Exploring the Fragrant Beauty of Lilac in Moscow: A Guide to Scenic Locations
As spring unfurls its colours across Moscow, the city becomes a haven for those seeking the sweet aroma of lilac. From parks to gardens, there are several spots where one can bask in the scent of this flower.
Breath of Fresh Air Before Academic Sprint: Mental Health Spring Returns to HSE University
This year, Mental Health Spring will be themed around the works of Hayao Miyazaki, the famous Japanese animation director
‘Like Electricity, AI Can Bring Incredible Benefits’
Developments in the field of artificial intelligence are gradually taking over the world. AI has the potential to bring incredible benefits to the global economy and our quality of life, but it also creates new challenges. Panos Pardalos, Professor at the University of Florida, Academic Supervisor of the Laboratory of Algorithms and Technologies for Networks Analysis (Nizhny Novgorod), covered these issues, along with other related topics, in his recent report.
Congratulations to Olga Kopyrina on her Successful PhD Defence!
Faculty of Economic Scinces bachelor and master programs alumna Olga Kopyrina successfully defended her thesis on the topic: The Essays on the Effect of Government Policies on Sustainable Corporate Behavior at the PhD program of the Central University of Finance and Economics of the People's Republic of China. Congratulations!
Totally Focused: Movie Nights at Pokrovka
In April, the HSE building on Pokrovka hosted two movie nights: one on the Day of Russian Animation, and other on the Day of Culture. The events allowed international students to get acquainted with Russian culture through works of cinematography. Each student enjoyed popcorn while studying detailed information about the movie on special printouts.
Study Tour Experience for International Master's Applicants: Immerse in HSE University Student Life
The Study Tour Experience is a unique project for those who want to experience HSE student life and upgrade their CVs. The international training internship by the HSE International Admissions Office has been functioning since 2020 in two formats (offline and online) and in two languages—Russian and English. In the fall semester of the 2024/25 academic year, the Study Tour Experience is planned for November 11–23, 2024.
‘Put in the Effort, and You Will Learn a Lot’
Roosevelt Ogah is a first-year student of the master’s programme in Economics and Economic Policy at HSE University. He studies on the research track ‘Microeconomics and Macroeconomics’ and demonstrates very high academic performance. In his interview, he shares his experience of studying abroad for the first time and some tips on how to achieve high results in studies.
Commitment to a Healthy Lifestyle Varies across Russian Regions
However, the prevalence of smoking and alcohol consumption has decreased nearly everywhere in Russia by 2020
'We Are in a Building that Has a Rich History': HSE University Opens Durasov House to the Public
Numerous locations of HSE University are buildings of great historical and cultural value, of which Durasov House on Pokrovsky Bulvar is perhaps the most famous. HSE University offers tours of the building for both visitors and students, and for the fourth consecutive year, it is participating in the Days of Historical and Cultural Heritage held in Moscow. In March, HSE University launched a programme of scheduled tours of the building in collaboration with the Museum of Moscow. Research assistants at the Laboratory for Economic Journalism attended the inaugural tour to learn about the university's efforts in preserving its historical heritage and making it accessible to the wider public.