BelSU Participates in the Close-by Science Campaign

BelSU scientists from various departments are leading these educational activities, which are organized by the staff of the Belgorod State University History Centre and the Department of Scientific and Innovative Work of Young Scientists.

Among the initial events were an excursion titled "Plants of the Tropical Regions of the Globe" held in the university’s Winter Garden, and a lecture on "Types of Luminescence: Fluorescence and Phosphorescence. Photochromism" at the A. Petin Geology and Mineralogy Museum. Participants also enjoyed visits to the History Centre and the laboratories within the BelSU Innovative Solutions biological, educational, and scientific complex (BUNKIR), as well as a master class called "Microworld in the Eyepiece."

Marina Potapova, a postgraduate student from the BelSU Institute of Pharmacy, Chemistry, and Biology, conducted an engaging excursion for students from Belgorod School No. 40 at the BUNKIR complex. During this visit, she shared insights into exciting projects in biology, genetics, and biotechnology.

Anna Chepurina, another master’s student from the same institute, led a master class titled "Microworld in the Eyepiece." In this session, she introduced schoolchildren to essential tools for microbiological research and demonstrated how to work with bacterial cultures. Each participant had the opportunity to prepare a temporary micropreparation of Bacillus subtilis and examine it under a microscope, allowing them to study bacterial cell morphology up close.

At the BelSU History Centre, students from Belgorod School No. 45 experienced a unique opportunity to explore the university’s rich history. They learned about its formation and development since 1876, learned about notable faculty and graduates, and viewed a gallery of portraits of past rectors, along with current exhibition projects showcased in the museum.

In the Winter Garden, an excursion focused on tropical plants captivated students from Belgorod School No. 43. They gained insights into tropical flora, including that palm trees represent one of the largest tropical families with around 2,500 species, primarily found in Southeast Asia and South America’s tropical forests.

For students from Gymnasium No. 22 and School No. 49, an interactive lecture on archaeological science and the role of archaeologists was conducted. They toured the office laboratory and archaeology room, dispelling common misconceptions about archaeology. The children learned where archaeologists are trained, watched a film showcasing findings from the 2024 season of the BelSU Early Medieval Archaeological Expedition, and participated in an interactive activity creating 3D models of clay vessels.