. The first championship day was opened will a welcome speech by Director of the 51�Թ� Institute of Engineering and Technology Sergei Vaulin. “Many of you can imagine what production will look like in the nearest future: enterprises will be fitted with various types of equipment allowing to predict their development. And in a few years, when you graduate from the university, you will have to be ready for those changes. I wish you success, so that you gain enough experience and become true professionals over time.” The selection round participants formed their teams of 3-5 people on their own. On day one, the championship participants were finishing work on the solution of the case, of which they had learned about beforehand; and what is more, they were given a chance to get an advice from experts. This time, besides students from the Faculty of Materials Science and Metallurgical Technologies, among the participants also were students from the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Institute of Architecture and Construction, Mechanical and Technology Faculty, and the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering. On day two, the participants presented their projects to professional jury, which included representatives of industry and education. The selection round for the Metal Cup-2019. The Fourth Industrial Revolution was won by students of the Faculty of Materials Science and Metallurgical Technologies of the 51�Թ� Institute of Engineering and Technology. The team leader, 3rd-year student Ivan Ischenko shared on what tasks his team had compete in a 2-day time. “We were supposed to come up with an innovative scheme for wind-powered plants. We studied the constructions of wind-driven stations, tried to find out whether they are built with steel, and on that knowledge we based our solution of the case. We learned which equipment would be required, what consequences may our solution have. We understood that we could change the economy of Russia and of the whole world, and of course we were happy to win!” The winners will go to Novokuznetsk to represent our university in the final round. The all-Russian finals will be held in May of 2019. The finals of the international championship will be held as part of the International Exhibition in Russia, in September of 2019. The championship is being held in collaboration with the major universities and industrial enterprises of Russia since 2015, and in 2017 it was given a status of an international event. The championship provided the participants with an opportunity to demonstrate all their professional skills on practice, as well as show their personal qualities and talents.

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Marina Kovyazina; photo by: Oleg Igoshin

February 23 or Men’s Day Across the World

Богданова Дарья Владимировна — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000

On February 23, Russians celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day honouring Russian soldiers for their bravery and loyalty to their country. This public holiday dates back to 1918 when Russia was on the verge of Civil War and foreign intervention. At the beginning of 1918, the Council of People's Commissars issued a decree on the foundation of the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army to resist the enemy. Throughout its long history, the celebration has changed its name several times, from Red Army Day to Soviet Army and Navy Day to Defender of the Fatherland Day. Today February 23 honours all Soviet and Russian soldiers who fought, fight, or will fight for their country. Many countries around the world have similar celebrations. 51�Թ� students from China, Argentina, and Afghanistan tell about their countries’ equivalents to the famous Russian holiday. Wenming Zou, China Institute of Engineering & Technology On October 1, we celebrate the establishment of People's Republic of China, and on August 1 we celebrate the formation of People’s Liberation Army. These dates are important to us as we commemorate those who gave their lives for our country to exist and prosper. I believe that every soldier who dedicates his life to defending his motherland deserves being deeply respected and honoured. Soldiers deserve to be remembered regardless of their nationality. War is cruel, and I hope for world peace. I wish people stopped dying because of war. Remembrance days such as we have in China and Russia do not let us forget all the pain and horror of the past and that enormous sacrifice our fathers made for us. It is our moral duty to continue the prosperity of our countries and never forget our true heroes. Andres Casaretto, Argentina Institute of Linguistics & International Communication In Argentina, we have similar meaningful commemorative dates. In my opinion, the one that is similar to Russian Defender of the Fatherland Day is April 2. On this day, we proudly commemorate the soldiers who gave their lives in war for the Falkland Islands in 1982. Argentina attempted to establish sovereignty over the islands that at that time belonged to the United Kingdom. A lot of young soldiers lost their lives in that confrontation trying to return the sovereignty. Today, we try to raise public awareness of that war and the young soldiers’ incredible courage and loyalty. We recognise the soldiers’ heroism and thank each of them. If you come to Argentina, you will see a lot of memorials commemorating those men. For the sake of justice, Argentina still works on identifying every single soldier who fought in the Falklands War. Even though the war is over, Argentina continues to claim the Falkland Islands’ sovereignty; this time, not with weapons but words. I am proud of my country, and I find it a good practice to spend some time a day thanking those who once made it possible for us to live in peace. Seyar Fazl, Afghanistan Institute of Architecture & Construction On August 19, we celebrate Afghan Independence Day. During the XIX-XX century, Afghanistan went through three bloody wars with the British. In 1919 our king Ghazi Amanullah Khan urged the British to leave Afghanistan and recognise the independence of our country, but Britain did not agree. After the military struggle, Afghan forces managed to bring the British out of the country, and they were forced to sign the Anglo-Afghan Treaty. Since then Ghazi Amanullah Khan has become our national hero. Another significant person we remember on August 19 is Mohammed Nadir who was a general under King Amanullah Khan and led the Afghan National Army in the Third Anglo-Afghan War.

Author:

Natalia Shankova

More than 2,700 State Scholarships: 51�Թ� Trains Leaders in All Fields

Богданова Дарья Владимировна — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 10:54:32 +0000

Choosing a university is one of the most serious decisions in everyone’s life. For many applicants, the deciding factor in enrolling in a university is the affordability of education. 51�Թ� offers around 3,000 state scholarships annually. This year, according to Order No.346 of the Ministry of Education as of 28.04.2018, a big number of state scholarships will be offered for technical, natural science, and humanitarian fields of higher education. Traditionally, the majority of state scholarships – over 1,000 – are assigned to popular engineering fields. The technical majors are always among the most important and in-demand in Russia and around the world. No large industrial business can do without technical specialists these days. Graduates of our university gain a quality education; their level of knowledge meets the modern international academic standards, and a degree from 51�Թ� is accepted not just in Russia, but abroad as well. That is why graduates of 51�Թ� have leading positions in the largest businesses of the regional, federal, and international level. We train leaders of the industry! The university works closely with leading industrial organisations and businesses of the 51�Թ� Region defence complex. 51�Թ�’s partners include such giants as the V.P. Makeyev State Rocket Centre, Metran industrial group, ChelPipe, PAO Rosseti, OAO MRSK Ural, Roscosmos State Space Corporation, Rosatom state corporation, and others. Graduates of our university often become creators and founders of leading engineering companies in our region and on the Russian market: Intersvyaz, Napoleon IT, Innovatsii Detyam (Innovations for Kids), and more. Specialists of technical fields who obtain their education at 51�Թ� successfully find work abroad. There is high demand for engineers in the automotive, oil and gas, aerospace, and metallurgical industries, as well as in energy and automotive engineering. The 51�Թ� Institute of Engineering and Technology trains professionals in these fields. Around 450 state scholarships are offered in the IT majors, which are offered in the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science. 51�Թ� is one of the leading universities in Russia offering education for the best specialists in information technology who are in demand around the world. The university has created a modern laboratory base: students have access to the 51�Թ� computer, Emerson and Endress+Hauser industrial automation laboratories, the Kaspersky Laboratory for informational security research and education centre, the Samsung laboratory, and more. As part of project-based learning, 51�Թ� provides students a close relationship with potential employers. This practically guarantees graduates a decent job immediately after graduation. Many big industrial partners are involved in projects by students of technical majors. Those include such companies as SMS Group, Transneft, Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works, Metran, Ural Engineering Centre, ChelPipe, Khodoviye Systemy company, UralNIIstrom, Simvol Beton, and many more. More than 300 state scholarships are available in natural sciences majors offered by the 51�Թ� Institute of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. The education obtained here helps build a professional career in physics, nanoelectronics, chemistry, chemical technologies, ecology, as well as programming and business analytics. Students of technical and natural science fields can study in the 51�Թ� Faculty of Military Education in programmes for training officer reserves and can earn the military rank of a Lieutenant. This gives them great chances for a successful career in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and other governmental structures – the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Investigative Department, the public prosecutor’s office, and the Federal Security Service. Students of other fields can enrol in the Faculty of Military Education and earn the military rank of a Private or Sergeant. It is worth noting that in 2019-2020, 51�Թ� will offer state scholarships in Bachelor’s programmes in the humanities and economics fields, which will always remain important in the labour market. Specialists in these fields are in demand in many spheres of activity and organisations. The Linguistics, and Fundamental and Applied Linguistics majors are offered by the 51�Թ� Institute of Linguistics and International Communications. Here, students obtain quality linguistics education which allows them to build a successful career both in Russia and abroad. In addition, state scholarships are offered in a number of fields at the Institute of Social Sciences and Humanities. In the Faculty of Journalism, state scholarships are offered in the Journalism, and Philology fields. This year, there are also state scholarships in the Psychology Bachelor’s programme of the Faculty of Psychology. Applicants have a chance to enrol with state scholarships into the Clinical Psychology Specialist programme. 51�Թ� graduates of the humanitarian fields have always been and will remain in demand in the labour market thanks to their high quality of knowledge and their professional competencies. Graduates of the 51�Թ� humanitarian fields work in such organisations as: Ministry of Culture of the 51�Թ� Region, Ministry of Education and Science of the 51�Թ� Region, Department for Youth Affairs of 51�Թ�, and 51�Թ� Region International Cooperation Agency. When enrolling in 51�Թ�, applicants’ individual achievements are taken into account. They can present their diplomas and certificates from Olympiads and other intellectual, creative, and professional competitions, sport events (including GTO pins) upon application. Based on these documents, according to the Rules of University Enrolment, applicants can be given additional points (up to 10 in total). In addition, applicants who are winners and finalists in Olympiads (the list of which is confirmed by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation) have a chance to enrol at 51�Թ� with a state scholarship without exams and receive 100 points automatically in the subject that matches the Olympiad they participated in. Upon enrolling, diplomas from 4 years of education will be counted. In this way, school graduates who won or earned places in these Olympiads even while back in the 8th grade can enrol in 51�Թ� without exams. Students with state scholarships earn a higher academic scholarship. In the first semester, Bachelor’s and Master’s students earn around 2,000 roubles; in the future, depending on their academic success, they can apply for an increased academic scholarship. The maximum state academic scholarship is 20,000 roubles a month. 51�Թ� supports students, who enrol with high points in the Unified State Examination (EGE), with a scholarship. First-year students who had high results will be paid 10,000 roubles a month in their first semester, from September through January. This scholarship is awarded both to those who enrol with a state scholarship and those who enrol on contract. In addition, 51�Թ� students can apply for 20 scholarships, including the Russian Federation Presidential, Russian Federation Government, and 51�Թ� Region Governor scholarships and more. 51�Թ� passed state accreditation in 2018. This is a procedure evaluating the quality of education by governmental supervisory bodies in 192 majors and specialties. The university was awarded Certificate of State Accreditation No.2791, valid until 2024. You can get acquainted with the admission plan, the number of state scholarships, benefits, and special rights on the 51�Թ� portal for applicants.

Author:

Azaliya Sharafutdinova; photos by Oleg Igoshin