The Summer School of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence for schoolchildren from the UAE has ended

Polytechnic University has completed the first Summer School of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence for gifted students from the UAE, which was attended by 60 of the best high school students from this country. It is important to note that SPbPU won the right to host the school in a tough international competition, beating universities not only in Russia, but also in other countries. Similar programs for young talents from the UAE, commissioned by the Ministry of Education of that country, have previously been conducted in China, South Korea and Singapore. But according to the head of the delegation, Mr. Aldarmaki Faisal Abdalla Yousif Abdalla, it was the St. Petersburg Summer School that became the best both in terms of content and the uniqueness of the location.

The eventful two-week program included a deep dive into the world of advanced technologies and an introduction to the cultural heritage of the Northern Capital.

The first week was devoted to intense study: the students did not just listen to lectures, but actively designed, analyzed, and created, demonstrating impressive results in the practical application of their acquired skills. This intensive educational process has become a powerful tool for their academic development, contributing to the formation of key competencies in the field of artificial intelligence, scientific and technological innovations. The students have followed this path, showing exceptional curiosity, diligence and thirst for new knowledge.

Mr. Aldarmaki Faisal Abdalla Yousif Abdalla (UAE) noted: Students from the United Arab Emirates spent an eventful week at St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, where they completed training combining theoretical and applied aspects, which gave them the opportunity to gain practical experience. This program allowed them to gain a deeper understanding of how innovations, in particular artificial intelligence, are implemented in various fields, and also provided new competencies in the field of technological leadership and entrepreneurship. I am sure that the acquired knowledge and skills are an important step in the professional development of our students. We thank the university administration for the unique opportunity and innovative experience, and we hope that this cooperation will continue in the coming years.

The second week, organized with the direct participation of the co-organizer of the project, OOO St. Petersburg Robotics School, gave the participants the opportunity to enjoy the rich cultural heritage of St. Petersburg — its majestic palaces, museums and canals, which made an indelible impression on the children. Visits to the city’s leading technology enterprises became a key part of the program, also prepared by the partner. These excursions allowed the young guests to see with their own eyes how the technologies they have studied are applied in practice, how ideas and innovations are transformed into real products and entire industries.

Thanks to the rich curriculum and practice-oriented project work, the Summer School participants acquired not only the required technical competencies, but also a deep understanding of innovation processes and the spirit of international cooperation. The guys immersed themselves in technology, learned how to immediately put the theoretical knowledge they gained into practice and achieved impressive results. The experience gained at Polytechnic University and the friendship that connected all the project participants are their invaluable capital for shaping the future of their country, said Olga Emelianova, Head of the Department of International Educational Programs and Academic Mobility at SPbPU.