This article analyses the current situation in the humanitarian cooperation between the EU and Russia. At present the main program blocks of this type of partnership comprise education, science and technology networks and culture. It has been recognized that each of the above areas of cooperation has its own specifics, different scope of coverage and significant potential for growth.
Education
To-date the education has turned out to ...
... them Far Eastern Federal University, Kazan State University, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, National University of Science and Technology MISiS, Higher School of Economics, National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, Novosibirsk State University,... ... of the contest for state support to leading Russian universities to improve their standing among the world's key research and educational centers.
On July 4th, 2013 RIAC Director General Andrei Kortunov spoke at the opening of the inter-regional research-to-practice conference “Preparation and Creation of a Regional Innovation Cluster.” He focused on developing international ties of Russian innovative regions and universities, adopting foreign practices in creation of regional innovation clusters and optimizing mechanisms of international scientific, technological and innovation cooperation.
The conference was attended by representatives of...
... of scientific communication (social networks, Skype, etc.), and methods for monitoring, processing and storing data. Quite possibly computers and IT could be compared by their impact with the introduction of printing, which radically revolutionized education (the storage and transfer of knowledge) and science (the generation of knowledge). Back then, science reached beyond the limits of monasteries and palaces, allowing a transition towards mass education and research in universities. The 20th century witnessed the establishment and rapid expansion ...
... internationalizes and becomes part of the single European space in tertiary education will depend on progress in relations between Russia and the EU, in addition to consistent efforts to create common space in the economy, domestic and foreign security, education, science and culture.
Enhancing its relations with the United States and Canada, as well as bi- and multi-lateral links with Brazil, India, China, and South Africa including within the BRICS framework, Russia will be better placed to strengthen the export ...
Interview with Bruce Bueno de Mesquita, Professor of Politics at New York University
Interview
Words can be interpreted in many ways, but mathematical formulas do not allow for such ambiguity. Rigorous application of mathematics in the study of politics brings clarity and weight to research. Bruce Bueno de Mesquita, Professor of Politics at New York University, built a computer model based on mathematical algorithms that can predict the outcome of complex negotiations and potentially coercive situations...
... universities in university ratings is gaining importance. In an interview to Snob magazine on existing projects, initiatives and tasks of his ministry, Deputy Education Minister Igor Fedyukin underlined that solution of the numerous problems in Russian science and education requires, among other things, participation in the international scholarly processes.
Foreign publications offer a way out, but authors should be skilled in internationally recognized writing approaches, preferably in English. Mr. Fedyukin ...
... increase this figure?
Well yes, the program is called a basic research and higher education program. Sponsored on the American side by the McArthur foundation and Civilian Research & Development Foundation (CRDF). And on the Russian side by the Ministry of Science and Education, and by local communities in Russia. It has been so successful that it is being duplicated elsewhere. So were feeling very good about that.
Interviewer: You mean elsewhere in other countries, or in Russia?
Well actually I was thinking of Russia....
... potential of individual researchers, organizations and countries.
Publications by Russian scientists in international journals: a lot or a little?
The preparation of the
Presidential Decree
“On measures to implement the state policy in the field of education and science” (May 2012) () relied on this logic. Among other things, the Decree set the task of ensuring the achievement of the following indicators: education – at least five Russian universities should make it in the top one hundred world’s ...
... Mason University, I had already published two books with a university press and several--I forget how many-- journal articles, so I had already over fulfilled my quota. I was thus able to go up for promotion and tenure in my fourth year.)
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Getting to this many publications by one’s sixth year may sound like a lot, but it really is not. Assistant Professors begin their first year with a Ph.D. dissertation already or (more rarely any more) almost completed. The dissertation ...
