VOLRC RAS research-and-education centre as a research-education project

The rapid introduction of science in all spheres of life and production requires both a broad theoretical outlook and creative approach from young professionals to solving various problems. In this regard, they should possess not only the necessary fundamental and specialized knowledge, but also certain skills, the desire to constantly improve them, quickly adapt to changing conditions. In order to identify and realize their intellectual and creative potential it is necessary to create special conditions. Practice shows that one of the effective forms of integration of educational, scientific, and innovative potential of a country is scientific and educational centers whose main purpose is quality training of young professionals and highly qualified specialists in priority areas of scientific and technological development of the country. Important principles of arranging educational activities of such centers are the elaboration of new programs that develop and combine research and educational process, the introduction of new academic disciplines and interdisciplinary courses, the development of methods of individual training and the introduction of innovative educational technologies, conferences, competitions, etc...