Anvar Shamuzafarov and Evgeny Rybnov
On 18 March, a cooperation agreement was signed between the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering and the National Association of Surveyors and Designers (NOPRIZ).
The ceremony took place in the boardroom of the SPbGASU Board of Trustees with representatives from both sides in attendance. The agreement was signed by SPbGASU Rector Evgeny Rybnov and NOPRIZ President Anvar Shamuzafarov.
Opening the meeting, Viktoria Vinogradova, SPbGASU Vice-Rector for Continuing Education, noted the significance of the event and emphasized that the signing of the agreement will mark a new stage in the university's interaction with the professional community.
In his welcoming address, SPbGASU Rector Evgeny Rybnov emphasized that the agreement consolidated and expanded the university's long-standing collaboration with NOPRIZ.
"Our collaboration allows us to ensure a close connection between the education system and professional activity, and to develop in graduates competencies that are truly in demand by the industry," he noted.
According to the Rector, key areas of joint work will be improving educational programs and updating professional standards in engineering surveys and architectural and construction design, as well as implementing pilot projects to combine state final certification with independent qualification assessment.
The parties plan to devote special attention to the digital transformation of the construction industry, including the development of information modeling technologies and the training of a new generation of specialists proficient in modern digital tools and domestic software.
The agreement provides for a wide range of areas of cooperation, including:
- Joint development and implementation of educational programs;
- Conducting scientific research and implementing its results in practice;
- Organizing professional events, conferences, and championships;
- Participation of NOPRIZ experts in the educational process;
- Developing youth technology entrepreneurship and project activities;
- Promoting employment for students and graduates.
"I am convinced that the implementation of this agreement will allow us to expand our joint scientific and educational activities and make a joint contribution to training personnel to ensure the technological sovereignty of the Russian Federation," Evgeny Rybnov concluded.
The signed agreement is valid for five years and opens up new opportunities for expanding scientific and educational cooperation between SPbGASU and NOPRIZ.
