This time the scientific session was held after the scientists from Kyiv, Lviv, and other cities had become acquainted with Lutsk Technical University in a picturesque corner of Volyn, at the "Prolisok" sanatorium, which made it possible, as they say, to combine business with pleasure — to discuss scientific problems and admire the charming autumn Volyn nature.

The session was opened by the rector, doctor of technical sciences, professor Viktor Bozhydarnyk, who spoke about Lutsk Technical University, its students and scientists, the directions of both educational and scientific work, the present day and prospects of the young university, which will mark its 40th anniversary next year. Informational reports were delivered by the heads of the scientific councils of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Volodymyr Panasyuk from Lviv and Anatoliy Lebediev from Kyiv. They spoke about the practical implementation of scientific developments, ties with enterprises, and regional programs that scientists are working on. Volodymyr Panasyuk, in particular, emphasized that he hopes in the future to develop such a program together with scientists and heads of Lutsk enterprises. It was no coincidence that the session was also attended by, and that they shared their vision of solving problems in industry with the participation of scientists while speaking before the scientists, deputy mayor of Lutsk Leonid Kyrylcuk, head of the main department of industry and infrastructure development of the regional state administration Petro Hutsaliuk, and general director of the Lutsk Bearing Plant Volodymyr Tsybulskyi.

Scientists from various regions of Ukraine discussed issues relating, of course, not only to theoretical searches and discoveries in the field of materials science, physical-technical and other problems, but also emphasized their practical application. It should be noted that the scientists of Lutsk Technical University, doctors of technical sciences Viktor Bozhydarnyk, Vasyl Shvabiuk, and Viktor Rud, had something to present at the scientific session and to share their achievements in the fields they research and to which the scientific session was devoted.

Anastasiia FILATENKO