The Council of the Institute of Information Technologies of the BSUIR summed up the results of the year, announced achievements and outlined plans. The focus is on the digitalization of education, the development of human resources and the expansion of international cooperation.
The anniversary of the institute became the point of intersection of words and deeds: an updated structure and ambitious plans for the future - words turn into concrete steps. Appointed as the new head of the Department of Physics and MathematicsNatalya Mikhailova, associate professor, candidate of philosophical sciences.Her predecessor isLyudmila Maisenya, professor, doctor of pedagogical sciencescontinues to work at the institute.

By decision of the University Council, the department of MPSS was renamedDepartment of Digital Competencies, emphasizing the practical orientation of education.Anna Yashchuk, director of IIT,formulates the main idea: digitalization of education is not just the introduction of technology, it is the creation of conditions in which every student and teacher becomes a participant in the changes.

The updated IIT website has become an open showcase of programs and news - a place where the exchange of ideas and experiences occurs without filters.Museum exhibition “Radio nostalgia”continues to grow, expanding the exhibition and increasing the audience of excursions. Enrollment for educational programs has been maintained.FPKPorganized training in various educational programs. For example, 178 students were recruited for retraining, 629 people for advanced training and internships, and 546 students for training courses. Career guidance work covered 42 institutions of secondary specialized education and thousands of students, which raises interest in the professions of the future.

Alexandra Myznikova, Deputy Directoron educational work spoke about the main directions and features of educational work in the 2026/2027 academic year. She also reported on changes in legislation, a new edition of the Internal Labor Regulations, and the need to conduct individual work with underachieving students. She also defined a focus on revitalizing the educational process: a combination of theory and practice, prompt adaptation of programs to market requirements, while maintaining academic integrity.

The results of the work inInformatics Academy for schoolchildren.377 children were enrolled in the courses.Vitaly Garbuzrecalled the mission of the Academy: AIS is a bridge between school and career, where skills and a love of knowledge are formed so that the graduate is ready for real tasks.

Tatyana Malinovskaya, head of the educational and methodological departmentreported on the implementation of the Educational Work Plan for the 2025/2026 academic year. She also proposed a new plan for consideration. The specialist emphasized that the implementation of the plan is important for achieving the goals of educational work, efficient use of resources and sustainable improvement of the quality of the educational process.

The council discussed the state of labor and performance discipline and compliance with anti-corruption legislation. As noted,Natalia Minkevich, leading HR specialist,sustainability of labor discipline and strict adherence to anti-corruption principles remain a priority.

The main course of IIT remains unchanged: export of educational services, strengthening human resources, development of accreditations, systemic self-analysis and quality control. Updating educational standards and curricula, expanding the professional group and trade union work are steps towards a more flexible and in-demand education.

IIT BSUIR is moving forward through changes - new faces, new formats and new horizons. Anna Yashchuk summarizes: digitalization personnel are not only about technology; it is about people, their knowledge and potential to improve education.