NUST MISIS representatives took part in the business program of the Technoprom-2025 forum, held in Novosibirsk. The event brought together representatives of federal and regional government bodies, leading Russian and international companies, as well as experts, scientists, and entrepreneurs.
This year’s theme was Science, Talent, Industry: Key Components of Technological Leadership. Deputy Governor of the Novosibirsk Region Irina Manuilova noted that the forum’s main objectives are to implement national technological leadership projects, exchange best practices in managing scientific and technological development across regions, and engage partners from friendly countries in cooperation across science, technology, education, the economy, and trade.
At the panel discussion Technology Transfer from Science to Industry as a Tool for Achieving Technological Leadership, Eleonora Zelenova, Manager at the Product Management Center of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at NUST MISIS, presented the university’s product-based model.
During the round table The Role of Technology Transfer Centers in the Work of Research Organizations and Universities, Natalia Korotchenko, Director of the Information and Marketing Center at NUST MISIS, spoke about the university’s experience in establishing a Technology Transfer Center at its branch in Uzbekistan. Ivan Kuzmin, Specialist at the Technology Commercialization Center, shared how the university uses a competence map to expand networking opportunities in technology transfer.
Professor Vladimir Belov, Doctor of Technical Sciences and faculty member of the Department of Foundry Technologies and Artistic Metalworking at NUST MISIS, gave a presentation titled NUST MISIS Experience in Collaborating with Aerospace Enterprises in the Production of Critical Castings during a panel session dedicated to innovative solutions for achieving industry-specific technological leadership.
The forum also hosted the round table From Higher Education to the Labor Market: Approaches to Developing a New List of Specializations, with participation from Irina Misharina, Director of the Center for Advanced Training at NUST MISIS. She emphasized the importance of aligning qualifications and training durations in the new list of specializations to ensure greater flexibility in educational programs.
“As part of a pilot project, NUST MISIS is testing a model in which students choose their educational track (or specialization), their qualification, and, accordingly, the duration of their studies while completing the program. Often, such tracks are designed and integrated into existing programs at the request of specific employers. This makes it possible to respond quickly to developments in industry, sectors, and technologies, ensuring that graduates enter the labor market with relevant skills. It is therefore crucial to also develop a mechanism for updating these tracks,” — Irina Misharina.
Based on the outcomes of the round table, the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education plans to prepare a set of recommendations for educational institutions, relevant ministries, and employers. These will help standardize the criteria for forming the list of specializations, increase transparency in the update process, and ensure more effective adaptation of graduates to the evolving labor market.
The forum is organized by the Government of the Russian Federation, the Government of the Novosibirsk Region, the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Novosibirsk State University.
