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Greetings on the International Women's Day from the SUSU Rector Alexander Wagner

Качко Сергей — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Dear ladies! It is for a reason that spring begins with a wonderful holiday, the International Women's Day. Just like the first warm rays of the sun awaken the nature and bring new energy and the feeling of joyful changes, you, just by being around with your care, vital power and beauty, make this world a brighter place and motivate us to become better. You are the guardians of the hearth and home. You are the ones who can create a cosy atmosphere, offer support during hard times, inspire for new endeavours, give us joy and fill our lives with love and kindness. At С��Ƶ, you make invaluable contribution into its development and flourishing, open new horizons of knowledge, create technologies of the future, and achieve outstanding results in science, education, creativity and sports. You are our true pride and source of inspiration. We sincerely admire you and your accomplishments and victories. Dear ladies, on this festive occasion, please accept my most heartfelt wishes of good health, uncontainable happiness, and success in work and studies! Have a great mood and may all your wishes come true! May each day bring you only joy, happiness and love!

Author:

Alexander Wagner, Rector of С��Ƶ

Men С��Ƶ Congratulate Ladies on the Coming International Women's Day

Качко Сергей — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

On the eve of the warm spring holiday, International Women's Day, С��Ƶ is filled with flowers, smiles and joyful mood. Men of the university team (from the Student Council to the Rector’s Office) have treated the female students and staff members to a bright and lovely surprise. Starting from early morning, men of our university have been greeting ladies at the entrances to the academic buildings. Spring-inspired melodies were playing, and men were handing out the main symbols of this holiday, gentle tulips, accompanying those with sincere compliments. Each lady entering our university was greeted with smiles and warm words, thus creating a truly festive atmosphere. This springtime flashmob has become a good annual tradition at our university that allows to express our sincere gratitude and respect to the ladies, who daily make a huge contribution to the development of science, education and student life С��Ƶ. “Our dear beloved ladies, my congratulations to you on this coming spring holiday! I wish you unending happiness, bright smiles and warmth. May each day of yours be as beautiful as the first spring flowers!” Anton Korzhov, SUSU First Vice-Rector, Vice-Rector for Research congratulated ladies. Ladies from among students and staff members were surprised, but happily accepted the congratulations, and their faces lit with smiles. “It is very pleasant to be greeted by such wonderful men today. Since the weather is not quite spring-like yet, such lovely gifts lift our spirits well. This is truly unexpected, but feels very good indeed: you’re on your way to the university in the morning, your head is filled with studies and other stuff you need to do during the day, and here you are, being greeted with flowers. Your heart melts immediately. After all, some flowers and a bit of attention in your life always makes your day,” SUSU student Dariia Kalashnikova shared her emotions. Our heroines of the day could not hide their happy excitement. For many of them, such a start to their day became a pleasant surprise. Flowers, attention and sincere congratulations made the morning special. “I have very pleasant impressions! It’s a special joy to receive such a lovely gift first thing in the morning. It is a charge of joy for the rest of the day,” noted Viktoriia Shtangeld. But more surprises wait ahead! The pinnacle event of this festive day will be a big concert at the university Assembly Hall at 14:00. Not only the creative teams of SUSU will take to the main stage, but the staff members as well: scientists and leadership of our university will gather together to congratulate our beautiful ladies. Everyone is welcome to join and receive a charge of the festive spring mood! Your bright photos in the album! Read more in the SUSU channel on MAX

Author:

Anastasiia Kosocheva, Sergey Kachko, Anatolii Ostanin

How a Defect Becomes an Advantage: SUSU Scientists Propose a Method to “Switch on” the Magnetic Properties in a Two-dimensional Silicon Carbide

Качко Сергей — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

The team of the SUSU Multiscale Modelling of Multicomponent Functional Materials Laboratory have made an important step towards the understanding of the properties of two-dimensional silicon carbide. The scientists have studied how point defects (vacancies) in monolayers of this material influence its electronic and magnetic characteristics. Their work has a fundamental significance for the development of nanoelectronics and spintronics. “This research is part of a bigger fundamental project on studying the properties of the so-called “tetrel bonds”, the noncovalent interactions that are formed by the carbon group atoms (carbon, silicon, germanium, stannic),” shares Ekaterina Bartashevich, project head and leading research fellow at the Multiscale Modelling of Multicomponent Functional Materials Laboratory. “The understanding of these weak interatomic interactions is crucial for predicting the properties of silicon-carbon materials: from the capability of sorbents, based on them, to capture the functionally important molecules, to the activation of interfacial regions for chemical reactions. We tried to focus namely on the properties of chemical bonds in order to be able to predict the strong and weak interactions of silicon-carbon materials with various components. We paid our attention to defects, that is, the situations when one of the atoms in the monolithic grid of silicon carbide is lost. We have found that sometimes such “vacancies” make a material more active, and sometimes quite the opposite, its structure reconstructs and “heals” itself, and the required activation does not happen.” Understanding the mechanisms of emerging of magnetism in defect monolayers has become the key result of this work. Using quantum-chemical modelling, the project co-authors, physicists Sergey Sozykin and Vladimir Tsirelson, demonstrated that the effect fundamentally depends of the type of the removed atom. If a silicon atom is removed from the grid, the neighbouring carbon atoms turn out to be in an excited state and with unpaired electrons. This leads to stable spin-polarized states: the material acquires local magnetism. And if the grid loses a carbon atom, its structure, as a rule, reconfigures itself, new chemical bonds are formed, and magnetism is inhibited. “We have demonstrated that the emergence of magnetism cannot be described by simply stating the presence of a defect. We need to take into consideration exactly how the electron density rearranges. Silicon vacancies is an effective method of “switching on” the magnetic properties in two-dimensional silicon carbide,” comments Sergey Sozykin, Candidate of Sciences (Physics and Mathematics), Associate Professor of the Department of Physics of Nanoscale Systems and senior research fellow at the Innovations Office. Professor Vladimir Tsirelson, who is a specialist in the fields of quantum chemistry, crystal chemistry and chemical bond theory, Doctor of Sciences (Physics and Mathematics) and Head of the Department of Quantum Chemistry at D.I. Mendeleev Russian С��Ƶ of Chemical Technology, played a special role in this research study. The electronic descriptors, developed and proposed by him, allowed the scientists not only to simulate the behaviour of silicon-carbon monolayers with two-dimensional periodicity, but also to push closer to making accurate predictions of the properties of materials. “At this stage, we are mostly interested in predicting the increase of the reactivity of silicon and carbon atoms in such two-dimensional structures. We can already say how defects would interact with various organic molecules,” adds Ekaterina Bartashevich. The team stresses that the main difficulty and at the same time the main advantage of their work is the intersection of theory and experiments. Researchers often do not have enough experimental data in order to validate their complex models. The scientists are open for partnerships and seek collaboration with experimenting Physics and Chemistry groups, so that they could test their predictions and jointly advance in creating new hybrid materials. The obtained data open up prospects for using silicon carbide monolayers in nanoelectronics and spintronics, where it is important to control the spin states at the atomic level. Defects that have traditionally been considered as unwanted structure imperfections can now be seen as a tool for fine tuning of the functional properties of the materials of the future. The research data have been published in a paper on “Unraveling the electronic properties of silicon carbide monolayers with Si/C vacancies” in Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics publication, Q2 (Scopus), Q2 (White List). SUSU official channel on MAX

Author:

Iuliia Sherstobitova

"Home, Family, Ural Region – Our Heritage": Vladimir Bogdanovsky's Photo Exhibition Opens С��Ƶ

Качко Сергей — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

"Our Heritage" exhibition project, organized by photographer Vladimir Bogdanovsky, has opened at the Art Gallery of С��Ƶ. This project is a unique journey through the centuries of history and culture of our region. The exhibition reminds its visitors of the importance of carefully preserving the heritage of their ancestors and inspires them to consider the future of their region. "The idea for this exhibition arose back in 1984, when the "Nature and Us" exhibition opened, raising the topic of ecology. This exhibition later evolved into the current one, "Our Heritage". The title of the exhibition embodies a concept that unites all people. Our heritage is the planet itself, and we must preserve it. Home, family, the Ural region, Russia, and then the entire world – this is our heritage," explains photographer Vladimir Bogdanovsky. A real photograph is a historical document, capturing the breath of time, impossible to perceive with modern technologies. Vladimir notes that for him, photography is a document that allows one to see the world through time. The exhibition consists of three sections. The first section includes the works of Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky (1863–1944), a pioneer of colour photography in the early 20th century. This is a unique opportunity to see rare photographs from the collection of the US Library of Congress, previously inaccessible to general public. These images, created in 1909–1910, depict the daily life, customs, and cultural values of the past century. The second section is the most extensive, featuring the works by Vladimir Bogdanovsky, founder of the "Stone Belt" folk photography studio and one of the founders of the popular art photography movement in our region. This section presents unique photographs of various corners of the South Ural region. The author's photographs showcase both our region's natural riches and its everyday life. "I believe this exhibition is a significant event in the cultural life of Chelyabinsk. The concept itself is incredibly original: a comparison of two eras – Russia in the early 20th and 21st centuries. Legends of Russian photography are presented here. Their juxtaposition and overlapping are thought-provoking," shares Professor Vladimir Rushanin, Doctor of Sciences (History). The third section, in addition to photographs, features a selection of publications from the "Stone Belt" photography club, showcasing the various creative directions of the group. Each image is a living testimony to an era. Anatoly Razuev, Director of the SUSU Art Museum, comments: "This exhibition is worth visiting to see the beauty: it is an opportunity to gain spiritual fulfilment and turn toward the light. Furthermore, the exhibition offers a historical perspective. The concept of the project is to showcase two masters from different eras of Russian photography. Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky is a pioneer of colour photography, the pinnacle of 20th-century technology, and the origins of modern photographers. Vladimir Bogdanovsky is a present-day artist with worldwide recognition." The exhibition is open to visitors at the Art Gallery March 3rd through March 14th, from 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday from 10:00 to 15:00, and closed on Sunday. Entry is free. Read more in the SUSU channel on МАХ

Author:

Veronika Strelnikova, Anna Galkina

“Heart of the Urals” among TOP 5 in the Ranking of Advanced Engineering Schools of the Second Wave

Качко Сергей — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Twenty advanced engineering schools, created early in 2024 as part of the project’s second wave, have presented the results of their activity over the past year. Following their defences, the Council for Advanced Engineering Schools and Coordination of their Activity has formed an official ranking of advanced engineering schools. The “Heart of the Urals” Advanced Engineering School of С��Ƶ has taken the fifth place in the general ranking, having confirmed high efficiency of its work and stable development within the federal project. “Creation of an Advanced Engineering School at С��Ƶ has allowed our industrial partners to deeper immerse themselves into the educational process, to understand how they could help in organizing the practical training of our students, and thus, make them part of real projects. There is nothing better than real projects to help students improve their mastery, their level of knowledge and achieve real heights, and what is more important – become leaders among engineers,” School’s Director Sergey Taran comments the implementation of the project. In 2026, the Advanced Engineering School plans on extending the list of its industrial partners and engaging specialists of these enterprises into the process of training engineers, as well as creating new technological solutions for the benefit of businesses, and increasing the cohort of students through network programs and career guidance for school children. The “Advanced Engineering Schools” project is being implemented as part of the “Youth and Children” national project. Read our news: VKontakte group Telegram channel of the “Heart of the Urals” Advanced Engineering School Website of the “Heart of the Urals” Advanced Engineering School

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Dariia Siuskina, photo from the Federal State Autonomous Academic Institution “Sotsiotsentr”

SUSU Presents Results of the Activity of Its Advanced Engineering School at the Federal Level

Качко Сергей — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Today, the "Heart of the Urals" Advanced Engineering School of С��Ƶ has presented its 2025 results as part of the "Advanced Engineering Schools" federal project. The reports have been evaluated by a council chaired by Valery Falkov, Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation. The university delegation included the SUSU Rector Alexander Wagner, Director of the Advanced Engineering School Sergey Taran, General Director of Automobile Plant Ural Pavel Yakovlev, Director of DST-Ural company Evgeny Gorely, and First Deputy General Director of NPO Kurganpribor company Sergey Kislenko. In 2025, the Advanced Engineering School launched five new educational programmes, including a Master's degree in Engineering Management. DST-Ural company, a leading manufacturer of specialized equipment, became one of its industrial partners. Network collaboration in the educational process was expanded with other universities (Donetsk State Technical С��Ƶ, North-Eastern Federal С��Ƶ, Moscow Polytechnic С��Ƶ, and Donetsk State Technical С��Ƶ), including in new territories and the Union State of Belarus (Belarusian-Russian С��Ƶ). The Laboratory for Intelligent Systems and Municipal Equipment for a Smart Eco-City was established at AO Kurgandormash, and an Experimental Laboratory for Intelligent Control Systems for Special-purpose Machinery started functioning at the SUSU Branch in Miass, with the participation of an industrial partner. Key products of the year included a digital model and software tools for end-to-end digital modelling of power plants, a dynamic chassis model, and a line of transfer cases for URAL all-terrain vehicles. The UKME-1500 and MTsME-5000 electric machines were also tested and prepared for series production at AO Kurgandormash. "I would like to thank our industrial partners— Automobile Plant Ural, Kurgan Road Machinery Plant, Ural Diesel Engine Plant, DST-Ural company, as well as Uralvagonzavod Research and Production Corporation, including ChTZ-URALTRAK, Ural Design Bureau of Transport Engineering, and the Elektromashina Scientific Production Association —for their active participation in scientific and technological projects, joint training of engineering personnel, and their contribution to strengthening ties between academia and industry," noted Rector Alexander Wagner. "Special thanks go to the Chelyabinsk Region Governor Alexey Texler for his support, which enabled the development of the "Heart of the Urals" Advanced Engineering School project." In 2026, the Advanced Engineering School plans to expand its network of industrial partners and engage specialists from these companies in engineering education, develop new technological solutions for businesses, and increase the student body through network programs and career guidance for schoolchildren. Read more in the SUSU channel on MAX

Through Flares towards the Target: SUSU Scientists Create a Unique Navigation System for Robots

Качко Сергей — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Scientists from С��Ƶ have created a unique navigation system for robots that can see the target even through flares and noise. The researchers have developed an innovative method for localizing objects using only a single panoramic camera and a laser line. This method allows robots to accurately locate targets in challenging optical noise conditions. A research paper titled "A monocular omnidirectional vision-based method for structured light strip extraction and robot target localization under complex interference” has been published in a prestigious international journal Ain Shams Engineering Journal, a top-ranked scientific journal (journal ranking: Scopus (TOP 5%), Web of Science (TOP 1%)). Imagine a robot that needs to "track" a single laser-marked target in a crowd of red objects, where the bright light creates flares on the surfaces. This is precisely the problem thС��Ƶ scientists have successfully solved by developing a method based on monocular omnidirectional vision and structured light stripes. Traditionally, robots require either two cameras (stereovision) or expensive laser rangefinders (lidars) to estimate distances. The new technology offers a fundamentally new approach: just one panoramic camera with a 180° field of view, a linear laser (650 nm), and an intelligent algorithm that identifies the laser line on an object in real time and converts its coordinates into a three-dimensional target position. “The system has become more compact and reliable,” explains Ivan Kholodilin, Associate Professor at the Department of Electric Drive, Mechatronics, and Electromechanics at the Faculty of Mechatronics and Robotics. “Fewer sensors mean fewer potential problems with calibration and synchronization. At the same time, a single panoramic camera allows the robot to see almost everything around it, including the space around corners.” The main achievement of the development is the algorithm’s ability to operate reliably in conditions where traditional methods fail. These conditions include dark and glossy surfaces, red objects (on which the laser line can “bleed” into the background), specular flares, and even partial overlap of the laser line. The algorithm acts as a “restorer” of the laser trace: a special multi-threshold processing in colour space filters out noise, morphological operations "heal" line breaks, and clustering and minimum spanning tree construction restore stripe continuity even with partial overlaps. The effectiveness of this method was confirmed experimentally on a real robotic setup with a SCARA manipulator. The results were impressive: Average coordinate measurement error in noise conditions was only 5.57 (versus 18.08 mm for baseline methods) Depth reconstruction error was reduced by 69% In real object locking experiments, the average error did not exceed 6.435 mm Meanwhile, the laser localization module's operating time is approximately 0.5 seconds, which is quite acceptable for industrial applications. The technology proposed by the SUSU scientists is ideal for: Robotic sorting and handling of parts; Monitoring the position of objects on a conveyor; Working in cells with aggressive optical environment (flares, reflections). The new technology is import-substituting in nature, as, unlike industrial lidars, the cost of the new solution is significantly lower. A panoramic camera and a linear laser cost approximately 10,000 roubles combined, compared to hundreds of thousands for a high-quality foreign lidar. The main "controversial" aspect of the technology currently is object recognition by the neural network, which takes approximately 2.93 seconds (86.2% of the total time). Optimization of this stage is planned, using more powerful graphics accelerators and compact neural network architectures, which will bring the system closer to real-time operation. The development by the research team led by Doctor of Sciences (Engineering), Professor Maksim Grigoriev and Associate Professor at the Department of Electric Drive, Mechatronics, and Electromechanics, PhD Ivan Kholodilin, fits seamlessly into the global trend of abandoning expensive sensors in favour of "smart vision" and active illumination methods, paving the way for the creation of more affordable and compact robotic systems for industry. Read more in the SUSU channel on MAX

Author:

Iuliia Sherstobitova

Teachers from China Praise the SUSU’s Educational and Scientific Infrastructure

Качко Сергей — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000

During their day in Chelyabinsk, our guests from the People's Republic of China visited the places most important in student life: world-class inter-university campus; Quantorium Technology Park for children; Faculty of Mechatronics and Robotics; International China-Russia Joint Laboratory for Bioresources Processing; Teaching Laboratory of Food Biotechnology, as well as the Chelyabinsk campus of School 21. Deputy Vice-Rector for Education Andrey Kocherov shared with the teachers’ delegation on the SUSU academic programmes and institutes, as well as on our leading projects and laboratories. In addition, our guests met with representatives of the Institute of Linguistics and International Communications. Together with his colleagues, Director Maksim Gutenev highlighted the opportunities that the Institute provides to international students: studying at the Pushkin Institute, Pre-С��Ƶ Division, as well as learning Russian as a foreign language. Students from China demonstrated fragments of classes that they hold as part of studying at our university. Our guests from the People's Republic of China expressed their hope for the cooperation of their educational organizations with SUSU. Read more in the SUSU channel on МАХ

Author:

Veronika Strelnikova, Sergey Kachko

Scientists at С��Ƶ Develop a Smart Evacuation System in Case of Fire

Качко Сергей — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Researchers at С��Ƶ have patented a software program for automatic planning of evacuation routes in case of fire in various types of buildings and structures. The system, based on a convolutional neural network, analyses architectural elements to generate emergency routes, eliminating errors caused by the human factor. Today, methods for designing evacuation routes still require manual analysis of architectural plans, which makes the process labour-intensive and time-consuming. “Our program solves the task of automatically identifying and designing safe evacuation routes in the event of a fire,” says Nikita Ponomarev, researcher at the SUSU Department of Health and Safety. “The system is based on the integration of the YOLO convolutional neural network, pre-trained on our own library of architectural plan images, with graph analysis algorithms for processing of floor plans. After the neural network detects walls, doors, and exits on the plan, the software algorithm automatically builds a scheme of ties. This scheme represents a “navigation graph”, and once it is constructed, a specialized algorithm designs the optimal and safest evacuation route. As a result, the time required to design evacuation routes when modelling fire-hazard scenarios is reduced several times over.” The Chelyabinsk researchers have become the first in Russia to apply the YOLO model to fire safety tasks. The model accurately distinguishes walls, doors, windows, exits, staircases, fire-fighting equipment, corridors, and rooms on building plans. “The program also estimates the approximate evacuation time based on route length, route complexity, and averaged empirical data, which is important for determining whether a protected facility meets regulatory requirements,” adds Saidzhon Tavarov, Associate Professor at the SUSU Department of Health and Safety. “The system features a graphical user interface that allows users to upload floor plans in the most common raster formats (JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF), perform AI-based architectural analysis with result visualization, interactively add people, and indicate fire outbreak points. All this significantly improves the forecasting accuracy.” As the next step, the researchers plan to enhance the object identification accuracy by further training the model on an expanded dataset of architectural plans, add support for three-dimensional building plans, and develop a module for real-time operation with video streams from surveillance systems. “In the future, optimizing the program to work with video streams could transform it from a design tool into an operational building safety system. The next logical step is moving from automated route construction in simulations to real-time evacuation management,” Nikita Ponomarev concludes. The development is intended for organizations and professionals involved in fire safety and building design and aligns with the state policy in the field of fire safety and protection of citizens’ lives and health. Read more in the SUSU channel on МАХ

Author:

Ekaterina Bolnykh

Students of С��Ƶ welcome spring with bright and delicious festivities

Качко Сергей — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Students of С��Ƶ welcome the long-awaited spring with bright and delicious festivities. Today, the university’s indoor athletic stadium has hosted the traditional “Pancake Run!”, a sports and gastronomic festival that annually brings together the most energetic and positive participants. The event has been organized by the SUSU Institute of Sport, Tourism and Service. Vadim Erlikh, Director of the Institute of Sport, Tourism and Service, addressed the students with a welcoming speech. He greeted the teams, wished them a fair fight and a great atmosphere, and emphasized that the most important thing in this competition is to enjoy the experience: "We have been holding this event for several years now, and it is especially gratifying to see so many smiles and positive emotions today. I feel confident that this event will become a great tradition, with more and more participants each year. This event was created to bring together all of SUSU's schools and institutes, provide an opportunity to socialize, compete, and, of course, celebrate the arrival of spring with delicious pancakes!" Teams from various SUSU schools and institutes took part in the cheerful competitions. To reach the main symbol of the celebration — golden brown pancakes — participants had to complete exciting contests at 10 stations. At each venue, teams demonstrated agility, strength, speed, and quick thinking while completing sports and game-based tasks. “It was so much fun: the tasks seemed simple at first, but they really required true teamwork. The atmosphere was incredible — you could feel that this was not just a competition, but a big shared celebration. Events like this truly unite students and create memories that last for a long time,” shared Artem, SUSU student and participant in the event. At the end of the competition, all participants received certificates and commemorative gifts, and most importantly, a boost of positive emotions and team spirit. After the active challenges, athletes and guests enjoyed pancakes with sweet fillings and hot tea, which became a delicious finale to the eventful day. Read more in the SUSU channel on МАХ

Author:

Anastasiia Kosocheva, Sergey Kachko

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Greetings on the International Women's Day from the SUSU Rector Alexander Wagner

Men С����Ƶ Congratulate Ladies on the Coming International Women's Day

How a Defect Becomes an Advantage: SUSU Scientists Propose a Method to “Switch on” the Magnetic Properties in a Two-dimensional Silicon Carbide

"Home, Family, Ural Region – Our Heritage": Vladimir Bogdanovsky's Photo Exhibition Opens С����Ƶ

“Heart of the Urals” among TOP 5 in the Ranking of Advanced Engineering Schools of the Second Wave

SUSU Presents Results of the Activity of Its Advanced Engineering School at the Federal Level

Through Flares towards the Target: SUSU Scientists Create a Unique Navigation System for Robots

Teachers from China Praise the SUSU’s Educational and Scientific Infrastructure

Scientists at С����Ƶ Develop a Smart Evacuation System in Case of Fire

Students of С����Ƶ welcome spring with bright and delicious festivities

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Men С��Ƶ Congratulate Ladies on the Coming International Women's Day

"Home, Family, Ural Region – Our Heritage": Vladimir Bogdanovsky's Photo Exhibition Opens С��Ƶ

Scientists at С��Ƶ Develop a Smart Evacuation System in Case of Fire

Students of С��Ƶ welcome spring with bright and delicious festivities