Science, Technology and Innovation Management and Policy

Arzu Kurgan graduated from the Master’s programme ‘Science, Technology and Innovation Management and Policy’ in 2022. Her expertise and professional background are inherently built at the intersection of advanced technology, innovation and business strategy, and currently she serves as a Tech Strategy Lead at Sber.

On June 26, the Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge (ISSEK) at HSE University marked a significant milestone: the graduation of the 10th cohort of the Master's programme in Science, Technology and Innovation Management and Policy. The ceremony was a celebration of a decade of excellence, bringing together graduates, faculty, researchers, families, and friends to honour the achievements of the Class of 2026.

For Gleb Cherdantsev, professional growth has always meant moving beyond familiar boundaries while building on previous experience. A graduate of the Master’s Programme ‘Science, Technology and Innovation Management and Policy’ at HSE University in 2017, he now works as a Program Manager at Rakuten Group in Japan, applying concepts first encountered during his years at ISSEK.

This academic year, HSE University initiated the international online seminar series “The Dynamics of Science Diplomacy: Bridging Pragmatism and Idealism”, dedicated to the role of science in international cooperation, global development, and dialogue between countries amid technological, economic, and geopolitical challenges.