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November 28
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10:00–11:30Sirius Science and Art Park, conference hall 610:00–11:30Sirius Science and Art Park, conference hall 6
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Global Universities is an association that brings together leading Russian universities that ensure that Russian research and education maintains a stable presence in the global market. The Association’s member universities have developed a wide range of tools to attract young foreigners and involve them in science. Discussing this issue will be useful for Russian universities that are looking for tools to develop international scientific projects. Even though Russian universities and scientists have seen their presence wane in projects being implemented by countries that have unfriendly relations with Russia, new opportunities are arising for the development of science with new international partners. There has been an uptick in interest in Russian research among young foreigners. For example, the intellectual competition ‘International Olympiad of the Association for Master’s and Postgraduate Students’ annually attracts roughly 80,000 young people from 192 countries, almost a third of whom plan to participate in research projects at Russian universities as part of their postgraduate programmes. Young people around the world have shown the greatest interest in business, management, engineering, technology, computer science, data science, biology, biotechnology, clinical medicine, and public health. The greatest demand has been seen for: financial management, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, computer science, information systems, biochemistry, molecular biology, the design and construction of civil facilities, electrical engineering, electronics, and general mechanical engineering. The discussion will focus on the following issues: what factors influence the decision of young foreign scientists to choose Russia as a place for their scientific research? What are the most effective tools for attracting young foreigners to conduct research? How can we improve the attractiveness of Russian scientific institutions and universities for young foreign scientists? How can we overcome the language barrier and ensure communication with foreign students and researchers in Russian research projects? What forms of support for young foreigners are most effective for them to successfully adapt to the Russian scientific environment?Roll up
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12:15–13:45Sirius Science and Art Park, conference hall 112:15–13:45Sirius Science and Art Park, conference hall 1
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In the modern scientific and educational world, there are four unique universities that were co-founded by the governments of two countries: Russia–Armenia, Russia–Belarus, Russia–Kyrgyzstan, and Russia–Tajikistan. Despite the different names of the universities, they are generally defined in Russia as “Slavic”. This format for establishing universities appeared after the collapse of the USSR and imposed certain requirements in terms of determining their mission, goals, and objectives, as well as the special aspects of managing and funding them. Each university has its own unique features, but there are also common goals. The panel discussion will address the experience of these universities and their history, as well as identify top priorities for their social and technological development until 2050. The discussion will pay particular attention to the role and place of young scientists in the development and modernization of “Slavic” universities, including the importance of the Young Scientists Council and the Student Research Society in improving the quality of education and involving talented young people in science and higher education for the benefit of their countries.Roll up
November 29
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9:30–11:00Sirius Science and Art Park, conference hall 49:30–11:00Sirius Science and Art Park, conference hall 4
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There has recently been intensive rapprochement between Russia and Iran in all areas of life, including scientific and technical cooperation. Russia and Iran regularly hold forums of university rectors. Scientific cooperation between Russian and Iranian universities is intensifying. Student exchanges are on the rise. Russia provided 300 scholarships to Iranian students in April 2023. In Iran, interest in studying the Russian language at schools and universities is growing rapidly. However, not enough consideration has been given to the prospects for Russian-Iranian scientific cooperation and the reasons for insufficient student exchanges. The new challenges that young scientists and students in Russia and Iran face are related to sanctions and the sovereign provision of laboratories with modern equipment. The departure of foreign suppliers of equipment and reagents from the Russian and Iranian markets, complications with global supply chains, and the refusal of other countries to meet their repair and service obligations require new solutions from both the government and scientists. Such issues as equipping scientific laboratories, educational workshops, colleges, and medical centres and ensuring their stable operation are becoming critical for both states, as well as for public associations and scientists. What factors are hindering the growth of student exchange between Russia and Iran? Which sectors are the most promising for scientific cooperation? What is the best way to increase interest in the Persian language and literature among Russian humanities students? How can the two countries strengthen scientific cooperation in producing modern technologies, which is currently a particularly important and significant field? What prospects exist for Russian and Iranian specialists to intensify their joint work in scientific laboratories?Roll up
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9:30–11:00Sirius Science and Art Park, conference hall 69:30–11:00Sirius Science and Art Park, conference hall 6
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The advancement of Russian-African relations largely depends on fully unlocking their scientific potential. Youth scientific organizations play a special role in this process, since they create conditions for conducting effective research activities and also help to strengthen professional scientific ties between scientists who specialize in African studies. Research into economic, geopolitical, and sociocultural problems of modern societies is a key focus area for young Africanist scholars. What African studies centres currently exist in Russia? How can we build effective mechanisms of cooperation between them? How can the Second Russia–Africa Summit and Economic and Humanitarian Forum serve as a catalyst for attracting young scientists to African studies? What topics are of the greatest interest to African studies scholars in Russia today? What attracts young scientists from Africa to come to Russia to conduct their professional activities?Roll up
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14:15–15:45Sirius Science and Art Park, conference hall 214:15–15:45Sirius Science and Art Park, conference hall 2
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Russia and Belarus have common scientific research interests and are already collaborating in numerous areas, from space to biotechnology. At present, one of Russia’s top priorities in intensifying international cooperation is the creation of a common scientific and technological space with Belarus. Joint breakthrough research could be used for the development of the real sectors of the two countries’ economies and ensure their technological sovereignty and independence, including as part of efforts to further replace imports. What are the current priorities for the development of scientific and technical cooperation between Russia and Belarus? What is the best way to productively organize cooperation between scientists from the two countries? What support measures are needed to create joint projects?Roll up
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14:15–15:45Sirius Science and Art Park, Mendeleev Hall14:15–15:45Sirius Science and Art Park, Mendeleev Hall
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In October 2023, the Perm Territory hosted its first satellite event of the III Young Scientists Congress with Russian scientists and representatives of the executive authorities and industrial companies in the region. Roughly 80 experts from 26 Russian cities immersed themselves in the specifics of the Perm Territory. What technologies have been proposed to eliminate environmental pollution in the Kama River? How can we boost the efficiency of enterprises in the Perm fuel and energy sector? In addition, what will make Perm a leader among smart cities, and how can we increase the number of engineering personnel in the region? How effective are the solutions that have been proposed for the goals set by the region? What is the further action plan for their implementation?Roll up
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16:30–18:00Sirius Science and Art Park, conference hall 416:30–18:00Sirius Science and Art Park, conference hall 4
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Russian science closely cooperates with the global research community based on the trend of increasing integration processes in scientific and technical matters. Cooperation in this regard is an integral part of effective interaction between states and is conducive to achieving a synergistic effect in economic development. The involvement of young foreign scientists and researchers in the process of conducting joint projects in priority areas of science, technology, and engineering is a key aspect of scientific and technical cooperation. Their direct communication with their Russian colleagues will help achieve the goals of the Strategy for the Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation and the Decade of Science and Technology in terms of increasing the level of Russia’s technological sovereignty and the competitiveness of Russian science through the proper integration of the intellectual resources of different countries. The roundtable participants will present projects in several areas that are currently at the forefront of research not only in their own countries, but throughout the world: climate research, ecology, energy, energy conservation, agrobiotechnology, agriculture, artificial intelligence, and technologies for monitoring the Earth's surface.Roll up
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16:30–18:00Sirius Science and Art Park, conference hall 616:30–18:00Sirius Science and Art Park, conference hall 6
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At present, cooperation between BRICS countries in science, technology, and innovation (STI) is one of the most rapidly developing and intense areas of interaction between the five member nations. In 2024, the chairmanship of the BRICS association will pass to Russia on a rotational basis. Particular attention will be paid to issues related to STI: more than 15 events are scheduled, which, among other things, aim to bolster collaboration among BRICS scientists, research teams, and innovators in such areas as large research infrastructure; astronomy; biomedicine and biotechnology; information and communication technologies and high-performance computing systems; energy efficiency; materials science and nanotechnology; photonics; oceanic and polar research; and solid-state (LED) light sources. Other noteworthy events include the Young Scientist Forum, the BRICS Young Innovators Competition, as well as the recap of the sixth competition of research competitions as part of the BRICS STI Framework Programme on the climate agenda. During Russia’s chairmanship, ambitious and strategically important flagship research projects are slated to be launched with the mandatory participation of all five countries. The discussion will include an overview of the BRICS STI architecture and existing mechanisms of interaction, as well as a debate about the prospects for cooperation among BRICS countries as part of Russia’s chairmanship, taking into account initiatives that Russia has announced to conduct international land and sea expeditions, as well as organize internship programmes and the exchange of scientists. What impact will the expansion of the BRICS association from 1 January 2024 have on scientific and technical cooperation?Roll up
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16:30–18:00Sirius Science and Art Park, conference hall 816:30–18:00Sirius Science and Art Park, conference hall 8
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November 30
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9:00–10:30Sirius Science and Art Park, conference hall 49:00–10:30Sirius Science and Art Park, conference hall 4
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In order for Russia to develop its scientific and technological potential, people must form their own view and reference point in matters concerning national identity and goal setting, and determine Russia’s place and role in the modern world order, which is increasingly tending towards polycentricity. The Strategy for Russia’s Scientific and Technological Development enshrines the role of scientific diplomacy as a key tool for developing international scientific cooperation and protecting the identity of the Russian scientific sector. The session will bring together leading young scientists from Russia and other countries in order to jointly figure out new approaches to the science of international relations, while overcoming Eurocentrism in the theory of international relations, and also outline specific aspects of joint research in this regard. Different national approaches to the theory of international relations and the practice of teaching it will be compared as part of the discussion, which will ultimately provide a more holistic view of the study of world politics, taking into account the civilizational features of various countries and regions, and bring us closer to establishing a multipolar world order. What does the concept of a multipolar world order mean for today’s young scientists? How is this concept perceived in different countries? What are some of the main aspects of how non-Western countries perceive the scientific understanding of international relations? What kind of threats does neocolonialism pose in terms of its worldview and how can scientists respond to them? How is the modern theory of international relations changing as a multipolar world order emerges? What are the national approaches to the theory of international relations today? What are some of their common and unique features?Roll up
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11:15–12:45Sirius Science and Art Park, conference hall 411:15–12:45Sirius Science and Art Park, conference hall 4
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Training skilled professionals has been and remains a traditional focus of Russian-African relations. At present, almost 35,000 students from Africa study at Russian universities, and this number is growing each year. The quota for Africans to study at the expense of Russia’s federal budget has increased two and a half times over the last three years and will amount to more than 4,700 people for the next academic year. Today, it is crucial to form new stable ties between universities and organizations in Russia and African countries and expand the areas in which personnel are trained for the sustainable development of African countries and priority sectors of their economy. Universities in the Russian-African Network University Consortium are not only intensifying educational cooperation with their African partners, but are also implementing major infrastructure projects involving industrial partners in various areas of sustainable development, for example, natural resource management, environmental protection, new natural resource management and protection systems, clean energy, the preservation of cultural heritage, and much more. How are major infrastructure projects developing in the current conditions? What experience has been gained from their implementation, and what are some promising areas for further cooperation?Roll up
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13:30–15:00Sirius Science and Art Park, Buran Hall13:30–15:00Sirius Science and Art Park, Buran Hall
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There is a growing dangerous shortage of human capital amidst rapid global changes in technology, demographics, instability, and climate. In the current conditions, developing human potential and searching for new forms of strategy to engage in international scientific and educational cooperation is the key to technological independence, financial sovereignty, and ensuring the country’s national security and sustainable development goals. At the same time, the changing nature of global political and economic competition raises a number of important questions for Russian political and business elites, as well as the academic community. Which countries and regions are becoming new poles of human capital development and generators of innovation? How can we build international scientific and technical cooperation in the face of new challenges, and what forms and tools of scientific and educational diplomacy are most needed today? What best practices of young scientists, company leaders, government officials, and experts in sustainable development could become a precedent for exchanging experience and replication?Roll up