Summer 2023: what you might have missed
- 02.11.2023
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Karjalan Kota tourist camp
Anastasia Ifraimova and Daniil Vyacheslavov, students of MAU Law Faculty, participated in the first tourist camp Karjalan Kota in the Republic of Karelia. From June 27th to 30th, they walked around the Petrozavodsk State University campus and the city, attended two entertaining traditional workshops — in making of birch bark items and in cooking — and presented their group projects in tourism. «The lectures were really interesting and educational,» Anastasia shared, «I learnt many new things and terms.»
Young researcher wins RSF grant
On July 11th, the Russian Science Foundation (RSF) awarded Darya Kolotova, a young researcher from Murmansk Arctic University, with a grant of 1.5 million roubles to develop her project in Chemistry and Marine Bio-resources. This is her second initiative, the first having been successfully finilised in June 2023.
According to Darya, the current project is aimed at creating biodegradable antimicrobial wrapping from fish gelatin and sodium alginate. It would be used to extend expiration date of frozen meats and fish. Moreover, such an innovative material would help solve a number of ecological issues in production and usage of petroleum-based plastics.
UTR Summer School
In July, the annual Union of Translators of Russia (UTR) Summer School took place in MAU. This is a platform for those who are interested in translation, in order for the to exchange experiences. The participants discussed new techniques and methods of translation, as well as current problems that interpreters might face in their working routine. The attendees also had a chance to visit famous Teriberka, the Khibiny mountains, and the northernmost botanical garden.
Three MAU students to receive a million roubles
Student Startup federal project has finished. The project is a great platform for young entrepreneurs to gain support for their ideas and develop them. Three of the winners were students of Murmansk Arctic University — Nikita Terekhov (Techno-sphere Safety, 4th year), Darya Kuznetsova (Design, this year's graduate), and Yekaterina Borovinskaya (Food Technology, this year's MSC graduate). They presented their innovative projects in the spheres of new materials, chemical technologies, and creative initiatives. Each of them will receive a million roubles grant to implement their ideas.
When asked to share her impressions, Darya Kuznetsova said: «It has been my childhood dream to own a business, though I've never fully understood of what kind, to be exact. At university, our teacher suggested participating in this project, and so I did. The core of my project is to help as many people as possible to be involved in art. I believe my project will also offer a place for students to have practical training.» She also gave advice to those who might want to take part in Student Startup project: «Don't be afraid to go for your dreams, evolve, and remember — the brighter, the better.»
MAU conquers Mount Elbrus
In August, Artyom Kolesnikov, a 4th year student of the Department of Physical Education, Sport and Life Safety and chairman of the student sport club Olympia, climbed one of Mount Elbrus' peaks. The mountain is the highest in Europe! «It has been my dream to climb Mount Elbrus,» Artyom shared and added, «Such moments help you unravel the true power of man's dreams. I wish everyone not to be afraid of and follow your dreams.»
