scholarly journals Potential of International Project Activity for University Development

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (7) ◽  
pp. 125-134
Author(s):  
E. V. Kudryashova ◽  
L. A. Zarubina ◽  
S. V. Popkova ◽  
N. V. Baykina
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Context ◽  
Arctic Region ◽  
Global Market ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Management Model ◽  
International Project ◽  
Project Activity ◽  
International Projects ◽  
The University ◽  
Russian Universities

In the context of global competition, Russian universities search for the most efficient solutions to achieve competitiveness in the global market. The particular challenges that Russian universities face today include enhancing the quality of education and research, development of export potential, integration into international academic environment, diversification and search for new financial sources. The article considers international project activity as the most efficient tool of university internationalization process and solving the university tasks. Fundraising and international projects provide substantial support for achieving the set objectives in terms of both allocating additional financial resources and attracting intellectual capacity of international partners. Due to such features as practice orientation, time limits, and the ability to integrate different types and forms of international cooperation, the projects help university to address the challenges in a complex way and achieve multiple effects and, therefore, contribute significantly to developing world-demanded research, creating scholars networks and publishing, strengthening international partnerships, capacity building, enhancing academic mobility, developing the university campus and its infrastructure. The authors present the management model of international fundraising and projects implementation at Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M. Lomonosov, describe specific features of carrying out research and educational projects in cross-cultural context (also within the framework of cross-border cooperation in Barents Euro-Arctic Region). The article outlines the competences required for successful project implementation, gives examples of NArFU international projects aimed at solving challenges in the Arctic Region. The efficiency of the given management model is analyzed, also by presenting the results of sociological survey made with involvement of the projects participants.

scholarly journals Network Interaction of Universities in the Context of the Russian Arctic Development

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (7) ◽  
pp. 105-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. V. Kudryashova ◽  
M. V. Nenasheva ◽  
A. A. Saburov
Keyword(s):  
Interaction Model ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Joint Activities ◽  
Network Interaction ◽  
International Projects ◽  
National Competition ◽  
Training And Research ◽  
Research And Education ◽  
Development Network ◽  
Russian Universities

The article considers network interaction of Russian universities to solve strategic problems of macroregions development. Network interaction is a common model of cooperation between universities abroad, and in recent years, in connection with the new challenges facing Russian education, it has become relevant for Russian universities. The article briefly presents the main forms of organization and methods of managing network interaction, its advantages over traditional types of joint activities of universities. Based on the four years of work in the framework of the Association “National Arctic Research and Education Consortium” (NAREC), the authors analyze the experience of cooperation between universities in the interests of the development of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation. Four key areas of activity are considered: 1) expert and analytical support of personnel training and research; 2) Arctic-focused educational programs and projects; 3) support and promotion of scientific research on Arctic topics among students; 4) creation of joint information space. The article demonstrates the significant results of their implementation for each of these directions. These include monitoring the state of training of personnel with higher education and developing professional standards, developing educational products, including network programs and mass open online courses on Arctic topics, participating in international projects, conducting a national competition for student papers, as well as accumulating information related to training and research on Arctic topics. Based on the best practices of the Association “NAREC” and the difficulties encountered in the implementation of the network interaction model, the authors formulated practical recommendations for the development of interregional scientific and educational cooperation.

scholarly journals COMMUNICATIVE APPROACH IN PRACTICE: THE CASE OF THE UKRAINIAN STUDIES DEPARTMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WARSAW, POLAND

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (9(77)) ◽  
pp. 290-294
Author(s):  
Renata Botwina ◽  
Oksana Borys
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Context ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Special Importance ◽  
University Graduates ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Modern Approach ◽  
Communicative Approach ◽  
The University

The growth of international market, business and travel around the world has resulted in English being an integral part of university curricula. Teaching English in the way that is not only motivating but also corresponding to the needs of the global market university graduates are about to face has become mandatory for higher education institutions. This paper aims at presenting a modern approach to teaching foreign languages to students studying at the Department of the Ukrainian Studies at the University of Warsaw, Poland. The specifics of the didactic work of lecturers teaching English and Ukrainian languages are presented with a view to a cultural diversity in groups. The Department offers students a rich program that gives them a thorough education both in Ukrainian and English languages. The authors show how they deal with various problems resulting from language interference, heterogeneous groups and cultural differences in their teaching practice. Motivating students to learn English with a view to a cultural context is of special importance since it results not only in interesting lessons, but also in students willing to deepen their knowledge of the English-speaking countries. A special attention is given to the Communicative Approach which has proved to be beneficial both for teachers and students. Moreover, the authors give practical solutions how to motivate students to learn foreign languages effectively.

scholarly journals A note on the papers from the winter symposium of the Nordic Summer University held in Akureyri, Iceland, March, 1st-3rd 2013

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacob Dahl Rendtorff
Keyword(s):  
Social Values ◽  
Arctic Region ◽  
Social Philosophy ◽  
Legal Issues ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Study Group ◽  
The University ◽  
Political Economic ◽  
Work Done ◽  
The Arctic Region

The study group “Towards a New Ethical Imagination. Political and social values in a Cosmopolitan World Society” of the Nordic Summer University had its winter meeting at the University of Akureyri, Iceland, March 1-3, 2013. We discussed different topics in the fields of moral, political, economic, and social philosophy, with the addition of a special theme i.e. ethical, political and legal issues in the Arctic region. It was a very fruitful meeting and we would like to thank the organisers at the University of Akureyri, in particular Águst Thor Árnason, the Icelandic NSU Coordinator, for all the hard work done in Akureyri.

Prospects for the development of international cooperation in the Arctic: main directions

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. 76-83
Author(s):  
VERA I. SMORCHKOVA ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
International Cooperation ◽  
Arctic Region ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Arctic Council ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Arctic Regions ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Common Interests ◽  
The University

Over the past three decades, the Arctic has shown an unprecedented pace of international cooperation. Work in this direction takes place within the framework of the Arctic Council, the Barents Euro-Arctic Region Council (BEAC), the Northern Forum, the International Arctic Science Committee, the International Conference “Arctic Frontiers”, the Conference of Parliamentarians of the Arctic Countries, the University of the Arctic, etc. Cooperation and integration of the Arctic regions are of great importance for the social and economic development of this macro-region. United, the Arctic countries will preserve and develop territories on the principles of sustainable development. While studying the topic of the article, the author realized that the existing initiatives are not enough to meet the growing needs of the region. Today, the circumpolar region faces geopolitical, socio- economic, and environmental challenges. Changes in economic development and global warming are a serious threat to the population of the Arctic. Governmental and non-governmental organizations associated with activities in the Arctic, as well as its direct residents, are interested in international cooperation in various areas that are related to the problems of the region. The participation of countries and organizations is needed for an immediate response to changes, as well as to solve emerging problems, to pursue common interests, and to find effective mechanisms for managing emerging changes. In the article, the author also offers practical recommendations for the proper use of the potential of the Russian Arctic.

scholarly journals Arctic science education using public museum collections from the University of Alaska Museum: an evolving and expanding landscape

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 635-653 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine L. Anderson ◽  
Ute Kaden ◽  
Patrick S. Druckenmiller ◽  
Sarah Fowell ◽  
Mark A. Spangler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Arctic Region ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Museum Collections ◽  
Online Data ◽  
History Museum ◽  
Place Based Education ◽  
The University ◽  
The Arctic Region

Alaska faces unique challenges in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education, including limited accessibility to resources and learning opportunities, and a lack of place-based education resources. Museum education programs, traditionally focused on public outreach through docent-led tours, are playing an increasingly important role in both formal and informal aspects of STEM education to help address these challenges. The University of Alaska Museum (UAM) stands as a model in the Arctic region exemplifying how public natural history museum collections can be utilized to create active place-based learning experiences with the aim of increasing engagement in STEM literacy and building connections between museums and communities. These efforts take many forms, including the development of teaching materials involving physical objects and (or) online data from the open-access database ARCTOS, training preservice teachers, and implementing citizen science projects. Because many UAM specimens and objects are from Alaska, they are easily incorporated into place-based education, thereby demonstrating how the Arctic environment is unique at local and regional scales. Here, we showcase several programs that are either unique to UAM or part of larger national projects and include exemplar teaching modules in order to provide learning opportunities in the Arctic region and other rural settings.

scholarly journals TECHNOLOGICAL COMPETITION AMONG THE ARCTIC COUNTRIES WITH THE CONSIDERATION OF CHALLENGES AND THREATS OF ARCTIC EXPLORATION (ON THE BASIS OF THE EU CORPORATIVE LEVEL)

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 288-301
Author(s):  
N. N. Bondareva
Keyword(s):  
Russian Federation ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Rapid Change ◽  
Arctic Region ◽  
Ecosystem Approach ◽  
Global Market ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Future Market ◽  
Technological Competition ◽  
The Russian Federation

Purpose:the purpose of the research is to study the current state of technological competition between the leading Arctic States, its impact on the Russian Federation, as well as to develop recommendations for Russia to take into account the future direction of relevant global and regional trends.Methods:the presented research was carried out on the basis of the ecosystem approach and comparative analysis of open sources, using the generally accepted theoretical methods of scientific knowledge.Results:the article defines the most significant European participants of the technological competition in the Arctic region (the Russian Federation, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, etc.) on the level of governments and corporations. The main objectives, tasks, plans, projects and scale of state and company technological competition in the Arctic is defined. The analysis of the importance of valuable international methodological experience of country technological capacity-building in the Arctic is carried out. The forecast is given to the forthcoming repartition of spheres of influence in the Arctic, the reasons of transformation of the global market taking into account nearest future market supply of new volumes of minerals from the European Arctic are shown. The analysis of historical and modern activity of Arctic participants, resources supply, new markets and their influence on the Russian Federation is carried out. Recommendations about consideration by the Russian Federation of future world and regional technological and other trends are offered.conclusions and Relevance:the analysis of the state of technological competition between the Arctic countries, as well as future plans for the development of the Arctic from their side, proves the forecast of active search of complex benefits from environmental changes in the Arctic. Considering the rapid change in the global environment at the transnational level, the growing technological vulnerability and isolation of Russia, it is necessary for the Russian Federation to take timely into account new opening trends in the development of the Arctic. In this sense, it is very important to maintain the pace of the Russian Federation's increasing its technological competence in the Arctic.

On the distribution of Dolichopus humilis Van Duzee in the Palaearctic Region and a new synonym (Diptera: Dolichopodidae: Dolichopus latipennis species group)

Zootaxa ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 3599 (5) ◽  
pp. 499-500 ◽  
Author(s):  
OLEG P. NEGROBOV ◽  
IGOR YA. GRICHANOV
Keyword(s):  
Arctic Region ◽  
Species Group ◽  
Yukon Territory ◽  
Palaearctic Region ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Zoological Museum ◽  
Separate Species ◽  
New Synonym ◽  
New Material ◽  
The University

Dolichopus humilis Van Duzee, 1921 was described from the Alaska-Yukon Territory boundary (Van Duzee et al. 1921), and later recorded from Alaska, Northwest Territories and Greenland (J.R. Vockeroth in Pollet et al. 2004). This species was redescribed and illustrated by Pollet and Böcher (2005). It was never associated with the Dolichopus latipennis species group (= Hygroceleuthus Loew, 1857). Recently Negrobov et al. (2009) reviewed the Dolichopus latipennis species group in the Palaearctic Region and described D. lantsovi Negrobov, Grichanov et Barkalov from the Taimyr and Yamal peninsulas of Siberia. At the time of description the differences in leg setation and coloration between D. lantsovi and D. humilis were considered to be important to distinguish a new species. Recently the junior author examined a long series of D. humilis from Thule (northwest side of the island of Greenland) found in the Zoological Museum of the University of Copenhagen, Denmark (ZMUC). IYG also recently examined new material of D. lantsovi from the arctic region of Eurasia deposited in the Zoological Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg (ZIN). Study of this material has revealed variability in leg setation, coloration and thickness (see below) among the Siberian D. lantsovi and northern American D. humilis specimens that overlaps the two species concepts. Therefore, we do not see any justification in recognizing two separate species.

scholarly journals Ecological rating as an indicator of geoenvironmental risk management of Russian oil and gas companies in the Arctic

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 58-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. P. Trubitsina ◽  
V. N. Bashkin
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Arctic Region ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Management Model ◽  
Environmental Responsibility ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Foreign Investors ◽  
Oil And Gas Companies ◽  
The Arctic Region

The article is devoted to the issues of environmental ratings as an indicators of the process of geoenvironmental risk (GER) management of Russian oil and gas companies, operating in theArctic. The authors demonstrate the algorithm of GER management model processes and reveal the need to use environmental ratings for the oil and gas industry. Particular attention is given to the issues of rating results of Environmental Responsibility of Oil and Gas companies in Russia that was held in 2014—2017 years. It was conducted by the cooperative initiative by CREON Group and WWF Russia with participation of National Rating Agency. The authors have selected from all Russian oil and gas companies only those who operating in the Arctic region and they have analyzed them. The rating's results show that the leaders are companies whose management pays special attention to gas. They are Sakhalin Energy (Sakhalin-2), Gazprom and Zarubezhneft. The authors point out that the environmental rating of Russian oil and gas companies can serve as an indicator of GER management, as a tool to inform foreign investors about the environmental impact to ensure the ecological safety of the region.

Digital Transformation of Russian Universities: Analytics of Best Practices

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-55
Author(s):  
Elena Shirinkina ◽  
B. Sobirov
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Management Model ◽  
University Management ◽  
Resource Saving ◽  
Technological Field ◽  
The University ◽  
Transformation Processes ◽  
Russian Universities

The relevance of the study is due to the fact that the orientation of the transformation processes of Russian universities is aimed at forming a new management model that takes into account globalization processes, both in foreign economic activity and in the technological field in the context of society digitalization. The purpose of this study is to analyze the best practices of university management in the context of digital transformation. The experience and result of the implementation of neurolearning, artificial intelligence, chat bots and other digital and resource-saving technologies in the educational and business processes of the university are presented. This study proves that digital technologies can give impetus to the development of a university management system.

Key scientific-research institutes of the Scandinavian countries and international projects conducting research and development of the Arctic

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
A. Bilalova ◽  
◽  
A. Gvishiani ◽  
V. Poselov ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Russian Federation ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Arctic Region ◽  
Scientific Activity ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Arctic Council ◽  
Progressive Development ◽  
Research Institutes ◽  
International Projects ◽  
The Russian Federation

The Arctic region, having tremendous natural resources, is of strategic importance for the Russian Federation. Protection of the Arctic environment, its progressive development, modernization and reorganization of the expeditionary infrastructure as well as scientific research implementation become more effective in close international cooperation. Establishment of strong scientific relationships between research institutes of the Arctic Council States is essential for the achievement of their national and regional goals. This article is concerned with the description of the scientific-research institutes based in Norway, Finland and Sweden, which focus on the study of the Arctic. The paper covers their main objectives, areas of a scientific activity, educational projects arrangement and participation in the Arctic expeditions. The article discusses an existing interaction of the considered scientific institutes of the Scandinavian countries with the institutes and universities of the Russian Federation, investigating the Arctic and Antarctic. This review will allow expanding current ways and outlining new possibilities of collaboration between the countries of the Arctic pool within the Arctic exploration and development. The paper particularly emphasizes on such large international projects as the University of the Arctic (UArctic), the MOSAiC expedition and the International Meteorological Institute (IMI).

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