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Illustration for news: Between Natural Risks and Tourism Development: How Life of Local Communities in Indian Himalayas Is Changing

Between Natural Risks and Tourism Development: How Life of Local Communities in Indian Himalayas Is Changing

In 2024, scientists from HSE University-St Petersburg went on two expeditions in the Indian Himalayas. The second trip finished at the beginning of October, and now, the researchers are summing up its results. Find out what new things they learned about the state of Himachal Pradesh, why floods and earthquakes have increased dramatically, and how local citizens adapt to the growth of tourism in the region.

Illustration for news: HSE University-St Petersburg Holds International Expert Day on Social Entrepreneurship

HSE University-St Petersburg Holds International Expert Day on Social Entrepreneurship

On November 29, the campus hosted the Expert Day of the mirror laboratory of HSE University-St Petersburg and the University of Technology Malaysia. The official partner of the event was the foundation 'Our Future'.

Illustration for news: Youth in the Age of Global Challenges: How International Conference in Honour of the Fifteenth Anniversary of the Centre for Youth Studies Went

Youth in the Age of Global Challenges: How International Conference in Honour of the Fifteenth Anniversary of the Centre for Youth Studies Went

The Centre for Youth Studies at HSE University-St Petersburg has held the International Research Conference 'Agency and Sustainability of Youth in the Age of Global Challenges'. More than 100 researchers from Russia, India, Argentina, and Brazil discussed the adaptation of young employees in the labour market, the influence of digitalisation on the youth's lives, the role of youth culture in the city, and other issues. The article outlines the highlights of the conference and its results.

Illustration for news: 'I Have an Interest in Everything Related to Islam and Politics'

'I Have an Interest in Everything Related to Islam and Politics'

Mir-Ali Askerov became a scientist out of curiosity: initially, he read about the activities of radical Islamist groups, and later, he learned how to study them academically. In this interview with the HSE Young Scientists project, he explains why he chose to study moderate political parties in Central Asia, discusses the concept of God's sovereignty in lawmaking currently adopted in Afghanistan, and shares his fascination with Sufism.

Illustration for news: Magdalena Gaete Speaks at International Conference AHIBS Global Research Exchange

Magdalena Gaete Speaks at International Conference AHIBS Global Research Exchange

Magdalena Gaete, Head of the Laboratory for Reputation Management in Education, took part in the international online conference AHIBS Global Research Exchange. The meeting was organised by the University of Technology Malaysia (UTM). At the conference, the researchers discussed the work results of the mirror laboratory of HSE University-St Petersburg and UTM.

Illustration for news: On September 23, the Second Expedition to the Himalayas to Start

On September 23, the Second Expedition to the Himalayas to Start

Pretty soon, HSE University-St Petersburg will go on the second expedition to the Himalayas organised together with the University of Delhi. This time, researchers will visit the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh which is known for more severe weather conditions at this time of the year. Together with colleagues from the Indian university, they will continue to study how the local communities adapt to ecological and climatic changes, focusing on the sociological aspect of the research.

Illustration for news: Scientific Potential of St Petersburg Makes It One of the Leaders Among Global Metropolises

Scientific Potential of St Petersburg Makes It One of the Leaders Among Global Metropolises

St Petersburg took the 73rd place in the rating of innovative attractiveness of world cities 'HSE Global Cities Innovation Index 2024' (HSE GCII 2024) prepared by the Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge of HSE University. The city was ranked in the top 100 world cities in such directions as the city environment (43rd place), creative industries (92nd place) and technological development (97th place).

Illustration for news: 'I've Always Been Keen to Engage in Experiments and Operate Scientific Instruments'

'I've Always Been Keen to Engage in Experiments and Operate Scientific Instruments'

During his early years at university, physicist Ivan Makhov worried that he might be dismissed, but today he is heading a study supported by a grant from the Russian Science Foundation. In this interview with the HSE Young Scientists project, he shares his work experience using a closed-loop cryostat, his dream of conversing with Einstein, and favourite location in his hometown of St Petersburg.

Illustration for news: 'ISSCAI Greatly Immersed in IT Environment': HSE University-St Petersburg Finishes School and Conference on AI

'ISSCAI Greatly Immersed in IT Environment': HSE University-St Petersburg Finishes School and Conference on AI

HSE University-St Petersburg held the International Summer School & Conference on Artificial Intelligence—ISSCAI 2024. It was organised by the School of Physics, Mathematics, and Computer Science together with the Laboratory for Social and Cognitive Informatics supported by VK and other partners. A one-week intensive course gathered talented students, PhD students and developers from all over the country—from Moscow to Yekaterinburg as well as Kazakhstan and Egypt. Especially for them, leading experts from Russia, the UAE and India delivered courses on key trends in the sphere of artificial intelligence: from computer vision to music signal processing.

Illustration for news: 'Scientist's Code': Alexey Zhukov on First Quantum Dot Laser, Optoelectronics and Alferov's Luck

'Scientist's Code': Alexey Zhukov on First Quantum Dot Laser, Optoelectronics and Alferov's Luck

The admissions to bachelor's and master's programmes in Physics at HSE University-St Petersburg are still ongoing. Today 'Scientist's Code' introduces you to the head of the department to which these programmes belong. Please meet Alexey Zhukov, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Physics and Mathematics and Head of the Department of Physics. We discussed with the researcher why it is important to switch to optical data transmission, where quantum cascade lasers are required and why Albert Einstein was a genius.