From the classroom to the real sector: students from the Higher School of Design and Architecture at PSU created a design project for a school in the village of Suvorovskaya as part of the "Service-Learning" program.

Students from the Higher School of Design and Architecture at PSU developed a design project for the modernization of School No. 2 in the village of Suvorovskaya in the Predgorny Municipal District. The work was completed as part of the "Service-Learning" program, commissioned by the school administration.

The student team—Anita Atabieva, Milana Kovalenko, Anna Zhugina, Igor Gazaryan, Vladislav Nazarov, and Eduard Amburtsamyan—under the direction of Elena Rubets, studied the area's features and spoke with teachers, parents, and students to create a modern and comfortable educational space.

The project is based on the idea of ​​the school as an open public space for the entire village. Today, the students' design has already formed the basis for a real-life modernization program for the educational institution.

Students encountered real-world constraints, learned to listen to the client, and found a balance between avant-garde design and respect for the context.

A meeting between students and representatives of the North Caucasus Electronic Customs was held at the Institute of Foreign Languages ​​and International Tourism at PSU.

The event brought together students majoring in Customs, Economic Security, Law, and Linguistics and focused on professional development and employment.

The guests discussed the specifics of electronic customs operations, the implementation of modern technologies, and the requirements for specialists. They also answered students' questions about internships and career prospects.

The meeting was held in an open dialogue format and was an important step in strengthening the connection between education and future careers.

A meeting between activists from the Student Council of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science and Pavel Kozlovsky, Deputy Director of the Center for Continuing Professional Education at the Advanced Engineering School "Digital Engineering" at St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, was held via videoconference.

The main topic of the meeting was the development of mentoring at universities. Participants discussed its role in student adaptation, the development of professional skills, and engagement in community and project activities.

The activists shared their experiences implementing mentoring practices and outlined current challenges and prospects for their development. Daria Khazhikarova, Chair of the Student and Postgraduate Council, represented PSU in the discussion, presenting proposals for expanding mentoring programs.

Meeting participants emphasized the importance of developing mentoring and sharing successful practices between universities.

From March 17-19, representatives of PSU, represented by Sofia Moiseyeva, a lecturer from the PSU Institute of International Relations, and Milana Shevchenko, a fourth-year student in the Secondary Vocational Education Program at the Higher School of Design and Architecture, are participating in an introductory seminar on media community development.

In collaboration with the SHUM Center's Translators of Meaning from across the country, they will develop concepts for media community development in order to implement these projects in their regions. The program includes a series of strategic sessions, expert lectures, and master classes.

This year, 157 people from 57 regions of Russia received the status of Translator of Meaning. What does it mean to be a "Translator of Meaning"?

It's not just a status. It's a commitment to be a conduit for SHUM's ideas in your region: supporting the professional community, sharing experiences, and engaging others in meaningful work with the media.

At the Center of Tourism Events: University Lecturer at MITT-2026.

Elizaveta Vadimovna Khubieva, a lecturer in the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Industry at the Institute of Foreign Languages ​​and International Tourism at PSU, participated in the 32nd International Exhibition MITT-2026 in Moscow. She participated in various business events, from panel discussions to practical seminars.

The MITT International Exhibition is a global platform that brings together representatives of the tourism industry from around the world. This year, approximately 40 countries, including countries from Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, presented their exhibits. Oman was the exhibition's key partner, while Egypt surprised with new programs in cultural tourism.

Focus:

International cooperation and new markets;

Digitalization and innovation in tourism;

Trends in domestic and event tourism.

Such experience is becoming an important part of the development of educational programs and the training of a new generation of specialists.

The 3rd International Forum on Innovative Economics: Development Vectors Launches

The 3rd International Forum on Innovative Economics is being held at PSU from March 18 to 25, 2026. The 7th International Scientific and Practical Conference, "Innovation of Creation: Modern Technologies for the Modernization of Society," dedicated to the development of Russia's intellectual and innovative sovereignty, has already officially opened.

The plenary session, opened with a welcoming address by Vice-Rector Ekaterina Vladimirovna Efimova, covered a wide range of topics – from traditional values ​​in innovation processes to the application of modern technologies in tourism and the development of a digital state.

The forum continues, opening new opportunities for professional dialogue and the exchange of cutting-edge ideas.

Spanish as a Cultural Heritage: An Open Lecture by a Visiting Lecturer from Cuba was held at PSU.

The Institute of Foreign Languages ​​and International Tourism at PSU hosted an open lecture in Spanish given by Maricarmen Gómez Villafaña, a visiting lecturer from the University of Camagüey (Republic of Cuba).

The topic of the lecture was "Spanish in the World: National Varieties of the Spanish Language." During the lecture, participants were able to delve into the historical and cultural context of the formation of the Spanish language and discuss its role in the development of Latin American countries.

Such meetings with international experts allow us to expand academic horizons, deepen language practice, and foster intercultural dialogue within the university's educational environment.

PSU faculty members are among the winners of the 2025-2026 grant competition from the Potanin Foundation.

The results of the grant competition for faculty members have been announced; this year, 150 participants from across the country were named winners. Among them are two PSU faculty members:

Daria Nikolaevna Sukhovskaya with her project "Modern Problems of Philosophy 4.0";

Oleg Vladimirovich Kurskikh with his project to redesign the course "Fundamentals of Media Accessibility."

This season, the winners received not only grant support but also additional opportunities for professional development.

Lifestyle Choices: A "We Say NO to Drugs" Meeting Held at PSU

The PSU Center for International Education hosted a preventative event for international students dedicated to making healthy and informed choices.

During the meeting, participants learned about the impact of drugs on health and life, and were reminded of criminal liability for drug-related offenses. Particular attention was paid to real-life stories that vividly illustrated the consequences of addiction.

Pyatigorsk State University hosted the 2026 Abilympics Championship, a key event in the field of inclusive professional excellence.

This year, PSU once again served as a regional venue for the "Translator" competency and also introduced a new track, "Social Rehabilitation Specialist." Furthermore, schoolchildren participated in the competition for the first time.

The highlights of the championship were the participants and their mentors, and the university demonstrated a brilliant performance. In the "Translator" competency, PSU students took all the top spots in the "Undergraduate" category. In the new competency, a student from the Graduate School of Management brought victory to the university.

The PSU team reached the finals of the All-Russian "Model Criminal Court" competition.

The 3rd All-Russian Student Competition named after A.F. Koni, "Model Criminal Court," was held at the Kutafin Moscow State Law University and Lomonosov Moscow State University. The competition, timed to coincide with the 160th anniversary of the first jury trial in Russia, brought together 32 teams and over 450 students from law schools across the country.

In the final round in Moscow, the PSU Institute of Law and Engineering was represented by team KNº142 "Verdict," which successfully passed a rigorous expert panel selection process and competed with leading Russian universities. The participants worked on cases based on actual criminal cases, and their presentations were evaluated by judges, attorneys, and representatives of the Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation.

The Vice-Rector of PSU spoke at the plenary session of the forum in Mineralnye Vody.

The North Caucasus Forum on Improving Labor Productivity was held at the Minvody Expo venue, bringing together representatives of government, science, business, and development institutions.

PSU was represented at the event by Ekaterina Vladimirovna Efimova, Vice-Rector for Strategic Development Management, who spoke at the plenary session on the scientific and technological development of the North Caucasus Federal District. Through her, Pyatigorsk State University presented the concept of "invisible" integral productive capital, based on the combination of innovation and the strengthening of pan-Russian sociocultural identity.

The audience's interest was captured by an advanced type of innovation—"innovation of creation and worthy service to the Fatherland," in which technological solutions are based on Russian spiritual and moral values.