Faculty of Social Sciences

The final of the ninth season of Science Battles, themed ‘Beyond the Realm of Possibility,’ took place at the HSE Cultural Centre in late September. Researchers presented four projects. Each speaker had ten minutes to deliver their presentation, after which they answered questions from the jury and the audience. The speakers explored the boundaries between humans and artificial intelligence, digital platforms and their users, the state and social infrastructure, as well as the distinction between how society defines an individual and how that individual defines themselves.

The Faculty of Social Sciences has launched the Club of International Students (CIS) this academic year. Its goal is to facilitate the integration of international students into the life of the Faculty by organizing joint events. On September 25, the first meeting of the Russian‑speaking group for international students was held as part of the CIS. The meeting, which focused on Russian culture, was conducted by Sofya Cherepnina, a third‑year student at HSE. The participants were international students with varying levels of Russian-language proficiency – from beginners to those who speak the language confidently. The first meeting brought together several dozen students.

At the end of July the city of Sagana (Kenya) hosted the World Rafting Cup—the sport’s biggest international competition, drawing competitors from around the world. While it was the debut international tournament for HSE students, they achieved great success, with the Russian crew winning the bronze medal in the Mixed category.