MGSU reports to the Ministry of Science and Education on its activities over the past 3 years and presents a development plan.
FUTURE PLANS FOR TOMSK STATE UNIVERSITY'S AGROBIOTECH ENGINEERING SCHOOL
Tomsk, May 15 - RIA Tomsk. The cutting-edge Agrobiotech Engineering School at Tomsk State University (PISH TGU) has revealed the outcomes of three years of hard work and announced a development plan for the future, according to a university press release.
The results of 2024 and plans for further development were presented by the PISH TGU team at a meeting of the Council for Addressing Questions and Coordinating Activities of PISH chaired by the Head of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Valery Falkov.
Key achievements of PISH TGU include reforming agricultural education and launching the Higher Engineering School of Agricultural Biotechnology (VIasha).
"Over the past three years, the PISH TGU managed to work out an engineering talent pipeline model for the agriculture sector... The future of PISH TGU lies in the development of networked educational programs, creation of technologies, and projects for the real economy sector, cooperation with leading companies, and establishing new labs," Kirill Gologhvast, acting director of PISH "Agrobiotech," is quoted as saying.
Over the past three years, PISH has launched 45 educational programs, carried out five comprehensive scientific projects, and created eight educational and laboratory spaces, according to the press release. Among the completed projects are the development of a bio-preparation for breaking down palm oil waste and an IVF semen sorter, which allows for selecting the sex of offspring during artificial insemination.
TOMSK STATE UNIVERSITY PREPARES INNOVATORS FOR AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES FROM 2025
Previously reported, the PISH "Agrobiotech" was established at Tomsk State University in 2022 with support from high-tech companies and scientific and educational organizations. Graduates of the PISH TGU possess contemporary knowledge of life's nature, digital modeling skills, and the ability to manage technological processes to create groundbreaking research and development in the fields of agro-, bio-, and eco-technology.
The flagship project of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia, "Pioneering Engineering Schools," has been in progress since 2022. Currently, 50 such schools have been created. The objective of the project is to prepare highly qualified engineering professionals capable of ensuring the country achieves technological sovereignty.
In the broader context, the Agrobiotech Engineering School at Tomsk State University is expected to focus on creating interconnected educational programs that leverage partnerships across academia and industry, fostering innovation through technology creation, and collaborating with leading companies to enhance educational outcomes and technological advancements. This approach aligns with broader trends in Russian advanced engineering education, emphasizing evidence-based, skill-oriented training and integrated development efforts[3].
To achieve this, the school is likely to establish partnerships with other universities and industry partners, create technology and research projects, and cooperate with leading biotechnology and agricultural technology companies to better prepare students for careers in the field[3]. These deliberate steps pave the way for the school to remain at the forefront of innovative agricultural and biotechnology research and development in Russia.
- Tomsk State University's Agrobiotech Engineering School aims to advance by developing networked educational programs, creating technologies, and collaborating with leading companies, as stated by Kirill Gologhvast, acting director of PISH "Agrobiotech."
- In the upcoming years, Tomsk State University prepares to innovate agricultural enterprises through online-education, with a focus on education-and-self-development in agro-, bio-, and eco-technology, following the flagship project of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia, "Pioneering Engineering Schools."
