Irina Shcheglova

Visiting Specialist: Institute of Education / Centre of Sociology of Higher Education

Irina Shcheglova has been at HSE University since 2026.

Responsibilities

Developing/implementing/improving data collection system,
Supporting the establishment and maintenance of an overall evaluation framework, processes and procurement mechanisms to measure, assess and report on ongoing, mid-term and final program results.

Education and Degrees

2021

Candidate of Sciences* (PhD)
HSE University

2014

Master's in Education
University of Kent

2013

Master's in Psychology
HSE University

2011

Degree in Translation
Kursk State University

* Candidate of Sciences
According to the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) 2011, Candidate of Sciences belongs to ISCED level 8 - "doctoral or equivalent", together with PhD, DPhil, D.Lit, D.Sc, LL.D, Doctorate or similar. Candidate of Sciences allows its holders to reach the level of the Associate Professor.

Awards and Accomplishments

Fulbright Scholarship 2013-2014
Winner of the HSE University Best Russian Research Paper Competition – 2021
Young Faculty Support Programme (Group of Young Academic Professionals)
Category "New Researchers" (2022)
Category "New Researchers" (2019)

Conferences

2023
Тенденции развития образования (Москва). Presentation: Роль университетского кампуса в формировании образовательного опыта студентов

2021
Campus Climate and Student Wellbeing in Undergraduate Education (онлайн). Presentation: The Challenges to Distance Learning to Student Mental Health.

2020
Praxis Symposium III (онлайн). Presentation: Student Extracurricular Engagement and Critical Thinking Skills in Russia
Кадровая политика университетов (Москва). Presentation: Сопоставление моделей организации обучения студентов в университете

2019
Middle-Term Conference Culture and Education: Social Transformations and Multicultural Communication RC04 Sociology of Education International Sociological Association (ISA) (Москва). Presentation: Departure Puzzle of Russian Students: Students Attrition in Russia
BERA Annual Conference 2019 (Manchester). Presentation: Student Attrition in Russia
X Международная конференция исследователей высшего образования (Москва). Presentation: Ценностные ориентиры студентов НИУ ВШЭ: динамика и сравнение с российской молодежью

2018
XIX Международная апрельская конференция. Presentation: Студенческая вовлеченность в академическую, научную и внеучебную деятельность как фактор развития навыка критического мышления
CHER 31st Annual Conference: Differentiation and Integration in Higher Education: Patterns and Dynamics (Москва). Presentation: Relationships between Student Engagement in Extracurricular Activities and the Development of Learning Outcomes
GradSERU Symposium (Ганновер, Германия). Presentation: Is Doctoral Education Fit for Purpose?
CHER 31st Annual Conference: Differentiation and Integration in Higher Education: Patterns and Dynamics (Москва). Presentation: Relationships between Student Engagement in Extracurricular Activities and the Development of Learning Outcomes
Международная конференция исследователей высшего образования (Москва). Presentation: Кросс-культурное сравнение студенческой вовлеченности
Association for Studies of Higher Education (ASHE) Conference (Тампа). Presentation: Do Effects of Student Engagement on the Development of Generic Skills Differ across Nations? The Comparison of Individualistic and Collectivistic Countries
Международная научная конференция "eLearning Stakeholders and Researchers Summit 2018" (eSTARS) (Москва). Presentation: Детерминанты успешного прохождения онлайн-курсов

Nov

2025

Lightening the Burdens of Education: The Results of the "Double Reduction" Policy (DRP) in China

Colleagues from the Centre of Sociology of Higher Education and the Academy of Future Education at the Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University analysed the interim results of implementing the Double Reduction Policy in the Chinese educational system, delving into a systematic literature review. The article has been published in a special issue of the ‘Educational Studies Moscow’ Journal.

Oct

2024

Active vs. Passive Teaching in Close-up: Implications for Student Success at University

In an era where the demand for innovative educational strategies is paramount, the effectiveness of teaching methods in fostering student learning has come under scrutiny. A recent study by Evgeniy Terentev, Irina Shcheglova, Denis Federiakin, Yuliya Koreshnikova, and Jamie Costley delves into the contrasting realms of active and passive teaching approaches within the context of economics and management education at a leading Russian university. By examining how these teaching methodologies influence student performance across various cognitive levels, the authors aim to shed light on the vital role of instructional practices in preparing students for success in an increasingly complex and competitive knowledge economy.

Aug

2024

Does Higher-Order Thinking Boost Student Satisfaction?

Student satisfaction is crucial for universities aiming to improve education and keep students engaged. Irina Shcheglova, Jamie Costley, Elena Gorbunova, and Christopher Lange delve into whether tasks that require higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) make students more satisfied with their academic experiences.

Jul

2020

STEM Not for Women?

How gender stereotypes stop women from becoming programmers and engineers

Nov

2019

HSE Congratulates PhD Recipients in 13 Disciplines

Of the original 300 students enrolled in doctoral programmes set to graduate this year, only 126 reached the final stage of the process—the dissertation defence. While congratulating the recent class of graduates, HSE Vice Rector Vyacheslav Bashev noted that such a large attrition rate testifies to the seriousness of those who have made it to graduation. ‘Though many of you work, you continue to invest in yourselves intellectually,’ he said.

May

2019

Odds of Success

How engagement in student clubs helps undergraduates find good employment

Oct

2017

‘Stolen Wheels’ to Serve the Good Turn for HSE

The results of the 'Steal the Wheel’ Competition have been decided. Entrants suggested implementing some useful practices at HSE that had proved their efficiency at other Russian or international universities, with the winners receiving their prizes at the beginning of December. The winning projects include new approaches to writing theses, organising space in classrooms, and submitting reports on academic trips.