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‘HSE University–St Petersburg is Home Away from Home’
HSE University is not only about studies—it gives students much more. Enowmanyi Samuel Ayuk, a second-year student of the Master’s programme ‘International Business in the Asia-Pacific Region,’ came to Russia from Cameroon. With a background as an award-winning debater and a passion for leadership, he enthusiastically contributes to the life of HSE University–St Petersburg: he has become an international ambassador of the university and a member of the HSE University Student Council. In this interview, he shares his story and impressions of his studies.

‘The Most Important Lesson I've Learned at HSE Is the Power of Collaboration’
Jingtao Xu (called Andy in English) earned a Bachelor’s degree in Data Science and Business Analytics at HSE University–Moscow and is now studying on the Master’s in Math of Machine Learning. In this interview with the HSE News Service, Andy talks about his plans to develop his robotics research into a commercial product, how online shopping in Moscow has improved since he first arrived, and why now is a good time to capitalise on Russian–Chinese cooperation.

Fragmentation and Bloc Formation: How the Global Economy is Changing
Sergey Dubinin, former head of the Bank of Russia and Professor of Finance and Credit at the Faculty of Economics at Moscow State University, has delivered an honorary address at the XXV Yasin (April) International Academic Conference. He spoke about the transformation of the global monetary and financial system, as well as the Russian economy.

'When Driven by Your Own Genuine Interest, You Will Dedicate More Time, Attention, and Energy to Your Scientific Work'
Polina Osipova initially studied law before shifting her focus to the sociology of law and sports. Alongside her academic work, she is also involved in organisational activities. In this interview with the HSE Young Scientists project, she discusses her expeditions to North Ossetia, Moral Time by Donald Black, and the Gavrikov Ponds in Southern Butovo.

‘We Grow Old before We Become Rich’: How BRICS Countries Can Achieve Economic Growth
Due to population aging, many countries aiming for economic prosperity have limited time left to undergo economic transformation, according to the honorary report Narratives Versus Reality on Employment and Demography: How Undermining Institutions Can Push Countries Out of the ‘Narrow Corridor’ by Santosh Mehrotra of the University of Bath. The report was presented at the XXV Yasin (April) International Academic Conference.

‘HSE Offers a Wealth of Opportunities, but It’s up to You to Take Advantage of Them’
Zhou Jinyu is a third-year student of the Bachelor’s programme ‘Data Science and Business Analytics’ at the Faculty of Computer Science at HSE University. She talked to the HSE News Service about studying on the double-degree programme, her career prospects, her attitude to artificial intelligence, and why it’s important to step out of your comfort zone.

Language Internships: HSE University–St Petersburg Students Share Their Experience of Morocco
Language internships provide essential training for experts in Middle Eastern studies. Students of HSE University–St Petersburg can complement their studies by immersing themselves in the language environment and culture of the relevant region. Find out more about internships in Morocco from bachelor's students of the Department of Middle Eastern and African Studies at the Institute of Asian and African Studies.

‘I Feel Fortunate to Be Part of Such a Dynamic Environment’
Runjie Geng, Assistant Professor at the International College of Economics and Finance, has been at HSE University since 2020. He joined HSE University after obtaining a PhD in Finance at the University of Zurich. Runjie Geng spoke to the HSE University News Service about his research interests, career, and four years of life and work in Moscow.

'Intuition Tells Me that Some Knowledge Cannot Be Reduced to Simple Terms'
Daria Alova jokes that she once aspired to be a criminal investigator but ended up becoming a scientific investigator instead. In this interview with the HSE Young Scientists project, she discusses models of legal reasoning, her fascination with Plato, and Ivan the Terrible's eschatological thoughts.

‘Research Skills Helped Me a Lot in My Career’
Luis Santaella, from Mexico, graduated from the Bachelor’s programme ‘Political Science and World Politics’ in 2022. He participated in an international mobility programme in Rome during his studies and is currently working as a political consultant. In this interview, Luis shares his impressions of HSE University–St Petersburg and gives advice to future students from Latin America.