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6th Philosophy and Culture of the Information Society International Conference at SUAI

November 16, 2018 the The Georgievsky Hall at SUAI (Gastello Street, 15) became a venue for the opening of the 6th Philosophy and Culture of the Information Society International Conference to discuss modern society experience and challenges, problems in Philosophy, Culture, Sociology, Political Science and Psychology of the Information Society.

The ceremony started with the Vice-Rector for Educational Work Victor M. Boer’s reading the greeting letter by the Rector Yu. A. Antokhina.

The Dean of the Faculty of Humanities Konstantin V. Losev talked on philosophical and cultural problems, caused by the rise of technology. He also stressed the international aspect of the Conference, attended by Italy and Belarus this time.

Doctor in Philosophy, Professor Sergei V. Orlov informed the guests on this year’s topics to be discussed by Russian and international minds during the Conference.

5th Association of Rectors of Transport Universities of Russia and China Forum

November 14, 2018 St. Petersburg hosted the 5th Association of Rectors of Transport Universities of Russia and China Forum within the Betancourt International Engineering Forum.

SUAI, an active partner of international transportation universities, was represented by its Vice-Rector for International Affairs Konstantin V. Losev. A member of BRAIA Initiative, SUAI cooperates with leading Chinese universities in developing navigation systems, transport infrastructure and projecting a high-speed railway.

The session opened with the Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Valentina I. Matviyenko’s letter to the participants, read by the Rector of the St. Petersburg State transport University Alexander Yu. Panychev.

The Forum heard the speeches by the General Secretary of the Chinese People’s Society for International Friendship Li Xikuai, the President of the Eurasia international corporation Feng Yaou and the Council for Chinese Education in St. Petersburg Sun Lailin.

In the Forum Russian and Chinese university leaders shared experience in science and research to define upcoming challenges.

The next Association of Rectors of Transport Universities of Russia and China Forum will be held at the Beijing Union University October 2019.

SUAI Welcomes Liming Vocational University (PRC)

November 8, 2018 SUAI welcomed a delegation from the Liming Vocational University (Quanzhou, PRC), headed by its President Mr. Songbai WANG to discuss educational programs and mutual internships.

The delegation was greeted by the SUAI Vice-Rector for International Affairs Konstantin V. Losev. The talks started with a presentation on SUAI’s education in aeronautics and aviation.

Konstantin V. Losev promoted SUAI’s Russian language courses for international students.

The parties agreed to enhance cooperation by creating and signing a framework agreement between the universities.

IPSA Visits SUAI

October 23, 2018 SUAI welcomed the delegation from Engineering School in Aeronautical and Space Systems (IPSA, France) of the IPSA Toulouse campus head Jean-Marc Chalin and the Coordinator of IPSA development program with Russia Marina Latour.

The SUAI delegation of the Rector Yulia A. Antokhina, the Vice-Rector for the international Affairs Konstantin V. Losev, the Vice-Rector for Educational Activities Valery A. Matyash with other administration and science of SUAI outlined the long history of successful cooperation between the two universities.

In the negotiations the parties discussed curriculums for student exchange and joint master training, resulting in a new dual certification program.

Strengthening of Russia-LAC Cooperation

October 18, 2018 SUAI welcomed Bastian Palacio Esquivel, the Director of STEM in the Republic of Chile, and Francisca Motecions Petite, a talented young researcher.

The SUAI Vice-Rector for International Affairs Konstantin V. Losev met the Chilean delegation with a presentation on education at SUAI and a proposal of student exchange agreements between Russia and Chile with SUAI participation.

Young researchers outlined the quality of higher education at SUAI stressing the growing interest among Chilean students to Russian universities.

The meeting saw a preliminary arrangement for several Chilean students to take a course at SUAI in the next academic year.