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Initiation Ceremony of the CSR First-Year Students
The Comparative Social Research programme has a tradition of welcoming new students of the programme at an informal meeting. This year, teachers and second-year students organised a lot of activities for the newcomers.
Ekaterina Nastina Has Received a PhD in Sociology
Ekaterina Nastina, LCSR Junior Research Fellow, has received a PhD in Sociology. Congratualtions!
Teaching Quality Assessment 2023-2024. Module 1.
Till October 24, 2023 HSE students will have an opportunity to assess the quality of their teachers’ work.
Student Research Paper Competition 2023 Begins
On September 1st, a new season of the open Student Research Paper Competition (SRPC) started. This competition is aimed at developing the potential of university students who are interested in academic activities. Students, as well as 2023 graduates of Russian and foreign universities, can submit their papers for the competition until October 15th, 2023. This year SRPC turns 20 years old, throughout the competition’s history, Vadim Radaev, HSE University’s First Vice Rector, has been the chair of the organising committee. In today’s interview, he talks about the history of the competition and the key stages in its development.
HSE Students about CSR
In this video graduates of 2022 Alina Palkina and Anna Sinelnikova share their experience of enrollment and study at Comparative Social Research (CSR) programme.
‘If You Can’t Apply Your Knowledge, It Is Like Leaving a Book in the Attic’
Xinyi Zhao, 23, is a second-year Master’s student in Comparative Social Research. Originally from Weihai, Shandong, China, she came to HSE University with a desire to turn theoretical knowledge into practical solutions. Xinyi spoke to the HSE News Service about the importance of utilising one’s learning, as well as why foreigners in Moscow shouldn’t be scared to ask for help.
Don't Doubt Your Ability and You Will Get Everything That Is Rightfully Yours at HSE’
Yuanqi Zhou, from China, is currently studying on the Master's in Comparative Social Research under Russian government scholarships and funding from the China Scholarship Council, while also working as a research assistant at Centre for Civil Society and Non-Profit Sector Studies. In this interview, Yanqi talks about scholarships, HSE University’s impressive academic resources, and the soothing qualities of a Moscow sky.
‘Football Brings People Together’: HSE University Holds Mini-Football Tournament for International Students
Six men’s teams and two women’s teams made up of international students from 30 countries took part in the first ever HSE Inter Football Cup. The event was organised by the Support and Career Centre for International Students and Alumni, the Department of Internationalisation, and the Department of Physical Training.
A scientific seminar of the Department of Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management was held at the HSE Graduate School of Business
A scientific seminar was held at the Department of Organizational Behavior and HRM of the Graduate School of Business, at which Associate Professor of the Department Kira Reshetnikova together with colleagues, Associate Professor of the Department of Strategic and International Management of the Graduate School of Business Marina Predvoditeleva and Associate Professor of the Department of Sociology of the Faculty of Social Sciences of the HSE University Natalia Soboleva presented a report on the topic: "Digital and soft skills of employees of Russian hotels."
Open Day at Comparative Social Research
On December 23, an Open Day was held for the master's program “Comparative Social Research” of the Faculty of Social Sciences of the Higher School of Economics. During the event, participants had the opportunity to get to know the program better. In particular, applicants were told about the details of the admission process and the features of studying. In addition, part of the meeting was devoted to the discussion of the advantages of the specialty and the trajectories of building a career path.