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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: ‘A Sociologist Is a Curious, Searching and Courageous Person’

‘A Sociologist Is a Curious, Searching and Courageous Person’

One of the oldest programmes at HSE University-St Petersburg is the English-taught Bachelor's programme 'Sociology and Social Informatics'. It has existed for more than ten years, and over this time, the programme has helped many students gain interdisciplinary skills and find their own unique career paths. In this article, Academic Supervisor Anna Nemirovskaya explains how the programme has adapted to modern realities, what sociology truly is, and how one can implement a sociological education.

Illustration for news: On Russian Students' Day, HSE University-St Petersburg Opens a New Educational Space in Historical Rope Shop Building

On Russian Students' Day, HSE University-St Petersburg Opens a New Educational Space in Historical Rope Shop Building

A famous monument of constructivism—the Rope Shop of the Red Nailer factory—became a new educational building of HSE University-St Petersburg. Approximately four thousand students will study in the building at 25 Liniya Street on Vasilyevsky Island.

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: HSE University-St Petersburg to Open Modern Educational Space in Historical Rope Shop Building

HSE University-St Petersburg to Open Modern Educational Space in Historical Rope Shop Building

On January 25, Russian Students' Day, HSE University-St Petersburg will open a new educational space in the building of the Rope Shop of the Red Nailer factory on Vasilievsky Island. The monument of constructivism, which was designed by the prominent architect Yakov Chernikhov, will become a centre for the development of IT, engineering, design and media communications. Approximately four thousand students will study in the building.

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: International Research Project Competition Starts

International Research Project Competition Starts

HSE University launches a new competition ‘International Academic Cooperation'. The competition's goal is to strengthen international scientific ties, expand the research agenda, and involve students of all levels in world-class basic research.

Illustration for news: 'HSE Diploma is Always an Advantage': Yaroslav Samatov on His Career in Data Analytics and Work in 'T-Bank'

'HSE Diploma is Always an Advantage': Yaroslav Samatov on His Career in Data Analytics and Work in 'T-Bank'

Yaroslav Samatov is a 2023 graduate of the master's programme 'Data Analytics for Politics and Society'. He found his first internship thanks to HSE University, and then, his career took off. At the moment, Yaroslav is a product analyst at 'T-Bank'. Find out how studies at HSE University help graduates, what an analyst does at big tech companies and what is important to know to prepare for an interview in the article.