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SPbGASU Awarded National Prize In Transport

Text: Igor Glebov

Photo: provided by Stanislav Evtyukov

22 Nov 2024

The Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, represented by the Department of Transport Systems and Road and Bridge Construction, was among the winners of the XI National Prize for achievements in the field of transport and transport infrastructure "Formula of Movement". The award was given in the special nomination "For contribution to the development of training programs for advanced training of transport engineers".

On 21 November, as part of the "Transport Week 2024", an award ceremony was held. Our university was represented at the award ceremony by the Head of the Department of Transport Systems and Road and Bridge Construction, Doctor of Engineering, Professor Stanislav Evtyukov and the Professor at this department, Vice-President of the Association of Transport Engineers, Doctor of Engineering Aleksandr Solodkiy.

SPbGASU shared the award with the Association of Transport Engineers, Moscow Automobile and Road State Technical University (MADI) and the International Association of Urban Electric Transport Enterprises (MAP GET). In partnership, they launched four professional development programs to achieve the goals of the National Projects of Russia, which require expanding the training of highly qualified personnel in such areas as:

  • organization and safety of road traffic;
  • transport planning and creation of transport models;
  • operation and development of urban transport systems;
  • creation of information systems and business analytics for transport.

Over five years of work, the total volume of training in these programs amounted to 283 academic hours. 78% of graduates receive a certificate of advanced training from SPbGASU. To consolidate practical skills, participants completed over 1,300 homework assignments. Specialists and transport engineers from six countries participate in the training programs. The programs have allowed more than 2,300 specialists to improve their qualifications.