Kamchatka: Your Amazing Adventure
The photo exhibition ‘Kamchatka: Your Amazing Adventure’ was officially opened as part of the Days of Kamchatka event held by HSE University in the building on Pokrovsky Boulevard from January 19 to February 10. Visitors will learn about life in the region through photos of the unique landscapes and wildlife sanctuaries of the peninsula, the traditional Beringia dog-sled race, and the main symbols of the Kamchatka Region—brown bears, Pacific salmon, and wild reindeer.
New CPD Programme in Plurilingual Intercultural Creative Keys Launched at HSE University
HSE's School of Psychology is launching a new CPD programme ‘Plurilingual Intercultural Creative Keys’ (PICK). The programme was specially developed by the HSE Laboratory for Linguistic, Intercultural and Creative Competencies and is based on the innovative PICK training system designed to improve the skills of school teachers and tutors, as well as parents involved in teaching their children at home. The programme will be taught in Russian.
HSE Online to Open Six New Full-time Programmes in 2023
More than 1,500 students currently study at HSE Online, including those from across Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, India, China, Germany, and others. Yulia Remezova, Director for eLearning at HSE University, spoke to the HSE News Service about the success of the autumn enrolment session for the university’s digital programmes.
Postdoctoral Fellowship Recruitment
HSE University is announcing an open call for Postdoctoral Fellowship positions starting in the 2023/2024 academic year. Candidates must hold a recent PhD degree. Postdoctoral fellowship appointments are made for a one-year period and may be renewed. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2023.
HSE Art and Design School Accepts Projects for Contemporary Art Competition
The first season of the new competition for prospective applicants of HSE Art and Design School has started. The competition aims to unite promising young artists on one platform. The winners will receive tuition discounts of up to 100% for the HSE Bachelor's Programme in Contemporary Art.
‘Defining Yourself: Subject / Process / Identity’: New Exhibition Opens at HSE ART GALLERY
From November 9 to December 4, the HSE ART GALLERY is hosting an exhibition of works by students and lecturers of the HSE Art and Design School. The ‘Defining Yourself: Subject / Process / Identity’ exhibition lays the foundation of a multidisciplinary project about building connections between folk crafts, artistic practices, and modern research. The exhibition also has a parallel programme in the form of a curatorial excursion, an open talk, and an evening of performances.
'Now I Am Ready to Endlessly Sing the Praises of the Tasks of HSE International Olympiad'
The Bachelor's programme 'Philology' welcomes both Russian and international students. We talked to Mikhail Beshimov, who entered HSE University-St Petersburg via the HSE International Olympiad and came to study from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. In the interview, he shared his experience of participating in the Olympiad, the difficulties of moving to Russia and his first months study. Mikhail also shared some advice for international applicants who want to enrol in the Philology programme at HSE University-St Petersburg.
HSE University Opens Up Its Online Courses to Students and Staff
From October 24, students and staff of HSE University have free access to the university’s 200+ online courses through the SmartLMS system without the use of practical or assessment materials. The courses cover a wide range of topics, including film studies, psychology, machine learning, and game theory.
‘Researchers Play an Important Role by Knowing the Truth of the Tragic Past’
On October 20, the School of Asian Studies of the HSE University Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs will host the talk ‘Holy Sites Conflict in Palestine. Peace and Resolution’ delivered by Dr Ali al-Awar. In his interview, Dr al-Awar talks about the history and legacy of the conflict and explains how researchers can help find present-day solutions.
HSE University to Host 2022 Geographical Dictation
On October 30, the HSE University Faculty of Geography and Geoinformation Technology will once again serve as a venue for the annual Geographical Dictation of the Russian Geographical Society. The dictation offers participants a chance to test their knowledge of Russian geography.