The closing ceremony of the All-Russian Student Forum "Your Move – 2024" took place in Moscow at the National Center "Russia." Out of 16,848 participants in the "I Create" track, only 200 reached the final and received grants of 1,000,000 rubles each. Among the 14 winners from the Tomsk region was Ksenia Sannikova, a student from the Institute of Childhood and Art Pedagogy at TSPU.

Since 2022, Tomsk State Pedagogical University has partnered with Jilin University of Foreign Languages (JUFL) to run a dual degree program. This program trains bachelor’s students to become teachers of Russian as a foreign language. Our goal is to prepare highly skilled international professionals with strong knowledge of Russian, advanced teaching skills, and the ability to conduct research. Graduates of the program receive two bachelor’s degrees—one from TSPU and one from JUFL. This opens unique opportunities for them to build a career as qualified Russian language teachers.

Two innovative projects from Tomsk State Pedagogical University students have been recognized in the Top 1000 University Startups of Russia 2024 ranking, organized by the University Technological Entrepreneurship Platform. TSPU was one of only four teaching universities to be included in the ranking.

“Slon” Early Development Center

Alena Valivach, a student from the Faculty of Preschool and Special Education, secured 142nd place with her project in the "Creative Industries" category. Her Slon Early Development Center provides interactive learning programs for children aged 8 months to 5 years. By blending traditional teaching methods with modern technologies like artificial intelligence, the center offers engaging activities to help children develop essential skills.

“Our mission is to raise thoughtful, empathetic children who are ready to interact with the modern world,” says Alena. Her participation in TSPU’s ProektUM Accelerator Program played a crucial role in shaping her startup, especially with guidance from her mentor, Galina Arysheva, Director of the TSPU Business Incubator.

The center is already operating successfully, with 80% of its spots filled. Plans for expansion include opening more branches and enhancing preschool education both locally and nationwide.

“Just 1%” Workbook

Veronika Trotsenko, a master’s student in Psychology and Special Education, ranked 738th with her workbook aimed at reducing procrastination. This colorful resource combines exercises, motivational tips, and QR codes leading to a chatbot and an online support community.

The workbook is designed for schools, universities, and individual use, offering an accessible way to improve focus and self-discipline while addressing mental health challenges.

The ProektUM Accelerator finals will take place on December 29, where participants will present their projects and receive expert feedback. These achievements highlight TSPU’s role in fostering innovation and supporting creative solutions for the future.

The interregional "Inspiration" festival in St. Petersburg brought together Russian champions, world medalists in artistic fencing, and teams from across the country. Among the participants was the team from TSPU’s experimental platform, "Self-Organization of Youth Through Collective Activities in Fencing," led by Associate Professor Viktor Lobanov from the Institute of Pedagogical Education Development. The team achieved outstanding success, winning in several categories.

In Nairobi, Kenya, the 2024 education season at the Open Education Center for Russian Language, organized by the Institute of Foreign Languages and International Cooperation of TSPU, has concluded. At the end of the season, students passed their exams and received certificates.

A recent business visit by Vadim Yuryevich Zyubanov, Head of the Department of International Cooperation at the Institute of Foreign Languages and International Cooperation (IFLIC), to Kenya has concluded with promising developments in Russian language education. The visit focused on the Center for Open Education in Russian Language and Russian Language Learning, established by Tomsk State Pedagogical University (TSPU) in Nairobi in 2023.

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.