Recently, the delegation led by Li Zhaomin, the vice-president of UPC attended World Forum of Universities of Resources on Sustainability in Russia and made visits to Petersburg Mining University with a range of cooperation agreements been reached, which has deepened the partnerships with russian universities.

World Forum of Universities of Resources on Sustainability

Initiatived in 2012, WFURS is dedicated to furthering education and research in the field of raw materials. this year, the forum focuses on the theme of Sustainable development and natural resources: global challenges and prospects, with the following topics discussed: Innovative mining technologies for sustainable developmen, Deep processing and effective use of natural and technogenic raw materials, Environmental liability of companies of mineral-resources sector, Sustainable development: new challenges for resource universities. Nearly 200 scholars from 20 countries joined togther, sharing their ideas on the new and great challenges in the field of raw materials use.

 Visiting Gubkin Russian State University of Oiland Gas

The delegation of the university went to the local universities and held talks with their leaders about the future cooperation. They also visited the musems, labs and libraries of the universities. UPC has a long history on cooperation with Russian universities. In the future, the two sides will enhance communications on faculty and student exchange, summer school projects and other areas.

Editor: Bu Lingduo

Source: UPC News Center