The first results of the Summer Multidisciplinary University “Russia-Africa” have been summed up
The Summer Multidisciplinary University “Russia-Africa” has successfully completed in three domestic universities. Specialists from African countries did not take advanced training courses, but also got acquainted with the culture of Russia. The project is being implemented within the framework of the RAFU consortium (Russian-African Network University) with the support of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science.
The goal of the program is to support foreign graduates of Russian universities who are already working in African countries. Conference on the international control of the continent in the field of education, science and economic development
The first intensive classes have already been held in three universities – the Russian State Hydrometeorological University (RSHMU), the Southern Federal University (SFU) and the Russian State University (RGU) named after. A.N. Kosygin (Technology. Design. Art).
Students from African countries (Algeria, Burundi, Ghana, Guinea, Egypt, Cameroon, Congo, Senegal, Tanzania) completed the courses “Engineering and hydrometeorological surveys”, “Climate change and natural disaster risks”, “Tourism”, “Modern tools for developing information technologies”. systems.”
In addition to the main one, programs of various thematic and cultural events were established for foreign guests.
RSHMU visiting group practice at the Meteorological Museum of the Main Geophysical Observatory. A.I. Voeikov, as well as a sightseeing tour of the sights and the complex for ensuring the safety of St. Petersburg from floods with a stop in the fortress city of Kronstadt.
SFedU prepared educational and sports events as part of the development of the track “Tourism”. In particular, the eco-tour “Great journey through the mountainous Adygea” took place.
RSU them. A.N. Kosygina conducted excursions around Moscow for African specialists, as well as an evening of cross-cultural communication “Culture of Russia”.
At the end of August, the program started at the Crimean Federal University. IN AND. Vernadsky. Doctors from Zimbabwe, Libya, Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania and Tunisia are mastering intensive courses on Fundamentals of Reproductology and Selected Issues of Surgery.
Most of the Russian universities participating in the Russia-Africa project will have to start participating in competitions. At the moment, 10 Russian universities are participating in it, including: Astrakhan State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, National Research University MPEI, Moscow State University of Food Production, Russian State Geological Prospecting University named after Sergo Ordzhonikidze, Russian State University for the Humanities, St. State Electrotechnical University “LETI” them. IN AND. Ulyanov.