User talk:The Yanka Kupala State University

The Yanka Kupala State University of Grodna was founded in 1978, superceding Grodna Pedagogical Institute. Currently 460 instructors are employed at the university, including 246 Professors, Associate Professors and Doctors. More than 7000 students study at the University. Famous graduates from Yanka Kupala State University include Olga Korbut - two times Olympic Champion in Gymnastics, Alexander Kurlovich - World and Olympic Champion in Weight-lifting, Elena Volchetskaya - Olympic Champion in Gymnastics and other Olympic champions. The University specializes in the following areas: continuous differential and discrete mathematical models; the development of holographic and spectral laser techniques and equipment for a study of phase media of plasma-dynamic phenomena and complex molecules; fabrication and processing of new alloys and composed materials based on metals, polymers, and ceramics; development of software and hardware for the informational technology; studying physiological and biochemical basis of vital functions and ways of an adaptation of living systems to nature and social factors of the environment; language and literature functioning under their active interaction; theoretical and practical problems of psychology and pedagogy, history and culture of Belarus. The Yanka Kupala State University of Hrodna actively collaborates with specialist organizations as well as in UN programs and other international organizations. The University supports forms of co-operation with over twenty (20) foreign educational institutions. Every year scores of lecturers, interns and students of the University participate in Exchange Programs with foreign universities including the following:

- Poland - Universities of Warsaw, Poznan, Gdansk, Lublin, Higher Teachers School in Krakow. - Germany- University of Frankfurt; - Italy - University of Turin - UK - University of Warwick; - France - University of Limoge, University of Reims