Science, Technology and Innovation Management and Policy

A new seminar series, "The Dynamics of Science Diplomacy: Bridging Pragmatism and Idealism," began in the fall of 2025. According to the seminar's coordinators, Irek Suleymanov (HSE University, Russia) and Parsifal Islas -Morales (UNAM, Mexico), these sessions are intended not only to serve as a meeting place for emerging researchers in science diplomacy with authoritative experts in the field, but also as a learning and research laboratory for the vibrant research initiatives of undergraduate and graduate students from around the world.

During the last week of November 2025, Dr. Dirk Meissner, Distinguished Professor and Academic Supervisor of the Master’s Programme “Science, Technology and Innovation Management and Policy”, represented HSE University at two major academic events in China. His visit reinforced the programme’s international presence and highlighted its commitment to advancing international dialogue in science, technology and innovation (STI) management.

From October 19 to 27, 2025, Lucas Adrián García, a second-year student of the Master’s Programme in Science, Technology and Innovation Management and Policy at HSE University and a Research Assistant at the Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge (ISSEK) took part in the Second Young Scholar Workshop and the Global Youth Development and Cultural Exchange Program held in three cities of China.

Dr. Irek Suleymanov joined the Department of Educational Programs at the HSE Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge (ISSEK) in 2024, introducing an innovative course on science diplomacy. The new academic year was marked by a new seminar series organized by Dr. Suleymanov in collaboration with the UNESCO Chair in Science Diplomacy and Heritage at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Titled "The Dynamics of Science Diplomacy: Bridging Pragmatism and Idealism" this series of seminars is aimed at enabling students to realize their scientific ambitions.