Scientists Have Modelled Supercapacitor Operation at Molecular and Ionic Level
HSE scientists used supercomputer simulations to study the behaviour of ions and water molecules inside the nanopores of a supercapacitor. The results showed that even a very small amount of water alters the charge distribution inside the nanopores and influences the device’s energy storage capacity. This approach makes it possible to predict how supercapacitors behave under different electrolyte compositions and humidity conditions. The paper has been published in Electrochimica Acta. The study was supported by a grant from the Russian Science Foundation (RSF).
‘Everyone Who Sees HSE University on My CV Says: “You Must Be So Smart!”’
On October 9–10, the first-ever HSE International Alumni Reunion brought together graduates from various cohorts and programmes—now working in Russia and abroad—along with representatives of HSE University and its industry partners. The event included a tour of the campus, a business game, and a cultural festival. The participants exchanged experiences, reflected on their career paths, and discussed labour market challenges.
'We Are Not Trying to Guess the Future—We Are Creating It': HSE University Experts Discuss 21st-Century Trends and Scenarios
Experts from HSE University participated in the II International Symposium 'Inventing the Future.' During the panel discussion 'Horizons of the Future: Trends, Challenges, and Scenarios,' organised by the HSE Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge (ISSEK), researchers explored the role of foresight and big data analysis in shaping visions of the future and identifying global megatrends that will drive the world’s development in the coming decades.
Designing an Accurate Reading Skills Test: Why Parallel Texts are Important in Dyslexia Diagnosis
Researchers from the HSE Centre for Language and Brain have developed a tool for accurately assessing reading skills in adults with reading impairments. It can be used, for instance, before and after sessions with a language therapist. The tool includes two texts that differ in content but are equal in complexity: participants were observed to read them at the same speed, make a similar number of errors, and understand the content to the same degree. Such parallel texts will enable more accurate diagnosis of dyslexia and better monitoring of the effectiveness of interventions aimed at addressing it. The paper has been published in Educational Studies.
HSE University–St Petersburg and Indian Institute of Management to Launch Joint Seminar for PhD Students
Galina Shirokova, Director of the Strategic Entrepreneurship Centre at HSE University–St Petersburg and Doctor of Economic Sciences, held a series of seminars for students of the Indian Institute of Management in Indore (IIM—Indore). Plans are also underway to launch a joint educational project.
Sber Opens Educational Space at HSE University
On September 12, 2025, a new Sber classroom was unveiled at HSE’s Pokrovsky Bulvar campus. The venue will host lectures and project seminars, and in their free time, students will be able to use it as a co-working area or as a platform for their own events—from film screenings to intellectual debates.
Applications to Participate in April International Academic Conference Now Open
HSE University is now accepting proposals to present academic reports at the XXVI April International Academic Conference named after Evgeny Yasin. Applications can be submitted until December 16, 2025. The conference events will take place mainly on-site in Moscow from April 14 to 17, 2026.
‘Regulators Must Understand That Absolute Predictability is Unattainable’
On October 10–11, 2025, the BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre at HSE University (the BRICS Centre) hosted a two-day international seminar, ‘Platform Economy: Competition Law and the Market Power of Digital Platforms,’ in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The event brought together competition authorities from BRICS+ nations and leading antitrust experts from around the world.
Together We Can Achieve More: The HSE Donors Club Autumn School
The autumn school of the HSE Endowment Fund’s Donors Club has taken place at HSE’s Pokrovsky Bulvar campus. The event brought together alumni, as well as winners and nominees of the HSE Outstanding Alumni Award. The two-day programme was packed with lectures, workshops, and discussions on leadership, the marketing of the future, conflict management, and the use of artificial intelligence in business.
HSE University Launches Development of Domestic 6G Communication Technologies Based on Sub-Terahertz Microelectronics
HSE University has launched a large-scale research and engineering initiative to develop domestic technologies for next-generation 6G communication systems. The project is being carried out by the team of the Strategic Technological Project 'Trusted 6G Communication Systems Technology Suite' implemented under the Priority 2030 programme.