Expert of the International Association of Universities, Eva Egron-Polak, visits RUDN
The purpose of the meeting is to assess the state of the processes of internationalization of the RUDN University in the focus of the implementation of the UIA project "Achievement of Comprehensive Internationalization".
Eva Egron-Polak and rector of the Peoples' Friendship University Vladimir Filippov discussed the essence of the UIA project, its goals and challenges in the context of the overall process of internationalization of higher education in relation to RUDN. The question of the strategic development of RUDN according to the Roadmap for 2016-2020 was also studied. Ms. Egron-Polak held a consultation on a number of important administrative issues.
The UMC meeting ended with a discussion of the upcoming meeting of the members of the UIA Steering Committee and the RUDN Steering Committee in order to monitor the project implementation. The event is scheduled for October 2-4, 2019.
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.