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Illustration for news: 'The Most Important Thing in Such Trips Is That You Change Yourself'

'The Most Important Thing in Such Trips Is That You Change Yourself'

Irina Shlegel, fourth-year student of the Bachelor's programme 'History', told us how she spent the autumn semester in Istanbul. Read about funny stories, studies, interesting places in the city and why it is important to leave your comfort zone in her interview.

Illustration for news: 'If You've Completed a Hard Route, It Doesn't Mean You Should Give Up Your Training'

'If You've Completed a Hard Route, It Doesn't Mean You Should Give Up Your Training'

On February 8, HSE University-St Petersburg celebrates the Day of Russian Science. We congratulate all researchers and wish them continued openness to new discoveries. To mark the occasion, we talked to scientists about the sources of their inspiration, moments of anxiety, and having fun.

Illustration for news: Carlos Rincon on His Career in Finance and Teaching Experience

Carlos Rincon on His Career in Finance and Teaching Experience

Carlos J. Rincon already had an eventful career before he ended up studying and teaching at HSE University-St Petersburg. The professor was born in Colombia and worked in his native country and the USA in the financial sector before starting his academic career. Not wanting to rest on his laurels, Carlos enrolled in the Master’s programme ‘Finance’ at HSE University-St Petersburg, where he has been studying and teaching since 2019. Read on to learn more about Prof. Rincon’s experience.

Illustration for news: How Was Your Year at HSE University-St Petersburg?

How Was Your Year at HSE University-St Petersburg?

A year is full of various meanings unique to every person. We were excited to find out what good things happened to HSE University-St Petersburg students in the outgoing year. Students from different countries and educational programmes shared their memories about life at the university in 2022.

Illustration for news: HSE University-St Petersburg International Activity Results for 2022

HSE University-St Petersburg International Activity Results for 2022

Internationalisation is one of the primary goals and values of HSE University-St Petersburg. Our university strives to be part of the international academic community, follow world educational standards, and provide students with ample opportunities. Students of HSE University-St Petersburg have well-developed cross-cultural communication skills thanks to international educational programmes, participation in international academic mobility and double-degree programmes, and daily interaction with students from all over the world.
The International Office reports on the results of international activity in 2022.

Illustration for news: 'A Desire to Constantly Add New Tools to Your Kit is a Hard Skill Which You Need to Develop'

'A Desire to Constantly Add New Tools to Your Kit is a Hard Skill Which You Need to Develop'

Pavel Dolgov is a 2016 graduate of the Bachelor's programme 'Sociology'. To continue his education, Pavel chose a double-degree programme at HSE University-Moscow and, while getting his Master's degree, had a chance to study in Holland. In his interview, Pavel talks about sociology through the eyes of the graduate, scientific and UX research, studies abroad, and the inner workings of Alfa-Bank.

Illustration for news: 'Participation in the Summer School Taught Me How to Overcome Difficulties'

'Participation in the Summer School Taught Me How to Overcome Difficulties'

Aigul Akhmetova, student of the Bachelor’s programme ‘Sociology and Social Informatics’, participated in the course ‘Business Development in Europe’ at the summer school at Rennes School of Business in France. She told us about her exciting trip to France and shared her experience of participating in the summer school programme.

Illustration for news: 'People Here Are Very Responsive': Alena Vasileva on Academic Mobility in Hong Kong

'People Here Are Very Responsive': Alena Vasileva on Academic Mobility in Hong Kong

Alena Vasileva, student of the Bachelor’s programme ‘International Business and Management Studies’, is currently on academic mobility at the City University of Hong Kong College of Business. Alena shared her impressions of studying at the partner university.

Illustration for news: 'Be an Integral and Valuable Part of Your Team': Olga Makarova on Working in Business and Teaching

'Be an Integral and Valuable Part of Your Team': Olga Makarova on Working in Business and Teaching

Olga Makarova is a lecturer at the School of Economics and Management, HSE University-St Petersburg. In the 90s, she was one of the lucky people who were good at Economics and foreign languages. Thanks to that, for a long time, she was working as a financial executive for such large companies as AT&T, Gillette CIS, Tele2, Pratt & Whitney. Then she transferred to the education and consulting spheres. Read about how prof Makarova started her career and what the students should make a note of in the article.

Illustration for news: 'HSE University Is Beyond My Expectations'

'HSE University Is Beyond My Expectations'

The first semester will come to an end soon. The students have already met their groupmates and lecturers, faced their first exams, and received their first grades. We talked to our international first-year students about their impressions of the university and its educational programmes.