Ecology, pharmacy, agronomy… RUDN University develops cooperation with Cuban universities
May
May 18, a meeting of graduates of Soviet and Russian universities was held at the Ministry of Higher Education of Cuba. Amelia Brita Rojos, the first Cuban graduate of the Faculty of Engineering of People’s friendship university 1965, was presented with a RUDN commendation letter.
“This is a very emotional moment for me! I was the first Cuban student who came to study at the university. Subsequently, she became the first Cuban woman geologist. In my opinion, it is not the university that should thank me, but I should thank him for the knowledge that I received. We are all proud to be graduates of the Peoples’ Friendship University!” — Amelia Brita Rojos.
May 19, RUDN University organized a round table at the University of Havana “Regenerative biology and medicine. Promising directions and clinical application”. It was attended by Cuban doctors, heads of medical laboratories, scientists and researchers. The participants exchanged surgical experience in the treatment of purulent complications and wound defects, and discussed treatment using modern medical technologies.
At the session on the use of modern molecular genetic and cellular technologies, the participants discussed the creation of joint or mirror competence centers, as well as laboratories for students and young scientists from Russia and Cuba, participation in joint grant research and projects.
May 19, RUDN University held an Olympiad on financial security. It was attended by 70 students of Cuban universities.
RUDN delegation included:
- Maria Kurka, Director of the Department for International Scientific and Educational Cooperation;
- Vladimir Timoshek, Adviser to the Rector’s Office for International Activities;
- Angelina Osipova, Head of the Department for Organizational and Financial Support of International Projects and Coordination of Cooperation with Network Universities;
- Vladislav Plushchikov, Deputy Director for International Affairs of the Agrarian Technological Institute;
- Anna Popkova, Deputy Director for International Activities of the Institute of Ecology;
- Evgeny Denisov, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Head of the Laboratory of Biology of Single Cells, National Research Institute of Molecular and Cellular Medicine;
- Valeriy Mitishch, PhD in Medical Sciences, Head of the Department of Disaster Medicine of the Institute of Medicine;
- Anastasia Lohonina,PhD in Biological Sciences, Deputy Director of the National Research Institute of Molecular and Cellular Medicine;
- Madeleine Vanessa Ronquillo Zamora, Translator, Resident, Assistant in the Department of Disaster Medicine, Medical Institute.
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The visit is timed to coincide with the 20th meeting of the intergovernmental Russian-Cuban commission on trade, economic, scientific and technical cooperation.
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.
At RUDN University, New Year comes twice. On the eve, its walls were filled with music, bright colors, and festive buzz. This time in honor of the upcoming Year of the Horse according to the lunar calendar.
In honor of the 66th anniversary of our university, 95 diplomats from 60 countries gathered in its walls. At the round table “All flags at RUDN”, the university presented a new educational course and talked about other programs and study opportunities at the university for foreign citizens.