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On Monday, March 31, students of the Master’s in Finance program had the chance to attend a dynamic guest lecture by Professor Mikhail Munenzon from Illinois Wesleyan University (USA). But this was more than just a lecture — it was a hands-on workshop where finance theory met real-world practice, and investment decisions felt strikingly real.

A meeting with representatives of the Career Development Center at HSE University in St. Petersburg was conducted in March 2025 via mentorship seminars. The session provided valuable insights into the career opportunities available for students and how the university supports professional growth.

On March 17, 2025, HSE University – St. Petersburg hosted the international workshop "AI in Finance". We described how it was held in the article.

The New Stage of the Alexandrinsky Theatre hosted the fifth annual CIBA conference, organised by professors and students of the Master's programme 'Arts and Culture Management' at HSE University-St Petersburg. More than 300 participants, including students, creative experts, entrepreneurs, and representatives of cultural institutions, attended the event.

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.

On February, 27th on Master's programme ‘Finance’ there was a guest lecture of the vice-president of Bank Saint-Petersburg Alexander Leonidovich Vyalkov. The lecture aroused great interest among students and became a valuable source of practical knowledge about the work of commercial banks.

On February 19, students of the Master's programme ‘Finance’ of the National Research University Higher School of Economics - St. Petersburg took part in a large-scale tax conference organised by the company ‘Trust Technologies’. The event was dedicated to the changes in tax legislation that will come into force from 2025. The conference brought together leading industry experts, including representatives of business, tax authorities and consultants, which allowed participants to gain unique knowledge and practical recommendations.

Liudmila Veselova, Associate Professor at the Department of Management, HSE University-St Petersburg, is among 70 winners of the All-Russian Competition for enlighteners 'Knowledge.Lecturer'. In early February, the National Centre 'Russia' in Moscow hosted a grand awarding ceremony. Find out how the selection of the best lecturers in the country went in our article.

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.

On January 29, 2025, an expanded meeting of the Committee for Economic Policy and Strategic Planning of St. Petersburg "Results of the economic development of St. Petersburg. An inside and outside view." was held. The laboratory head , Alexander S. Nesterov, spoke on behalf of the HSE - St. Petersburg.