In November 2018 the 23rd conference of the Association of Open Innovations FRUCT was held in Bologna University.
Rector Alexander Rusakov received a letter of gratitude from the steering committee of Internet Olympiads which said that P.G.Demidov University was awarded an honorary title of the "Winner of Open International Student Internet Olympiads in 2018".
On October 15 a scientific practical conference was held in YarSU together with Russian-Armenian University (Erevan): "Russian - Armenian Relationship under the Conditions of Changes: Economy, Politics, Humanitarian Ties".
The Round Table "Russia and Europe: Together or Apart?" took place on October 26 in YarSU. The issues of the interaction of Russia and European countries were discussed here.
On October 15 the representatives of he University took part in the work of the Open Innovations Forum, Moscow.