On December 3–5, 2026, HSE University in Moscow will host ‘Comorbid Field 3.0: Social Well-Being, Health, and Medicine in Multiple Contexts,’ an interdisciplinary scientific conference organised by the HSE Centre for Comparative Research on Social Well-Being together with the HSE University–St Petersburg School of Arts and Humanities, the Institute for Interdisciplinary Health Research at the European University at St Petersburg, and Sechenov University. Applications for participation are open until October 4.

How did 19th-century archival maps transform into three-dimensional forest models? In July 2026, second-year students of the HSE Faculty of Geography and Geoinformation Technologies conducted comprehensive mapping research at the Sochut Dendropark near the town of Stepanavan in Armenia. Here, centuries-old deciduous forests coexist with exotic coniferous plantings: Canadian hemlock, Himalayan cedar, and giant sequoias.

The 5G/6G testbed at the HSE Telecommunications Research Institute is becoming a research platform, an educational laboratory, and a foundation for developing new software components for future networks. It makes it possible not only to observe how a mobile network operates, but also to change its operating conditions and measure the results, such as data-transmission speed, latency, errors, and radio-resource utilisation.

Moving to another country is a big step, and studying there is even more so. In 2026, HSE University–St Petersburg welcomed more than 250 international students. At Orientation Day, they learned more about the educational process and Russian culture and shared why they chose HSE University.

Natalia Muravleva is Associate Professor at the Faculty of Humanities, conducts her research. Her internship in Serbia continued her long-standing study of dialects spoken by Macedonian settlers. In this interview, she discusses how diaspora cultural centres help researchers reach informants, why native speakers need to be interviewed only in their own language, and how a single field season helped her finalise her monograph.

The Eastern Economic Forum, currently taking place in Vladivostok, is addressing a wide range of issues, from the development of the Russian Far East and the Arctic to artificial intelligence. HSE University researchers took part in discussions, including those focused on attracting international professionals to Russia. Bilateral cooperation agreements were also signed.

The donation ceremony was attended by Kim Sun Min, Founder and Director of the Pushkin House Cultural and Educational Centre, and Park Jung Gon, Director of the Cultural Centre of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Russia. HSE University received two paintings by Son Jin Seok, a professor at Kyung Hee University. The paintings will now adorn the premises of HSE’s Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs.

Researchers at the HSE FCS AI and Digital Science Institute have developed CAD2TechSpec, a framework that converts 3D models of mechanical parts into machining process plans—step-by-step instructions for machine tools. The solution aims to reduce the time required for the design and preparation of technical process documentation in mechanical engineering, aircraft manufacturing, and other high-tech industries.

Taking part in the Student Research Paper Competition (SRPC) gives you an opportunity to present your research to experts, receive an independent assessment, and determine the future direction of your work. The competition is open to students graduating in 2026 not only from HSE University but from universities in Russia and abroad. Papers may be submitted in Russian and English, and in some fields also in French, German, and Spanish.