RUDN University included in the first RAEX ranking of universities in sustainable development
In compiling the ranking, RAEX assessed the quality of education, scientific research, the universities’ compliance with ESG standards, and their efforts to disseminate knowledge.
The results of the first ranking were presented at a press conference at TASS. According to Elena Apasova, Vice-Rector for Strategic Communications, in terms of environmental protection and care, RUDN University has reduced its dormitory electricity consumption by 18.3% over the past six years. 250 waste collection points have been installed on campus, and over the past few years, students and staff have collected 160 tons of waste paper for recycling. The university also cares about the living conditions and health of its students and staff. This year, a family floor was opened in the first dormitory building. The student family rooms are fully furnished and equipped, including washing machines in the bathrooms.
“RUDN University also has a program called ’Healthy Student, Healthy Employee,’ which offers free health screenings. Starting this year, employees can also take a free course of 10 consultations with a psychologist. Furthermore, university employees have the opportunity to take out an interest-free loan for a term of one to two years, for amounts ranging from 350,000 to 750,000 rubles,” says Elena Apasova.
RUDN University also has a high rate of scientific publications. Last year, the university produced approximately 2,000 scientific papers on all 17 UN SDGs, with the highest number of publications on the SDGs “Good Health and Well-Being”, “Zero Hunger”, and “Clean Water and Sanitation”.
On April 25-26, RUDN University hosted the Moscow qualifying stage of the XIV All-Russian “Chinese Bridge” Competition. One of the most prestigious contests brought together 288 Moscow schoolchildren, who demonstrated their knowledge of Chinese language, culture and traditions.
The university keeps warm memories of its graduates and the time when they studied and built their future at RUDN University. Today, for their children and grandchildren, the university offers its best Russian language courses completely free of charge.
One of the main questions that concerns students at any university is how to gain their first professional experience before completing their studies. At RUDN University, this process is structured systematically, from choosing an internship to potential employment opportunities.