17:18, October 23, 2020
Minister of Science and Higher Education of Russia V. Falkov called UrFU one of the best universities in the world
A festive week dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the university is ending at the Ural Federal University. Famous politicians, officials, diplomats and entrepreneurs of a very high rank personally came to congratulate the university today.
“The Ural Federal University, created on the basis of remarkable universities, with its history and graduates, plays a special role both for Russia and for the entire system of higher education development,” said Valery Falkov, Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, at the solemn meeting in honor of the university's anniversary. - It was created with a special mission. Thanks to you and your graduates, a full-fledged higher education has appeared in many regions of the Urals and Siberia. Your graduates are heads of departments, faculties, institutes, became rectors, created scientific schools in cities and towns. For 100 years, this is a great help to a huge country. You have a special role in Russia as a whole. I know with what love the graduates are treated in the CIS countries ”.
Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov expressed his deep gratitude to the entire staff of the university, rector Victor Koksharov and his team for the fact that the university remains very dynamic.
“The team is always ready to take a well-founded, reasonable risk and responds to the initiatives of not only the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, but also other executive authorities,” Falkov said. - You participate in all significant programs - from the competitiveness improvement program to the program for the creation of engineering centers. One of the latest is the program for creating digital universities. "
Minister Falkov also noted that UrFU remains a key element in the development of the economy of the Ural region.
“I see with what respect, care and attention the governor and regional authorities treat you,” the minister explained. - I think this is the right example for all other universities. We must all remember that there are only two universities in Russia that have already proved to everyone that they are on a special line. Graduates of these universities have become presidents of the Russian Federation in the recent history of Russia. This is a guarantee of the quality of education and the best confirmation that the university has not just taken place, it is one of the best in the world. I congratulate you on your anniversary! "
Dmitry Pumpyansky, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the university, said warm words and wishes to his alma mater that day.
“The development of higher education in the Urals began 100 years ago. In the place where we are, then there was a forest, over time, wonderful university buildings have grown here, new lecture halls have opened, a serious industrial base and research potential have grown. Today, UrFU is not at all the university that it was 20, 30, 40 years ago. Now it is a modern, efficient, digital, international university, which is steadily developing every day. We are growing in rankings, increasing the number of foreign students, strengthening our research base. This is the key to promoting the university in the world. Today we are the largest engineering university in Russia and the basis of the humanitarian and natural science base of the Ural Federal District, "said Dmitry Pumpyansky.
He also stressed that today every large industrial enterprise in the region carefully calculates the strategy of its interaction with the university, considering this a guarantee of its progressive development in the future. In addition, the most serious state programs in the field of education and science are being implemented.
“All this gives us confidence for many years to come,” added Dmitry Pumpyansky. - Our graduates work in different industries, but all of them are united, perhaps, the main thing. When we ask ourselves what our university taught us, first of all, it is the ability to learn, develop, self-educate, fight and never give up, never stop there. Forward, Ural Federal! Don't stop, improve, happy birthday! "
The Governor of the Sverdlovsk Region, member of the Supervisory Board of UrFU Yevgeny Kuyvashev also joined in the congratulations.
“The Ural Federal University is a temple of science, culture, the university has formed leading scientific and engineering schools within its walls,” said Evgeny Kuyvashev. - Support for education and science in the Sverdlovsk region has always been a priority. Today we are faced with a large-scale task set by the president - to ensure the scientific, technological and social and economic development of the country, to become one of the five largest economies in the world. To this end, we are implementing national projects designed to strengthen the economy. Ural Federal University is one of the key participants in this process ”.
Governor Kuyvashev recalled that it was on the basis of UrFU that the Ural interregional scientific and educational center of the world level "Advanced production technologies and materials" was created, combining the scientific potential of the Sverdlovsk, Chelyabinsk and Kurgan regions. The region is also actively preparing to host the World Student Games in Yekaterinburg in 2023. The legacy of the Universiade will contribute to to further develop the university, create optimal conditions for students and teachers.
“Undoubtedly, the university owes all its successes and high ratings to teachers - professors, associate professors, young and talented scientists and graduate students, - said the governor. - Everyone in his place makes a significant contribution to the development of the university, strengthening the good glory of the Sverdlovsk region as a stronghold of the state. I would like to thank the scientific and teaching staff, the Board of Trustees, and I would like to express special gratitude to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education for the support at the federal level. I wish the university to confidently move forward, develop and prosper. "
The main events for the 100th anniversary of the Ural Federal University are held from October 19 to 23. A number of anniversary exhibitions have been opened in Yekaterinburg, special postal envelopes, books and a collection of photographs have been issued. Outstanding teachers and staff of the university received medals for the 100th anniversary of UrFU. The key events on the evening of October 23 were the intellectual show of Leonid Parfyonov and the online round dance of the Union of UrFU Students.
The general partner of the 100th anniversary celebration is SKB Kontur, strategic partners are the Pipe Metallurgical Company and the Sinara Group.
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