Genotek Becomes a Partner of HSE’s Master’s Programme ‘Data Analysis in Biology and Medicine’
In September 2024, employees of Genotek Medical Genetics Centre will act as instructors and supervisors for students’ term papers and master's theses in the ‘Data Analysis in Biology and Medicine’ programme at the HSE Faculty of Computer Science. Genotek’s expertise in Big Data analysis and bioinformatics processing of sequencing data has allowed the revision of the curriculum to include modern data analysis methods in biology and medicine.
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‘Work Hard and Never Give up on Your Dreams’
In 2024, over 200 students graduated from the ICEF degree programmes. Joshua Baidoo, a 32-year-old student from Ghana who completed the master’s programme in Financial Economics, shared his experiences, challenges, and future plans with the HSE News Service.
Unearthing the Past: What a Human Fossil Reveals About Origins, Diet, and Stress
On August 15, Russia celebrates Archaeologist’s Day. The HSE Faculty of Humanities offers programmes to master this profession. Archaeology is taught to undergraduate students who wish to major in history, and there is also a Master's programme 'Classical and Oriental Archaeology’ for those who want to continue their studies. In an interview with the HSE News Service, professors from HSE University discuss the benefits of archaeology, why young people are drawn to it, and what modern methods are used in the field.
HSE University Partners with Prominent Saudi Holding in Landmark Cooperation Agreement
HSE University and the Arrowad International Group from Saudi Arabia signed an agreement on cooperation in research and education. The agreement will strengthen HSE's position in the Persian Gulf countries.
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'Staying Open to New Challenges and Opportunities Is Crucial'
The Tenth BRICS Youth Summit was held in Ulyanovsk from July 22 to 26. The event was attended by more than 200 early-career professionals from Brazil, India, China, Egypt, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, South Africa, and Russian regions. Participants gathered to discuss current global issues and explore opportunities for youth collaboration. Students of HSE University who attended the Youth Summit shared their impressions with HSE University Life.
‘Rediscovering Russia’: HSE Students Create a Development Strategy for the Priklonsky-Rukavishnikov Estate
In mid-July 2024, 18 students from various HSE campuses (Perm, Nizhny Novgorod, Saint Petersburg, and Moscow) participated in an expedition to Nizhny Novgorod Oblast to develop elements of a promotional strategy for the Priklonsky-Rukavishnikov estate. This project was conceived as part of the School of Snow 3.0 inter-campus expedition and was the winner of the ‘Rediscovering Russia’ competition. We’d like to share the results of the expedition as well as the impressions of the participants.
‘Learning to Build a Business, Preserving the Environment, and Being Future-Oriented’
Faiz Arsyad, from Indonesia, has recently received his master’s degree in Agrarian Economics from HSE University. In an interview with the Faculty of Economic Sciences, he shares why he sees this master’s programme as not just a chance to get top-notch education but also an opportunity to dive into different cultures.
Doctoral Student Explores the Challenges Faced by International PhD Seekers During the Pandemic
In late June 2024, a pre-defence of Nurudeen Abdul-Rahaman’s dissertation took place at the HSE Institute of Education. Nurudeen Abdul-Rahaman, a doctoral student from Ghana, has presented his dissertation ‘Academic and Social Integration of Foreign Doctoral Students at Russian Universities during the Covid-19 Pandemic’ for the degree of Candidate of Sciences in Education (PhD).The HSE News Service spoke with Nurudeen as well as his academic supervisor, Evgeniy Terentev, Director of the Institute of Education, about their extensive research on international doctoral students in Russia and Nurudeen's contribution to this research.
HSE University Celebrates Record Online Degree Graduates in Russia
In 2024, HSE's online programmes saw 544 students graduate with master's degrees in 12 different fields—from psychology to artificial intelligence. This is an unprecedented achievement for Russian universities offering online education. The graduates received their degree certificates at a solemn ceremony in Moscow.
The Saudi Arabian National Team, Medal Winners at the International Physics Olympiad, Trained at HSE University
At the recent International Physics Olympiad (IPhO 2024) in Iran, students from Saudi Arabia achieved the best results in their country's history, winning one silver and three bronze medals. The team from the Kingdom made their first visit to Russia to receive their final training at the HSE Faculty of Physics.