HSE University in Perm and JSC Special Design Bureau Sign Cooperation Agreement
Directors of JSC Special Design Bureau and HSE University in Perm signed a cooperation agreement, providing for collaboration in the fields of design, education, and research.
An Atmosphere of Friendship and Unity: HSE Hosts First-Ever Ossetian Culture Day
In early December, the HSE Cultural Centre hosted the university’s first-ever Ossetian Culture Day. It was organised by student associations from Ossetian communities at HSE, MSU, Gubkin University, and Plekhanov University. Before the grand concert, guests—including Igor Barskov, Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Republic of North Ossetia–Alania—were invited to sample traditional Ossetian cuisine and participate in a contest to win prizes.
Alexander Shokhin Awarded Order of Merit for the Fatherland, 1st Class
On December 12, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin presented state awards to outstanding citizens of Russia at the Kremlin. Alexander Shokhin, head of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) and President of HSE University, was awarded the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, 1st Class.
‘The HSE Faculty of Humanities Affirms Its Status as a Leading Centre in Russia and Abroad’
On December 1, the HSE Faculty of Humanities celebrated its 10th anniversary. In honour of the occasion, HSE leaders, representatives of other universities, and members of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) gathered at the university’s Cultural Centre to congratulate the faculty.
HSE Rector Nikita Anisimov Joins Presidential Council for Civil Society and Human Rights
The corresponding decree was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. HSE will focus on providing expert support to the council in improving the effectiveness of the science and education system, developing civil society institutions, and protecting citizens' rights.
HSE University-St Petersburg Holds Pakistani Culture Night
On November 9, the building on Kantemirovskaya Street hosted Pakistani Culture Night. More than 80 people attended the event, including students and alumni of St Petersburg universities as well as Raja Qadeer Ahmed, a representative of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The event was organised by Syed Junaid Abbas, an international student of HSE University-St Petersburg.
Internships, Offers, Industry Partners: HSE Career Marathon Overview
On November 20, 2024, HSE University hosted the annual autumn Career Marathon, traditionally organised by its Career Development Centre. Guests could enjoy various booths with activities from partner companies, video interviews with industry experts, a cinema zone with popcorn, as well as games, quests, puzzles, quizzes, and gifts.
‘Philosophy Is Thinking Outside the Box’
In October 2024, Louis Vervoort, Associate Professor at the School of Philosophy and Cultural Studies of the Faculty of Humanities presented his report ‘Gettier's Problem and Quine's Epistemic Holism: A Unified Account’ at the Formal Philosophy seminar, which covered one of the basic problems of contemporary epistemology. What are the limitations of physics as a science? What are the dangers of AI? How to survive the Russian cold? Louis Vervoort discussed these and many other questions in his interview with the HSE News Service.
Alfa-Bank Opens a Coworking Space in an HSE Dormitory
A coworking space has been created in HSE Dormitory 8 ‘Trilistnik.’ Students now have access to a unique and comfortable place for exam preparation, networking, and collaborative activities. This is the first branded coworking space in a student dormitory, named Alfa Space.
Mathematicians from Russia and China Meet at HSE University
From November 5 to 9, 2024, HSE University, in collaboration with the Beijing Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Applications, is hosting a joint conference on algebraic geometry and mathematical physics. Over 30 mathematicians from leading universities in Russia and China are presenting on recent advancements in geometry and mathematical physics. The conference is held in a hybrid format.