UNESCO Chair on Future Studies

Technology Foresight Methods for Identifying Future Competencies Were Discussed in Malaysia

Alexander Sokolov, Director of the International Research and Educational Foresight Centre at the HSE Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge (ISSEK) and Head of UNESCO Chair on Future Studies, presented HSE’s extensive experience and cutting-edge methodological solutions in Foresight-studies on emerging technologies and workforce competencies at the Malaysia National Engineering Convention 2026.

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August 28

HSE’s Foresight Centre Strengthens Russia’s Position in the Regional Foresight Dialogue

Professor Alexander Sokolov, Head of the HSE Foresight Centre, has joined International Advisory Board (IAB) of the APEC Center for Technology Foresight (APEC CTF). Participation of Russian scientist contributes to integrating Russian strategic forecasting approaches into international agenda.

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June 24

Ensuring Africa's Food and Water Security

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On June 11, at Roundtable discussion "Regional Security Governance: International Experience and African Practice," Alexander Sokolov, Deputy Director of Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge (ISSEK) and Head of UNESCO Chair on Future Studies of National Research University Higher School of Economics, discussed promising areas of science and technology development for ensuring food and water security in Africa.

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June 16

HSE University and Unicamp Develop Partnership Projects

At the end of May, HSE University in Moscow received a delegation from the State University of Campinas (Unicamp, Brazil), which has held a strong, long-standing partnership with HSE. The meeting in Moscow took place as part of the International Partner Week, which was held from May 19 to 22 by HSE University–St Petersburg. The event was attended by Unicamp representatives: Rafael Dias, Director of International Affairs, and Milena Serafim, Associate Director of the Faculty of Applied Sciences.

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June 15

Scientific, Technological, and Educational Projects: Expanding Cooperation Between HSE University and China

Recently, an HSE delegation led by President Nikita Anisimov visited China. During the visit, the parties reached agreements to expand the portfolio of joint educational and research projects with some of the country’s leading universities. This article from the HSE News Service explores the development of HSE University’s cooperation with its Chinese partners.

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June 03

Updating Foresight Approaches and Methods

Participants of International Symposium "Foresight in a Rapidly Changing World" at the XXVI April International Academic Conference Named After Evgeny Yasin attempted to find answers to questions such as how to process large amounts of unstructured data, how to integrate artificial intelligence into analytical processes, and how to understand when innovation is ready to enter the market. "The world is changing, and we need to change our Foresight methodology along with it," emphasized Olesia Maibakh (HSE ISSEK Foresight Center), moderator of session "Foresight: New Approaches and Methods." The four presentations complemented each other, forming a unified picture: from a specific instrumental solution to infrastructure, from infrastructure to governance, and finally, to how to determine the moment for specific actions.

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May 07

Human Agency as a Factor in Designing the Future, Distributed Educational Networks Planning, and Space Travel

Participants of International Symposium “Foresight in a Rapidly Changing World” which took place on 16 April 2026 under XXVI April International Academic Conference Named After Evgeny Yasin discussed the future of man and society. Mikhail Goland, Director of the Center for Strategic Forecasting of HSE Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge, moderated the discussion.

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May 07

From ‘White Swans’ to ‘Democratic AI’: Foresight-Centre hosted International Symposium ‘Foresight in a Rapidly Changing World’ as Part of XXVI April International Academic Conference named after Evgeny Yasin

On April 17, 2026, the session dedicated to foresight role in managing transformational change at social, research, cultural, value, and economic levels was held as part of International Symposium ‘Foresight in a Rapidly Changing World’ organized by HSE Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge within XXVI April Conference. Prof. Alexander Sokolov, Deputy Director of HSE ISSEK, moderated session ‘The Role of Foresight in Transformation Era’.

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May 07

What is Common in Formula 1 Racing and Climate Intelligence? ISSEK HSE Foresight Center Held a Session on Applied Foresight Methods.

Can a Formula 1 race become a testing ground for digital forecasting, and how can climate intelligence help companies adapt to shocks? The second session of International Symposium “Foresight in a Rapidly Changing World” within XXVI April International Academic Conference named after Evgeny Yasin focused on finding answers to these questions. The discussion, which brought together experts from Russia, Canada, France, and Brazil, was moderated by Yulia Milshina, Deputy Director of the ISSEK Foresight Center (HSE University).

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May 03

Alexander Sokolov: "Evidence is a Key Aspect in Working with the Future"

Alexander Sokolov, Deputy Director of the Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge (ISSEK) of the National Research University Higher School of Economics, Head of UNESCO Chair on Future Studies, spoke at Chinese Academy of Science and Technology for Development (CASTED). His presentation focused on artificial intelligence implementation in futures research and growing role of evidence-based approaches in shaping long-term strategies.

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April 09

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