The aim of the department is to achieve decision advantage in the fields of comparative social research, sociology of young people, sociology of science and education, and research into cultural diversity and tolerance. The department maintains close research ties and partnerships with the European University in St Petersburg, the HSE Moscow Sociology department, the RAS Institute of Sociology in St Petersburg and many other international partners. Faculty are all experienced teachers and researchers from leading Russian and western universities and research centres.
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Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the latest advancements and research in the field of artificial intelligence, as well as engage informally with students, researchers, and industry professionals.
Further details are available on the Summer School's website.