At the press conference of the world chess champion, grandmaster Sergey Karjakin, which was held at the University on January 10, 2019, it was said that a chess club-school for students, faculty members and all chess lovers was opened at the USUE Department of Chess Art and Computer Mathematics.

During the press conference, Sergey Karyakin confessed that he had received unforgettable impressions communicating with Sverdlovsk children, noted the hospitality of the host country, and felt the love of chess fans.

USUE hosted Commencement Exercises for its master’s graduates. 85 graduates received cherished diplomas in three areas of training: Economics, Management, and State and Municipal Management.

USUE students, graduates, and academic staff felt the approaching of the most fabulous holiday: the University held the New Year rector's ball.