
CIBA 2025: Anniversary Conference about Art and Business
On March 16, the New Stage of the Alexandrinsky Theatre will hold the fifth CIBA—an annual educational conference devoted to creative industries. The event is organised by curators and students of HSE University-St Petersburg together with representatives of the New Stage. This year's topic is trend watching, as symbolised by Tetris—reflecting the need to adapt quickly and think ahead in the industry. Entry to the event is free, but advance registration is required.

‘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.

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.

'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.
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.

'Eventful, Bright and Fun': What HSE SPB Day 2024 Is Like
HSE University-St Petersburg will remember September 13 as the loudest and happiest day as this Friday, we had the most heartwarming autumn festival—HSE SPB Day. Students, professors, partners and friends of the university met at 'Sevkabel Port' as a big HSE family to celebrate the start of the new academic year with energetic music, have fun with student clubs and welcome the main characters of the evening—first-years. Find out which impressions this emotional day left in this article.

HSE University-St Petersburg Represents Russia at Istanbul Education Summit EURIE 2024
HSE University-St Petersburg represented Russia at the annual higher education summit EURIE 2024 in Istanbul.

Maslenitsa: Experiencing Pancake Week with HSE University-St Petersburg
On March 15, international students from more than ten countries visited an authentic Russian village to celebrate Maslenitsa. This week-long ancient holiday is impossible not to love: delicious pancakes with dozens of sweet and sour toppings, lots of games and activities, and the epic burning of the Maslenitsa doll will not leave anyone indifferent. Let’s recall that day!

'Let the Whole World Know That We Study at the Best University in Russia'
In March, the educational centre 'Sirius' hosted the World Youth Festival (WYF-2024). More than 300 thousand students from 188 countries applied for this event. Seven students from HSE University-St Petersburg were selected and took part in the festival programme.
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HSE University-St Petersburg's Clubs for International Students
HSE University-St Petersburg focuses on creating an inclusive environment for all students. At the centre of this is the variety of English-speaking clubs at the university, created to facilitate the integration of students into the university's community. These clubs offer not just recreational activities but also platforms for personal development and cultural exchange, making them an essential component of university life. For international students, joining these clubs can be particularly important as it provides a supportive pathway to integrate into a new country and university. This article delves into the specifics of some of these clubs and their importance in the student experience at HSE University-St Petersburg.