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Illustration for news: ‘Latin America Days’ at HSE University-St Petersburg: Introducing Mexican Culture

‘Latin America Days’ at HSE University-St Petersburg: Introducing Mexican Culture

The HSE building on Kantemirovskaya Street hosted the first meeting of the project 'Mexican Traditions—Why Are Mexicans Always Happy?' Students and professors learnt about national festivals, customs, and traditions in Latin America, as well as opportunities for academic mobility.

Illustration for news: HSE University-St Petersburg Presents Its Educational Programmes at International Exhibition in Indonesia

HSE University-St Petersburg Presents Its Educational Programmes at International Exhibition in Indonesia

At the end of January, Jakarta (Indonesia) hosted the IIETE 2025 international education and training exhibition. HSE University-St Petersburg and three other Russian universities represented the higher education system in Russia. Over several days, the exhibition welcomed more than 50,000 people.

Illustration for news: HSE, University of Delhi, and Geoscan Launch Space Research Project

HSE, University of Delhi, and Geoscan Launch Space Research Project

HSE University and the University of Delhi (India), in partnership with Geoscan (a portfolio company of the Innopraktika non-state development institute), have agreed to establish an international scientific mirror laboratory on data storage, processing, and transmission in space systems. The agreement was signed on January 15, 2025, during a visit to India by an HSE University delegation led by Rector Nikita Anisimov.

Illustration for news: Experiencing Japanese Studies in Practice: HSE University Strengthens Cooperation with Japanese Universities

Experiencing Japanese Studies in Practice: HSE University Strengthens Cooperation with Japanese Universities

In December, a delegation from HSE University, led by Rector Nikita Anisimov, visited Japan to strengthen educational and scientific cooperation. Representatives from HSE University met with the leaders of prominent institutions in Russian studies, including Tokai University, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Hosei University, and Keio University. The visit, initiated at the invitation of the Japanese Ambassador to Russia, marked the first official visit by a delegation from a Russian university to Japan since 2022.

Illustration for news: An Unforgettable Year: What International Students of HSE University-St Petersburg Experience Outside of Studies

An Unforgettable Year: What International Students of HSE University-St Petersburg Experience Outside of Studies

Each year, hundreds of students from all over the world decide to pursue knowledge at HSE University- St Petersburg. This journey is filled with excitement, hopes, and discoveries: from choosing a programme, submitting documents, attending interviews, and passing entrance exams to receiving that coveted acceptance letter and finally arriving in Russia.

And once they take those first steps in a new country, an entire world of opportunities opens up, far beyond classrooms and lecture halls. Extracurricular life becomes an integral part of students’ experience, allowing them to delve deeper into the culture of the host country, make new friends, and uncover their talents. This article takes a closer look at all of these extracurricular activities.

Illustration for news: HSE University-St Petersburg Develops Research and Academic Cooperation with Oman

HSE University-St Petersburg Develops Research and Academic Cooperation with Oman

A delegation from HSE University-St Petersburg headed by Director Anna Tyshetskaya has paid a working visit to Oman. One of the main items on the itinerary was negotiations with Rahma bint Ibrahim Al Mahrouqi, the Minister of Higher Education of Oman, on key areas of cooperation and the organisation of exchange programmes for HSE students and faculty.

Illustration for news: ‘Embrace the Challenges ahead with Enthusiasm’

‘Embrace the Challenges ahead with Enthusiasm’

Md Naoshad Jaman Chowdhury, 31, from Dhaka, Bangladesh, obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance and an MBA (International Business) from Dhaka University and graduated from the Master’s Programme in Management and Analytics for Business of HSE University in St Petersburg. Now he works as an HR Analyst at Brain Station 23 PLC, a prominent software company in Bangladesh. Naoshad Jaman talked to the HSE News Service about his career path, the skills he acquired during his studies at HSE University, the challenges he faced while learning Russian, and his plans to become an academic—complete with a big cup of coffee and professor jokes.

Illustration for news: HSE University-St Petersburg Holds Pakistani Culture Night

HSE University-St Petersburg Holds Pakistani Culture Night

On November 9, the building on Kantemirovskaya Street hosted Pakistani Culture Night. More than 80 people attended the event, including students and alumni of St Petersburg universities as well as Raja Qadeer Ahmed, a representative of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The event was organised by Syed Junaid Abbas, an international student of HSE University-St Petersburg.

Illustration for news: HSE University-St Petersburg Strengthens Scientific Ties with Chilean Universities

HSE University-St Petersburg Strengthens Scientific Ties with Chilean Universities

In the framework of the mission to Latin America, the delegation from HSE University-St Petersburg visited Chile. The university representatives met Vladimir Belinsky, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Chile, took part in the fair 'Education in Russia: Studies without Limits' in Santiago organised by the Russian House and visited the University of Concepción where they discussed possible research projects and directions for further cooperation.

Illustration for news: HSE University Negotiates to Launch Joint Projects with Leading Universities in Brazil

HSE University Negotiates to Launch Joint Projects with Leading Universities in Brazil

In the framework of the academic mission to Latin America, HSE University-St Petersburg has negotiated to launch joint projects with leading Brazilian universities. Thus, with the University of São Paulo, the first in the QS ranking among Brazilian universities, HSE plans to carry out joint research aimed at supporting biodiversity, developing biotechnologies and solving ecological and social issues. The project also involves students and staff mobility for mutual exchange of knowledge and experience.