Education, Research and Industry: Pillars for successful international cooperation in the High North Andrey Kazakov, Advisor, High North Center for Business at University of Nordland

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Period 1: (1991 – 1993) West meets East and East meets West Period 2: (1993 – 1997) Courses, student exchange and research cooperation Period 3: (1997 – > Combining Business Administration and Technical Education Period 4: (2001 – > Building the Norwegian-Russian University Alliance Period 5: (2004 – > Common International PhD program and Joint Master Programs in Energy Period 6: (2007 – > Research and Education Group in Sustainability and Business Period 7: (2008 – > Participation in Centre for High North Logistics (CHNL) Period 8: (2009 – > NAREC: Norwegian-Russian Education and Research Consortium for International Business Development in the Energy Sector Brief History: Norwegian- Russian Projects in Business and Management

PARTNERS 4 IndustryAcademic institutions Public Partners

5 High North Center for Business and Governance 5 “Bodø University College is ahead of developments in many areas. When I hear the words home ground and Bodø (…) associations are our High North Policy and Russia. The establishment of the High North Centre at Bodø University College is a concrete expression of the capacity for renewal — and a highly valued initiative.” Jonas Gahr Støre, Minister of Foreign Affairs, March 15, 2007 MAIN TASKS: o To be a network center for challenges connected to the High North o Utilize existing competence at University of Nordland and its academic and industry partners o Make this competence available for Norwegian, Russian and International enterprises and wider public audience

6 Through education activities: o Develop joint education programs in the field of energy o Organize students’ internships in Russian and Norwegian enterprises and institutions o Develop common PhD and Post Doc programs (with institutions and companies) Through research activities: o Cooperate with world leading universities and scientific centers as well as international organizations and enterprises in the field of energy o Assistance in problem statements elaboration o Execution of common research projects in cooperation with industry and on behalf of Industry Through enterprise cooperation: o Contribute to matchmaking between Norwegian and Russian enterprises o Advising public and private companies and agencies in the energy sector Through dissemination of obtained knowledge: o Conferences and seminars o Research publications o Web-portal and links to other communicators o Recruiting new project partners ACTIVITIES SYNERGY ACTIVITIES via SYNERGY SYNERGY THROUGH INTERACTION BETWEEN: Education Research and Industry SYNERGY THROUGH INTERACTION BETWEEN: Education Research and Industry

7 Education, Research and Industry: Education, Research and Industry: Pillars for successful international cooperation in the High North Close interaction between education, research and industry constitutes: Added value for study and research processes through understanding of industry needs and applied research Availability of a modern knowledge and competent workforce for the benefit of enterprises’ competitiveness Synergy of resources used for new knowledge creation Increase of cooperation between enterprises locally and internationally; Stronger tiers and more coherent and systematic approach for new knowledge and competence development Stable international/cross-border relations between regions/ communities, better potential for development Research Education Research Industry

8 Key Areas of Activities Education 8 More than graduates in joint Norwegian-Russian programs Research: PhD/POS DOC/Projects / Publishing Communication & Dissemination: Conferences/seminars/workshops/web PhD programs (15-20 PhD students) MBA (UiN/BSTU, St. Petersburg) MBA Business in Russia (UiN/NUPI/MGIMO) Tailor-made study programs/courses Retraining Programs for Russian and Ukrainian Officers Business Practice in Norway Several programs under the University of Arctic

9 NAREC : Norwegian- Russian Education and Research Consortium for International Business Development in the field of Energy Goal: To unite leading academic institutions in Norway and Russia to develop new knowledge through education and research projects in cooperation between academic institutions and enterprises in both countries in the field of energy. Two main knowledge hubs: The High North Centre at University of Nordland (Norway) The MIEP at MGIMO-University (Moscow, Russia) Tasks: Trough hubs: activating relevant national and international networks Developing and coordinating new research and education projects Secure relevance of projects for authorities and industries Providing organization for multidisciplinary research and education projects/programs Cooperation between: Academic Institutions, Enterprises and Academic Institutions, Enterprises and other industry related organizations Securing NAREC activities and results Advisory Board Academic Chair User Forum for Energy Industry –to establish close cooperation with leading Russian and Norwegian institutions –to share and discuss challenges exist for cooperation in the energy field; –to get updates about experiences and projects’ results reached through interaction between science and business in the energy sector –to know about study programs’ types and effect on Norwegian - Russian cooperation in energy sector –to get access to Master students, PhD Fellows and alumni

NAREC: Partners 10 Partner Institutions in Norway: Akvaplan- Niva Econ Pöyry Narvik University College Norwegian Institute of International Affairs University of Nordland University of Stavanger Barents Institute, University of Tromsø Partner Institutions in Russia: Baltic State Technical University Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas Moscow State Institute of International Relations Murmansk State Technical University Northern Arctic Federal University Tyumen State University Ukhta State Technical University Academic Chair Main task: To gain knowledge synergies, bring institutions with relevant knowledge in Norway and Russia together and to develop and lead research projects MEMBERS: Frode Mellemvik (Leader), Director/Professor, High North Center, Bodø Graduate School of Business at University of Nordland Valery I. Salygin, Director/Professor, MIEP/MGIMO University Sergey Vasiliev, Vice Director/Professor, MIEP/MGIMO University Trond Gabrielsen, Advisor, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Benedikt Henriksen, Director, Statoil Russia Kjell Giæver, Project Manager, Petro Arctic Andrey Krivorotov, Department Head, Shtokman Development AG Håkon Skretting, Director, INTSOK Sergey Smirnov, Director, Association of Oil and Gas Suppliers ”Sozvezdye” Anatoly Zolotukhin, Pro-rector/Professor, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas Advisory Board Main task: To govern the Consortium and secure relevance of projects developed by NAREC for authorities and industries

11 Conclusions from the Models of Cooperation Look ahead to develop competence and apply experience In Projects’ development and execution: – Generate and formalize ideas – Focus on combining strength – Search for synergies – Anchor cooperation at the institution and in relevant authorities – Search for friends and supporters Be Real Partners: – Meet often and be committed – Establishing trust Constant Focus on Fundraising: – Securing financial resources – Focus on self-sustainability