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    • NURE Departments United Around Science at the Astrofest Festival

    8 May 2026

    On May 7, the NURE stadium hosted a landmark event for the student community—the popular science festival “Astrofest.” Held in honor of Science Day in Ukraine, the event brought together future specialists from the Educational and Scientific Institute of Laser and Biomedical Engineering (ESI LBE) and the Artificial Intelligence Department.

    Practical Science and Observations

    The centerpiece of the event was a practical demonstration of modern equipment. Using a Sky-Watcher ED80 telescope equipped with specialized protective filters, participants had a rare opportunity to safely observe solar activity.

    In addition to astronomical observations, the organizers presented a series of visual aids to promote science:

    • A physical model of the “Earth–Moon–Sun” system, which helped students better understand the principles of celestial mechanics.

    • A sundial, used to explain the fundamentals of time measurement based on celestial bodies.

    Intergenerational Dialogue and Informal Atmosphere

    One of the key features of “Astrofest” was its “no ties” format. Students from various years had the chance to interact with leading scientists in an informal setting. This allowed for detailed discussions regarding the current research directions of ESI LBE and the future prospects of Artificial Intelligence in science.

    Representatives from the Artificial Intelligence Department included:

    • Head of the Department, Professor Larysa Chala;

    • Senior Laboratory Assistant Valeriia Lavska;

    • Students of the AI Department.

    The team from the Department of Biomedical Engineering included:

    • Head of the Department, Professor Oleh Avrunin;

    • Professor Dmytro Snizhko;

    • Associate Professors Karina Selivanova, Yana Nosova, and Tetiana Nosova;

    • Senior Lecturer Yevhen Chuhui;

    • Deputy Director of ESI LBE for Educational Work, Olena Kriventsova.

    Significance for the University

    Events like these are not just about theory; they are about building an active scientific community. “Astrofest” demonstrated the importance of inter-departmental cooperation and served as a platform for strengthening ties between students and faculty. Such initiatives help young people better understand the value of their chosen engineering education and inspire them toward their own scientific pursuits.