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Specialists from the Educational Center for Project-Based Learning served as experts at defenses at Moscow Polytechnic University

Specialists from the Educational Center for Project-Based Learning served as experts at defenses at Moscow Polytechnic University

Published on: 2026-06-11

Source: Saint Petersburg State Architectural and Construction University –

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Inna Sulanova (in the foreground) at the defense of projects at Moscow Polytech

Employees of the Educational Center for Project Training of SPbGASU participated as invited experts in the defense of student projects of Moscow Polytechnic University.

Exchange of best practices

On this day, students from all courses and fields of study presented the results of their work on ten project directions – from technological leadership and design to multimedia and transport. The experts from SPbGASU included the director of the Educational Center for Project Training.Inna Sulanova,Deputy DirectorNatalia Zaitsevaand leading specialistOlga Svetlova.

Representatives of our university worked in an open section where the best projects of each direction were gathered. The leaders of the student teams talked about the achieved results, experience of interaction with industry partners, and plans for further development of their initiatives.

“It was an interesting experience, very diverse projects were presented. We managed to actively participate in discussions, give our comments, and receive interesting feedback from fellow experts. In addition, we visited other sections and were able to appreciate the high level of preparation of students from the Moscow Polytechnic University. We thank the Center for Project Activities of the Moscow Polytechnic for the invitation,” shared the impressions of the director of the Educational Center for Project Training at SPBGASU.Inna Sulanova.

Participation in similar events allows for exchanging best practices in project-based learning organization and becoming acquainted with successful cases of student initiatives implementation.

Project activities at SPbGASU are actively developing within the framework of a single elective. Already in the near future, students will be able to choose an interesting project on the SPbGASU website in the “Project Showcase” section and join working on it during the autumn semester.

What does project-based learning give to students?

Project-based learning allows students to work on real tasks and apply theoretical knowledge in practice. During the process of working on projects, they learn to solve complex problems, interact in a team, and take responsibility for the result.

Every successfully completed project becomes part of the professional portfolio, demonstrating to future employers not only the student’s level of preparation but also their initiative, ability to achieve set goals, and work on practical tasks.

Moreover, project activities contribute to the development of key competencies: critical thinking, communication skills, time management, presentation of ideas, and adaptation to changing conditions. It is precisely these qualities that are especially in demand in today’s labor market.

An important advantage is the close interaction with industrial partners. Many projects are carried out at the request of real companies, which allows students to get acquainted with the specifics of the industry, establish professional contacts, and gain opportunities for internships or future employment even before graduating from university.

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