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Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and Nizhny Novgorod State Engineering and Economic University signed a cooperation agreement

On November 27, Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno hosted a meeting with a delegation from Nizhny Novgorod State Engineering and Economic University. During the event, the rectors of the two universities signed an agreement on international cooperation.

The meeting, which was held in a mixed format, brought together key leaders of both universities. Natalia Bukhalova, Vice-rector for Educational Work, Candidate of Sociological Sciences, Associate Professor, and Natalia Ignatieva, Head of the Department for Youth Policy and International Affairs, who are also participants in the II International Scientific and Methodological Conference "Youth Policy and Education in Modern Conditions", took part in a face-to-face meeting. Rector of Nizhny Novgorod State University of Engineering and Economics Anatoly Shamin, First Vice-Rector Alexander Smirnov, Vice-Rector for Research and Innovative Development Dmitry Ganin, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Zhanna Kasimova, Vice-Rector for Informatization and Digital Development Alexey Shamin, Vice-Rector for Economics and Finance Irina Petryakova, Director of the Institute of Economics and Finance Olga Dolgova, Director of the Engineering Institute Evgeny Voronov, Dmitry Semenov, Director of the Institute of Information Technologies and Communication Systems, and Andrey Rein, Director of the Institute of Pedagogy and Additional Education.

The meeting was attended by Rector of the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno Iryna Kiturka, First Vice-rector Alexandr Karevskiy, Vice-rector for Academic Affairs Liavontsi Paulau, Vice-rector Vyacheslav Ramanenko, Head of the research department Anton Glazev, head of the Information and Analytical Center Evgeniy Alizarovich, head of the Center for Public Relations Anna Salavyova, Head of the Center for Internationalization of Education Alena Belakoz and Volha Minava, Head of the International Cooperation Department.

During the meeting, the delegation of the Nizhny Novgorod State Engineering and Economic University was introduced to Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, its history and achievements. In response, representatives of Nizhny Novgorod State Engineering and Economic University also told their colleagues about their institution.

The main event of the meeting was the signing of an Agreement on international cooperation between the educational institution Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and Nizhny Novgorod State Engineering and Economic University.

The signing of this agreement was a logical continuation of the actively developing cooperation between universities.

For reference: The partnership between Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and Nizhny Novgorod State Engineering and Economic University began on June 26, 2025, when Iryna Kiturka, Rector of the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, visited the Nizhny Novgorod State Engineering and Economic Institute of Food Technology and Design to discuss promising areas of cooperation within the framework of the XII Forum of Regions of Russia and Belarus.

The next step in cooperation was the visit of two employees and 10 students of Nizhny Novgorod State Engineering and Economic University to Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno on October 5-10, 2025, to participate in the Belaruskaya Strava Gistory Hospitality School, which takes place at the Faculty of Biology and Ecology.

Representatives of Nizhny Novgorod State Engineering and Economic University have already planned to participate in the creative lounge "Belarus – the crossroads of national Cultures", which will be held at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno on December 12, 2025.

The Faculty of Biology and Ecology of Yanka Kupala Grodno State University together with Nizhny Novgorod State Engineering and Economic University have also developed a draft Roadmap for cooperation in education, science and culture for 2026-2027.

Visiting Professor from M. V. Lomonosov Moscow State University visited Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno

As part of the "Visiting Professor" program, Yuri Mazey, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor of the Department of General Ecology and Hydrobiology at the Faculty of Biology of M. V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, became a guest of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno.

Yuri Mazey conducted a series of lectures for students of the Faculty of Biology and Ecology on the topics "From amoebae to ecosystems: diversity and the role of protozoa in nature", "From amoebae to the Anthropocene: paleoecological methods for analyzing the role of climate, fires and humans in the development of swamps". The classes were an excellent opportunity for the students of YKSUG to get acquainted with the leading expert M. V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, learn new information and deepen their knowledge.

Yuri Mazey also gave a series of lectures for the students of YKSUG on the topic "Biosphere 2.0: life on Earth, planetary crises and the search for signs of life in the universe".

During the visit, a round table meeting was held on topical issues of bolotovology. Olga Yanchurevich, Dean of the Faculty of Biology and Ecology, Natalia Mazey, Senior Researcher at the Department of Physical Geography and Landscape Studies at the M. V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, as well as the faculty, staff and students of the Faculty of Biology and Ecology at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, took part in the discussion of topical issues. In addition, a sightseeing tour of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno was organized, which was conducted by Sviatlana Mardechka, head of the Museum of the History of Development of the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno.

The visit of Yuri Mazey, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor of the Department of General Ecology and Hydrobiology, Faculty of Biology, M. V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, to Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno is aimed at strengthening scientific and educational cooperation between leading universities in Belarus and Russia, opening new horizons for joint projects and interdisciplinary cooperation in the future.

Negotiations with representatives of the Jilin Professional Institute of Science and Technology were held at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno

At the meeting, which took place on November 14 in an online format, the parties discussed current areas of cooperation.

The delegation of the People's Republic of China included Ma Cungang, Rector of the Jilin Professional Institute of Science and Technology, Zhao Fujun, Dean of the College of International Exchanges, Liu Lishu, Deputy Dean of the College of International Exchanges, Zhang Dong, Head of the International Relations Department, and Sun Ying, Head of International Projects.

Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno was presented by First Vice-Rector Alexandr Karevskiy, Head of the Research Department Anton Glazev, Head of the Center for Internationalization of Education Аlena Belаkoz, Head of the Department for International Cooperation Volha Minava, Head of the Department for International Projects and Academic Mobility Alesia Belko and Senior Lecturer of the Department of Translation and Intercultural Communication Wang Tao.

After the opening remarks, the Chinese partners were shown a video about Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno. Then the parties moved on to discussing areas of cooperation. The key topic is cooperation under the SPO–Bachelor's Degree program, which provides for obtaining a diploma of secondary vocational education in China followed by a bachelor's degree in Belarus. The program is designed for 1 year and 4 months and will focus on the specialties "Mechatronics Technology" and "Computer Science and Technology". The parties also discussed the implementation of joint master's degree programs and cooperation in the scientific and educational field.

Joint training of students will be an important step in the educational cooperation between Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and Jilin Professional Institute of Science and Technology, which will open up more opportunities for development for students of both universities.

For reference: Jilin Professional Institute of Science and Technology is a higher professional educational institution in Jilin Province, which strives to train not only specialists with high skill, but also with high culture.

The disciplines and specialties of the Jilin Professional Institute are based on four key areas: transportation applications, medical education management, intelligent manufacturing, and information media. In total, the educational institution conducts training in 38 specialties.

In the field of the personnel training model, the Institute operates according to the "2+1" educational model, in which students complete the study of theoretical knowledge and professional skills at the Institute for the first two years, and begin practical training in the third year.

Natalia Bashun, Vice-Rector for Research, took part in the International Scientific and Practical Conference in Novosibirsk

The International scientific and practical conference "National Education System: current problems of theory and practice of professional interaction" is held today, November 12, as part of the thematic track "School and Society: the path to success."

During the events, promising areas of cooperation in the field of science, education and youth policy were discussed as the basis for an international cooperation agreement between the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University and Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno.

Natalia Bashun made a plenary report at the Pedagogical Siberia 2025 forum "on the role of scientific and pedagogical schools in the University's human resource development system", using the example of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno.

The International Scientific and Practical Conference was attended by leading scientists from the Russian Federation, the Republic of Belarus, Japan, the People's Republic of China, the Republic of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and other countries.

Mohamed Malaman, Director of the Center for Orientation Research and Academic Studies, arrived at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno

On November 10, Mohamed Malaman, Director of the Center for Orientation Studies and Academic Studies, Professor of the Faculty of Law at Hassan II University in Casablanca, arrived at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno on a working visit. The purpose of his visit was to accompany applicants arriving at the university to study and discuss promising areas of interuniversity cooperation.

As part of the program of the first day of the working visit of the Director of the Center for Orientation Research and Academic Research, Professor Mohamed Malaman, a meeting will be held with the leadership of YKSUG. Negotiations on the issues of supporting applicants, promising areas of joint research and educational programs will be held with Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Liavontsi Paulau, with the head of the research department Anton Glazev, with the head of the Center for Internationalization of Education Elena Belokoz, with the head of the Department of International Cooperation Volha Minava and with the head of the Department of recruiting and Registration of foreign citizens Iryna Glavnitskaya.

Svetlana Mardechko, Head of the Museum of the History of Development of the Yanka Kupala State University, conducted a sightseeing tour of YKSUG for Professor Mohamed Malaman. Roman Grigorchuk, a lecturer at the Department of Tourism and Cultural Heritage, will conduct a sightseeing tour of the city of Grodno for the guest.

In addition, Professor Mohamed Malaman will get acquainted with the activities of the Yanka Kupala State University Science and Technology Park, as well as visit the Faculty of Economics and Management, the Faculty of Psychology, and the Faculty of Law.

Kupalovets participated in the opening of the International Center for Language and Cultural Exchange and the Chinese-Belarusian Vocational Education Practice Base in China

From November 3-6, Alesia Belko, Head of the Department of International Projects and Academic Mobility at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, paid a working visit to Lanzhou Modern Professional College and Lanzhou City University.

The program was intense. Alesia Belko held talks with Lanzhou City University, where the parties discussed the further development of academic mobility programs for teachers and students, the development and implementation of joint scientific, scientific, technical, innovative and educational projects. A meeting was also held with the leadership of Lanzhou Modern Professional College, during which the development of partnership relations between Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and the educational institution was discussed. Alesia Belko discussed with representatives of the UNESCO Association of Gansu Province the attraction of foreign citizens to study at the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno.

The central event of the trip was the grand opening of the International Center for Language and Cultural Exchange and the Chinese-Belarusian Vocational Education Practice Base on November 5 at the Lanzhou Modern Vocational College. Together with Alesia Belko, 11 students of the Faculty of History, Communication and Tourism, specializing in Linguistic Support of Intercultural Communications, who are currently enrolled in Lanzhou City University, took part in the ceremony.

This visit was a significant step in strengthening relations between Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and organizations of the People's Republic of China and promoting the university's interests abroad.

The First Vice-rector of the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno took part in a round table within the framework of the First Forum of Rectors of Institutions of Higher Education of the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of Kazakhstan

Today, on November 5, the Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics hosted a round table within the framework of the First Forum of Rectors of Institutions of Higher Education of the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of Kazakhstan. The first Vice-rector Alexandr Karevskiy took part on behalf of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno.

The round table began with a welcoming speech from the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus and the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The participants then moved on to discuss issues of cooperation in education and science. The culmination of the meeting was the signing ceremony of international agreements between institutions of higher education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Belarus.

Among the signed documents was also an agreement on international cooperation between Yanka Kupala Grodno State University and L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University. The subject of the agreement was cooperation between the two higher educational institutions in the field of educational and scientific activities, as well as in the use of best practices and the introduction of scientific developments in the educational process, the establishment of academic, scientific and cultural ties, the development of scientific potential and ensuring high-quality professional training based on the principles of equality, mutual benefit, mutual understanding, respect and trust.

Thus, the signing of this agreement will become a solid foundation for the dynamic development of the two universities, opening up new horizons for students and employees.

For reference: Cooperation between Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University began with the signing of an international cooperation agreement on May 4, 2015. During this time, representatives of the Eurasian National University took part in internships at the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, online scientific seminars, interuniversity meetings and lectures. Also in 2018, a professor of the Department of Criminal Law Disciplines visited Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno to discuss the prospects for cooperation in the training of undergraduates and highly qualified scientific personnel. In 2020, representatives of the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University visited Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno to participate in events dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the university. From November 10 to November 23, 2025, 2nd-year undergraduates of the Eurasian National University are scheduled to participate online in the scientific internship program.

In turn, representatives of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno participated in an international scientific and practical conference in the field of philology, the international winter school, as well as a round table on the future of accounting. Also in 2023, 2 students of the Faculty of History, Communication and Tourism completed an inclusive education at the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University during the fall semester.

Kupalovets took part in the X meeting of the Working Commission for the Coordination of the activities of the Scientific and Educational Consortium between the Higher School of Higher Education and the Research Institutes of the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of Kazakhstan

Today, on November 4, the 10th meeting of the Working Commission for the Coordination of the activities of the Scientific and Educational Consortium between higher education institutions and Research Institutes of the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of Kazakhstan was held in Minsk on the basis of BNTU. Natalia Bashun, Vice-Rector for Research at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, took part in the meeting on behalf of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno.

The 10th meeting of the Working Committee was opened by Sergey Kharitonchik, Rector of BNTU, coordinator of the Consortium's activities from the Belarusian side. In his speech, he noted that this meeting would give a completely different impetus to cooperation between Belarus and Kazakhstan. The Rector of the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, coordinator of the Consortium's activities from the Kazakh side, representatives of the Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in the Republic of Kazakhstan and representatives of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Republic of Belarus also delivered welcoming speeches.

During the working session, the participants summed up the results of the implementation of the Action Plan of the Scientific and Educational Consortium between Higher Education Institutions and Research Institutes of the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2023-2025 and discussed the issue of including new members of the Consortium -universities and research institutes.

Participation in such events gives Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno the opportunity to contribute to the development of academic partnerships with other countries.

A delegation from China visited Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno

The guests of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno were citizens of the People's Republic of China and a delegation from the Institute of Engineering Technology of Chengdu University of Technology. The meeting was held on November 3 to discuss promising areas of cooperation.

The delegation of the People's Republic of China included Wang Ke, Rector of the Institute of Engineering Technology of Chengdu University of Technology, Xu Qiujui, Vice-rector of the Institute, Li Ren, Director of the Center for Continuing Education, Tian Di, General Secretary, Director of the Managing Committee of the Charitable Foundation for Support of Education and Development of Talented Students of the People's Republic of China, and an employee of the Charitable Foundation for Support of Education and Development of Talented Students of the People's Republic of China Ekaterina Ignatieva.

Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno was represented by Liavontsi Paulau, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Gennady Gachko, Dean of the Faculty of Physics and Technology, Dmitry Linnik, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Alena Belakoz, Head of the Center for Internationalization of Education, Volha Minava, Head of the International Cooperation Department.

After the introductory remarks, representatives of each side of the Chinese partners were introduced to Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno by showing a video about the university. Then the discussion of promising areas of interuniversity cooperation began. During the dialogue, the parties discussed the joint master's degree program that undergraduate students of the Institute of Engineering Technology of Chengdu University of Technology can complete, the development of academic mobility of students with the Institute of Innovative Technologies in Mechanical Engineering in the fields of Materials Processing, Engineering Equipment and others, and the development of academic mobility of students with the Institute of Physical Technology in the fields of Engineering Robotics.

After the dialogue, the guests were given a sightseeing tour of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, told about its history, stages of development and achievements. Then the Chinese partners got acquainted with the engineering and physics and technology faculties of the university.

For reference: Cooperation between Yanka Kupala Grodno State University and the Charitable Foundation for the Support of Education and Development of Talented Students began with the signing of a cooperation agreement on February 3, 2020. In 2022, a representative of the Tian Di Foundation took part in an online meeting with representatives of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, the purpose of which was to discuss promising areas of cooperation with educational institutions of the People's Republic of China, and in 2023, a delegation of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno headed by Rector Iryna Kiturka visited the Charitable Foundation during a visit to China to discuss areas of cooperation.

During this meeting, an international cooperation Agreement was also signed with the Institute of Engineering Technology of Chengdu University of Technology. Cooperation between Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and the Institute continued in the framework of an online meeting, which took place on April 10, 2025. It was held to discuss current areas of cooperation: 0.3+0.7 one-year master's degree programs in law, economics, educational management, journalism, psychology, art and aesthetic education, as well as summer master's degree programs.

A lecture for students from the People's Republic of China was held at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno

On October 30, students from the People's Republic of China attended the lecture hall "The Library's Mission in the Context of the University's Mission", organized by Grigory Tretyakov, Coordinator for Internationalization of the Faculty of Law, Associate Professor of the Department of Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure and Criminalistics, and Mikhail Pozharitsky, librarian of the first category of the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno Scientific Library.

The purpose of the event was to introduce international students to the importance of the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno Scientific Library in identifying, uncovering, and realizing the spiritual, intellectual, moral, and physical potential of a Person and the University as a corporate environment in the space of intercultural dialogue.

During the lecture, students from the People's Republic of China learned about the scientific, scientific-auxiliary, educational, educational-auxiliary, educational, cultural and leisure functions of the library. International students also got acquainted with the structure of the university library, its traditional and innovative working methods, rich book collection and electronic library resources. Special attention was paid to the role of the library as a modern youth environment.

The lecture hall was held on the basis of the library of the Faculty of Law, which made it possible to focus on legal scientific, educational and methodological literature, as well as legal electronic databases that are available to students.

The meeting was held in the format of an open dialogue, so the students had the opportunity to ask their questions and get comprehensive answers.