A conference of staff and faculty dedicated to the development of international cooperation between RUDN University and Aristotle University in Thessaloniki
Vice-Rector for International Affairs Larisa Efremova addressed the Conference participants with a welcoming speech, noting the history of fruitful cooperation between RUDN and the University of Aristotle in Thessaloniki. During the presentation of Alexey Poyda, Director of the Department of International Scientific and Educational Cooperation, the Greek side learnt about the organizational structure of RUDN University, quantitative indicators of activity, and the dynamics of university promotion in the world rankings. Particular interest of the representatives of Aristotle University in Thessaloniki was roused by the cluster approach in the implementation of international activities, centers of the Russian language and pre-university training, specialized classes and RUDN Olympiad.
Presentations on current activities and interaction opportunities were made by Director of the Medical Institute Alexei Abramov, Director of Nikolsky Mathematical Institute Alexander Skubachevsky, Deputy Director of the Academy of Engineering Irina Tkachenko, Head of the Department of General History of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Sergey Voronin. Associate Professor of the Agrarian-Technological Institute Elena Pakina told about the successful experience in the implementation of the dual-degree Master's program "Organic Agriculture".
Within the framework of the current Cooperation Agreement, 6 joint conferences were also held with the participation of students and university professors. The participants of the Conference learnt about the possibilities of joint participation in research grants in the framework of the programs Horizont 2020, Erasmus +, COST Actions, etc.
The work of the Conference will continue in the form of working groups on core areas of cooperation giving an opportunity to expand cooperation between RUDN University and the University of Aristotle in Thessaloniki.
In RUDN’s main building, Russian speech has mixed with Arabic and strict business suits with national attire. The reason for this is the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Russia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The university hosted a large-scale event “The Century of Friendship, Cultural and Scientific Exchange between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Russian Federation”, which brought together diplomats, scientists, rectors of leading universities, and students.
RUDN University delegation, led by the university's president Vladimir Filippov, paid an important official visit to China. The central events of the business visit were signing of a memorandum on the establishment of an International Scientific Center for Mathematics within the framework of the SCO University and awarding the title of Honorary Professor of Xi'an Jiaotong University to Vladimir Filippov. RUDN University also presented its educational potential at a world-class University Forum and a specialized exhibition.
From April 16 to 19, Casablanca hosted one of the largest international education exhibitions, where over 200 educational institutions from 40 countries presented their academic opportunities to young people from Morocco and other African countries.