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Ahead of the new academic year, Evgeny Knyazev, Head of the Molecular Physiology Laboratory at the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, led an interactive discussion on "The Role of Scientific Conferences in a Scientist's Career."

From July 28 to August 9, 2024, as part of the Student Expeditions Program of the Educational Initiatives Foundation of the HSE University “Rediscovering Russia”, the staff of the International Laboratory for Population and Health organized an expedition in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug - Yugra, dedicated to the study of fertility and reproductive intentions. The expedition heads - Alexey Shchur and Vera Sokolova with a team of 10 students, including postgraduate demographers, students of the master's program “Demography”, bachelor's programs “Sociology”, “Geography of Global Change and Geoinformation Technologies”, visited Khanty-Mansiysk, Surgut, Kogalym, as well as the Russkinskaya village of Surgut district.
The purpose of the expedition was to study what factors (socio-economic, infrastructural, personal) determine the gap between the wanted number of children and the actual (expected) one, and to how much regional measures to support families influence reproductive decision-making. During the expedition, more than 900 respondents were interviewed and expert meetings were held with relevant departments and organizations that develop and implement demographic policy in the region.

Research Fellow Grossi Joas Santiago shares his thoughts on work experience with other colleagues:

An ESG strategy—Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance—not only helps preserve the environment but can also generate tangible income. Thus, the use of renewable energy sources (RES) and green technologies in the energy sector enhances return on investment and profitability. In contrast, higher CO₂ emissions result in lower financial performance. This has been demonstrated in a collaborative study by the HSE Faculty of Economic Sciences and the European University at St. Petersburg. Their findings have been published in Frontiers in Environmental Science.

Oxana Budjko is often the first person many international students encounter as they embark on their journey at HSE University. As the Head of the International Office at the Faculty of Economic Sciences, she plays a pivotal role in recruiting international students and facilitating academic mobility for current students, studying economics and finance. With over 30 years of experience in international higher education and a rich background in education in economics, Budjko’s journey is as inspiring as it is impactful

Viktoria Denisova, a PhD student and intern researcher, took part in the XVI All-Russian Conference "Topical Aspects of Modern Psychophysiology" and the II Forum of Psychophysiologists, St. Petersburg, August 24-25, 2024.

On August 24-25, the DANO hackathon dedicated to data analysis took place in Perm, featuring participation from school students. The event gathered 12 teams, totaling 60 participants from Perm, St. Petersburg, Moscow, and the Moscow region. The hackathon provided young participants with a unique opportunity to experience being data analysts, conduct their own research based on big data, and gain a chance to advance directly to the second stage of the Data Analysis Olympiad.

The winners are determined by student voting