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HSE Initiates Development of Ethical Standard for Anthropomorphic Robots

Beyond technological solutions, the development of anthropomorphic robotics also demands ethical ones. In July 2026, the HSE Institute for Robotics Systems hosted a foresight session dedicated to developing an Ethical Standard for Anthropomorphic Robotic Complexes. Representatives from businesses, government bodies, scientific organisations, and universities gathered to discuss key ethical and legal issues surrounding the development of anthropomorphic robotic complexes. The main outcome of the meeting was a draft of the Ethical Standard.

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July 28

‘To Keep Pace with Technology, Foresight Itself Must Become Faster’

The Innovation and Technology Management Conference (InnoTech 2026), organised by Elsevier publishing house in partnership with Tsinghua University, has taken place in Beijing. The event focused on the challenges of managing technological development in the age of artificial intelligence. Olesia Maibakh and Danil Yatskin, researchers from the International Research and Educational Foresight Centre at the HSEInstitute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge (ISSEK), presented the findings of the large-scale foresight study ‘IT in Russia: Development Scenarios’ conducted with the support of Yandex.

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June 30

Bridging Pragmatism and Idealism: HSE University Held a Series of International Seminars on Science Diplomacy

This academic year, HSE University initiated the international online seminar series “The Dynamics of Science Diplomacy: Bridging Pragmatism and Idealism”, dedicated to the role of science in international cooperation, global development, and dialogue between countries amid technological, economic, and geopolitical challenges.

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June 25

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

‘HSE University Provides Students with a Springboard into a World of Opportunities’

In 2024, Ikenna Mbata, from Owerri, Nigeria, enrolled on the Master’s in Science, Technology and Innovation Management and Policy at ISSEK in Moscow. After two years of studies, on June 1, 2026 he successfully defended his master’s thesis ‘The Spatial Distribution of Pharma Start-ups in Africa: An Analysis of Innovation Clusters and Policy Drivers.’ In his interview with the HSE News Service, Ikenna speaks about his research topic, the role of HSE University in shaping his skills, the importance of volunteering, and the benefits of studying in an international environment.

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June 09

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

Recently, an HSE delegation led by Rector 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

HSE Study Reveals Imbalance in the Generative AI Market

Researchers at HSE University analysed how effectively the global generative artificial intelligence market converts investment into real revenue, concluding that AI is currently developing faster than it is paying off. The results have been published in the journal Foresight and STI Governance.

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June 02

AI Changes Everything: Fractures of Global Transformations

Artificial intelligence (AI) significant impacts on the economy and society, touching on a wide range of areas, from strategic management and decision-making to everyday communication. Experts from the HSE Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge (ISSEK) used the iFORA system to map key fractures —areas where changes have already become irreversible and will only intensify.

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May 28