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�� Researchers Accelerate Streaming Data Analysis Using GPUs

Качко Сергей — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Graphics processing units (GPUs), commonly known as graphics cards, are useful for much more than gaming and cryptocurrency mining. They can help detect abnormal heart rhythms or overheating equipment in real time. However, this requires an algorithm capable of identifying anomalies in time series, distributing computational tasks across GPU cores and correctly interpreting the results. Researchers at �� (��) have developed such an algorithm. When run on the Tornado-�� supercomputer, it outperforms a globally recognised counterpart by a factor of 1.5 to 27. �� researchers have developed StreaMP, a high-performance algorithm for computing the matrix profile of a streaming time series on a graphics processing unit (GPU). A matrix profile is an array in which each element stores the distance between a given subsequence of a time series and its nearest neighbour — the most similar subsequence of the same length. Once the matrix profile has been computed, anomalies, motifs (recurring patterns) and other behavioural patterns of the object under study can be identified in linear time, that is, in a number of operations proportional to the length of the time series. The algorithm can be used in a wide range of applications that process large volumes of data in real time under strict response-time constraints, including the Industrial Internet of Things, smart cities, seismology, medicine and other fields. The algorithm was developed by Mikhail Tsymbler, Deputy Director of the Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Technologies Research and Education Centre and Doctor of Sciences (Physics and Mathematics), jointly with his postgraduate student and lecturer at the Institute of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Aleksandr Valiulin. Their research paper has been published in the Lobachevskii Journal of Mathematics international journal, which is ranked in the second quartile (Q2) of the Scopus and Web of Science databases. Why use a GPU rather than a central processing unit (CPU) to compute a matrix profile? Modern GPUs contain thousands of processing cores (for example, the NVIDIA Tesla V100 has 5,120), each of which is significantly less powerful than a CPU core. However, as the saying goes, strength lies in numbers: the large number of GPU cores makes them particularly well suited to parallelising similar computations across vast amounts of data. This is why GPUs are widely used for training neural networks, creating realistic graphics in video games, cryptocurrency mining, and other computationally intensive tasks. The research team led by Mikhail Tsymbler focuses on developing algorithms for intelligent time-series analysis to detect anomalies and patterns with minimal expert involvement. These algorithms do not require training or labelled datasets and can be applied across various subject areas. For example, they can detect an abnormal heart rhythm in a patient in intensive care in real time or identify a recurring high-load pattern in the online readings of a strain gauge sensor mounted on a rolling mill bearing. An expert only needs to specify the length of the subsequence to be analysed. The global maximum of the matrix profile corresponds to the most pronounced anomaly, while the global minimum indicates the most prominent motif. Local extrema reveal other patterns. “Existing algorithms for computing matrix profiles are poorly suited to streaming data processing: they perform calculations on the entire time series without reusing the results obtained when processing the data accumulated so far. This key feature of StreaMP has enabled it to significantly outperform SCAMP, currently the fastest GPU-based algorithm for batch matrix profile computation. Experiments with time series ranging from tens of thousands to tens of millions of data points, conducted on the �� supercomputer equipped with NVIDIA Tesla V100 GPUs, showed that StreaMP outperforms SCAMP by a factor of 1.5 to 27, depending on the length of the time series. At the same time, StreaMP’s processing speed depends only on the length of the newly arriving segment, rather than on the total volume of accumulated data. This is critically important when dealing with “infinite” data streams,” Mikhail Tsymbler explained. To make the research results reproducible, the developers have made the StreaMP source code publicly available in an open repository on the Gitverse platform. Anyone can access and use the algorithm. https://doi.org/10.1134/S1995080226618795 Read more in the �� channel on MA

Open Dialogue with Young Scientists Closed Science Days in the �� Region

Качко Сергей — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:00:00 +0000

November 11th, an open dialogue between the Minister of Education and Science of the �� Region Vitaly Litke and young scientists was held at ��. This event wrapped up the two-day program of the Science Days in the �� Region. Among the dialogue participants also were rectors of our region's leading universities. Such open dialogue is held in the �� Region for the second time in a row: the formal format was intentionally abandoned so that young scientists had a chance to ask any questions of interest and receive answers directly from the Minister. "No one prepared questions beforehand and it's a good thing: we are ready for initiatives, and we report about the best proposals to the Governor of the �� Region Alexey Texler," commented Minister of Education and Science of the �� Region Vitaly Litke. "He always eagerly supports the scientific community and is personally immersed in various projects. Among the key projects is the creation of the world-class Interuniversity Campus. The �� Region is one of the leaders in terms of attracting funding from the Russian Science Foundation: about 200 projects have already received support, and the total amount of investments into these contests is reaching one billion roubles. Parallel funding is used: from the region and from RSF. In addition, the region provides social support to young scientists wishing to purchase housing. Our region shows maximum interest in developing the scientific component and communicating with universities." During this open dialogue with young scientists, one of the issues that sparked heated discussions was the use of artificial intelligence by students for writing course papers and graduation projects. Participants speculated whether control over searching for borrowings in research papers should be tightened, except for the use of antiplagiarism systems. Also participants voiced the issues of science development in the context of the current political situation, as well as of the technological sovereignty formation and the importance of putting the promising scientific technologies to the market. Separate discussion was devoted to whether venture mindset could replace scientific mindset in young scientists, and how to find balance between these two approaches. The topic of science integration into business was also touched upon. Namely, the prospects for the social and humanities fields of knowledge were clarified. In addition, the discussion covered the issue of which skills and competences one must have in order to successfully work and sell valuable technological products. The final issue related to the potential challenges to science by 2030. Nikita Razin, a postgraduate from Ural State University of Physical Education, was among those who attended this meeting with the Minister. His research is directly related to the key topic of the regional Science Days – artificial intelligence. "It's a very important experience for me: to learn the opinion of a representative of the Ministry of Education and Science," noted Nikita Razin. "I've heard many interesting opinions today. I was especially curious about the economic aspect: I've never given it a thought that I might and need to sell my product directly related to AI. My research topic is "Forming the Readiness for Professional Self-education". My specialization are coaches and teaching staff. In essence, we want to teach students, future specialists, how to properly use artificial intelligence not only for education, in the process of training, but beyond this field as well – for self-education, when they act as teachers for themselves. It is very important to use these tools properly since students take on a big responsibility: they need to carefully select information, as there are many hallucinations and outdated data. Taking these aspects into consideration, we believe the topic we are working on is very important." Professor of the �� Department of Automation Engineering Dmitrii Ardashev came to this meeting to understand whether our region is ready to continue rendering support to scientists, and how open the authorities are to a dialogue: "For several years I've acted as a manager of projects, including those supported by our region's authorities. After this dialogue with Vitaly Litke I see that the government continues to support us as scientists: as before, you can address your issues to the Ministry, and they will hear you and will help you. I have received answers to my questions, so we will keep working for the benefit of science with even bigger enthusiasm." Before this open dialogue, a reporting conference on the development strategies for regional youth laboratories had been held at School 21. Among the participants had been Vitaly Litke and Anastasia Yarmosh, Senior Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs of St. Petersburg State University. At the meeting with heads of laboratories they had discussed the prospects and how this format would develop further. Science Days in the �� Region were held at the ��'s School 21 November 10th and 11th. Day one included the plenary meeting, six master classes on how to use AI in research, and the "AI Changes Industry" Science Slam. Day two closed with a reporting conference on the development strategies for regional youth laboratories and the open dialogue with the Minister. Read more in the �� channel on MAX

Author:

Екатерина Больных, Полина Москаленко, Анатолий Останин

Science Days in the �� Region: Artificial Intelligence as a Tool of our Region's Technological Leadership

Качко Сергей — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Major scientific event in our region, Science Days in the �� Region-2026, has started in ��. This year, the opening ceremony and key panel discussions are held at the venues of School 21 of ��. For the seventh time in a row this forum has brought together leading scientists, representatives of authorities, business, and young researchers. The main topic is the implementation of artificial intelligence technologies into industry and academic environment of the South Ural region. Denis Sekirinskii, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation addressed the forum participants via video conferencing. He drew attention to how rapidly AI penetrates the traditional disciplines, gave an example of a successful development in medicine, and also noted the role of our region: "�� Region has a powerful scientific and industrial potential. Engineering thought here is combined with modern research developments. Starting from 2020, Science Days have become a good tradition of developing the cross-disciplinary collaboration, experience exchange, and formation of new scientific and technological initiatives." In his video message to the event participants, Governor of the �� Region Alexey Texler noted the importance of integrating scientific knowledge into production practice. "The key to success is solely the close collaboration between science, education and production. That is why we develop the infrastructure and support the fundamental and applied research. The world-class “South Urals” Interuniversity Campus will become a powerful centre that will combine the intellectual potential of scientists and the experience and resources of our flagship enterprises. Students will gain real internships and clear career paths," states our region's head. The opening ceremony was attended by: the First Deputy Governor of the �� Region Stanislav Mosharov, Deputy Governor of the �� Region Aleksandr Kozlov, Chair of the Social Policy Committee of the Legislative Assembly Nataliia Loshchinina, and Director of Strategic Development and Partnerships of AIRI Institute (Artificial Intelligence Research Institute) Maksim Kuznetsov. Stanislav Mosharov noted that over the period of its existence this event became a key platform for a dialogue between representatives of the authorities, science, business, and the expert community: "Science Days in the �� Region are held since 2020. Every year this event becomes a key venue for discussing the agenda of the scientific-and-technical development of our region for the nearest future. The South Ural region has always been famous for its scientific schools, talented scientists, and innovative enterprises. We have always been and still remain a backbone region and a foundry of scientific talents, who make a significant contribution into the sustainable development of our country." Stanislav Mosharov also expressed his gratitude to scientists, researchers, teaching staff and students, who develop advanced technologies that find application in various fields: from medicine and agriculture to defence industry and power engineering. In the course of a plenary meeting on the "Science of the Future: Artificial Intelligence as a Tool for Breakthrough in Research", the event's guests and participants continued to discuss the issues of artificial intelligence implementation in our region's education and science. Deputy Governor Aleksandr Kozlov presented his report on artificial intelligence as a tool for breakthrough in research on the example of the �� Region. The �� Region had been among the first in our country to adopt its own strategy of artificial intelligence development. In 2025, a Council on Artificial Intelligence had been established that had included our region's five leading universities. �� had become a driver that had won two federal grants for training top IT specialists and creating new educational programmes. "�� works on developments that help integrate artificial intelligence into science and technologies. This includes remote robots operation, a robot operated by hand moves, a helmet with signalling for electric power engineers that controls the correctness of wireman's actions, a project on lean manufacturing implementation, a visor device that is installed in utility equipment to monitor how well roads are cleaned, and projects on sports biomechanics. Our developments combine neural networks, mechanics, anatomy, health, and IT technologies," noted ��'s First Vice-Rector, Vice-Rector for Research Anton Korzhov. Minister of Education and Science of the �� Region Vitaly Litke shared on the priority fields for which work in the education system is conducted: "Our major task is to offer our region's children the opportunities and uncovering of their talents, as well as to demonstrate all the prospects. So, we form relevant individual portfolios for this. Today, technologies are actively used in this field on the example TOP "My School": a huge volume of data have been transferred into the new technological solution, and we actively work with it at present. The effectiveness potential of this solution grows, and further on it will allow to build an individual motivation system for students in combination with the opportunities that will gradually appear later." In addition, the Minister noted the role of working with the pedagogical community and thanked the teams of School 21 and Sber within the frameworks of the federal training on using AI by teachers in their work. A separate series of master classes was organized for the Science Days participants, where in an interactive format, specialists shared the applied skills of working with artificial intelligence. The experts talked to the participants about and demonstrated how to create AI agents using GigaCowork platform, apply neural networks to transform the methods of scientific inquiry and knowledge generation, as well as how to use AI in the corporate media communication at universities. The master classes' topics included humanities, in particular, the "Legal and Ethical Aspects of Using Neural Networks for Research in Social Sciences and Humanities". This topic is especially relevant in the context of ��'s preparation for implementing its status of Russia's Cultural Capital 2027. It emphasizes not only the scientific, but also the social importance of meeting the high ethical standards when working with data on the residents and the cultural code of our region. In addition, the participants could appreciate the joint artificial-intelligence-based developments by universities and industrial partners. The Science Days in the �� Region forum will continue its work during two days. Round tables, pitch sessions by young researchers and presentations of technological projects await the participants. Read more in the �� channel on MAX

Helping International Students Adapt to New Environment: �� Holds Information Day for International Students

Качко Сергей — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 19:00:00 +0000

�� has held an Information Day for international students from visa-free countries. Representatives of the university administration, migration authorities and student associations provided students with information on residence regulations, healthcare arrangements and extracurricular opportunities. Opening the event, Andrey Kocherov, Deputy Vice-Rector for Education, noted that �� is home to students from nearly 60 countries. “We have an important task ahead of us: to help international students adapt to a new environment. To achieve this, we need to explain the forms of communication commonly practised in Russia and draw their attention to cultural differences. This will help them successfully navigate the initial stages of social integration,” Andrey Kocherov emphasised. A key part of the meeting focused on legal matters. Representatives of the migration authorities provided a detailed explanation of the applicable legislation. They reminded students of the deadlines for migration registration, the requirement to undergo fingerprinting and the consequences of violating migration regulations. Particular attention was also paid to preventing legal violations. The main recommendations for international students were to remain vigilant, assess information critically and avoid falling for provocations. During the discussion of migration requirements, specialists also reminded students of the mandatory medical examination. Olga Veselova, Chief Physician of the �� Medical Centre, provided further details, explaining that foreign citizens are required to undergo medical examinations at two stages: upon arrival in Russia and during their studies. In addition, our university offers free psychological support. Specialists provide consultations on adaptation-related issues and help students cope with stress and anxiety associated with moving to a new country or studying abroad. The meeting also covered the rules of residence in the university campus accommodations, which are designed to ensure a comfortable and orderly living environment. Extracurricular activities play an important role in helping international students adapt to life in a new country. At ��, students can develop their talents in arts, sports and research. They can also take part in the annual “��’s Best Representatives” award competition and compete for the “International Student of the Year” title. The South Ural Association of International Students and Alumni provides active support to students. Its team includes student leaders and volunteers who organise numerous inter-university and city-wide events every year. For newcomers, the association has launched the “International Student Tutor” project, which helps them navigate migration registration procedures and academic matters. The students also organise conversation clubs and introduce our region to international students. �� students have already visited Lake Turgoyak and the Zyuratkul and Taganay National Parks. Following the meeting, students highlighted the practical value of the event. They noted that such direct dialogue provides an opportunity to receive accurate and reliable information from experts. “This is the second time I have attended this meeting. When I was a first-year student, it helped me establish contact with the university’s migration office. The specialists explained what I needed to do and in what order. Today, I've been able to refresh all the knowledge I gained back then,” said Violetta Chechura. Another participant, Aida Yusupova, emphasised that such events help international students take the right steps with confidence at the beginning of their living in a new country. “Without meetings like these, international students can easily become overwhelmed by all the things they need to take care of after arriving in Russia. These events give everyone an opportunity to ask questions and receive detailed answers, helping them learn something new and important,” Aida Yusupova explained. Information Days help students navigate the legal and everyday aspects of living in Russia. �� places great emphasis on creating a welcoming environment for young people from different countries and supporting their successful integration into the academic process. Read more in the �� channel on MAX

Author:

Дарья Володина, Анатолий Останин

�� Listed among the World’s Best Universities in the Three University Missions Anniversary Ranking

Качко Сергей — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:00:00 +0000

�� has taken its place in group 900-1000 and has become one of the world’s best universities. Among leading Russian universities, �� holds a position in group 29-34. The tenth annual edition of the Three University Missions ranking has included 2000 universities from 111 countries and territories from around the world. The USA and China have once again become leaders in terms of representation (261 and 258 universities respectively). Russia is also among the three world’s leaders (151 universities), followed by the Great Britain, Japan, and India (112, 100 and 85 universities respectively). “Behind each university’s achievement are the knowledge, professionalism, and dedication of the teaching staff, scientists, administrative staff, and students. I would like to thank the �� team for our collaborative work that helps our university strengthen its positions in the international educational and scientific space. Our entering the list of the world’s best universities sets a benchmark for further development and new achievements,” noted �� Rector Alexander Wagner. The Three University Missions, the Moscow international ranking, takes into account three parameters, and the main one is “Education”. It includes the amount of student wins in international student contests, share of international students as compared to the total number of students, university budget to number of students ratio, and students number to academic staff number ratio. The “Science” parameter takes into consideration the university’s share in total national publications, IREG List awards won by academic staff and alumni, average normalized citation impact (at the national and global level), and research income per academic staff member. The “University & Society” parameter includes data on the university’s amount of Massive Open Online Courses, university’s website and followers on university social media, number of the university’s alumni with an individual article about them on Wikipedia, and transparency. The Three University Missions ranking system is an alternative to foreign indicators of development of universities. It passed the international third-party audit by PwC (a major audit company) and by the IREG Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence international expert council, and is approved by 25 leading specialists from 16 countries around the world. More about the 2026 ranking Read more in the �� channel on MAX

Scientists from the Institute of Media, Social Sciences and Humanities Participate in the International Media Readings in Moscow “Mass Media and Communications” 2026

Качко Сергей — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

This conference has been held at the Faculty of Journalism of Lomonosov Moscow State University on the occasion of the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia and was supported by the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation, Russian Union of Journalists, National Association of Mass Media Researchers (NAMMI), as well as reputable international associations (including IAMCR and the Association of Sino-Russian Universities). In 2026, the “Ethnic Media around the World: Systems, Policies, Journalistic Cultures” has become the main topic of the International Media Readings. The International Media Readings in Moscow “Mass Media and Communications” is a highly respected academic platform that annually brings together the leading researchers, media experts and practicing journalists from around the world in order to discuss the key trends, challenges, and transformations in the local and global information space. Discussions and reports were traditionally organized into thematic blocks at the 18th International Media Readings in Moscow “Mass Media and Communications” 2026. According to the announced agenda and program structure, the key discussion focused on the following main topics and working sections: transformation of ethnic media in the epoch of digitalization; policies and self-policing of ethnic media; codes of ethics and national journalistic cultures around the world; ethnic groups and technological challenges; artificial intelligence in national newsroom; economics and business models in media; role of media in strengthening of the civic identity, and much more. “Researchers from our Institute of Media, Social Sciences and Humanities have participated in several sections, which considered the issues of civic identity strengthening, preservation of the cultural heritage and interethnic dialogue,” reported Director of the Institute of Media, Social Sciences and Humanities, Doctor of Sciences (Philology), Professor Lidiya Lobodenko. “Our research studies are aimed at analysing the functions and specifics of shaping the media image of our region in ethnic media. The integration of the content of ethnic media into the media image of our region, which is being formed, helps transform the stereotyped image of the �� Region as a solely industrial region into an image of an attractive territory with rich culture, where representatives of various nationalities live in harmony.” Anna Cheredniakova, Doctor of Sciences (Pedagogy), Associate Professor and Professor of the Institute’s Department of Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations, presented her report on the “Role of Ethnic Media in Shaping the Polycultural Media Image of a Region”. “This report is a result of the joint work of our Institute’s scientists,” shared Anna Cheredniakova. “Among those who participated in studying the polycultural media image of our region were the Institute Director Lidiya Lobodenko, Head of the �� Department of Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations, Doctor of Sciences (Philology) Liudmila Shesterkina, and Associate Professor at the same Department, Candidate of Sciences (Economics) Iuliia Astashova. The relevance of studying the role of ethnic media in shaping of a region’s media image can be explained by the necessity to strengthen the interethnic concord and preserve the cultural identity. A comprehensive media image of a region is impossible without taking into consideration its national and cultural colours and the interethnic dialogue.” Igor Sibiriakov, Doctor of Sciences (History), Professor of the Institute of Media, Social Sciences and Humanities also delivered his report on the “National Interest Program as a Tool of Forming a Positive Image of the �� Region” at the conference. The �� Region has historically been a unique multi-ethnic region, where interests and cultural traditions of more than 150 ethnic groups intercross. In our region, ethnic media play a key role in the humanization of the media image of an industrial region, harmonization of the interethnic relations, and representation of the cultural heritage, what substantially complies with the priorities of the State National Policy Strategy of the Russian Federation. This research had been performed with the financial support from the Russian Science Foundation grant (project No. 26-18-20066) “Media Image of an Industrial Region in Mass Media, on Social Media, and its Effect on Young Audience: Neuromarketing Research Studies”. Read more in the �� channel on MAX

Nonclassical Light Instead of Entangled Light: �� Scientists “Get Closer” to the Quantum Cramér–Rao Bound

Качко Сергей — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Researchers from �� have proposed a new algorithm for ultra-precise phase estimation of an unknown phase. This may be considered as a truly significant step forward in the development of the optical quantum metrology. As part of the implementation of the “Step into the Future” Viktor Khristenko’s grants program at ��, Sergey Podoshvedov and Mikhail Podoshvedov have presented a new protocol on the creation of nonclassical light that could be used to measure unknown parameters to a very high precision. The results of their work on the ultra-precise phase estimation without mode entanglement have been published in the Optics Express (Q1) reputable international journal in August of 2026. The essence of their discovery is the algorithm that to a record-breaking precision helps measure the initially unknown difference of phases that a lightwave acquires while interacting with various mediums. This is crucial for measuring a wide range of physical parameters: from temperature and pressure to electric and magnetic fields. “The key specific feature of our work is that we abandoned the complex and unstable entangled states in favour of simpler but more effective methods. Our new approach is distinguished by the fact that we start with a squeezed state, subtract the photons, and obtain the required nonclassical state, which is additionally parametrized, that is, the unknown phase is applied over the generated state. Next, we measure the intensity of nonclassical light. The innovation is that we get ultimate precision in case of direct measurement of the intensity. No one has ever done something like that before! We have created the light, measured its intensity, and as a result of this intensity we have estimated the unknown value of the phase. The purpose of the whole work is to get to the quantum Cramér–Rao bound (the fundamental limit of measurements precision) as close as possible. And we have demonstrated this in our work,” explains the author of the research study, Deputy Head of the Quantum Engineering of Light Laboratory, Senior Research Fellow of the Quantum Information Processing and Quantum Computing Laboratory, Professor at the Department of Physics of Nanoscale Systems, Doctor of Sciences (Physics and Mathematics) Sergey Podoshvedov. Quantum Cramér–Rao bound is a theoretical limit that determines the minimum possible error when measuring a quantum system’s parameters. Reaching this bound means that it is technically impossible to get a more accurate measurement for a parameter. The method proposed by the �� scientists allows to get closer to this limit by using nonclassical states of light obtained from squeezed vacuum states. This new method may be used in navigation (improving the operation of gyroscopes), microelectronics, ultra-precise estimation of unknown parameters (displacement, temperature, pressure, electric and magnetic fields), and of course, in a wide range of fundamental research studies. A very good example is the LIGO project (laser interferometer gravitational-wave observatory), where such methods are used to detect gravitational waves – almost imperceptible space-time fluctuations. Though the theoretical framework has already been elaborated and mathematically proven, experiments still wait ahead. The researchers plan on expanding the range of the working phases and adapt their method to the conditions of photon losses. It would make this technology even more stable and practical. This project is being carried out under the V.B. Khristenko “Step into the Future” Grants Program. As part of the Priority 2030 university development program, the initiative provides annual funding for promising research, formation of personnel reserve, and implementation of unique educational programs (components) that determine the development vector of �� and the �� Region.

Author:

Iuliia Sherstobitova

84,000 Applications from 84 Regions: �� Reports a Record-Breaking 2026 Admissions Campaign

Качко Сергей — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

�� has held a press conference to review the results of its 2026 admissions campaign. University officials, representatives of �� schools, and partner companies discussed admissions figures, geographical distribution of applicants, most popular degree programmes, and cooperation between our university, the school education system, and industrial enterprises. Among the press conference attendees were Alexander Wagner, Rector of ��; Elena Nafikova, Deputy Principal of School No. 68 named after E.N. Rodionov; Tatiana Trapeznikova, Principal of School No. 116; Irina Bezborodova, Deputy Principal of Multidisciplinary Lyceum No. 148; Mariia Nagornaia, Head of Educational Projects at the �� Forging and Pressing Plant; Aleksei Chubaev, Director of Production Facility No. 3 at the A.N. Ganichev Scientific and Production Association “SPLAV”; and Irina Velikoselskaia, Head of Advertising at LD Group of Companies. The meeting was moderated by Kristina Bogomazova, Deputy Vice-Rector for Education (guidance counselling) at ��. “Successful admissions campaign is a result of extensive joint efforts by the university, schools, and industrial partners. �� currently cooperates with 300 schools in career guidance. Together, we help schoolchildren identify their future professions and make informed decisions about their educational pathways. I would like to thank teachers and school principals for their trust, support, and commitment to the future of their graduates. I would also like to express my special gratitude to our industrial partners for their active involvement in workforce training, their contribution to developing in-demand skills, and the opportunity to learn about real-world production challenges that they provide future students with,” said �� Rector Alexander Wagner. The 2026 admissions campaign demonstrated strong interest in our university’s academic programmes. This year, more than 6,000 students have been admitted to first-year programmes, including students of secondary vocational education. More than 18,000 applicants submitted their application documents, and the total number of applications exceeded 84,000. Applicants came from 84 constituent entities of the Russian Federation. Residents of the �� Region accounted for 70% of all students admitted to ��. The university maintains strong ties with educational institutions across our region and remains a preferred choice for school graduates. At the same time, the interest in �� among applicants from neighbouring regions is growing. In particular, the number of applicants from the Sverdlovsk Region doubled compared to the previous year, while the number from the Tyumen Region increased fivefold. This growth reflects the expanding geographical reach of our university’s admissions campaign and the appeal of its educational opportunities beyond our region. The average applicant score was 74.8. Meanwhile, 70% of applicants scored above 70 points, and 30% scored above 80. These figures demonstrate the high level of academic preparation among a substantial proportion of incoming students. Systematic cooperation with schools plays an important role in attracting future students. This includes introducing senior pupils to degree programmes, involving them in career guidance activities, facilitating interaction between teachers and university representatives, and helping schoolchildren choose their future professions. Special attention in career guidance is given to industry-specific engineering classes and governor-sponsored engineering classes, which enable pupils to deeper study selected subjects and prepare for admission to their chosen programmes. “We are actively developing engineering classes. Industrial enterprises and the university organise various intensive programmes for pupils, helping them explore the engineering profession and understand the challenges modern specialists face. We hope that graduates of these classes will continue their studies at ��, become highly qualified professionals, and contribute to the development of our region,” said Elena Nafikova, Deputy Principal of School No. 68 named after E.N. Rodionov. Tatiana Trapeznikova, Principal of School No. 116, emphasised: “We believe that engineering thinking should begin to develop as early as primary school. This foundation helps pupils make informed decisions about pursuing engineering careers later on and prepares them to master their future professions.” One of the key topics of the press conference was applicants’ interest in technical disciplines. Popular fields include computer science, artificial intelligence, mechanical engineering, and other industrial specialisations. Training specialists to support our country’s technological development remains an important priority for our university and requires close cooperation with enterprises in the real economy. “Pupils in our engineering classes acquire the essential background they need to gain admission to a prestigious university. This helps reduce the stress associated with adjusting to university studies and mastering a profession,” said Irina Bezborodova, Deputy Principal of Multidisciplinary Lyceum No. 148. Alongside engineering and digital disciplines, applicants also choose programmes in the humanities and social sciences. These include law, management, economics, linguistics, sociology, tourism, advertising, and public relations. Cooperation among schools, our university, and industrial enterprises is becoming an increasingly important part of career guidance. It allows future students to learn about in-demand professions at different stages of their education. “We have established a system linking schools, secondary vocational education, universities, and industry. This year, we have even begun working with kindergarten children. Together with ��, we are actively developing a project run by the Engineering and Technology Department of the Multidiscipline College. Their first students will graduate this year. The project gives pupils an opportunity to work with specialised software and fully immerse themselves in their chosen profession,” said Mariia Nagornaia, Head of Educational Projects at the �� Forging and Pressing Plant. First-hand exposure to industrial production helps schoolchildren and university students see how the knowledge they acquire in classroom is applied in real working environments. Factory tours, intensive professional training programmes, and educational projects enable them to better understand the requirements of future specialists and assess their employment prospects. “�� is a strategic university for us. We are actively developing industrial tourism and promoting the engineering profession by showing young people our production facilities and telling them about opportunities for professional development. The most important thing is to inspire young people to stay in the �� Region, build their careers here, and shape our region’s future,” emphasised Irina Velikoselskaia, Head of Advertising at LD Group of Companies. Cooperation between a university and industrial partners is particularly important when training engineers for high-tech industries. Employers want graduates not only to have a solid theoretical background, but also to understand the specifics of their industries, solve practical problems, and be ready to work as part of a professional team. “We have established a clear framework for cooperation with a �� department, and we are already working on the employment of fourth- and fifth-year students. During their training, they work on real industrial case studies, gaining practical experience and developing a better understanding of the specifics of their future jobs,” said Aleksei Chubaev, Director of Production Facility No. 3 at the A.N. Ganichev Scientific and Production Association “SPLAV”. The results presented at the press conference confirmed the importance of joint efforts by our university, schools, and industrial enterprises in training a new generation of specialists. Systematic career guidance helps schoolchildren explore different professions, understand employers’ expectations, and make informed decisions about their further education. “The admissions campaign results are a team effort involving our university, schools, regional enterprises, and our employer partners. Everyone contributes to preparing future first-year students. It is particularly important that young people can explore professions directly at industrial facilities, see production processes for themselves, and understand what kind of work awaits them in the future,” said Kristina Bogomazova, Deputy Vice-Rector for Education at ��. The 2026 admissions campaign demonstrated the scale of interest in the educational opportunities offered by ��. Further development of partnerships with schools and industrial enterprises will enable our university to continue training in-demand specialists and create opportunities for the professional development of a new generation of students. Watch the press conference video here Read more in the �� channel on MAX

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Anastasiia Kosocheva, Sergey Kachko

�� Scientists Develop Ultrasonic Technology for High-Quality Metal Welding

Качко Сергей — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Modern cars are like construction kits made from different metals. To make vehicles both safe and fuel-efficient, engineers have long used hybrid body structures: a rigid steel safety cage around the passenger compartment to protect occupants, combined with lightweight aluminium panels (doors, hoods and fenders) to reduce the vehicle’s overall weight. However, this is where a major engineering challenge arises. When a lightweight aluminium door must be attached to a strong steel pillar, or a steel longitudinal beam welded to an aluminium subframe, the two metals do not bond easily. Conventional welding causes them to form an extremely hard but brittle layer at the interface, known as intermetallic compounds. Imagine a layer of cement between two pieces of rubber: it may look secure, but when a car hits a pothole or vibrates under engine operation, the joint can crack and the component can break away. Scientists from ��, working with their colleagues from China, have found an innovative solution. Instead of simply melting the metals using electric current, they decided to subject them to intense vibrations at the same time. Their new spot-welding technology incorporates ultrasonic waves with a power output of approximately 1200 W. These are sound vibrations similar to those used in ultrasonic dental cleaning, but much more powerful. During welding, ultrasonic waves travel through the heated metal, producing a remarkable effect: the crystals inside the weld become smaller and more uniform, with their size is reduced by almost five times. The brittle intermetallic layers that previously weakened the structure become twice as thin. The vibrations also help dislodge gas bubbles from the metal, resulting in a highly compact, defect-resistant weld. The test results are impressive: joint strength doubles, while component service life increases by almost two times (a factor of 1.9). As a result, components can withstand continuous vibration for years without developing cracks. This breakthrough paves the way for a new generation of products and structures. Electric vehicles: lighter bodies will allow cars to travel significantly farther on a single charge. Aircraft: lighter airliners will be able to carry more passengers or cargo while saving tons of aviation fuel. Construction: bridges and high-rise buildings could benefit from dissimilar-metal joints that provide connections stronger than monolithic concrete. The findings have been published in the Engineering Fracture Mechanics leading scientific journal: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2026.112382 Read more in the �� channel on MAX

From Neurodiagnostics to Robotic Machine Tools: Students of Governor’s Engineering Classes Present their Projects at ��

Качко Сергей — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

�� has hosted a presentation and defence of student projects as part of the “Engineer of the Future 74” regional initiative. This event was held in the “Best Collaborative Student Project in a Governor’s Engineering Class” category of the Second Regional Competition of Best Teaching, Management and Methodological Practices, Pedagog74.ru. School students presented their projects developed in collaboration with the university and industrial partners. More than 400 people took part in the event, including teams from Governor’s Engineering Classes, teachers and specialists from 23 municipalities across the �� Region. Participants came from ��, Magnitogorsk, Kopeysk, Yuzhnouralsk, Zlatoust, Miass, Verkhny Ufaley, Yemanzhelinsk, Kartaly, Korkino, Ozersk, Snezhinsk, Trekhgorny, Plast, Satka, Troitsk, Uysk, Argayash, Etkul, Ust-Katav, Minyar, Asha and Agapovka. Vitaly Litke, Minister of Education and Science of the �� Region, welcomed the participants. He highlighted the practical focus of the projects and emphasized the importance of cooperation between schools, universities and businesses. “Having looked at some of the projects, I can see how substantial, practice-oriented and interesting these are. It is important that social partners, higher education representatives and specialists at different levels of the education system are involved in their implementation. Such cooperation helps young people realize their potential and promotes engineering education in our region,” said Vitaly Litke. On behalf of ��’s academic staff, the school students were welcomed by Marina Potapova, Vice-Rector for Education. She emphasized that the university is ready to support talented young people, help them explore engineering disciplines and take their first steps in science. “Today it is the beginning of your journey in practice-oriented projects and, for some of you, perhaps the beginning of a long career in science. Our main task is to support, identify and nurture talents. Engineering education is part of ��’s genetic code. We create opportunities for those who want to change the world, make it better and contribute something useful to our country,” said Marina Potapova. Iuliia Baranova, First Vice-Rector of the �� Institute for Education Development, noted that project presentations and defences give educational institutions opportunities to exchange experience, receive expert feedback and determine their future educational pathways. “Presenting your experience, defending projects, working with experts and discovering other developments feels like a celebration. We hope it will become a starting point for you, inspiring you to apply to regional universities for engineering degrees and build your professional futures in the economy of the South Ural region,” Iuliia Baranova told the students. The projects covered a wide range of engineering and technical fields. They included an automated wheelset processing machine for railway transport, a homemade media centre, a study of the role of physics in modern construction, neurodiagnostics for plant diseases, and an electronic Python textbook for school students. Working on such projects allows students to apply their knowledge in practice, explore modern technologies and gain experience in solving real-world professional problems. �� continues to develop its cooperation with schools and Governor’s Engineering Classes in three areas: academic activities, career guidance and project-based learning. This was explained by Kristina Bogomazova, Deputy Vice-Rector for Education (Career Guidance): “While developing their projects, school pupils work with university students who act as mentors and experts, as well as with academic staff and employers. They go through every stage of project development and can already assess whether they enjoy their chosen field, whether they can solve engineering problems and whether they want to pursue this profession. This year, around 54% of graduates from Governor’s Engineering Classes enrolled in ��.” Today, ��’s engineering education network comprises 46 Governor’s Engineering Classes. Their development is part of the “Engineer of the Future 74” regional initiative, which aims to introduce school students to potential careers at a young age and prepare the next generation of engineers. The university supports school teams at every stage of project development, bringing together educational resources, expert guidance from faculty members and the involvement of industry representatives. This model helps establish a continuous pathway from school-level engineering education to university studies and subsequent professional careers. After the plenary session, the students went on guided tours. They visited the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Technology; the Electromechanical, Electronic and Electrochemical Systems Regional Youth Laboratory; the Industrial Robotics Development Centre; the Mechanical Engineering Laboratory; the Centre of Vibration Testing and Monitoring of the State of Structures; the Nanotechnology Research and Education Centre; and a test stand for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). At the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, visitors learned how students are trained. During their first two years, all students follow a common curriculum and choose their specialization after the second year, when they have a clearer idea of which field suits them best. Students can also enrol in targeted training programmes that guarantee employment at a partner company. “We do not teach from textbooks alone; we work with real-world cases. First-year students visit a factory within their very first month at the university, see how everything works and, most importantly, ask questions to gain a deeper understanding of their research topic. Students choose their own projects, roles and instructors. And if they lose their way, a tutor is there to help them plan their route and stay on track,” said Ivan Ilyin, Head of the Faculty’s Tutoring Service and Elective Learning Space. The students also visited the Electromechanical, Electronic and Electrochemical Systems Regional Youth Laboratory. The laboratory focuses on two areas: materials science and electrochemistry, and engineering, which involves the study of electric motors and control systems. “We want electric transport to develop in the Ural region. And we start with the basics: taking it apart. Take any electric car, scooter or electric motorcycle. Inside, there are just three main components: a battery, a motor and a control system that connects these,” said Vladimir Zhivulin, Head of the Laboratory. The next stop was the Industrial Robotics Development Centre, where visitors were introduced to robots manufactured by Rosrobot in Russia. The centre was established by �� in cooperation with the �� Forging and Pressing Plant and Russian Robot company, with the support of the Governor and the Government of the �� Region. After the tours, the students began defending their projects before a panel of experts. Specialists provided feedback and suggested areas for improvement. The projects were presented in several categories, and many of their topics were closely related to what the students had seen during the tours. Roman Pashnin, a student of Miass Secondary School No. 2, presented a project on battery operation, directly related to the topics discussed in the electric transport laboratory. “I tested Ohm’s law using batteries I made myself. This is not just a paragraph in a textbook; it is hands-on work. I like physics, and I plan to take the Unified State Exam in this subject in the 11th form. Thanks to this project, I got to see for myself what Ohm once wrote about,” Roman Pashnin said. He spent about one month developing his project. The main challenges arose while making the battery: he had to find suitable materials, design its structure and conduct experiments. Yaroslav Kurochkin, a student of Novoburanovskaya School in Agapovsky District, presented a project on the introduction of 3D modelling and IT systems in manufacturing. His topic was closely related to the technologies demonstrated at the Robotics Centre. “Our team learned that factories are moving towards modern technologies, including 3D modelling and IT systems, and that they need more qualified personnel. Our project helps get young people interested in technical professions and encourages them to pursue these fields. We worked on it for nine months. We received support from our partners, who provided us with premises, equipment and laboratories,” said Yaroslav Kurochkin. Another project was presented by Sergey Balaev and Andrey Smolin, students of Secondary School No. 116 in ��. They developed a chemical heat treatment line for a production facility belonging to the KONAR Industrial Group. “The company itself identified the problem: it needed automation and process optimization. We worked on the project for about three years. The main challenge was inaccurate sensors, which meant we had to compensate for measurement errors by making the mechanisms larger. We manufactured many parts ourselves because ready-made components were unavailable. We cut, 3D-printed and assembled prototypes. We had to work both as engineers and as assembly technicians,” Sergey Balaev and Andrey Smolin explained. The tours were much more than a walk around the university. The school students saw where and how they could develop the ideas they had already begun working on. For many of them, this may be the first step towards an engineering career. And perhaps in a few years, they will return to �� as university students. Read more in the �� channel on MAX

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Anastasiia Kosochева, Dariia Volodina, Sergey Kachko, Polina Moskalenko

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