The international Round University Ranking (RUR) system has released its latest assessment of universities worldwide, and the Tomsk Pedagogical University (TSPU) has shown notable improvement.

This year, RUR evaluated over 1200 leading higher education institutions globally, including 131 universities from Russia. Each institution was assessed based on 20 indicators grouped into four key areas: Education, Research, International Diversity, and Financial Sustainability.

Compared to last year, the TSPU has raised up to 32 positions, now ranking 997th globally. In 2023, the university was placed 1029th.

Here are TSPU's rankings in the four key areas:

Education: Globally - 1028, Russia - 112

Research: Globally - 993, Russia - 80

International Diversity: Globally - 831, Russia - 37

Financial Sustainability: Globally - 705, Russia - 40

These results highlight TSPU's ongoing commitment to improving its educational and research capabilities, as well as its international engagement and financial sustainability.

This information is based on materials from the Round University Ranking (RUR) website.

International and non-resident students from the Institute of Foreign Languages and International Cooperation, the Faculty of History and Philology , and the Institute of Childhood and art-pedagogy recently embarked on an unforgettable adventure through the heart of Tomsk. Organized by students of Foreign Languages and International Cooperation at Tomsk State Pedagogical University, the event was part of the All-Russian student project competition "Your Move".

Tomsk State Pedagogical University continues to implement the federal project "University Technological Entrepreneurship Platform." A new milestone in this initiative was the "StartTEX: First Step into Business" training, organized by the university's Business Incubator. First-year students from the Faculty of Technology and Economics (FTE), the Institute of Foreign Languages and International Cooperation (IFLIC), and the Faculty of Psychology and Special Education (FPSE) participated in the event.

The training was conducted by Tatiana Semenovna and Olga Semenovna Selevich, associate professors at the TPU Business School and experts in educational programs on economics and entrepreneurship. During six hours of intensive work, students learned how to identify the need for team members based on the analysis of competencies necessary for solving startup problems; distribute functional and personal roles within the team; determine formulas that reduce communication effectiveness; justify their point of view; negotiate and build an effective communication network within the team; apply a startup business model; distinguish fact from opinion; critically evaluate information; formulate a viewpoint and present results in a pitch format; and negotiate with investors.

"Entrepreneurial competency training is just the beginning, — noted Galina Vladislavovna Arisheva, Director of the TSPU Business Incubator. — Within the framework of the 'University Technological Entrepreneurship Platform students can receive free training in technological entrepreneurship, participate in an acceleration program, intern at university startup studios, launch their projects, and obtain expert evaluations and funding for their implementation."

At the end of the training, six student teams presented their projects: a student cafe near the university, navigator glasses, a mobile app for developing soft skills to be used at TSPU's newly opened Competency Center, an app called "We All Dream of Life" for job-seeking students, a navigator with an integrated earphone, and more.

"Through a large number of activities, we try to put the students in situations where they can understand if they are interested in working along the path of forming technological startups. If we manage to engage the students, they have the opportunity to further develop their business idea, enter accelerators, and receive grants and mentoring support, — said Tatiana Selevich. —The students at TSPU take all tasks very seriously, work wonderfully and are fully engaged".

In conclusion, students expressed their interest in continuing to participate in university events that allow them to develop entrepreneurial skills, participate in unique educational programs, meet experts and colleagues with experience, and create their business projects with the prospect of launching them. All these stages and more will be available to participants of the TSPU Acceleration Program "ProjectUM," which will begin in September.

On June 1, after a prolonged illness, the Honored Artist of Russia and professor at the Faculty of Culture and Arts, Sergey Petrovich Lazarev, passed away. Lazarev, a renowned artist with over 100 unique paintings, left a lasting legacy in the world of art.

A graduate of the Moscow State Art Institute, Sergey Petrovich's talent shone through both painting and graphic arts. His works are preserved in the collections of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, the Union of Artists of the Russian Federation, and museums in Tomsk, Noyabrsk, Salekhard, Khanty-Mansiysk, Omsk, Kemerovo, Krasnoyarsk, and Novokuznetsk.

Lazarev was a key figure in the "Siberian Neo-Archaic" phenomenon, an artistic movement that brought together artists inspired by the deep meanings of Siberian ethnic cultures. He authored and participated in numerous art projects, including "Myths of the Taiga and Tundra" (1994), "Art of the Peoples – Connection of Times" (1996), "Enter My World, Descendant" (2000), "Leather-Woolen Earth" (2001), "Trace," and others dedicated to the cultural heritage of Siberian peoples.

For over 15 years, Sergey Petrovich devoted himself to teaching at the Faculty of Culture and Arts at Tomsk State Pedagogical University (TSPU), imparting his vast experience and skills to new generations of art educators. He was not only a talented teacher but also a mentor, inspiring his students with his creativity and profound knowledge.

The TSPU community extends its deepest condolences to his family and friends, mourning the loss of Sergey Petrovich Lazarev. We will cherish his memory as a talented artist, a wise educator, and a wonderful person.

Tomsk hosted the ninth Regional "Abilympics" Championship, aimed at aiding individuals with disabilities in employment and socio-cultural adaptation. Among the 293 participants from 61 educational institutions were students from the Institute of Foreign Languages and International Cooperation (IFLIC) and the Faculty of Psychology and Special Education (FPSE) from the Tomsk State Pedagogical University (TSPU). 

Tomsk State Pedagogical University (TSPU) and the Uzbek-Finnish Pedagogical Institute (UFPI) of the Republic of Uzbekistan continue their collaboration as part of a cooperation agreement. Recently, a lecture with elements of a master class in the field of technology, decorative and applied arts, and design took place.

As The World Youth Festival, uniting 20,000 global participants in Russia, concludes, we delve into the experiences of TSPU students and staff.

On March 21st, the Department of Languages of the Peoples of Siberia hosted the annual event «Tales in the languages of the peoples of Russia over a cup of tea». Participants from various cities across the country, including Tomsk, Asino, Kemerovo, and Moscow, convened online to share and discuss fairy tales in endangered languages and dialects, highlighting their cultural significance and potential for preservation. 

Every year on January 25th, Russia celebrates an important holiday — Student’s Day. The Tomsk State Pedagogical University (TSPU) congratulated its students, making this day vibrant and memorable. 

First of all, together, Tomsk major universities created a set of greeting cards that symbolize the unity of Tomsk educational institutions and respect for student status.

The International Botanical Illustration Contest was organized by the Department of Biology of the Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia. Our students Tatiana Sobina and Ekaterina Sycheva (second year) and Arina Maryina and Ekaterina Frolova (fifth year) demonstrated their knowledge and creative talents in the contest. The professional competition was organized by the Department of Biology of Herzen State Pedagogical University.