UNESCO Chair on Future Studies

Artificial Intelligence Serves Competitive Intelligence

At the 5th Forum of African Economic Intelligence Associations (Dakhla, Morocco) Prof. Alexander Sokolov, Deputy Director of Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge spoke how AI can accelerate search methods of futures studies and enhance market and competitor analysis.

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February 03

Brazil Accelerates Adoption of Artificial Intelligence

Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge has analyzed the key statements of Brazil’s plan for artificial intelligence (AI) development approved by government, which envisages intensifying of research and training highly qualified personnel as well as AI technology implementation expanding in main industries.

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January 29

The Dynamics of Science Diplomacy: Bridging Pragmatism and Idealism

A new seminar series, "The Dynamics of Science Diplomacy: Bridging Pragmatism and Idealism," began in the fall of 2025. According to the seminar's coordinators, Irek Suleymanov (HSE University, Russia) and Parsifal Islas -Morales (UNAM, Mexico), these sessions are intended not only to serve as a meeting place for emerging researchers in science diplomacy with authoritative experts in the field, but also as a learning and research laboratory for the vibrant research initiatives of undergraduate and graduate students from around the world.

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January 21

UN Highly Acknowledged the Foresight Center of National Research University Higher School of Economics

UNCTAD report acknowledged contribution of the International Research and Educational Foresight Center of HSE University Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge (ISSEK) to development of Technology Foresight (TF) and Technology Assessment (TA) methods for policy-making in long-term planning and anticipatory governance, including into Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) achievement.

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January 15

ISSEK Published a Navigator on Foresight Methods

The book “Foresight: methods and practices” is a methodological guide for Foresight studies and forecasts development, in which 28 methods of the future studies are clearly described and analyzed. The issue continues a publication series on Foresight methods and expands a range of tools offered to use. The book addresses to specialists using Foresight for medium- and long-term forecasting.

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January 13

Africa’s Food Security is the Focus of HSE University’s Expertise

International Conference on Ensuring Food Sovereignty in Africa held in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia at the end of November 2025.

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January 12

Participants of Foresight Workshop in Brazil Identified Global Challenges of Modernity

International Workshop on Technology Foresight became part of official programme of Brazil’s BRICS presidency. The event brought together leading experts and representatives of BRICS key research institutions to discuss priorities for science and technology development and cooperation strength. Professor Alexander Sokolov, Deputy Director of HSE Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge, Head of UNESCO Chair on Future Studies, took part in the workshop.

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December 30, 2025

Foresight in BRICS Countries: International Dialogue on the Future of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development

Special workshop on Foresight-studies in BRICS countries took place in the framework of XV International Academic Conference ‘Foresight and Science, Technology and Innovation Policy’. Experts from Russia, China, South Africa, Brazil, Egypt, Iran and India discussed the role of Foresight in STI policy, AI usage in forecasting and challenges of digital era.

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December 22, 2025

Transformation Processes and Innovation Potential Building

In the latest issue of journal “Foresight and STI Governance” (Vol 19 No 4 2025) transformation in various spheres and primarily in education is the unifying theme of most articles.There is no set pattern in transition processes, which could serve as a success recipe. Nevertheless, the first realized projects represent new, valuable experience for searching ways to contextual adaptation of transformation transition strategies.

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December 18, 2025

International Conference on Foresight and STI Policy took place at HSE ISSEK

XV International Academic Conference ‘Foresight and Science, Technology and Innovation Policy’organized by HSE University Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge took place on 12-14 November 2025. This year programme included nine thematic sessions and special workshop for BRICS countries. The conference traditionally became a platform for discussing the future of technology, transformation of labor markets, creative economy, role of artificial intelligence, and sustainable development, bringing together experts around the world from: Russia, China, India, South Africa, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, the UAE, Indonesia, Australia, the UK, Malaysia and other countries.

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December 12, 2025

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