Representatives of Wintershall Russland GmbH Have Visited USTU

On April 17, the human resources manager of the Company Wintershall Russland GmbH, Ekaterina Ksennikova paid a working visit to Ukhta State Technical University.

At a meeting with Vice-Rector on External Relations, G.V. Korshunov and representatives of the departments of "Development and exploitation of oil and gas fields and underground fluid mechanics", "Design and operation of trunk oil pipelines", "Industrial Safety and Environmental Protection" the specialist of the largest oil and gas company in Germany told about holding a second German-Russian contest "Young Visions Award". The theme of the contest was the following: "Increase in production of oil and gas without harming the environment." To participate one has to propose his/her idea, the implementation and possible solutions in the form of presentation. Students following bachelor’s degree programme (last semester) and Master’s programme (introductory course) are invited to participate in the contest. Submission of applications for participation lasts until June 2, 2014.

A sightseeing tour of the university buildings, named auditoriums and laboratories ofUSTU was organized for the guest. The specialist of Wintershall Russland GmbH also attended the activities, held in the framework of the National Youth Innovation Convention "Youth to the future of the Komi Republic."