Research work

Organization of Student Research Activities

The organization of student research activities at the university is based on the Instruction on Organizing Student Research Work at Higher Education Institutions in the Republic of Belarus, approved by the Ministry of Education's Resolution No. 27 dated March 31, 2006.

Forms of Student Research Activities

Student research activities (SRA) are diverse and determined by both the faculty and individual departments, depending on the specialty, course, student body, and available resources.

Since the educational process includes elements of scientific creativity, SRA is generally categorized into two types:

1. SRA integrated into the educational process
2. SRA conducted outside of class time

1. SRA Within the Educational Process

Key forms of SRA within the educational process include:

• SRA incorporated into department curricula and faculty work plans
• Research elements in diploma and course projects
• Research elements in lab and practical assignments
• Conducting research during academic, industrial, and pre-graduation internships
• Preparing scientific abstracts
• Student research seminars
• Individual assignments involving creative exploration

2. SRA Outside of Class Time

Key forms of SRA conducted outside of class time include:

• Individual work at departments
• Participation in various academic and subject-specific clubs
• Student involvement in state-funded and contractual research projects
• Work in student research laboratories (SRL), project bureaus (SPB), creative workshops, and studios
• Participation in scientific conferences, seminars, research competitions, technical exhibitions, and subject Olympiads

SRA at General Technical Departments

On general technical departments, SRA typically includes:

• Individual work with faculty
• Participation in academic and subject-specific clubs
• Preparation of reports for scientific and technical conferences
• Presenting exhibits and models at exhibitions
• Participating in competitions

Students typically engage in research activities intensively starting from the third year, alongside specialized coursework. Faculty select course project topics for capable students that include theoretical and often experimental research elements. The results of these projects form the basis for scientific publications, invention applications, and conference presentations. By the fifth year, a motivated and creative student usually has several publications, has presented at national and international conferences, and receives recommendations for graduate studies.

SRA at Social Science Departments

On social science departments, primary forms of SRA include:

• Conference participation
• Involvement in clubs
• Individual work with a research advisor
• Writing papers on elective topics

Student Research Bureaus:

In the university's research labs and centers, there are 18 student bureaus coordinating centralized research under the guidance of renowned scientists in priority areas of fundamental and applied science.

Key Indicators of Student Research Success

One key indicator of student research success at the university is participation in the Republican Student Research Work Competition, held annually with participation from all higher education institutions in Belarus.

For detailed information about the Republican Student Research Work Competition, visit the BSU website http://www.sws.bsu.by

For more information on the "Activist of Student Research Work at BNTU" diploma, visit: http://www.bntu.by/upnkvk-2/item

The results of department research and student research activities can be viewed at http://niic.bntu.by