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David Kuku, from Nigeria, is studying on the Master’s in Cognitive Sciences and Technologies: From Neuron to Cognition at HSE University in Moscow. In this latest instalment of a series on students’ experiences over the last year and their plans for the future, David told the HSE News Service about coming to the university on a scholarship, the busy life of an international student, and why the most interesting thing about Moscow is the people.
2024 in Review: What Makes it Memorable for Various Divisions of HSE University
The year 2024 at HSE University saw numerous significant projects, groundbreaking research, innovative developments, strategic partnerships, and success stories across various fields of science, education, and technology. The heads of the university's various divisions share the highlights and memorable moments from the past year.
Scientists Disprove Bunkbed Conjecture
Mathematicians from Russia, including two HSE graduates, have disproven a well-known mathematical conjecture that, despite lacking solid proof, had been considered valid for 40 years. The ‘Bunkbed Conjecture’ belongs to percolation theory—a branch of mathematics that studies the formation of connected structures in independent environments.
HSE University and Yandex Education Release Free Online Handbook in Math and Data Analysis
Experts from the HSE Continuing Education Centre, the Master's Programme 'Artificial Intelligence', and Yandex Education have developed and published a free math handbook in data analysis (in Russian). This is the seventh online publication in a series of digital self-study textbooks dedicated to specific IT areas.
SmallShorts 2025: HSE Art and Design School Welcomes Applications for International Student Festival of Screen Arts
The SmallShorts Festival will be held via the HSE Art and Design School competitive platform as part of the ninth season of the HSE CREATIVE OPEN International Student Award until March 17, 2025. The competition is divided into three categories.
‘Teaching Is a Learning Experience for Me—Every Question Is an Opportunity to Update My Lecture Material’
Kemal Kivanc Akoz is an Assistant Professor of the Faculty of Economic Sciences. His current activities include research into marriage market dynamics and information agreements among groups of agents. In this interview, Kemal talks about the subjects of his research, the teaching approach that led to him being named one of the university’s Best Teachers, his favourite places to get a coffee in Moscow, and more.
Five Strategies for the Future: Key Achievements of HSE Strategic Projects in 2024
During the past year, scientists at HSE University have worked on five strategic projects aimed at advancing key areas essential to the development of modern individuals and society. Each of these projects is unique, yet they share common goals: creating innovative product solutions, generating fresh ideas for the economy, social sector, science, and education, and contributing to the university's research potential.
Robotics Laboratory Opens at HSE University
A new project-based learning robotics laboratory has been established at the HSE Faculty of Computer Science. Its creation stemmed from a robotics group formed at the faculty in 2021 on the initiative of alumni. The laboratory's activities will focus on developing autonomous robots capable of operating in complex and dynamic environments.
'I Would Like to Leave a Lasting Impact on Science'
Aibek Alanov pursues his own scientific research and leads two teams of scientists, one at HSE University and the other at AIRI. In this interview for the HSE Young Scientists project, he explores the parallels between today's AI researchers and early 20th-century physicists, discusses generative models, and shares his passion for bachata partner dancing.
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