During the session “Does scientific diplomacy have boundaries?”, held as part of the business program track of the IV Congress of Young Scientists “Science without borders: sharing principles, uniting minds”, experts in the field of public administration, education, science and culture discussed the development of international scientific cooperation in the current geopolitical situation, models of interaction between scientists to overcome global challenges and opportunities for young researchers who want to work with colleagues from different countries.
The moderator was the vice-president of the Challenge Foundation Elena Eremenko.
Assistant to the President of the Russian Federation Andrey Fursenko emphasized that Russia continues to be open to cooperation with different countries, because scientific achievements have universal human value. “As the President of Russia has repeatedly said, for our part we will not build walls, but we will not impose ourselves either. Science diplomacy is a public service. And every scientist should be an ambassador from science, representing the interests of his country.”said Andrey Fursenko.
Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for International Cultural Cooperation Mikhail Shvydkoy in his speech he emphasized that interpersonal relationships are important in both science and culture: “States are very seriously involved in science. But it is important to understand that politics, diplomacy, science, and culture are about interpersonal relationships. Where there are interpersonal relationships, much is preserved.”.
Rector of the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology Dmitry Livanov also noted that cooperation is important for science: “In science there are only the highest standards. There are no national, regional or city standards – only the highest, international standard. Our entire level of technological development is an achievement of science as a global institution. Therefore, any restriction harms all humanity.”.
A guest from South Africa, an associate professor at the University of Cape Town, also took part in the discussion Basseterre Moses. He emphasized the importance of international cooperation in the field of science: “We are ready to work actively both within BRICS and within other organizations. We are confident that together we will achieve excellent results”. The speaker also shared ideas on how to make science communication more sustainable and effective.
Rector of Moscow State Technical University named after N.E. Bauman Mikhail Gordin gave the following definition of the term “scientific diplomacy” – “These are attempts to achieve the interests of one’s country through scientific research, interpersonal contacts, and through the introduction of certain rules and approaches. And these opportunities must be used even now, in these difficult conditions.”.
Director of the ANO “Center for the Development of Scientific and Educational Initiatives”; co-author of the project “OUR LABA”; Member of the Coordination Council for Youth Affairs in the Scientific and Educational Spheres of the Council under the President of the Russian Federation for Science and Education Olga Tarasova informed the session participants about the National Prize in the field of future technologies “CHALLENGE”, which this year has a new international nomination. She spoke about the application campaign and noted that every third application was international. Applications were received from 33 foreign countries: “We have received applications from the USA, BRICS countries and other countries in various areas. There were applications in chemistry, fundamental science, and quantum computers. The high level of applications is surprising; many projects are truly Nobel level. I am convinced that the prize will grow and expand its geography, proving that science has no boundaries.”.
Detailed information is on the website congress.science.rf.
Based on materials from the press service of the Roscongress Foundation.
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