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Nikolay Kapanadze Talks about Japanese Diligence, Inexpensive Tofu, and Tempura
Nikolay Kapanadze, a student of 'Asian and African Studies' bachelor’s programme, went for an exchange to Japan where he studied at Akita International University. The student tasted traditional food such as sushi and miso soup, travelled to Tokyo, and even worked in a local noodle restaurant. Nikolay told HSE – Saint Petersburg why it is necessary to have cash in Japan, where one can relax in Tokyo, and what are meal prices at the university canteen.

Rector Yaroslav Kuzminov Meets with Faculty and Students at HSE – St. Petersburg
On January 30, Yaroslav Kuzminov held meetings with students and teachers of HSE University’s St. Petersburg campus. Below is a summary of the main points that the rector discussed.

HSE Academic Council Approves University Development Programme for 2030
On January 24, the HSE Academic Council approved the new University Development Programme for 2030, which the Council had been drafting for the past year. Members of the Academic Council also discussed the status of the university’s digital transformation.

How TEDxHSESaintPetersburg Will Change This Year?
Last year, TEDxHSESaint-Petersburg conference took place at HSE University – St. Petersburg. The idea came into being thanks to Yaroslav Yasko, a student of ‘Public Policy and Analytics’ bachelor’s programme. The conference will be held at HSE University – Saint Petersburg in March 2020. Yaroslav told us about the future event, what changes are to be implemented, and how many speakers will be at the conference.

New Year's Greetings from Sergey Kadochnikov
Director of HSE Saint Petersburg Sergey Kadochnikov reflects upon the past year and congratulates colleagues, partners, and students on the upcoming year 2020.

Everything You Wanted to Know about HSE Counseling Services
Counseling services are now available to all HSE students and staff on campus at HSE University – Saint Petersburg. Students and staff can receive psychological assistance at no cost in person or via Skype. Provided below is information about the types of counseling services available at the new Psychologist's Office, how to make an appointment, and why HSE – St. Petersburg has begun providing these services.

HSE - St. Petersburg Students and Administrators Met to Discuss International Student Life Challenges and Solutions
On December 13th, the First Internationalization for International Students Conference brought together international students and representatives of the HSE Saint Petersburg administration in order to discuss recent developments and new challenges in HSE's internationalization campaign.

Bridges, Theatres and Architecture: What American Students Like about Saint Petersburg
This autumn students from the United States came to study at HSE University - Saint Petersburg via CIEE to learn more about Russian culture, history, and people.

Supporting Young Talents: Mentoring Programme at HSE University – St. Petersburg
Sometimes even the most outstanding students and professionals can experience some difficulties when it comes to the questions regarding their career path. HSE University – Saint Petersburg offers talented students to participate in the mentoring programme to determine their future career prospects, enhance professional and soft skills, and facilitate networking.
HSE University – Saint Petersburg and Russian-Chinese Business Park Sign a Partnership Agreement
The agreement between HSE University – Saint Petersburg and Russian-Chinese Business Park was signed on December 4. Under the agreement, the parties will organize joint events including conferences, forums, exhibitions, round table discussions, on the business-park platforms. HSE students will have the opportunity to do their internships at Russian-Chinese Business-Park (RCBP).