THE University Impact Rankings analyzes the impact of higher education on the development of society and the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
By the decree of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Filippov, President of RUDN University, was awarded the Order of Merit for the Motherland, III degree, for merits in scientific and pedagogical activities, training of qualified specialists and long-term conscientious work.
For active work with the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to strengthen international cooperation and friendly relations between states through UNESCO, Vladimir Filippov, President of RUDN University, was awarded the badge “For Cooperation” by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.
A geneticist from RUDN University studied the effect of Bifidobacterium (intestinal bacteria) on the inflammatory process and discovered that their surface protein is capable of stopping excessive or uncontrollable inflammation, like the one observed in COVID-19 patients. A fragment of this protein can be used as an anti-inflammatory medication when treating coronavirus and other diseases.
Alexandra Antonova, a first year student, in simple words tells us about scientific articles, her love for chemistry, which started at school and about getting bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
RUDN University scored 93 points out of 100 possible on the certification of the FISU Healthy Campus project. The university met more than 91 criteria receiving the highest assessment in the project and a platinum certificate.

