Yanka Kupala
State University of Grodno
Yury Ramanouski, the First Vice-Rector of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, took part in a seminar on state accreditation
The seminar was held on the basis of Minsk State Linguistic University. It was held with the aim of implementing the Agreement between the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus and the Federal Service for Supervision in Education and Science on cooperation in the field of state accreditation of higher education institutions, and also in the context of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus on establishing the National Agency of Education Quality Assurance.
During the seminar the participants discussed such topics as transformation of the national education quality assurance system in the context of new approaches in education legislation, procedures for conducting accreditation expertise, testing applicants as experts, and many other issues.
Among the participants of the seminar there were representatives of the Education Quality Control Department of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus, Federal State Budgetary Institution "National Accreditation Agency in the sphere of education", higher and additional adult education institutions of the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation. Yury Ramanouski, the First Vice-Rector of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, also took part in the event in the face-to-face format, as well as the university staff and teachers online.
Students of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno have completed the Huawei program "Seeds for the Future 2021"
“Seeds for the Future” was first "planted" by Huawei in 2008. Since then, more than 30,000 people from 126 countries have completed the training program. Belarus joined the project in 2015.
Not everyone can become a trainee of the “Seeds for the Future” program. In order to achieve that, it is necessary to pass several qualifying stages, thus proving your motivation and desire to obtain new skills. The acceptance rate among applicants is high because students from 500 universities around the world apply for participation in the educational program.
This year the students of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno managed to get into the top 20. Among the lucky ones are Karina Burlakova, a second-year student of the Faculty of History, Communication and Tourism, Violetta Vasina, a third-year student of the Faculty of Physics and Technology, Valery Zakrevsky, a second-year student of the Faculty of Physics and Technology and Alexey Novik, a second-year student of the Faculty of Physics and Technology.
The program is aimed at attracting students to the ICT domain. Huawei is convinced that talented and dedicated professionals are one of the driving forces of sustainable development.
During eight training days the students studied the specifics of 5G, artificial intelligence, cloud technologies, took part in the group project "Tech4Good". At the end of the training program young people gained skills in one of two areas. Technical specialties (STEM): telecommunications, radiophysics, artificial intelligence, information technology, cloud computing, cybersecurity, energy (thermal energy, solar energy). And non-technical specialties with high learning outcomes and aspiration to work in the ICT domain.
At the final event the organizers and the finalists were welcomed online by Iryna Kiturka, Rector of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno. She expressed her hope for further fruitful cooperation with Huawei.
At the Faculty of Law there was an internship of representatives of Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University
The representatives of Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University had a scientific internship at the Faculty of Law of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno from October 25 to November 6, 2021. During these days teachers of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno held a series of seminars for foreign colleagues.
The internship was preceded by a meeting of its participants with the management of the Faculty of Law, which was held in early October. The participants discussed promising areas of cooperation and opportunities for international students to participate in scientific events held at the Faculty of Law.
During the internship the teaching staff of the Faculty of Law of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno conducted a number of scientific and methodological seminars for colleagues from Kazakhstan. The discussions covered labor legislation, constitutional issues, mediation and many other issues. Internship participants were actively involved in discussions and shared their experiences.
The main university building tour was organized for foreign guests. Tatiana Kalosha, head of Yanka Kupala State University Museum of History, told about the history of the university and the achievements of its graduates, the modern opportunities and directions of development. Equally informative Scientific and Technological Park of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno tour was held for guests from Kazakhstan by the director Alexander Vasilyevich.
Also, members of regional tourism study group "TourYur" of the Faculty of Law conducted a tour around the historical part of Grodno for guests from Kazakhstan.
Concluding the scientific internship, representatives of both parties identified the prospects of cooperation, considered the possibility of participation of representatives of Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University in the scientific activities carried out at the Faculty of Law. According to the results of scientific training, Svetlana Cheburanova, dean of the Faculty of Law, presented the guests with certificates.
Representatives of Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University noted that the internship was informative and left only pleasant impressions.
Students of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno won an international environmental competition
On November 9-10 the Novosibirsk State University of Economics and Management hosted the IX Ecological Cup in an online format. The competition is designed to draw attention to environmental issues and organize active discussion of environmental problems in the student, expert and public environment.
Among the participants of the Ecocup were representatives of Russian higher education institutions, the team of the International University of Innovative Technologies from the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as the Interstate Educational Institution "Belarusian-Russian University" and two teams of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno - the Faculty of Biology and Ecology and the Faculty of Engineering and Construction. According to the results of the Cup the team of Biology and Ecology Department "Kupalovtsy" was recognized the best of 13 participating teams.
On the first day of the Interuniversity Environmental Cup the teams presented to the jury projects in the format of homework. The students of the Faculty of Biology and Ecology of YKSUG prepared a project titled "Development of quality landscaping of the territory of the city park in the central part of Grodno. When evaluating the projects, the main criteria were the relevance and significance of the development, the quality of the project elaboration and effectiveness of economic costs. Kupalovtsy's project was highly appreciated by the jury of the competition for its scientific component, economic justification and specific measures for its implementation.
On the second day of the competition the participants of the teams had an intellectual game "Ecology" in the format of an individual Internet-testing on the Moodle platform. All team members had to answer 30 questions in 40 minutes. And also before the start of the main eco-cup tests it was necessary to hold a local environmental action "Ecobattle" and create a video on "Comfortable Urban Environment".
In its composition Team "Kupalovtsy" were undergraduate and students of the Faculty of Biology and Ecology of our university - Yaroslava Sapach, Elizaveta Bogdanova, Julia Yushkevich, Alena Amshey, Nikita Brjuko, Anna Dobrinets and Vadim Gunko. Team leader - senior lecturer of the Department of Ecology Elena Samusik.
International Interuniversity Environmental Cup-2021 was organized with the support of the Environmental Protection Committee of Department of Energy, Housing and Utilities of Novosibirsk, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Novosibirsk region, FSBI "Center of Laboratory Analysis and Technical Measurements in SFR", Novosibirsk Regional Association of Waste Management "Ecology of Siberia", LLC "Guide".
Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno invites you to participate in the II International Scientific Conference “Eastern Europe: contexts of socio-economic development”
The conference, which will be held at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno on November 30, is dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the Department of Sociology and Special Sociological Disciplines.
The participants of the scientific conference will share the experience in socio-economic development of Eastern Europe, discuss the problems of modernization processes, investment and consumer behavior of the population, monetary practices, development of markets and entrepreneurship, transformation of labor relations in a digitalized economy and precarization of employment. The conference is organized by the Department of History, Communication and Tourism of the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and the Department of Sociology of the Lomonosov Moscow State University.
Researchers, teachers, doctoral, postgraduate and master's students of higher education institutions, as well as practicing specialists are invited to participate. The application form, the text of the article and a copy of the receipt of payment for the organizational fee must be sent by November 22 to the e-mail address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For more information on the participation in the II International Scientific Conference "Eastern Europe: Contexts of Socio-Economic Development" please call: +375 152 62 68 09, +375 152 62 68 19, +375 29 288 74 08.
A representative of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno had an internship at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
During the educational visit the possible directions of cooperation between the universities in educational, innovative and scientific activities were determined.
The internship of Natalya Bashun, the Head of the Technology, Physiology and Nutrition Hygiene Department of the Faculty of Biology and Ecology of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno took place within the framework of the State Program "Education and Youth Policy" for 2021-2025. The main purpose of the traineeship was to improve the qualifications and professional skills in the field of nutrition science, development of innovative methods of the educational process on the subjects "Fundamentals of functional nutrition", "Physiology of nutrition", "Biosafety and bioethics in biotechnology".
During the educational visit the representatives of the two universities discussed the prospects of cooperation in education, innovation and research activities, the implementation of joint research in the field of nutrition science and technology of creating functional foods. Natalia Bashun, Head of the Technology, Physiology and Hygiene of Nutrition Department of YKSUG, studied the experience of youth organizations and the Military Historical Club of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University Peter the Great.
Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University has leading positions in the rating of technical universities of Russia. In 2010, it received the status of a national research university, which recognized its role and capabilities in both training and multidisciplinary research and development.
Professor Vladimir Kosov from the Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University visited Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno
Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan acquainted with the scientific potential of Kupala State University.
During the visit, Vladimir Kosov, professor of the Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, and Yury Bialykh, Vice-rector for Academic Affairs of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, discussed the prospects of cooperation between the institutions of higher education.
Vladimir Kosov also visited the Physico-Technical Faculty of Kupala University and familiarized himself with the activities of the research laboratories of molecular spectroscopy and nanostructure optics and radiation materials science. The staff members of the laboratories told about the scientific potential of the Physico-Technical Faculty, outlining the demand for scientific equipment in many higher education institutions and scientific organizations.
Yanka Kupala State University students from Uzbekistan early voting in presidential elections
Early voting centres were set up across the country from 14 to 20 October. Students at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno also had an opportunity to express their civic position.
Fifty students from Uzbekistan study at Kupala University. The adult students naturally exercised their right to vote in the elections. One of the first to do so was Ruslana Tolstosheeva, a third year student of the History of Communication and Tourism Department and coordinator of the World Youth Association of Uzbekistan in Grodno region. The girl said that the election is an indicator of concern about the future of their country.
Kupala students were glad that, being thousands of kilometres away from their homeland, they could take part in the most important event for each state.
Overall, more than 1,000 foreigners from more than 30 countries study at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno. For each of them comfortable conditions of studies and accommodation are created.
Volunteers of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno help in an animal shelter
Members of the volunteer group of the Faculty of Law "Open Hearts" almost every weekend, and sometimes on weekdays, come to help in the shelter in the village of Lapenki. On their last visit they were joined by students from Uzbekistan.
They have been helping the homeless shelter in Lapenki for a long time now. They bring food, walk fluffy animals and generally provide help. It is important to show care to those who need it most. Kupala students enjoy spending time with animals. Communicating with their four-legged friends teaches them a lot and helps them see the world in a slightly different way, said Mariana Sokol, chairman of Open Hearts.
Students from Uzbekistan also joined the volunteer group: Bekhruza Kurbonova, Mirzo Ulugbek, Dauleta Agabaeva and Meylisa Orazgeldieva. The students gladly agreed to be part of the volunteer team.
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Students of Yanka Kupala University took part in the forum of young researchers, political scientists and journalists "Eurasia Space 2021"
The forum was held in Moscow with the aim of developing integration ties between the EAEU member states.
Various cultural, educational and informative events took place during the forum, which was also attended by students of the Department of History, Communication and Tourism of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno Alina Lukashevich and Alexey Larin, as well as a 4th year student of international law Anastasia Zhilyuk. The Kupala students visited the Museum of Cosmonautics at EANE, listened to lectures of Russian politicians, joined business games and master classes.
At the end of the Forum the participants were awarded certificates and memorable prizes. Forum of young researchers, political scientists and journalists "Eurasia Space 2021" is one of the main events held in order to develop integration processes in the EAEU and support youth initiatives.
Legendary athlete Aleksandr Karelin became an Honorary Professor of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno
On the 21st of October the Rector of our University Iryna Kiturka awarded an honorary certificate of conferring the title to Aleksandr Karelin during a meeting with students, staff of the Yanka Kupala State University and the sporting community of Grodno.
During the event, the famous wrestler spoke about his professional path, self-improvement and reflected the fighting spirit and the desire to win. The meeting was held in the format of an open dialogue. Everyone could ask the guest a question and get an exhaustive answer to it.
«I am sure that October 21 will be one of the brightest and most memorable days of 2021 for many of us. It was on this day that we had the opportunity not only to see with our own eyes the person who in 2021 was recognized as the youngest ever winner of the Olympics in Greco-Roman wrestling, but also to fathom a wisdom that is not drawn from books, but is born on the basis of personal experience. The experience of a legendary man, the idol of many generations of athletes and sports enthusiasts. Today we are present at a meeting with a Hero of the Russian Federation, three-time winner of the Olympic Games, nine-time world champion, twelve-time European champion, thirteen-time champion of the USSR and Russia, holder of the title of the greatest Greco-Roman wrestler of the twentieth century, Doctor of Pedagogics, professor and an amazing person – Aleksandr Karelin» noted Iryna Kiturka, introducing the guest.
The meeting with Kupala students is not accidental: the national team of the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno has won the Republican Universiade more than once. In addition, Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno has a glorious sports tradition in Greco-Roman wrestling.
«I was lucky enough to be together with Aleksandr at various Greco-Roman wrestling championships. I always noticed the qualities that made him stand out noticeably among other athletes: curiosity, responsibility and discipline» said Viacheslav Maksimovich, Professor of the Department of Physical Education and Sports, Honored Coach of the USSR in Greco-Roman wrestling, who, in fact, initiated this meeting.
According to Aleksandr Karelin, this format of meetings with young people has always been a priority to him. The three-time Olympic champion not only spoke about his path to sports, the role of coach Viktor Kuznetsov, but also answered all questions concerning high performance sport and personal experience.
His quotes "The struggle does not take away strength – it gives strength", "Find time, not excuses", "It is not the one who missed the move who loses, but the one who is ready to lose", "Life should be treated greedily" will be remembered for a long time.
The Olympic champion wished the students to never give up and always achieve their goals despite obstacles.
At the end of the meeting, the Rector of the University, Iryna Kiturka, announced the unanimous decision of the University Council and presented a certificate awarding Aleksandr Karelin the title of Honorary Professor of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno.
Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno summed up the results of the photo contest "I Love You, My Belarus".
The photo competition was dedicated to the "Day of National Unity," which we first celebrated in the history of sovereign Belarus on September 17. Not only the students of Yanka Kupala University, but also the students of GrSMU and GSAU took part in it.
There were four nominations: "We are different, but we are united by love for Belarus", "My city is the best", "I am Belarusian and I am proud of it", "Made in Belarus". Each author could send photos in all categories, but in each category no more than three photos from one person. All the photos were bright and interesting. They depicted the beautiful Belarusian nature, urban and rural landscapes, historical monuments, works reflecting healthy lifestyles and representatives of different professions.
It was not easy for the jury to choose the best photo works. The winner in the nomination "We are different, but we are united by love to Belarus" became a student of GrSMU Ekaterina Stasevich. First place in the nomination "My city is the best" got the work of a student of the State Agrarian University Olga Furman. Anastasiya Slavetskaya from Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno became the best in the nomination "I am Belarusian and I am proud of it". Diana Stepanova, a student of Kupala State University, won in the nomination "Made in Belarus".
The contest was organized by Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno Centre of Student Initiatives, the Youth Projects and Initiatives Support Division of the Department of Educational Work with Young People together with the Belarusian Republican Youth Union.
Students of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno took part in the electronic job fair for the first time
A master class on how to find a job was held for Yanka Kupala graduate students as well as they were told how to use the state database of vacancies.
The master class was attended by more than 30 students from all faculties of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno who will soon get their first jobs. First of all, they were introduced to the portal of the State Employment Service and were shown how it looks like and how to use it. The thing is that other resources are disguised as this one and you need to know how to distinguish the real one.
Kupala students were explained how to register on the site, attach your CV, find employers. The master class was held in the framework of the national electronic job fair where students could take part in the online job search.
As Marina Kolotsey, head of the Educational and Methodological Department, noted, such experience will be useful for young people, even though graduates have a guarantee of their first job thanks to the placement.
- This master class was held on the joint initiative of the university and the Department of Labor, Employment and Social Security. Students were able to communicate with employers in online format at the electronic job fair. This allows you to get answers to all your questions about employment, talk about yourself, learn about the social package and types of incentives that are provided and much more. In addition, during a small dialogue with the employer, you can generate interest in yourself and thereby provide an advantage in the competition for the position, and the communication with the hiring manager can actually be the first interview. Thus, in one day you can meet at mini-interviews with representatives of several organizations you are interested in, - said Marina Kolotsey.
Electronic job fairs are progressive form of services offered by public service agencies to solve employment issues in real time. Such master classes for students and participation in electronic job fair will be organized further. Not only graduates, but also students of all courses who want to find a job will be able to take part. Next electronic job fairs will take place on October 26 and November 26. We invite you to participate!
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