SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATIONS AS A STRATEGIC DIRECTION OF INNOVATIONS IN EDUCATION

The article examines the directions of de-velopment of new scientific knowledge and innovations in education, analyzes the use of modern learning technolo-gies and means of scientific communication in the domes-tic scientific space. The essence of scientific communica-tions in modern educational technologies is revealed, the peculiarities of the functioning and development of com-munications and their place in the formation of research competence of future specialists are highlighted. The forms and purposes of scientific communications as an important factor in the formation of students' re-search competence are outlined. The importance of the application and development of the strategy of scientific and research activities, the im-plementation of which is aimed at accelerating the devel-opment of certain areas of university science, technolo-gies, and innovative activities of higher education institu-tions, which ensures sustainable economic growth based on the training of highly qualified personnel, is empha-sized. The relationship between scientific communications and innovations in education is analyzed, attention is focused on technological, pedagogical, and organizational innovations that contribute to the rapid spread of innova-tive ideas and their implementation in the educational process. Keywords: higher education; scientific communica-tions, quality of education; research activities, innova-tions, strategy, higher education reforms.