Research and Innovative Activity of Kalashnikov Istu in the Udmurt Republic

Abstract

The paper reflects the main achievements of scientific and pedagogical staff of Kalashnikov Izhevsk State Technical University in the process of implementation of the strategic development program of the University during the 2015-2016 biennium. The basic directions of scientific and innovative activity of the University are emphasized and the most interesting projects are presented. The structural changes and major events in the field of development and improvement of the educational process are described. Considerable attention is paid to cooperation with enterprises of the defense industry and the real sector of the regional economy, as Kalashnikov ISTU has been actively involved in the activities of associations, bringing together the largest and most active employers in the region. The leading place of the university in the organization and implementation of innovative activity in the Udmurt Republic in close contact with the regional authorities is shown. The significant contribution of scientists of the University in the development and creation of strategic programs and innovative development of a number of large enterprises in the region is marked, for example, Udmurt machine-building cluster and recreation cluster "Shore of Kama". Based on the described above, it is concluded that the activities of the University meets the requirements necessary for regional technical universities to be the centers of generation of innovations.