Prospects for Cooperation Between BelSU and Dezhou University Discussed in China

The delegation of Belgorod National Research University (BelSU), led by Rector Evgeniya Karlovskaya, included key figures such as Tatyana Glubsheva, Acting Director of the Institute of Pharmacy, Chemistry and Biology; Mikhail Pokrovsky, Director of the Research Institute of Pharmacology of Living Systems; Mikhail Korokin, Professor of the Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology; Daria Fadeeva, Associate Professor of the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology; and Olga Frantseva, Specialist in the Department of Cooperation with Priority Regions of the World.

From Dezhou University, key participants included Rector and Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee Zhao Changlin; Vice-Rector and Member of the Party Committee Liu Yinfang; Zhu Chao, Director of the Institute of Pharmacy; Du Yali, Head of the International Cooperation Department; Xu Shicai, Director of the Institute of Biophysics; and Li Hongliang, Director of the Academic Affairs Office.

“Currently, over a thousand Chinese students are pursuing their studies at BelSU, benefiting from our academic offerings. Our faculty frequently participates in internships at Chinese universities, gaining invaluable experience. We have identified key areas for collaboration in science, particularly in genetics and biotechnology. Enhancing academic mobility for our faculty and students is essential,” remarked Evgeniya Karlovskaya.

A significant topic of discussion was the establishment of a joint institute for foreign languages, which would allow BelSU students to study Chinese. The Rector of Dezhou University expressed strong support for this initiative and indicated a willingness to provide scholarships for Russian students. Both institutions agreed to launch a large-scale project by organizing summer language schools.

Progress was also made in the area of pharmacy, with both universities committing to continue their joint training programs for future pharmacologists. They discussed opportunities for collaborative research and the development of postgraduate education programs in pharmacology.

The Chinese partners expressed a keen interest in joint research efforts in chemistry, biotechnology, physics, and materials science. An agreement was reached to explore mechanisms for jointly financing promising research projects relevant to industrial enterprises in China.

“I have encouraged my colleagues to investigate potential partnerships with industrial stakeholders for our projects. We will also consider options for training Russian students at our institute in China,” shared Rector Karlovskaya.

Following the meeting, both parties agreed to establish dedicated working groups to further develop all planned initiatives.