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Science
15 Dec 2020
Chemists from RUDN University used crab shells to improve palladium catalysts

Chemists from RUDN University synthesized soluble biopolymers based on chitin from crab shells. Together with palladium, they form effective catalysts for organic reactions, and their nanoparticles can be re-used over ten times.

Science
14 Dec 2020
Doctors confirm the existence of multiple chronotypes

Having conducted a large-scale study, a team of scientists improved the classification of human diurnal activity and suggested using 6 chronotypes instead of just ’early birds’ and ’night owls’. Two thousand participants, including the employees of the Institute of Medicine of RUDN University, were tested in the course of the research.

About RUDN
09 Dec 2020
RUDN University is the only Russian university in the top 50 of UI GreenMetric world ranking

December 7, the results of UI GreenMetric 2020, the world ranking of the environmental sustainability of universities are presented. RUDN University is the only Russian university that entered the top 50 ranking, taking 42nd position among 912 universities in the world, and once again confirming the position of the “greenest” university in Russia. RUDN University is also recognized as the most active national coordinator of the UI Greenmetric World University Rankings network. Only one university in the world receives this award every year.

Life in RUDN
04 Dec 2020
They came from Palestine, citizenship - Jordan, but when asked where they are from, they answer - from RUDN

If you’re searching for an example of “sibling goals”, look at Rima and Mohammed Lafi. Rima is a year younger, but you can’t feel the age gap, because they’re doing the same course at the Institute of Medicine at RUDN University; they speak synchronously and tell the same jokes. “We’ve just been together for a long time, and everyone thinks we’re twins”, Rima laughs.

Science
27 Nov 2020
RUDN professor Yakov Kuzyakov is recognized as one of the most cited scientists in the world

Yakov Kuzyakov, a well-known soil scientist, a leading scientist at RUDN Agricultural and Technological Institute and a professor at the King Saud University, has been awarded the title of highly cited researcher in the field of agricultural sciences (according to Clarivate).

Life in RUDN
26 Nov 2020
“At school I was naive to believe that a doctor could know everything and make a diagnosis in all cases,” says Olga Primak, excellent student of the Medical Institute

5 years of excellent studies to be a doctor, speaking at conferences on neuroinformatics, helping the elderly, teaching biology to schoolchildren. At the same time, doing dancing, athletics, writing poetry ... and staying in love with medicine. Read about life hacks, cardiology and the first patients in Olga Primak’s interview before RUDN University A-student assembly.

Life in RUDN
24 Nov 2020
“Do not confuse relaxation with laziness,” says Kristina Demarchek, RUDN University student

Kristina Demarchek, a student at RUDN Academy of Engineering, is a combination of creativity and technical mindset. Read about architecture, five years of excellent studies and the most difficult architectural tasks in an interview with Kristina.

Education
23 Nov 2020
RUDN University is switching to distance learning

From November 13, 2020, to February 6, 2021, RUDN University will completely switch to distance learning. Classes in all areas of training are held online using platforms: Teams, ZOOM, Moodle, TUIS, Pruffme.

Life in RUDN
19 Nov 2020
Our shared dream is to travel

Mikhail and Alexandra met in their first year at a lecture in philosophy. During 6 years at RUDN University, they managed to complete “International Relations” program and build the Chernyaev family. November 25, they will have twice more chances to win a car at the RUDN University A — students assembly.

International cooperation
19 Nov 2020
RUDN University opens a Resource Center at the Al-Asseya school, Syria

November 12, a delegation of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science and Larisa Efremova, Vice-Rector for International Affairs of RUDN University, opened the Resource Center for Russian Education on the basis of the private school “Al-Asseya” in Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic.

Life in RUDN
18 Nov 2020
“There are few good neurosurgeons in the world. In Ghana, there are 5-7 of them. I want to become one of them ", says Kpevu Michel Mavugno, excellent student of RUDN Medical Institute

Kpevu Michel Mavugno from Ghana has been an A — student for 5 years. Michel and I talked about adaptation to Moscow, the mission of the doctor and the strength of mind on the eve of RUDN University A — Students Meeting.

Education
16 Nov 2020
There are no right or wrong answers in literature

They gave me a D-grade because I disagree with the teacher ... What did the author mean? I’d better read the abridged version ...
Are these phrases familiar? Do you feel bad? Not only you.