The President of the Russian Federation declared 2022-2031 the Decade of Science and Technology. Among the objectives of this thematic Decade are attracting talented youth to the field of research and development, facilitating the involvement of researchers and developers in solving the most important challenges facing society and the country, as well as increasing the accessibility of information about scientific achievements and development prospects.
The national project "Science and Universities" is being implemented by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation. The goal of the national project is to ensure the Russian Federation's presence among the world's leading countries in terms of the volume of scientific research and development.
Within the framework of the national project's implementation, measures are envisaged aimed at creating and developing advanced infrastructure in priority scientific areas. Furthermore, thanks to the national project, new laboratories led by young researchers are being established at scientific organizations and universities, and activities are being carried out to create an effective system of higher education.
At St. Petersburg University of Management Technologies and Economics, five research laboratories have been established, operating in accordance with the areas of work of the University's existing scientific-pedagogical schools:
- Research Laboratory (IIT)
- Research Laboratory (LI)
- Research Laboratory (ICIH)
- Research Laboratory (ILCP)
- Research Laboratory (IEF)
The main goal of the laboratories' activities is to attract a wide range of individuals, including teachers, postgraduates, and students, to the development of relevant scientific topics and projects, both fundamental and applied, focused on solving critical scientific and practical problems concerning modern humans and society.