The delegation of the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno visits educational institutions in China

As part of the strengthening of international relations and the development of academic cooperation, the first vice-rector of Yanka Kupala Grodno State University of Grodno, Aleksandr Karevskiy, made an official visit to the Jiangxi Institute of Foreign Languages and Foreign Trade.

During his stay at the institute, the first vice-rector held a number of meetings with the management of the educational institution, the teaching staff, as well as students. The prospects for cooperation between educational institutions, as well as opportunities for the exchange of students and teachers, were discussed.

The visit to the Jiangxi Institute of Foreign Languages and Foreign Trade was an important step towards deepening friendly relations between the two universities and contributes to enriching the educational environment through the exchange of experience and knowledge.

Such visits play a key role in strengthening the international prestige of the university, expand the horizons of educational opportunities for students and contribute to the development of scientific and cultural exchange between countries. The First Vice-rector of Yanka Kupala Grodno State University of Grodno expressed readiness for further cooperation and exchange of experience with the Jiangxi Institute of Foreign Languages and Foreign Trade in order to achieve common educational goals.

A student of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno became the winner of the International Graphic Design Competition "Gagarin Design Award 2023"

In April 2024, the results of the International Graphic Design Competition "Gagarin Design Award 2023" were summed up, in which Daria Bondarenko, a 4th-year student of the Faculty of Arts and Design, took part.

The participants were invited to develop a graphic poster in free technique on various topics: "Exploration of the Moon", "The first human flight into space", "Journey beyond the limits of the possible".

Daria Bondarenko took the third prize with her work "To the Stars". The gallery of works of the International Graphic Design Competition "Gagarin Design Award 2023" can be found here.

As a result of the participation, exhibitions were organized at the Cosmonautics and Aviation Center at VDNH and in the Muzeon Art Park (Moscow).

The competition is aimed at identifying young talents in the field of graphic design, creating opportunities for realizing creative potential, developing a global community of graphic designers to share experiences and ideas, as well as popularizing the personality of Yuri Gagarin and his contribution to the development of world cosmonautics.

The Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno hosted a reception of representatives of the Novosibirsk State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (Sibstrin)

From April 8-10 at the Faculty of Engineering of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, invited guests Vladimir Sebeshev and Yuri Gerber held educational lectures and master classes, as well as laboratory and practical classes.

On Monday, April 8, the Faculty of Engineering of the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno hosted a reception of representatives of the Novosibirsk State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, within the framework of which an acquaintance with the structure and material and technical base of the faculty was organized.

Professor Vladimir Sebeshev conducted lectures and master classes for 2nd year students in the academic discipline "Construction Mechanics" on the topics: "General properties of statically indeterminate systems (SNS); "Methods for calculating statically indeterminate systems – classification. The general concept of the force method" and "The meaning of the canonical equations of the force method (COOMS).

As part of the scientific internship, Associate Professor of Novosibirsk State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering Yuri Gerber studied educational and methodological materials developed at the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno on the academic discipline "Automation of calculations and design in Construction", and also attended a laboratory lesson on the academic discipline "Informatics and Computer Design".

On Tuesday, April 9, the Faculty of Engineering continued to introduce Russian colleagues to the potential of the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno.

Professor Vladimir Sebeshev gave a lecture on the discipline "Construction Mechanics" on the topic: "Verification of the results of the calculation of statically indeterminate systems (SNS) by the force method. The general algorithm for calculating the SNA by the force method. Features of calculation by the method of forces of systems of different types under different types of influences", and also conducted practical classes in the discipline "Construction mechanics" on the topic: "Calculation of a twice statically indeterminate frame by the method of forces on force action." The invited guests studied the software tools used at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno in the academic discipline "Automation of calculations and design in construction", and also attended laboratory classes on the academic discipline "Automation of calculations and design in construction".

On Wednesday, April 10, the working visit of foreign colleagues came to an end: Vladimir Sebeshev completed a series of lectures on the discipline "Construction

Mechanics", and Yuri Gerber attended the culminating lecture session on the academic discipline "Automation of calculations and design in construction".

A meeting with representatives of Tashkent State Technical University named after Islam Karimov was held at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno

In February of this year, Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno signed an agreement on international cooperation with Tashkent State Technical University named after Islam Karimov. Today, on April 8, an online meeting was held, during which the parties discussed the areas of cooperation in more detail.

Liavontii Paulau, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs of the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, drew the attention of foreign colleagues to the educational process organized at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno. Within the framework of this block, there was a discussion of promising areas of interuniversity cooperation, including in the field of design and implementation of the joint educational program "Management".

The scientific potential of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno was presented by the Vice-rector for Scientific Work Natallia Bashun. She outlined specific areas in this area that are interesting for cooperation. These are the implementation of joint scientific projects and events, training of highly qualified scientific personnel, as well as internships for faculty and undergraduates.

Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno hosted guests from the Republic of Uzbekistan

On April 3, Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno hosted a reception of the delegation of the Urgench Innovation University (Republic of Uzbekistan). The representatives of UrIU were Rector Ishmuratov Madamin Zhumabaevich and head of the Department of Science, Innovation and Teacher Training Khusainov Jahongir Bahodirovich.

At the beginning of 2024, Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno signed an agreement with UrIU on cooperation in the educational and scientific fields. The signing of the agreement took place as part of the participation of Iryna Kiturka, Rector of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, as part of the delegation of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Iryna Fedaravna introduced the guests to the history of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, its achievements and advantages.

– The path to a high-quality educational process is long and consistent. And certificates of international accreditation confirm the high level of education received at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, – Iryna Kiturka noted.

The meeting discussed prospects for cooperation, including in the field of joint scientific events. The guests also expressed interest in preparing students in the specialties "Economics", "Psychology", "History", "Primary Education" and "Tourism and Hospitality" in various forms.

– Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno is promising in terms of preserving traditions and using innovations, – said the rector of Urgench Innovation University.

Both sides expressed interest in further fruitful cooperation in order to enrich the educational process of both educational institutions.

The meeting continued by introducing the guests to the potential of the Scientific and Technological Park of the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, as well as the faculties of Psychology and Economics and Management.

Reception of the delegation of the Chinese Henan Trade and Industrial Association at the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno

An important event took place on March 15 at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno – the reception of the delegation of the Chinese Henan Trade and Industrial Association. This visit testified to the interest in developing cooperation and partnership between educational and business institutions of the two countries.

Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno was presented by Leonty Pavlov, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Elena Belokoz, Head of the Center for Internationalization of Education, Olga Minova, Head of the International Cooperation Department, Wang Tao, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Translation and Intercultural Communication.

The Chinese side was represented by Wang Qingfeng, Head of the Chinese Henan Association of Commerce and Industry, and Alexandra Kononovich, Assistant to the head of the Chinese Henan Association of Commerce and Industry.

Representatives of the university and the business association held talks on the prospects of cooperation in the field of education, science and business, emphasizing the importance of mutually beneficial partnership and exchange of experience.

The delegation had the opportunity to inspect the building, learn about the university's educational programs and scientific research. This event reflected the willingness to strengthen partnerships, develop scientific and educational projects, and create new prospects and opportunities for students and teachers from both countries.

Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno hosted an online meeting with representatives of Wuhan University of Technology and Busines

On March 15, Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno hosted an online meeting with representatives of Wuhan University of Technology and Business from China. This event was a significant step in the development of interuniversity cooperation and exchange of experience between the two educational institutions.

Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno was presented by Leonty Pavlov, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Elena Belokoz, Head of the Center for Internationalization of Education, Olga Minova, Head of the International Cooperation Department, Wang Tao, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Translation and Intercultural Communication.

The participants of the meeting, representatives of both universities, showed great interest in cooperation and knowledge exchange. During the event, topical issues in the field of technology and business were discussed, as well as potential areas for joint scientific and educational projects were identified.

Representatives of Wuhan University shared their knowledge and experience, which caused an exchange of ideas among the participants. The management of both universities expressed their readiness for further cooperation and mutual support.

The meeting discussed promising areas of cooperation – the exchange of students for educational and research purposes, the organization and participation in seminars, short-term academic training programs and more.

The online format of the event helped to overcome geographical barriers and unite participants from different countries in a single educational space. This made it possible not only to enrich the educational process, but also to strengthen ties between the universities of the two countries.

YKSUG resident became a judge of the first international multisport tournament "Games of the Future"

The first international multisport tournament "Games of the Future" was held in Kazan from February 21 to March 3. The competition program combined 21 innovative disciplines in the concept of digital, combining classical and digital sports. More than 2000 participants came to Kazan, who formed 294 teams. Yuri Stepin became the referee of the tournament.

The Games of the Future tournament in Kazan was an incredible event where the judges played a key role in ensuring honesty and fairness at every stage of the competition. Yuri Stepin, senior lecturer at the Department of Mathematical and Information Support of Economic Systems at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, showed high professionalism and responsibility while working as a judge at this tournament. His strict but fair approach to evaluating the performances of the participants helped to maintain the atmosphere of the competition at the highest level. Yuri Stepin's participation in the "Games of the Future" was an invaluable contribution to the development of sports culture and digital technologies.

It should be noted that the games were held at 11 competition venues in Kazan, Innopolis and the federal territory of Sirius. The main space of the tournament, where the opening and closing ceremonies were held, as well as many competitions, was the Kazan Expo Exhibition Center. The total number of spectators at the tournament venues exceeded 300 thousand people.

The winners and prize-winners of the first Games of the Future were 236 athletes from Russia, China, India, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Spain, South Korea, the Philippines, Uruguay, Ecuador, Argentina and Colombia.

The interest in the "Games of the Future" turned out to be comparable to the main events in the world of sports. The content distribution system includes more than 280 broadcast channels, including major international and national media holdings. More than 800 hours of live broadcasts have been organized during the competition.

An online meeting with representatives of the Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology was held at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno

Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno has been cooperating with the Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology for several years. Today's meeting has set new vectors of interaction.

The parties mainly discussed the exchange of experience in the field of additional professional education, as well as joint scientific activities aimed at creating high-tech products. The participants of the meeting expressed the opinion that this meeting is an event that, of course, mutually meets the interests of the parties.

Andrey But, Director of the Yanka Kupala State University College of Technology, presented the college's experience and potential. In turn, representatives of the Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology spoke about the experience of secondary specialized educational institutions in the structure of the Institute. They also discussed participation in scientific and educational events, the development of academic mobility of employees for internships, advanced training and lectures, the included training of students in the specialty, the design and implementation of joint educational programs in bachelor's and master's degrees, training of highly qualified scientific personnel.

An important part of the discussion was the further organization of joint work at the level of secondary special education on training, retraining and advanced training of employees of chemical industry enterprises of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

A journey into the world of youth and talent: Kupalovtsy at the World Youth Festival

On March 1, the largest international event of the year, the World Youth Festival, started in Sochi. The delegation of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno became a part of a bright event.

The festival is a source of cultural exchange, creativity and inspiration. YKSUG residents entered into this vibrant atmosphere of cultural enrichment and exchange of experience.

– As a participant, I can't help but share my impressions. It will be a truly unforgettable journey into the world of culture, creativity and inspiration. To see so many talented people from all over the world, to exchange ideas and experiences, to saturate your mind with new knowledge is something magical, – said Artem Bulgakov, a 2nd year student of the Faculty of History, Communication and Tourism of the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno.

– For me, the festival is not only an opportunity to demonstrate our scientific achievements, but also to see how different cultures intertwine, creating an amazing mosaic of talent and creativity. Being a part of the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno delegation is not only honorable, but also inspiring," said Anna Karpinchik, a 4th–year student of the Faculty of History, Communication and Tourism at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno.

20,000 participants from more than 150 countries will gather at the Olympic Park, located on the federal territory of Sirius. Young people represent different continents, nationalities, religions and cultures. But all of them will unite in order to think about how they can show their best side in order to live, study and work with dignity in a multipolar world.

The Belarusian delegation is one of the largest at the World Youth Festival – almost 650 people. And all of them are active, creative and purposeful young people who are ready to colorfully present the experience of the youth of Belarus.

By the way, the main principle was taken into account when forming the delegation: Belarusian youth should be represented by young people who are leaders in their field, have achieved heights in the professional field and have established themselves as individuals who can lead others.

During the seven days of the festival, there will be rich educational, cultural, scientific and sports events. Festival guests will be able to take part in exciting master classes, discussions, panel sessions and trainings, see performances by the best creative teams, and in the evenings have a great time at concerts and talk shows together with famous artists and other participants of the WYF-2024.