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Water Biological Resources Development in the Actic Region and
International Cooperation
International educational and
research projects of
Murmansk State Technical
University
Svetlana R. Derkach
Murmansk State Technical University
September 16–17, 2010.
Tromso, “Sedov”
Changes in the Russian higher
education system: focus on
internationalization
General Context
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New political, economic and social environment
Increased mobility of people and flow of capital
IT development, global access to Internet
Globalization of higher education
Tougher competition on the educational market
Russia’s signing the Bologna Declaration in 2003
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What is the Bologna Process?
The Bologna Process is a European reform process aiming to create
the European Higher Education Area (EHEA)
based on international cooperation and
academic exchange
Key notions and Objectives
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Easily readable and comparable degrees: qualifications framework of 3 cycles
(Bachelor – Master – PhD)
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Introduction of ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System)
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Joint Degrees: innovative, cooperative, cross-border study programmes
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Mobility of staff, students and graduates
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Recognition of Qualifications
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Quality Assurance
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Equal opportunities in higher education
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Employability: each cycle must be relevant to the labour market
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Lifelong Learning
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European Higher Education in the Global Context
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The Bologna Declaration was signed in the Italian city of Bologna in 1999.
Today the Process unites 47 countries.
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The Role of International Cooperation
for Higher Education
Inter-institutional international cooperation contributes
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Increasing mobility of staff and students
Enhancing the quality of education programmes
Improving the international reputation of the universities
Accelerating the recognition of degrees/ diplomas
Raising the level of research and development
Advancing cultural level and communication skills of students
and university staff
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Forms of International Cooperation and
Related Activities in Russian Universities
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Conclusion of cooperation agreements (bilateral or multilateral) with
foreign universities, organizations and enterprises
Participation in academic mobility programmes (students, teachers and
administrative staff exchanges), invitation of visiting lecturers
Implementation of joint projects in research/education/cultural spheres;
membership in international consortiums and associations
Joint project fundraising activities (grant applications)
Organizing international conferences, seminars and workshops
Co-authored publications in international scientific journals
Developing joint and double degree programmes; internationalizing the
existing curriculum, introducing courses taught in English
Developing general and specialized courses of Russian as a foreign
language
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Murmansk State
Technical University
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Founded in 1950, MSTU is the leading institution in the Murmansk
Region training highly qualified staff for all main spheres of economy
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A university offers a wide range of study programmes including
higher professional education, post-graduate, advanced training,
retraining programmes both in technical and humanities fields
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Comprises 10 faculties, Marine Academy, 2 Institutes, College and 2
branches in other cities of the region
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About 65 specializations and study programmes are offered,
including 20 Bachelor’s and 20 Master’s
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R&D: fundamental and applied research in 11 scientific areas
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Active participation in international projects and academic exchange
programmes; 23 cooperation agreements with foreign partner
institutions
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MSTU principal partners
Norway University of Tromsø
The Norwegian College of Fishery Science (NCFS), UiT
Bodø University College
Nordland Research Institute, Bodø
Finnmark University College (Alta, Kirkenes)
Narvik University College
Oslo University College
Sweden Luleå University of Technology
Umeå University
University of Gävle
Finland University of Oulu
Kemi-Tornio University of Applied Sciences
University of Lapland (Rovaniemi)
Rovaniemi University of Applied Sciences
Tampere University of Technology
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Membership in International
Associations
MSTU forms part of a number of international
associations and unions:
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University of the Arctic (UArctic)
(Russia, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Denmark,
USA, Canada)
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Barents Cross-Border University (Finland, Russia)
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Alliance of Universities (Norway, Russia, Ukraine)
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MSTU
Significant attention at MSTU is paid to providing
academic mobility of students and staff.
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Academic Mobility at MSTU
Academic exchange and scholarship programmes:
- FIRST (FIRST-Barents, FIRST-Oulu, FIRST-Lapland)
- North-2-North
- BarentsPlus
- Norwegian Quota Scheme
- Fellowship Programme for Studies in the High North
International Summer Schools:
- Oslo University International Summer School (Norway)
- Bodø University College (Norway)
- Svefi Academi, Haparanda (Sweden)
- “Total” Summer School (France)
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Outgoing Student Mobility
represented by Country
(over the last 2 years)
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Cooperation with Foreign Companies
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«Statoil»
Agreement between Statoil and MSTU
3-year grant allocated (for 2009-2011) with the aim to implement
research and educational activities in the area of logistics and
transport
Individual scholarships granted to MSTU students
(Faculty of Natural Sciences)
«Total»
Cooperation agreement is under development
Teacher Association of the “Total” Group (“Total Professeurs
Associés”): lecture courses in oil and gas technology arranged
for MSTU students
“Total” annual summer school: scholarships granted to MSTU
students for participation
Exhibition of “Total” oil and gas projects to be held at MSTU in
the autumn 2010
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MSTU Participation in
International Projects
MSTU takes active part in the development and
implementation of various international projects in
research and education.
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Ongoing International Projects
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“Alliance of Universities” Project
An international union of universities of Norway, Russia and Ukraine
Objective:
 Creation and development
of international educational
programmes of different levels
based on the principles of
the Bologna process
Project partners:
• Bodø University College (Norway)
• Moscow State Institute of International Relations (Russia)
• Murmansk State Technical University (Russia)
• Аrkhangelsk State Technical University (Russia)
• Tyumen State University (Russia)
• Ukhta State Technical University (Russia)
• Taurida National University (Simferopol, Ukraine)
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Ongoing International Projects
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Barents Cross-Border University project (BCBU)
Objective:
Development of joint Finnish-Russian Master's programmes in
environmental engineering and comparative social work
Project Partners:
• University of Oulu, University of Lapland (Finland)
• Karelian State Pedagogical University, Petrozavodsk
• Murmansk State Pedagogical University
• Murmansk State Technical University
• Murmansk Humanities Institute
• Petrozavodsk State University
• Pomor State University, Arkhangelsk
Financial Support:
Kolarctic ENPI CBC Programme
Duration:
since 2005 up to present moment
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Ongoing International Projects
Development of a Common Competence Arena
in the Sphere of Logistics and Transport in the High North
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Objectives:
 Development of joint study programmes in the area of logistics and
transport for the High North regions in accordance with international
standards
 Teacher competence building
 Conducting research activities
Coordinator:
Bodø Graduate School of Business,
Norway
Russian partner institutions:
 Murmansk State Technical University
 Аrkhangelsk State Technical University
 Baltic State Technical University
Financial Support: Statoil ASA
Duration: 2009-2012
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Ongoing International Projects
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Environmental Evaluation of Revival of Traditional Activities
of the Kola North Indigenous People in Connection with the
Industrial Development of the Arctic
Objectives:
 Technological and social investigation of indigenous people’s activities
 Environmental monitoring and evaluation of the Northern ecosystems’
condition in the area of industrial impact
 Systematization of indigenous people’s observations of the tundra
ecosystems
Project Partners:
MSTU Department of Ecology and Environmental Engineering
and “Snowchange” (Finland)
Financial Support: Finland’s Consulate General in St.Petersburg
Duration: 2009-2010
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Ongoing International Projects
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Cross-Border Cooperation in the Russian and Norwegian
Fishery Industries: Northern Norway - Murmansk Initiative
Objectives:
 Development of cross-border cooperation between fishing companies
in Northern Norway and Murmansk
 Investigating the opportunities for creation of a cross-border fisheries
cluster and its role in strengthening the cooperation within fisheries
industry
Project Partners: MSTU and Finnmark University College
Financial Support: Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Duration: 2008-2010
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Ongoing International Projects
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Ecological and Morphological Investigations of Marine Fish
Reproduction
Objectives:
 Development of joint training courses
 Conducting research and development related to marine fish species’
reproduction
Project Partners:
Murmansk State Technical University, Faculty of Biology
Northern Research Institute (NORUT), Norway
Bodø University College, Norway
Financial Support: Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Ongoing International Projects
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Young Researchers Crossing Borders
Objective:
Establishing contacts between Russian and Norwegian educational
institutions and research organizations in order to build a cross-border
network of young researchers
Project Partners:
• University of Trømso, Trømso Municipality (Norway)
• Murmansk Region’s Ministry of Education and Science
• Murmansk State Technical University
• Murmansk State Pedagogical University
• Murmansk Humanities Institute
Financial Support:
Norwegian Barents Secretariat
Duration: 2009-2010
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Challenges for International
Cooperation Development
Lack of necessary human, financial and technical
resources
 Cultural differences
 Language barriers
 Low level of motivation
 Unbalanced education legislation
and difficulties in implementing ECTS
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Solutions and Further Plans
Facilitating cross-cultural understanding through intense
involvement in international cooperation activities
 Greater focus on strengthening foreign language skills of
students and staff
 More efforts in joint fundraising activities with foreign
partners
 Raising awareness on the principles of
the Bologna process and practical ways
of their implementation
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Thank you for attention!
Svetlana Derkach, DSc, Professor
MSTU Vice-Rector for Research
Tel. +7 8152 25 40 73
E-mail: [email protected]