On November 26-27, 2015 the Belarusian National Technical University has hosted Belarus - China Youth Forum "New Horizons 2015", a large-scale international Event celebrating fruitful cooperation between the two nations.
The high-profile Event has been supported by:
- State Committee on Science and Technology of the Republic of Belarus
- Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus
- Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Belarus
- National Office for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language (Hanban)
- Belarusian National Technical University
- Northeastern University (China)
The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Belarus, Belarusian Embassy in China, and Belarusian Republican Youth Union (BRSM) have also provided their assistance in organizing the Event.
The Forum has started with the contest held among young translators and interpreters "Developing Communication within the framework of New Silk Road Economic Belt" and the thematic business game "Interpreting at the China-Belarus Innovation Forum". Symbolically, kickoff events of the Forum have highlighted the importance of the Chinese language today.
The Participants have been truly fascinated by the Art Exhibition "Facilitating Cooperation through Studying Culture" featuring the works by Belarusian and Chinese youth.
The Guests have enjoyed the exhibition "Creators of the Future" presenting scientific and technical developments and innovative projects. The Event has been held at the National Center for Scientific Creativity and Innovations.
The Participants have been captivated by the spirit of healthy rivalry prevailing at the Contest "Your Creative Work is Your Life". The Contest has featured innovative projects and technical developments by master’s and doctoral students as well as young researchers from Belarus and China. The Participants have competed for 2 awards: "Best Research Work" and "Best Innovative Project". Trying to impress the jury, the Participants have done their best presenting a vast array of unconventional creative developments ranging from high-strength tribotechnical materials to 3D printer printing in chocolate.
Throughout the years, the quality of projects and the contestants’ professional skills have improved tremendously. Daria Pankevich of Vitebsk State Technological University has won Best Innovative Project Award for her project "Portable Device for waterproofing control". Se Xukai of the Belarusian State Medical University (BSMU) has been awarded Best Research Work for his project in cranioplastics.
BNTU S&T Park "Polytechnic" has awarded the winners the Free Business Incubation Certificates valid for a year. The Certificates provide for rent free office and all the services required to start up an innovative business (business plan, marketing, patenting, choosing a financial scheme, etc.)
Apart from intense scientific sessions, the Participants have visited High Tech Park Belarus, Folk Crafts Enterprise "Skarbnitsa", and Freestyle Sport and Recreation Complex.
During the Closing Ceremony, the Participants have had a wonderful chance to shake off the competition stress and enjoy the colorful gala concert honoring them.
The events of the kind are quite beneficial for both Belarus and China, as they foster sharing good practices, scientific and technical development, and multi-dimensional cooperation between the two nations.