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Fsfei He “Voronezh State University” 2017 ANNUAL REPORT FSFEI HE “VORONEZH STATE UNIVERSITY” 2017 Rector’s Address 3 University Governance 9 University Strategic Development 31 Education 73 Research, Innovations, and Informatisation 121 Economics and contract service 203 International activity 243 Student Affairs And Social Development 267 Facilities operations and construction 295 Military Education at VSU 305 VSU Regional Scientific Library 313 The “Galichya Gora” nature reserve 319 VSU’s Centre for Information Policy 325 Subject index 336 Voronezh VSU Publishing House 2018 RECTOR’S ADDRESS RECTOR’S ADDRESS Every time we sum up the results of the year, as required by the university’s Charter, we analyse our accomplishments, talk openly about any difficulties and disadvantages, and announce the tasks for the year to come. In accordance with the usual procedure, before we start the report, I would like to address the previous year – 2017. It was dedicated to active preparation for the university’s centenary which we, alongside with the whole of our regional community, are going to celebrate in 2018. It is the university’s motto – “VSU for the city, the region, and the country” – that inspired the creative spirit that helped us to: firstly, overcome the extremely dangerous (and we do D.A. Endovitsky, not exaggerate this) crises in the country’s economy which have definitely made an impact on the university; Rector of Voronezh State University secondly, secure our leadership in the regional academic community, and not to do it the easy way, but instead choose to strengthen and develop collaboration with other universities on the regional and inter regional level; thirdly, adhere closely to our “line of development” in all its large-scale and multidimensional components, which include solving internal problems, maintaining international contacts, and collaborating with government, industrial, business, and social structures. We managed to determine the university’s strategy in relation to the complex aspects of its influence on the strategy of the city, the region, and the higher education of the country as a whole. Throughout the year, we assessed our performance using objective indicators of a variety of independent rankings. It was done to form a clear benchmark that is to be maintained so that we could retain our position. Additionally, we had an opportunity to listen to the opinions of highly competent state officials: Alexey Gordeev, Olga Vasilyeva, Galina Karelova, Viktor Sadovnichiy, Alexander Gusev, as well as the rectors of leading national universities. The invariably high ratings we receive are an objective indicator of the fact that we are on the right track, and we intend to follow it in the future. 4 RECTOR’S ADDRESS The year under report – 2017 – was full of events, and I am going to briefly focus on the most significant ones below. It is the fifth time the university became the winner of the federal competition of student community development programs, and our talented and athletic students won the National Student Marathon for the fourth time. In addition, Voronezh won the title as Russia’s best student city. VSU became the region’s best innovative university, and the university’s system of innovative activity and entrepreneurship proved itself to be competitive and forward-minded. A number of government officials, scholars, and politicians, were awarded titles of Doctor Honoris Causa of Voronezh State University: Professor Sue Garton from Aston University (UK); Charman of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation Valeriy Zorkin; Director of the Institute of Europe of the Russian Academy of Sciences Alexey Gromyko; Professor Ursula Hirschfeld from Martin Luther University (Germany); Full Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Valeriy Makarov; Michael A. Popp, Chair of the board of Bionorica SE, etc. All these outstanding people took an active part in the university’s life and, in their status of honorary doctors, strive to promote VSU’s interests in the future as well. The university launched an upgraded supercomputer, which is among the top ten most modern supercomputers in Russian universities. A major international event – “European Higher Education Area” forum – was held at VSU. VSU became an official partner of the Kvantorium children’s technoparks in Voronezh and in Lipetsk. The university was also visited by a number of high-profile visitors: Michael Bird, Director of the British Council and Culture Counsellor of the British Embassy; Adrian McDaid, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ireland to the Russian Federation; John F. Tefft, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the USA; Hüseyin Dirioz, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Turkey to the Russian Federation; etc. Voronezh State University traditionally achieved high positions in national and international rankings: Webometrics, QS, Times, Expert RA, Interfax, ect. A simulation diagnostic and treatment centre was launched by the Faculty of Biology and Soil Sciences of Voronezh State University and the Anatomy Museum. A partnership agreement was signed between Voronezh State University and a German pharmacy company, Bionorica SE, whereby a new master’s degree programme “Industrial Pharmacy” was created at VSU. 5 Voronezh State University was accredited by the Higher Education Council of Turkey, and a forum “Days of Turkish Education in Central Russia” was held at the university. Voronezh State University received six projects in various areas of the Erasmus+ programme. Vladimir Potanin Foundation donated 5 million roubles to the VSU Endowment Fund. Voronezh State University won the contest for the state support of pilot projects for the creation and development of engineering centres. VSU won a contract to develop the strategy of social and economic development for the Voronezh Region up to 2035. VSU received the status of a university centre for innovative, technological, and social development. VSU’s development strategy was approved; the university’s brand style was updated and its logo was registered by the Federal service for intellectual property. Olga Vasilyeva, Minister of Education and Science of the Russian Federation, took part in the meeting for the organisation committee for the 100th anniversary of Voronezh State University and a session of the VSU Academic Board. At the VSU Faculty of Physics, a fundamental department and laboratory of JSC Concern “Sozvezdie” was established. 6 RECTOR’S ADDRESS Of course, we have not yet achieved everything that we had planned, but we can clearly see and understand the challenges and difficulties. Moreover, we work hard while increasing personal and collective responsibility. I am convinced that anyone who studies this report will have a chance to see it for themselves. I cannot fail to mention that 2017 was also a year of several great and bitter losses. Some of our colleagues passed away, and we mourn their loss, while undertaking the responsibility to preserve their memory and be worthy of continuing their service to the university and the country. Patriotism is a truly powerful concept. It was a priority for those who laid the foundations of our university. It is still a force that drives us today and helps us look forward to the future. VSU’s centenary is one of the reasons for 2018 being declared a Year of Education and Science in the Voronezh Region. Having a close look at the results of this past year, we are to define the large, complex, and important tasks and to work on solving them in a creative and responsible manner. The life of the university is our joint task, as well as a matter of personal importance for each and every one of us. 7 UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION 2.1. BOARD OF TRUSTEES: STRUCTURE, LIST OF KEY ISSUES The Board of Trustees of FSFEI HE Voronezh State University (hereinafter referred to as the VSU Board of Trustees) was created based the decision taken by the VSU Academic Council dated 28 September 2012 in accordance with the Charter of FSFEI HE VSU (sections 4.17, 4.20–4.32), and is one of VSU’s management bodies. The activities of VSU Board of Trustees are subject to the Charter of the Board of Trustees of Voronezh State University and the Rules and Procedures of the Board of Trustees of Voronezh State University. VSU Board of Trustees consists of 28 people. Since 25 May 2016, the position of the Chair of the Board of Trustees has been vacant. Deputy Chairs of the Board of Trustees – Alexander Sokolov, Elena Soboleva, Evgeny Yurchenko Secretary of the Board of Trustees – Dmitry Endovitskiy MEMBERS OF THE VSU BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1. Azret Bekkiev, Deputy General Director of AO United Instrument Manufacturing Corporation. 2. Vladimir Bubnov, Director General of ÎOÎ Kombinat Stroitelnykh Detaley. 3. Anton Ganzha, Regional Manager of Vnesheconombank 4. Yury Goncharov, President of the Voronezh Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry. 5. Tatiana Davydenko, Vice Rector for Innovations of FSFEI HE V.G. Shukhov Belgorod State Technological University. 10 UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION 6. Boris Danshin, Director General of AO Informsvyaz-Chernozemye data provider. 7. Dmitry Endovitskiy, Rector of FSFEI HE VSU. 8. Viktor Yenin, Director General of UK IP Perspektiva. 9. Valentin Ievlev, Full Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, DSc in Physics and Mathematics, Professor, Head of the Department of Materials Science and the Industry of Nanosystems of the Faculty of Chemistry of FSFEI HE VSU. 10. Alexey Kamyshev, Head of the project for creating new electronic component production activities. 11. Dmitriy Lapygin, Director of Economic Affairs of ÎÎÎ RET. 12. Mikhail Moskaltsov, Deputy Head of the Voronezh branch of VTB. 13. Mikhail Nosyrev, attorney, President of ZAO Spartak Cinema. 14. Alexey Ponomarev, Vice President for Strategy & Industrial Cooperation of the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Moscow). 15. Edgars Puzo, Director General of Atos IT Solutions and Services LLC 16. Igor Risin, DSc in Economics, Professor, Associate member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, Head of the Department of Regional Economics and Territorial Administration of FSFEI HE VSU.
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