Winter University 2017 has finished

10:48, March 2, 2017

Students from China, India and Malaysia spent two eventful weeks at Ural Federal University

Winter University 2017 was organized by UrFU Department of International Educational Programs, Department of Machine Building, Institute of Public Administration and Entrepreneurship and Ural Power Engineering Institute. Students were trained in such areas as Mechanical, Electrical Engineering and Business. Depending on the direction of the study, students attended such courses as Artificial Neural Networks, Fuzzy Systems and Genetic Algorithms, Intellectual Property Management, Competitive Intelligence, Design of Crane Components, Evaluation of a Business-Project Effectiveness and others.

As a part of the program, the students visited the Network control center of the branch of "MRSK Ural" - "Sverdlovenergo" which carries out operational and technological maintenance of 110kV transmission lines in the Middle Urals, and a factory “Ural Locomotives”. It allowed them to see how they can use the knowledge received at the University in practice.

The final stage of the Winter University included presentation of the students’ research. Several projects were carried out on a high professional level, therefore it was decided to continue joint research with the most successful students and prepare articles for a publication in the scientific journal.

In addition to the educational activities, the students enjoyed rich cultural program. They got acquainted with Ekaterinburg, went skiing and dogsledding, visited the border of Europe and Asia, visited the Opera Theater to see "La Traviata" by Giuseppe Verdi.

This year the Winter University was held for the first time. It was a huge success, the participants highly appreciated received experience. Both organizers and participants hope to continue scientific cooperation.

We would like to remind, that the students, who could not make it to UrFU this winter, have an opportunity to participate in the IV UrFU Summer University.