UrFU Сelebrates the Day of Russian Science!

15:33, February 8, 2022

Events dedicated to the Science Day are held at the university

Today the country celebrates the Day of Russian Science. UrFU is one of the leading universities of Russia making serious efforts to support and stimulate scientific research pushing the science forward. The university has 164 R&D labs (including 12 international labs) and is equipped with modern scientific equipment, providing scientists with the opportunity to participate in scientific conferences and be published in the most authoritative scientific journals.

Victor Koksharov, rector of the university, wishes the students and employees of the university a Happy Science Day.

"Today we are among the leaders of Russian science according to many indicators, constantly becoming internationally recognized. The achievements of our scientists attract increasing attention from the world scientific community. Cooperation with enterprises on commercialization and implementation of our developments is successfully improving. Our relations with the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences are getting stronger. The university actively participates in various state programs and contests, which allow us to support our researchers, develop fundamental science, and effectively establish ties with enterprises of the real sector of the economy. This helps us do the most important thing - to develop the Ural region and Russia in general," the rector noted.

From February 8 to 16, UrFU Science Days - events aimed at popularizing science and sharing the university's experience with other institutions are held. Within the framework of UrFU Science Days there will be seminars and lectures of experts from different areas, for example:

1. Seminar on information opportunities of the university and its library for international students (February 15, 14:00) in Russian and English.
2. Lecture of Stanislav Drobyshevsky, famous Russian anthropologist, PhD in biology, editor of the scientific and educational portal Anthropogenesis.ru, for students and guests of the university (February 11, 16:00).
3. Science Slam – a unique event where young scientists will perform and compete in a popular science format (February 11, 16:00).

Registration is required! Read the full program here. 

The news article was translated by UrFU International Marketing Office
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