We are pleased to announce the launch of our official channel in the MAX national messenger. This important event will allow students, faculty, staff, and all interested parties to quickly receive up-to-date information about the university's activities, events, news, and achievements.
We strive to be closer to our audience and ensure maximum accessibility of information. This new resource will be a convenient communication channel, allowing everyone to stay up-to-date on all the university's important events and initiatives.
On the occasion of Higher School Teachers’ Day we spoke with the Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, Head of the Hydrogen Technologies in Metallurgy Laboratory, Candidate of Sciences (Engineering), and Associate Professor Pavel Gamov.
– Could you please tell us why you chose SUSU, and what influenced your career choice?
The regional round of the StudRussia All-Russian Competition for International Students took place in November. The winners advanced to the finals and will present their achievements at the national round.
The StudRussia competition aims to support talented international students with significant achievements in science, creative activities, sports, public activities, and volunteering.
Participants were able to compete in the following categories:
"The Future of Science", for those engaged in research and participating in scientific events;
Professor of the Department of Power Stations, Grids, and Electric Power Systems of the SUSU Institute of Engineering and Technology Evgeniy Solomin has co-authored a Chinese review study on offshore wind energy generation, published in the Energies prestigious scientific journal of MDPI publishing house.
An international team of scientists proposed using artificial intelligence in calculating the topology, that is the configuration and arrangement of wind power system units.
The annual series of meetings with international students on issues relevant to their stay on the territory of the Russian Federation and internal regulations started at South Ural State University.
The first meeting was held for students from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan.
The Head of the International Student Support Dariia Korotkikh greeted the participants:
Since 2021, scientists at South Ural State University, with the expert support from Joint Stock Company Academician V.P. Makeyev State Rocket Centre, are developing a demonstrator of a propulsion system for the first Russian single-stage vertical take-off and landing reusable launch vehicle. Recently, the researchers have engineered a unique mechanism for regulation of the direction of motion for a demonstrator of a landing module equipped with a multiple-chamber propulsion system with a profiled central body.
The SUSU Rector Alexander Wagner has briefed the Council members on the new higher education model, its core principles, and new approaches to training personnel to meet the current and future economic needs of our region.
Researchers from South Ural State University have developed a unique technology for deep soil compaction that could radically improve the condition of our roads. This new development aims to address one of the main problems the Russian road system is facing: rapid deterioration of road surfaces and frequent repairs.
The Rector of South Ural State University Alexander Wagner and CEO of OOO "Laser Technology Centre – Ural" Evgeny Eremin signed a strategic partnership agreement aimed at developing educational programmes, scientific research, and implementing advanced laser technologies in our region's production processes.
The partnership opens up opportunities for internships, introduction of practice-oriented classes for students, and participation of young professionals in the company's technological developments.
This is for the fourth time that this event has been held at South Ural State University.
The Chelyabinsk International Students Forum is a youth event for those who want to learn languages, explore foreign cultures, and strengthen international friendships.
Anastasiia Lapo, Vice Rector for Student and Social Affairs, addressed the participants with the following words of encouragement:
Science and Technology Counsellor of the Embassy of India in Russia Dr. Anand Kamavisdar has paid a visit to South Ural State University.
As part of his visit, Dr. Anand Kamavisdar met with the SUSU Rector Alexander Wagner in order to discuss the prospects of collaboration of scientific and educational organizations of India with Russian universities, in particular with South Ural State University.
Science and Technology Counsellor of the Embassy of India in Russia Dr. Anand Kamavisdar has paid an official visit to South Ural State University. At the meeting with our guest, representatives of our university discussed the prospects of the Russian-Indian research collaboration.
Employers Assembly, one of the key career guidance events that brings together schoolchildren, students, and representatives of leading companies of the Ural Federal District, was held at South Ural State University on October 31st. The event traditionally became a platform for direct communication between future specialists and potential employers, sharing experience, and discussing current labour market trends.
A scientific and methodological roundtable discussion entitled "Regional Information Agenda on Ecology and Media Effects" was held at South Ural State University. Organized by the SUSU Institute of Media, Social Sciences and Humanities, the event brought together leading experts in ecology, media communications, and academic research. Research on this topic is being carried out with financial support from the Russian Science Foundation (Project No.
Alexander Wagner and Director of the SUSU Institute of Engineering and Technology and head of the second Strategic Technological Project on the “Fundamentals of the Synthesis and Operation of Non-conventional Materials” Mikhail Ivanov share their impressions from the events of the conference and talk about the future development of the university program under the Priority 2030 project.
SUSU students and staff members, please read important information from the Integrated Security Department! Any one of you might stumble upon an abandoned or suspicious object on the territory of our university! To make yourself and those around you safe, here is what you should do:
Do not just walk past, but also do not pry into it!
Do not touch or move such an object.
Immediately retreat a safe distance away from it.
Contact the SUSU Integrated Security Department at phone numbers 267-93-88 or 265-60-79.
A meeting between students and representatives of traditional religious organizations of Russia “Traditional Faiths and Youth: The Search for New Meanings and Forms of Strengthening and Preserving Traditional Values in Society” was held at South Ural State University. The main topic of the event was the discussion of the spiritual and moral compass, its role in shaping society, and its significance for today’s youth.
The first open historical dance lesson of this academic year was held for students in the lobby of South Ural State University on October 22nd.
Deputy Director for Extracurricular and Discipline Activities of the Institute of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and a teacher of historical dance Dmitriy Khan gave a welcome speech:
On October 28, 2025, a forum dedicated to the first anniversary of the Priority 2030 program continues in Moscow. The SUSU Rector Alexander Wagner and Director of the SUSU Institute of Engineering and Technology and head of the second Strategic Technological Project on the "Fundamentals of the Synthesis and Operation of Non-conventional Materials" Mikhail Ivanov represent SUSU at the conference.
At the SUSU library, international students learned how to use the library's collection and what opportunities the library offers for English-language students.
For international students, the library is not only a vital resource for successful studies but also a factor in effective adaptation to our university and our country, as they face numerous challenges, especially during the adaptation period. Here, they can find materials related to the curriculum, access electronic resources and databases, and read literature in their native language.
The “Heart of the Urals” Advanced Engineering School participated in the “Advanced Engineering Schools: From Launch to Reboot” strategic session held at Grozny State Oil Technical University (GSOTU). The Rector of South Ural State University Alexander Wagner and Director of the “Heart of the Urals” Advanced Engineering School Sergey Taran took part in this big-scale event.
The career guidance exhibition for schoolchildren, “Applicant 2025”, opened in Chelyabinsk. During day one of the forum, hundreds of schoolchildren visited the South Ural State University booth to gain insight into the professions of the future.
The “Applicant” exhibition is the largest educational event in the South Ural region. Its advantage lies in the opportunity to learn about the educational programmes in our region's leading vocational schools and universities, receive personal consultations, and take professional assessments.
Within the frameworks of the close cooperation between Russia and the People's Republic of China, a delegation from Zhengzhou University of Aeronautics has paid a visit to South Ural State University.
Professor and Doctor of Sciences (Philology) Lidiya Lobodenko, Head of the Department of Journalism, Advertising, and Public Relations at the SUSU Institute of Media, Social Sciences, and Humanities, Professor and Doctor of Sciences (Philology) Liudmila Shesterkina, and Professor and Doctor of Sciences (Pedagogy) Anna Cheredniakova participated online in the 17th International Media Readings in Moscow, "Mass Media and Communications-2025".
