HSE MIEM and MTS Launch Workshop on Innovative Solutions in Communication Networks
The HSE Tikhonov Moscow Institute of Electronics and Mathematics (MIEM) and MTS are launching a joint workshop in which students will work at the intersection of communications network engineering, data analysis, and digital technologies. The project is designed as a practice-oriented learning format, enabling students to tackle real industry challenges alongside company engineers and MIEM specialists. Registration to participate in the workshop is open until April 15, 2026.
The aim of the workshop is to develop solutions to improve the performance of telecommunications infrastructure. Students will begin by researching ways to minimise the impact of network incidents. In addition, considerable attention will be paid to the development of algorithms and the preparation of solutions for real-world implementation.
The education process will be organised across three main training tracks:
ML Development: Participants will be trained as engineers equipped with up-to-date knowledge, tools, and algorithms for working with and analysing data. A key component of the programme will be the full cycle of developing and training intelligent models using Python ML libraries such as PyTorch, scikit-learn, and pandas.
Data Handling: The core areas here will include statistical data analysis, feature engineering (selection and generation of features), and data visualisation using tools such as seaborn and matplotlib.
Backend Development: Students will work with APIs and databases, integrate models into products, and develop tools for data processing.
Dmitry Kovalenko
‘MIEM, as a strong centre of expertise in IT, is significantly expanding its cooperation with MTS—a recognised innovation and technology leader in telecommunications, artificial intelligence, and machine learning,’ said Dmitry Kovalenko, HSE Vice Rector and Director of MIEM. ‘The workshop will be positioned at the intersection of these areas, fully aligning with our academic objectives and development priorities. It is important to emphasise that this new project is a natural continuation of our existing partnership. MIEM has successfully carried out joint research projects with MTS divisions within the HSE AI Research Centre. The launch of the workshop will strengthen the integration of academic research and advanced industry practices, which serves the interests of both MIEM and our industrial partner.’
Inessa Galaktionova
‘Collaboration between business and education is a fundamental driver of technological development, including modern telecommunications and related industries,’ emphasised Inessa Galaktionova, CEO of MTS. ‘Establishing this workshop at HSE MIEM is an opportunity not merely to introduce students to current market challenges, but to train highly specialised professionals capable of addressing the company’s real needs. We provide access to real project cases, infrastructure, and the expertise of a leading telecommunications company. This approach significantly reduces the gap between academic education and effective professional involvement in innovative development and its implementation.’
Sergey Portnoy
Sergey Portnoy, Head of Telecommunications at MIEM and the workshop leader, invited all students interested in professional development in the application of advanced technological solutions in telecommunications to take part. ‘The workshop offers an opportunity to gain product development competencies through direct engagement with real industry tasks,’ he said. ‘Particular emphasis will be placed on practical skills essential for employment and successful professional growth: programming, statistical analysis, data visualisation, and knowledge of supporting technologies. The outcomes of the projects will be concrete solutions—for example, algorithms to automate processes in user infrastructure or tools to improve network management efficiency.’
To enrol in the workshop, applicants must register (in Russian) and complete an online test by April 15, 2026 (inclusive). The remote stage will take approximately one hour. From April 16 to 19, all candidates will be invited to attend in-person interviews at HSE MIEM.
Workshop participants will be eligible to receive academic credits for project work. They will also be awarded MTS scholarships.
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