Even thousands of miles away from Russia, one can meet people inspired by the Russian culture, such as Uvindu Vidura Wijeweera from Sri-Lanka. He has received degrees in jurisprudence, political science, and human resource management, the knowledge-is-power incarnate. As an avid fan of the Russian literature, Uvindu could not stay indifferent when he heard about the opportunity to study at South Ural State University, and he applied to a master’s program. The University has shown Uvindu a multicultural world, just the right one to learn essential life lessons.
August 15 was Archaeology Day, the professional holiday of specialists studying everyday routine and culture by extant artifacts. In order to correctly interpret the meaning of discovered objects, it is necessary to understand how they were made and what their purpose was. Experimental archaeology answers these questions. Founder of the Archeos Center of Historical Projects, research fellow of the SUSU REC of Eurasian Studies, Ivan Semyan, told us about this science being promoted in the Chelyabinsk region.
Today, August 15th, we celebrate one of the most exciting and romantic professional activities - archaeology! Archaeologist Day was celebrated in the Soviet Union and continues to exist in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. Although you can still meet those believing archaeology is about finding treasures, the study of human activity is much more than that. Archaeology is at the heart of our understanding of historical processes.
For Russia, power engineering is one of the most prospective areas of science andtechnology development, which ensures implementation of the country’s competitive advantages. One of the key strategies for development of the country is the EnergyNet National Technology Initiative.
On Thursday, August 9, the third creative session Tretyakovka wrapped up at Olimp Sports and Recreation Camp.
“This session essentially differed from the previous ones by its creative atmosphere. Student activity was organized under 6 categories: theatre, arts, music, dancing, art management, and sports. Each group worked with their own teacher, and students learned various new things,” notes Natalya Lapshina, session supervisor.
Besides classes students were offered an event-packed cultural program.
Starting from 2010, Accommodation for Students service has been functioning at South Ural State University. The SUSU Trade Union Committee, together with the university’s Administration and the Extracurricular Activities Department, provides assistance with finding accommodation for all students.
In Kunashaksky District an ancient burial ground was found by the specialists which contained a gold plated buckle, horse legs bones, bridle, and stirrup.
On the shore of lake Uelgi in the Chelyabinsk Region, while performing excavations, archaeologists came across a burial of some interest. According to Doctor of Sciences (History), Professor of SUSU Sergey Botalov, who supervised the works, the find is very important. It proves that namely in this place the future nations were born. Among those, professor believes, were Tatars, Kazakhs, etc.
On the second Saturday of August, the Sportsman’s Day is celebrated in Russia. This holiday unites all people related to sport. At South Ural State University, a lot of attention is paid to physical development and healthy lifestyle. On the threshold of the holiday, we will talk about sport opportunities that get opened for SUSU students.
South Ural State University pays a lot of attention to education of foreign citizens. One of the reasons for international students to choose SUSU is the fact that here they are provided with all conditions for learning Russian language, including the use of available distance technology. University staff elaborated online courses for mastering Russian phonetics by native Arabic and Chinese speakers; the courses are intended not only to show the correct way of sound pronunciation of Russian speech, but also teach how to do it.
South Ural State University has been cooperating with KNAUF Company for 20 years. In the frames of this cooperation the laboratory “Knauf Materials and Complete Systems” was created, the possibilities of which are used by Institute of Architecture and Construction of SUSU for the preparation of future architects, designers, and builders.
Each year, thousands of specialists of various specialties graduate from South Ural State University. Among them is Elena Ermolaeva, who got her degree at the SUSU Faculty of Journalism. Today, Elena Yuryevna is the Chief PR Specialist of the Traktor Ice Hockey Club. She told us why due time she chose the Faculty, how her studentship was going, as well as about her work in the Traktor Ice Hockey Club.
– Why did you decide to get enrolled to the Faculty of Journalism?
August 8 is the International Alpinism Day. Establishment of this holiday is connected with the names of a Swiss doctor Michel-Gabriel Paccard and a mountain guide Jacques Balmat, who in 1786 were the first mountaineers to reach the top of Mont Blanc, the topmost peak of the Alps; its height is 4810 meters above the sea level. Those, who want to exercise this uneasy sport, need serious training and skills of working with equipment.
On August 8 Rector of South Ural State University Aleksandr Skestakov signed an order on enrolment of government-subsidized students. During the ceremony the interim results of 2018 Admissions Committee were summarized.
Alternative energy sources are a way to rational resource saving. Development of nanotechnology is a serious impulse for development of alternative energy sources. For several years, scientists of South Ural State University have been working on creation of solar batteries of a new type, specificity of which is organic light-sensitive material. Such batteries will not be toxic and will provide great advantages in alternative power engineering of the future.
Until September 15, 2018, South Ural State University accepts the documents for the bachelor's degree, specialty and master's degree programs from the applicants wishing to graduate from the university extramural mode of study on a fee basis.
The presence of hot water in a residential building and comfortable temperature in it are the primary needs of a man. However, today the breakages often occur in the system of heating or hot water supply. The new design solutions, as well as the use of new materials, allow preventing them.
Daring scientific tasks set nowadays in front of researchers all around the world require for searching new methods of solutions. Presently, unique high-tech materials are produced for industries, smart technologies of Industry 4.0 get actively implemented, digitalization of metallurgical manufacture is carried out. Work in all these areas is being done at South Ural State University within the frameworks of MetalNet strategy of development of the Institute of Engineering Technology.
South Ural State University is rightfully viewed as a multicultural institution. Almost 2 000 international students from over 48 countries are currently doing their studies at SUSU. Many of them have listened to the advice of those who had already received their degree at South Ural State University. Naji Abdullah Mezaal received a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering in Baghdad. Several years later he decided to continue his studies abroad when Naji’s friend recommended him to apply to South Ural State University.
Within 75 years from the day of its foundation, more than 250 thousand of specialists, who become successful in various careers, graduated South Ural State University. Graduate of the SUSU Department of Russian Language and Literature, Natalia Dubovaya debuted as a scriptwriter and creative producer of the Russian movie The Mermaid. Lake of the Dead, which got released on July 12. Natalia told us about the idea to create the movie, the process of filming, and the role of SUSU in her professional becoming.
South Ural State University is strengthening collaboration with industrial enterprises of the Chelyabinsk Region and Russian Federation. One of the world’s major manufacturers of steel Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works has become interested in graduates of the SUSU School of Economics and Management.
Associate Professor of Department of Construction Production and Theory of Structures of Institute of Architecture and Construction of SUSU Natalia Degtyareva made a report “Thin-Walled Structures” at the Eighth International Conference (ICTWS 2018) which took place in Lisbon in July 24-27.
Studying at South Ural State University considers the most important development tendencies of all spheres of society. Here students obtain knowledge which is trending not only today but will be so in the close future. Particularly, Department of Accounting, Analysis and Audit of School of Economics and Management of SUSU teaches their students Accounting of Future.
International Scientific Journal “Supercomputing Frontiers and Innovations” (SuperFrI) being published at South Ural State University has been included into Scopus, an authoritative international database, having occupied a good position in the 2nd quarter.
