Extending the Call for Abstracts for CYS International Scientific Conference 2026
We continue our preparations for the conference of the Centre for Youth Studies 'Youth Lifeworlds: Identities. Pathways. Futures', which will take place at October 29-30. Deadline for speeker applications is extended to September 18.
Published: A Study on Work-Life Balance (or the Lack Thereof) of Young Scientists
The article by the junior research fellow of CYS Anastasiia Andreeva has been published in 'International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy'. The paper examines the processes of transformation of academic activity and the pursuit for a work-life balance for modern young scientists.
'Stranger Bodies': the Lectue on Male Embodiment
Intern Researcher Mikhail Samulev presented his research on comparison of perseption of their own bodies from men of different generations.
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The Call for Abstructs for the International Conference of the Center for Youth Studies 2026 Is Open
On October 29–30, the International Conference of the Centre for Youth Studies 'Youth Lifeworlds: Identities. Pathways. Future' will be held. We share the details of the event and useful links.
Environmental innovations in the Northwestern Federal District: the field stage of the “Genius of the Place” project has been completed
The CYS team has completed the field stage of the study of environmental initiatives within the framework of the project “Genius of the Place". During the expeditions to Arkhangelsk, Vologda, Cherepovets, Pskov and Petrozavodsk, the researchers studied how local communities develop eco-friendly practices, interact with business and government, respond to challenges and create environmental innovations.
'Scientist's Code': Yana Krupets on Proactive Youth, Drawing and AI in Sociology
'Scientist's Code' is a new feature on the university website in which we will introduce you to the scientists of HSE University-St Petersburg, their research, orienting points and hobbies. The first guest is Yana Krupets, Candidate of Social Sciences, Deputy Director of the Centre for Youth Studies and Associate Professor at the Department of Sociology. Over her work at HSE University-St Petersburg, she has been awarded the title of the best professor nine times. We talked to the researcher about what ethical dilemmas AI sets for sociologists, why it is important to study the youth and what drawing gives a researcher.
Loneliness in the Big City: Resource or Biographical Drama?
Moving to a new city often leads to temporary loneliness and a loss of familiar surroundings. This means that young people who move to a new place must find ways to adapt quickly. Can loneliness become a resourceful state, or does it suppress resourcefulness? Sociologists from HSE University-St Petersburg and Kazan Federal University (KFU) discussed this issue during the seminar 'SOC Up', which was based on research conducted as part of the Mirror Laboratory initiative.