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Student Evaluation of Teaching 2023-2024. Module 3.

Student Evaluation of Teaching 2023-2024. Module 3.
Till March 24, 2024 HSE students will have an opportunity to assess the quality of their teachers’ work.

VIIth BRICS International School

VIIth BRICS International School
Irina Kulinenko, 2nd year student of the program “Politics. Economy. Philosophy." took an active part in the VII BRICS International School, which was held from November 13 to 18, 2023.

Students at the Annual International Conference "Carpe Scientiam: Reaching ESG Goals in the Time of Global Changes"

Students at the Annual International Conference "Carpe Scientiam: Reaching ESG Goals in the Time of Global Changes"
On November 29, 2023, students from the Faculty of Social Sciences of the National Research University (Higher School of Economics) participated in the annual international conference "Carpe Scientiam; reaching ESG goals in the time of global changes", organized by the Higher School of State Audit Lomonosov Moscow State University.

Why Social Science Students Should Learn Mathematics

Why Social Science Students Should Learn Mathematics
A number of educational programmes at HSE University combine subject training with the in-depth study of computer science and complex digital tools and services. One such undergraduate programme is Computational Social Sciences (CSS), which first-year students enrolled in Psychology, Public Administration, Political Science, or Sociology can switch to. In this interview, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences Daria Prisyazhniuk and the programme’s Academic Supervisor Evgeny Sedashov explain the programme’s content and how to enrol.

International Scientific Conference “Russia and the Greater Mediterranean 2023. Human in the face of a new energy agenda”

International Scientific Conference “Russia and the Greater Mediterranean 2023. Human in the face of a new energy agenda”
On October 26-28, 2023, the Institute of Europe of the Russian Academy of Sciences and HSE University successfully hosted a discussion on the problems facing the Mediterranean and Black Sea region. Mateo Rojas Samper, a 2nd year student of the program, took part and shared his insight of the event.

Mental Health Lectures, Mindfulness Practices, and Therapy Dogs

Mental Health Lectures, Mindfulness Practices, and Therapy Dogs
On October 10, the annual Mental Health Day will be held at HSE University on Pokrovka

Student Research Paper Competition 2023 Begins

Awarding of the SRPC competition laureates, February 2023
On September 1st, a new season of the open Student Research Paper Competition (SRPC) started. This competition is aimed at developing the potential of university students who are interested in academic activities. Students, as well as 2023 graduates of Russian and foreign universities, can submit their papers for the competition until October 15th, 2023. This year SRPC turns 20 years old, throughout the competition’s history, Vadim Radaev, HSE University’s First Vice Rector, has been the chair of the organising committee. In today’s interview, he talks about the history of the competition and the key stages in its development.

‘Statistical Data Analysis Is One of the Basic Skills Required of Modern People’

‘Statistical Data Analysis Is One of the Basic Skills Required of Modern People’
September 15 is the deadline to submit application documents for the Master’s in Applied Statistics with Network Analysis, Russia’s first English-language online programme in applied statistics. The HSE University programme trains specialists capable of working with data for strategising business processes and analysing the system of interactions between companies and people.

‘If You Can’t Apply Your Knowledge, It Is Like Leaving a Book in the Attic’

‘If You Can’t Apply Your Knowledge, It Is Like Leaving a Book in the Attic’
Xinyi Zhao, 23, is a second-year Master’s student in Comparative Social Research. Originally from Weihai, Shandong, China, she came to HSE University with a desire to turn theoretical knowledge into practical solutions. Xinyi spoke to the HSE News Service about the importance of utilising one’s learning, as well as why foreigners in Moscow shouldn’t be scared to ask for help.

Results of 2022 KPI Assessment of Faculties

Results of 2022 KPI Assessment of Faculties
The Faculty of Computer Science, which scored the maximum number of points, was the overall leader, and the Graduate School of Business entered Group A for the first time

Don't Doubt Your Ability and You Will Get Everything That Is Rightfully Yours at HSE’

Don't Doubt Your Ability and You Will Get Everything That Is Rightfully Yours at HSE’
Yuanqi Zhou, from China, is currently studying on the Master's in Comparative Social Research under Russian government scholarships and funding from the China Scholarship Council, while also working as a research assistant at Centre for Civil Society and Non-Profit Sector Studies. In this interview, Yanqi talks about scholarships, HSE University’s impressive academic resources, and the soothing qualities of a Moscow sky.

‘I Intend to Establish Myself in Academia’

Fedor Shvets
Fedor Shvets came to Russia from Kazakhstan, graduated from the Bachelor’s programme in Sociology and Social Informatics at HSE University in St Petersburg, and is currently studying for his Master’s degree in Population and Development at HSE University in Moscow. In an interview with the HSE News Service, he spoke about his choice of university and programme, and shared his impressions of living and studying in Moscow.

Special issue of the journal 'Sociology: 4M' on network analysis

Special issue of the journal 'Sociology: 4M' on network analysis
The journal 'Sociology: 4M' and the International Laboratory for Applied Network Research announce the preparation of a special issue of the journal dedicated to the methodology of network analysis in the social sciences. Guest editor – candidate of social sciences Daria Maltseva. Estimated release date of the issue is December 2023.

"My New Life at HSE University"

"My New Life at HSE University"
It is impossible to overstate how exciting it is to get accepted to study abroad. For many students who wish to pursue their academic objectives in an international setting, it is a realization of a dream. Students who have the chance to study abroad have the ability to broaden their perspectives, be exposed to different ideas and cultures, and develop the skills necessary to succeed in a globally interconnected society. Interview with Benedict Obeng, who won admission to the program "Population and Development"

HSE University Comes First in HeadHunter Ranking of Top Russian Universities

HSE University Comes First in HeadHunter Ranking of Top Russian Universities
HSE University took first place in the 2022 ranking of the top universities in Russia according to HeadHunter, the biggest online recruitment company in Russia. Its rankings are based on employer demand for graduates of Russian universities whose CVs are available on the hh.ru website.

Sociocultural Potential of Museums: Identity and Local Solidarity

Sociocultural Potential of Museums: Identity and Local Solidarity
On April 12, 2023, within the framework of the XXIV Yasin (April) International Academic Conference on Economic and Social Development, a session "Sociocultural Potential of Museums: Identity and Local Solidarity" was held (Moderator: N. Bolshakov (ILSIR, HSE University). 

“Africans in Russia": Students about the Advantages of Studying, Reasons for Admission and Future Career

“Africans in Russia": Students about the Advantages of Studying, Reasons for Admission and Future Career
Since its creation, the educational program “Population and Development” has enrolled a total of 127 students, coming from 29 different countries and from this number six countries represent the continent of Africa. The African countries are made up of the Republic of Ghana, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Republic of Cameroon, the United Republic of Tanzania, the Republic of Kenya, and the Republic of the Sudan. Amongst these countries, Ghana has the highest student population share at 62.5%, and next to Ghana is Nigeria at 32.5% of the entire African student population. We talked to African students who study at “Population and Development” to find out where they learned about the educational program, what they like most about studying process and how the knowledge gained at the HSE can help them in the development of academic career.

‘It’s a Very Small Area of Political Science, and Working to Redress That Is Very Satisfying’

‘It’s a Very Small Area of Political Science, and Working to Redress That Is Very Satisfying’
On March 15, Judas Everett defended his doctoral dissertation ‘The Effect of the Patterns in the Dissolution of Communism on the Transition to New Systems in Eastern Europe’, which investigates the relationship between the demise of communist regimes in Central and Eastern Europe and the quality of democracy in the post-communist regime. The defence took place remotely. His academic supervisor was Professor Andrey Akhremenko of the HSE University School of Politics and Governance at the Faculty of Social Sciences. In his interview, Judas talks about the topic of his research and explains why political science is more important than ever.

University-Wide Open Day to Be Held for Prospective Students

University-Wide Open Day to Be Held for Prospective Students
On March 12, HSE University will hold a university-wide Open Day for prospective students of bachelor’s and specialist programmes. The event will be held in the Pokrovka Building and will feature presentations by faculties and campuses, a talk by the Admissions Office, activities from student organisations, a tour of the university’s historical buildings and much more. Those interested in attending must register in advance.

New CPD Programme in Plurilingual Intercultural Creative Keys Launched at HSE University

New CPD Programme in Plurilingual Intercultural Creative Keys Launched at HSE University
HSE's School of Psychology is launching a new CPD programme ‘Plurilingual Intercultural Creative Keys’ (PICK). The programme was specially developed by the HSE Laboratory for Linguistic, Intercultural and Creative Competencies and is based on the innovative PICK training system designed to improve the skills of school teachers and tutors, as well as parents involved in teaching their children at home. The programme will be taught in Russian.