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Natural and Climatic Living Conditions for the Russian Population in the Early and Mid-21st Century

Natural and Climatic Living Conditions for the Russian Population in the Early and Mid-21st Century
The Human Capital Multidisciplinary Research Centre has published the thirtieth issue of the research digest. We present the study of the natural and climatic living conditions for the Russian population in the early to mid-21st century under different climate change scenarios, carried out by the Faculty of Geography and Geoinformation Technologies (HSE University).

'Russia Is Not Colder, but Weather Contrasts Are Greater Here.' What HSE Scientists Shared with Visitors at 'Russia' Forum

'Russia Is Not Colder, but Weather Contrasts Are Greater Here.' What HSE Scientists Shared with Visitors at 'Russia' Forum
On February 7, the lecture hall of the Russian 'Znanie' ('Knowledge') Society hosted a series of talks by HSE researchers and faculty as part of the 'Russia' International Exhibition and Forum. The talks covered a diverse array of topics, such as the interplay between innovation and creativity, how values are passed down between generations, debunking myths about Russia, the principles of successful communication in various contexts, and the concepts of collectivism and individualism. The events were open to the public.

New Season of Rediscovering Russia Student Expedition Project Begins

New Season of Rediscovering Russia Student Expedition Project Begins
From January 15 to February 15, the project website is accepting applications to organise and conduct expeditions for the 2024 season as part of the Rediscovering Russia project. In 2023, 1,000 students from 157 universities took part in the expeditions.

'It Is Crucial for HSE University to Strengthen the Positions of Russian Education and Science'

'It Is Crucial for HSE University to Strengthen the Positions of Russian Education and Science'
Delegations from Nanjing University and Renmin (People's) University of China have recently made their first visits to HSE University to explore potential areas of cooperation. The Chinese universities have expressed interest in initiating collaborative research projects, educational and academic mobility programmes.

Student Research Paper Competition 2023 Begins

Awarding of the SRPC competition laureates, February 2023
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.

Team “GeoHSE” Took the Second Prize at the All-Russian Competition of IT Solutions in the Section of Arctic Urbanization

The HSE team at the final of the competition
An offline final of the IT solutions competition for the development of the Arctic, named Arktek Data, was held on August 11. The GeoHSE team, consisting of two laboratory employees - Anna Derkacheva and Natalia Shartova, and faculty student Inna Panafidina, took second prize in the Urbanization track with a system prototype for analyzing the accessibility of health care in regions.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

International Day of Women and Girls in Science
February 11, starting from 2016, is observed as the Day of Women and Girls in Science. Employees of the International Laboratory of Landscape Ecology, Natalia Shartova and Anna Derkacheva, shared their research, discussed the challenges in their work, and answered the question of whether anyone can pursue a career in science.

UN: Earth's ozone layer on the path to recovery

UN: Earth's ozone layer on the path to recovery
A group of UN experts has announced that the Earth's ozone layer will recover by the year 2060. Dr. Dmitry Zamolodchikov, a biologist and academic mentor of the "Low-Carbon Development Management" program, discussed the impact of the Montreal Protocol on mitigating the consequences of climate change and explained the concept of stratospheric aerosol injection.

‘The “Butterfly Effect” Is no Longer an Abstract Idea, but a Reality that You Constantly Observe’

‘The “Butterfly Effect” Is no Longer an Abstract Idea, but a Reality that You Constantly Observe’
The bachelor’s programme ‘Geography of Global Changes and Geoinformation Technology’ is offered by the Faculty of Geography and Geoinformation Technology, one of the newest at HSE University. One year ago, Yulia Kuznetsova came on as the programme’s academic supervisor. In this interview for the HSE News Service, Yulia Kuznetsova explains her job duties, where HSE geography students do their field work, and why geography itself can make you happy.

How Vulnerable is the Russian Population to the Country's Climate?

How Vulnerable is the Russian Population to the Country's Climate?
The Human Capital Multidisciplinary Research Center has published the 15th issue of theresearch digest. It presents the results of the vulnerability assessment of the Russian populationto climate change, carried out by employees and partners of the Faculty of Geography andGeoinformation Technology (HSE University).
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