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About RUDN
23 Apr 2021
RUDN University in the Times Higher Education Impact Ranking 2021

THE University Impact Rankings analyzes the impact of higher education on the development of society and the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Career
23 Apr 2021
RUDN President Vladimir Filippov awarded the Order of Merit for the Motherland, III degree

By the decree of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Filippov, President of RUDN University, was awarded the Order of Merit for the Motherland, III degree, for merits in scientific and pedagogical activities, training of qualified specialists and long-term conscientious work.

Career
23 Apr 2021
RUDN President Vladimir Filippov awarded the Badge "For Cooperation" of the Russian Foreign Ministry

For active work with the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to strengthen international cooperation and friendly relations between states through UNESCO, Vladimir Filippov, President of RUDN University, was awarded the badge “For Cooperation” by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.

Science
22 Apr 2021
A Bifidobacterial Protein Capable of Reducing Inflammation in Patients with COVID-19 and Other Diseases Was Discovered by a RUDN University Geneticist

A geneticist from RUDN University studied the effect of Bifidobacterium (intestinal bacteria) on the inflammatory process and discovered that their surface protein is capable of stopping excessive or uncontrollable inflammation, like the one observed in COVID-19 patients. A fragment of this protein can be used as an anti-inflammatory medication when treating coronavirus and other diseases.

Life in RUDN
22 Apr 2021
“Nowadays you’ll rarely see a student who is truly enjoying working ona coursepaper or diploma. I’m exactly this student!” says Alexandra Antonova, a student of the Faculty of Science

Alexandra Antonova, a first year student, in simple words tells us about scientific articles, her love for chemistry, which started at school and about getting bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Life in RUDN
21 Apr 2021
RUDN University receives a platinum certificate in the FISU Healthy Campus project

RUDN University scored 93 points out of 100 possible on the certification of the FISU Healthy Campus project. The university met more than 91 criteria receiving the highest assessment in the project and a platinum certificate.

Life in RUDN
16 Apr 2021
I always felt Russian in my heart

Pushkin’s fairy tales, love for children, launching of a new educational program and a future dissertation at Oxford. How childhood affections influenced the choice of University? What role did the prestige of the RUDN University play in Sri Lanka? And how does student Kasuni Pokunegoda see her future?

Life in RUDN
15 Apr 2021
Congratulations on the anniversary of Vladimir Filippov — President of RUDN University

The university has always been top-of-mind for him 24/7. They have become inseparable. We do not know anyone who loves RUDN University as much as he does, anyone who has invested so much strength, soul, mind and energy in the development of the University. And this love is mutual.

Science
07 Apr 2021
A Chemist from RUDN University Developed A New Type of One-Molecule Thick Water-Repellent Film

A chemist from RUDN University together with colleagues created a new type of two-dimensional nanofilm from an organic material called calixarene. The invention can be used as a protective coating in electronics and as a part of molecular filters. They also suggested a way of increasing the durability of such films with UV radiation.

Science
02 Apr 2021
Garlic and selenium increase stress resistance in carps, says a RUDN University biologist

A biologist from RUDN University confirmed that selenium nanoparticles and garlic extract can effectively reduce the negative impact of stress on the health of grass carp in the breeding industry.

Life in RUDN
02 Apr 2021
Instruction for international students of RUDN University who can return from their countries

International students who:

Science
01 Apr 2021
RUDN University mathematicians reduced neural network size six times without post-training

A team of mathematicians from RUDN University found a way to reduce the size of a trained neural network six times without spending additional resources on re-training it. The approach is based on finding a correlation between the weights of neural connections in the initial system and its simplified version.