Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –
The Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of Russia and the Analytical Center under the Government of the Russian Federation have summed up the results of the competitive selection of universities to receive grants to launch higher education programs aimed at training highly qualified specialists in the field of artificial intelligence and information technology. Polytechnic University became the winner of both competitions. The project will be implemented at the Institute of Computer Science and Cybersecurity.
Two structures will be created in the IKNK.
Cross-industry educational center for artificial intelligence. Educational center for software and hardware systems for information systems, data storage systems and telecommunications.
Winning the competition was a natural step in the development of IT education at our university. Now the task is to create an educational environment aimed at developing skills in analyzing large amounts of data, mastering machine learning methods, deeply understanding the capabilities and limitations of artificial intelligence, as well as the ability to assess the ethical implications of using the latest digital solutions. The joint work of the university and our partners in creating specialized centers helps to prepare high-level professionals who are able to successfully cope with modern challenges of the labor market and strengthen Russia’s competitiveness in the global digital environment, said Lyudmila Pankova, Vice-Rector for Educational Activities at SPbPU.
The project will be implemented jointly with industrial partners from among leading IT companies, including Rostelecom and YADRO.
Admission to bachelor’s degree programs in AI and IT will start this academic year. Top specialists will be trained within the framework of the national project “Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State”.
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