UNESCO Chair on Future Studies

Professor of HSE University has delivered keynote speech at inauguration ceremony of the China-BRICS Research Center

At inauguration of the China-BRICS New-Quality Productive Forces Research Center in China Professor Alexander Sokolov, Deputy Director of the HSE University Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge (ISSEK), delivered a presentation on a role of foresight studies in strategic planning. The event took place on March 25, 2026 in Beijing under the Zhongguancun (ZGC) Forum Annual Conference.

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March 25

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

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

“From Research Tasks to Development Priorities”: AI Foresight Outcomes Were Presented at HSE University

Expert Seminar on comprehensive study outcomes of AI development promising areas conducted in 2024 took place at HSE University Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge (ISSEK). Attendees discussed methodological approaches to determining AI development priorities in research planned for 2025.

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July 01, 2025

Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge has developed a system for AI measuring

At a meeting of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Statistical Committee, HSE ISSEK researchers Gulnara Abdrakhmanova and Anna Demyanova presented a system for measuring the full life cycle of AI technologies, which allows not only to track the development and implementation of AI, but also to assess its impact on the social sphere.

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June 19, 2025

New Science: How Early-Career Researchers Reach New Heights

In the context of increasing global competition, countries arestriving to ensure technological sovereignty. Those who can ensure economic development and concentrate intangible assets and human capital are emerging as leaders. The growing demand for qualified staff leads to an increase in the role of universities and the demand for early-career scientists. The challenges and opportunities for prospective specialists in the scientific community were discussed at the ‘StratPro Platform’ strategic session at HSE University.

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February 04, 2025

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