North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power
To further strengthen international cooperation through the exchange of best research practices, on 23 November, representatives of the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering visited the Faculty of Ecology and Environment of the North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power (NCWU).
SPbGASU was represented on the business trip by Associate Professor at the Department of Water Use and Environment, PhD Ekaterina Terekhova and Assistant Roman Gurdin. The delegation was met by the Dean of the Faculty Li Haihua, Vice Dean Chen Weisheng, Deputy Director of the Yellow River Research Institute Gao Kang, Director of the Educational and Experimental Center Zhu Yanqing, as well as a graduate of the SPbGASU Master's program Wang Dongliang
During the visit, the Russian delegation toured the Analytical and Testing Center, the microbiology laboratory, the pump and pumping station laboratory, the water purification laboratory, and other specialized laboratories in the field of water supply and sanitation. SPbGASU representatives highly praised the modern equipment of the research facilities, which provide full and open access for PhD students and create favorable conditions for conducting research.
The Chinese colleagues expressed interest in further developing bilateral cooperation. Participants focused on the prospects for joint research and the possibility of inviting Russian PhD students to participate in projects in ecology and municipal management. The visit gave new impetus to international cooperation and laid the foundation for future initiatives to train professional personnel and implement research projects.
Founded in 1951, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power is one of China's leading specialized universities. The university comprises 26 academic departments and 185 research institutes, including the Yellow River Basin Water Resources Efficient Use Innovation Center, the Yellow River Research Institute, and the Henan Provincial Laboratory of Aquatic Environment Modeling and Purification. The university offers 69 bachelor's programs, 42 master's programs, and five doctoral programs, underscoring its importance in research and education.
