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Illustration for news: ‘I Found the Pokrovka Campus to Be Lively, Thriving, and Energetic’

‘I Found the Pokrovka Campus to Be Lively, Thriving, and Energetic’

Diksha Khosla came to HSE University-Moscow from the northern Indian state of Punjab. She currently studies on the Master’s in Strategic Corporate Finance at the Faculty of Economic Sciences. Diksha spoke to the HSE News Service about the challenges and opportunities available to international students in Russia, adjusting to the Moscow vibe, and her efforts to showcase and celebrate Indian culture at HSE University.

Illustration for news: ‘The African Students Association Believes in Fostering an Inclusive and Diverse Atmosphere’

‘The African Students Association Believes in Fostering an Inclusive and Diverse Atmosphere’

Russia is becoming an increasingly popular study destination for African students, and HSE University is actively seeking to attract more students from African countries. Bakary S. Sonko, from Gambia, is a master’s student at the Graduate School of Business and an active member of the volunteering community both at HSE University and beyond. In this interview, Bakary recounts his achievements as a volunteer and talks about how African students at HSE have built a supportive and welcoming community for each other.

Illustration for news: Faculty of Economic Sciences to Develop Cooperation with University of Cape Coast

Faculty of Economic Sciences to Develop Cooperation with University of Cape Coast

James Atta Peprah, Dean of the School of Economics at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Ghana, visited HSE University to attend International Partners’ Week and sign a cooperation agreement. In his interview with the HSE News Service, he introduces his university, talks about the prospects of cooperation, and shares some tips for exchange students.

Illustration for news: ‘I Hope to Make Meaningful Contributions to the Academic Community’

‘I Hope to Make Meaningful Contributions to the Academic Community’

Why do international students at HSE University decide to pursue a career in academia? What fields in economics are relevant to PhD students? Richard Asiamah from Ghana and Alesya Bukreeva from Uzbekistan are current master’s students at the Faculty of Economic Sciences, but have already received scholarships from the faculty to continue their studies as doctoral students at the university. Below, they share their experiences, while Denis Melnik, Academic Director of the Doctoral School of Economics, suggests some tips for the application process.

Illustration for news: ‘The Point of Studying Economics Is to Work for the Greater Good in a World of Limited Resources’

‘The Point of Studying Economics Is to Work for the Greater Good in a World of Limited Resources’

Han Da Eun from South Korea and Yang Yi from China are fourth-year students of the Bachelor’s in Economics run by the HSE University Faculty of Economic Sciences. The pair spoke to the HSE News Service about how they ended up in Russia and HSE University, their experiences of learning Russian, and how they’ve managed to succeed in subjects from mathematics to sociology in this difficult foreign language.

Illustration for news: ‘Professionals Who Have Studied Outside Their Home Countries Should Shape New Narratives’

‘Professionals Who Have Studied Outside Their Home Countries Should Shape New Narratives’

Studies in lockdown, the fun of Russian classes, and the hardships of learning microeconomics: the HSE News Service talked to three international students of economics who are getting their master’s degrees from HSE University this year.

Illustration for news: ‘I Like the Balance between Practice and Theory’

‘I Like the Balance between Practice and Theory’

Masoud Ebadi from Tehran, Iran is currently pursuing a Master’s in Strategic Corporate Finance (SCF) at HSE University Moscow (Faculty of Economic Sciences). In this interview, he talks about his experience of the admissions process, the advantages of master’s studies at HSE, and what he loves about Moscow—including food recommendations for new arrivals.

Illustration for news: ‘Gaining Practical Knowledge and Learning to Do a Lot in a Short Time’—The Life of an HSE PhD Student

‘Gaining Practical Knowledge and Learning to Do a Lot in a Short Time’—The Life of an HSE PhD Student

Milica Simonovic, from Belgrade, Serbia, is a doctoral student at the HSE University Faculty of Economic Sciences. She is currently working on her doctoral thesis on corporate governance and intellectual capital disclosure. We interviewed Milica to find out more about her thesis and her experience of the university’s application process for PhD students.

Illustration for news: ‘One of the Biggest Advantages of HSE University Is Its Multi-cultural And International Environment’

‘One of the Biggest Advantages of HSE University Is Its Multi-cultural And International Environment’

Parisa Esmaeilkhani, from Iran, and Anshuman Sharma, from India, are currently studying in HSE University’s English-taught Master’s programmes. In an interview with HSE News Service, they talked about enrolling at HSE University, discovering Moscow, learning Russian, exploring the opportunities HSE University offers, and studying remotely during the pandemic.

FES International Research Seminar with Dennis Novy, Warwick University, UK

Our next speaker in the FES International Seminar Series is Dennis Novy who is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Warwick and a Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR).