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  • The Rector of FESTU, Vladimir Burovcev, delivered a presentation at the Association of Rectors of Transport Universities in Russia and China.

    The VIII Forum of Transport University Rectors from Russia and China was held in Beijing. Participants discussed new challenges and developments in transport science.

    Participants of the forum were keenly interested in the presentation of FESTU's Rector, Vladimir Burovcev on "International Cooperation in Education as a Way to Build Human Resources Capacity in the Transport Industry." Vladimir Burovcev elaborated on the collaboration between FESTU and universities in the People's Republic of China (PRC), joint educational programs, and cluster-based approaches to training personnel. The educational process involves not only educational institutions, but also government agencies and industry professionals.

    Mr. Burovcev voiced the hope that the efforts of the association and outcomes of this forum will bring about mutually beneficial cooperation between Russian and Chinese universities.

    In May 2014, the Association of Rectors of Transport Universities of Russia and China was established. Since its inception, more than 120 universities have become members of the association, and the forum continues to serve as an effective platform for the exchange of views and ideas.

  • Vladimir Burovcev participated in the III Conference of the BRICS Transport Universities Rectors Associati

    The conference took place at the Saint Petersburg State Transport University named after Emperor Alexander I.

    FESTU Rector Vladimir Burovcev delivered a report titled "FESTU: The Eastern Scientific-Educational Frontier of the APR Transport System." In his report, Vladimir Burovcev elaborated on international scientific-educational collaborations, specifically the longstanding partnerships of FESTU with universities in China. He also highlighted the competitive advantages and resource capabilities of FESTU in the international arena and outlined recent initiatives of the university in the international space.

    Among the new scientific focus areas of the university, Vladimir Burovcev extensively discussed the activities of the analysis center and forecasting in the field of multi-transport technologies within the framework of "Priority 2030."

    The conference brought together leaders of higher education institutions from all 10 BRICS countries — China, India, Ethiopia, the UAE, Brazil, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Saudi Arabia — as well as prominent transport universities in Russia. The total number of participants was approximately 100 individuals

  • Meeting of a Commission on International Activities under the Council of University Rectors.

    FESTU conducted a meeting of the Commission on International Activities under the Council of University Rectors of Khabarovski Krai, Jewish, Magadan, and Sakhalin oblasts.

    The main topic of discussion became a development by far eastern universities that separate Olympiad for foreign applicants.

    Similar Olympiads is an intellectual contest for applicants, including by quotas of Rossotrudnichestvo. Universities can conduct it by themselves and also with support from state organizations, associations of educational organizations, and big state corporations.

    Participants in the meeting made a common decision that such an Olympiad for universities in the region is required and made a draft of the first stages of the realization plan.

    Reminding that the Council of University Rectors of Khabarovski Krai, Jeiwsh, Magadan, and Sakhalin oblasts is now headed by FESTU rector Vladimir Burovcev.