Institutions               Aim of the programme

University of Dundee,        

Higher School of Economics                

To undertake a scoping exercise for a larger multi partner project which will aim to develop a wider consortium of organisations in the area of energy and natural resources covering the following aspects of collaboration:

• coordination and harmonisation of academic postgraduate programmes;
• exchange of visits by professors, lecturers and postgraduate students; and industrial and business students’ internships in the Uk and Russia;
• joint supervision of Master and PhD dissertations and eventually dual degrees programmes
• joint research and publications in the field of international energy and climate change law, policy and economics
• joint provision of advanced training for academics and professionals
• joint summer schools

MATI – Russian State Technological University

Kingston University

The aim for exploratory stage is to develop lasting partnerships between MATI and Kingston University on the one hand and medical practitioners and production companies on the other hand.

The future programme involves the development of new methodologies to enable the application of advanced Titanium and Titanium Nickel alloy implants and coatings in orthopaedic surgical procedures for the treatment of congenital, degenerative, or idiopathic scoliosis which affects millions of people throughout the world. The new methodologies involve the design and application of special implants and fixtures manufactured from titanium alloys.

The areas for research include: design and materials optimisation for implants, fixtures and attachments; modelling of deformation and shape memory characteristics to match specific applications; test programmes for fatigue, fracture, wear and corrosion resistance; thermal and deformation treatments for precise property control.

National University of Science and Technology (MISIS)

University of Cambridge

The aim of exploratory stage is to investigate the possibilities of cooperation with the University of Cambridge in the fields of energy efficient materials and technologies.

The future collaboration programme will entail establishing a pilot consortium consisting of the National University of Science and Technology “MISiS”, theUniversity of Cambridge and Skolkovo Innovation Center jointly to develop an ecosystem conducive for research and development in energy-effective materials and technologies, as well as the commercialization of the products from these endeavours, within the Skolkovo Innovation Center. This consortium will conduct research and development, coordinate the commercial realization of the resulting technology, undertake engineering projects, launch start-up companies, and devise international educational programs on new materials for applications in the technologies of:

• hydro-electrical energy;
• hydrogen and solar energy;
• thermo-dynamic energy, including energy of wind and tides;
• energy conservation in traditional socio-economic sectors;
• bio-fuel conversation.

University of Exeter

European University at St Petersburg

The future collaboration programme between Exeter and EUSP will aim to contribute to the development of an exchange stimulating high impact international level research on emerging technologies from social science perspectives. The future collaboration will involve joint curriculum development projects working with industry partners; joint research projects – working with HEIs and industry; collaborative work addressing the knowledge sharing agenda within the HEI.

Based on the results of the preliminary stage, the future collaboration will pursue two main goals:

• To achieve a contribution to the creation of an international platform for joint research projects
• To develop a research agenda and teaching curricula transferrable between the participating universities, such as joint Exeter-EUSP STS workshops; professional development workshops to engage with constituents supported by RUSNANO.

Kazan Federal University

University of Birmingham

The exploratory stage aims to develop the linkages between Kazan Federal University and the University of Birmingham and to share best practice in urban development teaching and to identify and engage with industries in Tatarstan (such as energy suppliers, construction companies, designers and architects, transport, green technology innovators) to develop linkages that will be mutually beneficial to students, industry and academia

The future collaboration programme will involve the development of a joint MA degree between the two universities, the modernisation of BA modules at Kazan Federal University and the creation of lifelong learning courses for practitioners, government officials and NGO workers in Tatarstan.

Teesside University

Urals State University

University of Central Lancashire

Kaliningrad State Technical University

Novosibirsk State Technical University

The exploratory stage aims at gaining greater understanding of the current needs for CPD training in international communication competence among a small representative sample of businesses in Kaliningrad and Novosibirsk – which are themselves to be considered representative of other regions in our network and at reinforcement of the existing collaborative relationships between SoLIS, KLGTU and NSTU as well as establishment of collaborative relationships with employer organisations and businesses in Kaliningrad and Novosibirsk

The future collaboration programme will aim at building an international network of University Language Centres to combine and develop our complementary skills and expertise in providing employability oriented programmes aimed at the internationalisation of both our institutions and wider business communities in the regions involved.

Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering

The University of East London

The exploratory stage aims to identify synergies between the two Universities and engage with innovative enterprises and professional qualification bodies and to assess the feasibility of future programme.

The future programme will create a collaborative training intervention that will integrate academic and industrial partners in both countries in the area of architecture, urban design, sustainability and project management. The outcomes will include:

• setting up self-sufficient centre for postgraduate research and career development in architecture, urban design and sustainable development
• developing further the internationalisation of postgraduate curriculum by setting up dual master degree programmes in architecture, urban design and sustainable development delivered in both universities

St. Petersburg State University,

Durham University, Department of Earth Sciences