HSE. Science, Technology and Innovation Management and Policy

🚀 # Meet out Alumni: Arzu Kurgan - Tech Strategy Lead at Sber We are delighted to share an inspiring interview with Arzu Kurgan, graduate of our Master's Programme (Class of 2022). Today, she serves as Tech Strategy Lead at Sber, one of Russia's largest tech companies. 💡 In this interview, Arzu shares: • How our Master's Programme influenced her professional development • The 3 critical friction points that make digital transformation fail • Why "you cannot mount a jet engine on a wooden cart" • Key differences between advising large enterprises vs. startups • Advice on becoming a "bilingual professional" who bridges tech and business • Her vision for the Agent Economy, Physical AI, and Quantum Infrastructure 📖 Read the full interview here. 👉 Join our channel on MAX+ here

🎓 Celebrating the 10th Cohort Graduation! On June 26, the Master's Programme 'Science, Technology and Innovation Management and Policy' at ISSEK marked a significant milestone: the graduation of its landmark 10th cohort! 🌎 The ceremony brought together 46 graduates from 10 countries, faculty, researchers, alumni, families, and friends to honor the achievements of the Class of 2026. 🎙️ Our First Vice Rector Dr. Leonid M. Gokhberg opened the ceremony and shared his congratulations to the graduates. 🎙️ Dr. Dirk Meissner, Distinguished Professor and Academic Supervisor of the Master's Programme shared key remarks about these years of excellence, resilience, and innovation. 🚀 To the Class of 2026: Congratulations! This is not the end, but a new beginning. We wish you every success in your professional careers and beyond. Welcome to our thriving alumni community across the globe. 📖 Read the full story here and relive this moment with all the photos here. 👉 Join our channel on MAX+ here.

Congratulations to everyone who finished their exams or happily graduated! 🎓 What a road it was! It was a great study year! Let’s make a little rewind ⏪ and remember what an amazing time we had! 🥹 🥾 Explore Moscow 📚 Christmas traditions 🏮 Chinese New Year (First Time) 🌍 African Festival (the first time ever in HSE) ⚽️ HSE Inter Football Cup

Meet Our Students: Ikenna Mbata 🇳🇬 Ikenna Mbata, a 2026 graduate from Nigeria, reflects on his journey in the Master's Programme 'Science, Technology and Innovation Management and Policy'. His research, 'The Spatial Distribution of Pharma Start-ups in Africa', revealed that the majority of start-up activity is concentrated in only three African countries, and that the presence of a university is a core condition for clustering. 🏫 Why HSE? He highlights the university's focus on evidence-based research and renowned faculty as key to shaping his analytical skills. 👤 Personal Growth: Living in an international community taught him resilience and adaptability, while volunteering in the HSE Buddy initiative helped improve his leadership skills. 📖 Read the full interview here. 📱 Join our MAX channel: https://max.ru/id7714030726_gos40

🇷🇺🇧🇷 From Moscow to Brazil: Karmen Armand’s Double Degree Journey 🎓 As a member of the 2026 graduating cohort of the Master’s Programme Science, Technology and Innovation Management and Policy at HSE University, Karmen Armand is currently studying in Brazil through the Pogramme’s Double Degree track with the University of Campinas (UNICAMP). 👉🏼 In this interview, Karmen reflects on her academic experience abroad, the challenges and opportunities of living in a new country, and the insights she has gained from engaging with Brazil’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Her story offers valuable insights for current and prospective students interested in international education, academic mobility, and innovation studies. 📖 Read the full interview here 📱 We kindly invite you to join our Max channel: https://max.ru/id7714030726_gos40

📈 The Path to Success in Fintech: An Interview with Dmitry Borunov We are pleased to share a new alumni success story from the Master’s Programme 'Science, Technology and Innovation Management and Policy' at ISSEK, HSE University. 📍 In this interview, Dmitry Borunov, alumnus of the programme and a member of the Forbes Russia 30 Under 30 (2025) list in the Finance and Investments category, reflects on his professional journey from consulting and Big Tech to leading business credit products at Ozon Bank. Dmitry shares insights on product management, fintech innovation, customer experience, career development, and the skills that have helped him navigate a rapidly evolving industry. 📖 Read the full interview available in English and Russian We are proud to see our alumni making an impact across industries and look forward to sharing more inspiring stories from our global STI community. 👉 Join our channel on MAX+: https://max.ru/id7714030726_gos40

⚽️ Team Spirit Beyond the Classroom Students from our Master’s Programme 'Science, Technology and Innovation Management and Policy' joined the HSE Inter Football Cup 2026, a tournament that brought together participants from different faculties, campuses, and even cities. Our international ISSEK team played with real commitment and teamwork throughout the competition, and in the end we secured the bronze medal after an exciting penalty shootout 🏆 But this video shows that the tournament was much more than just a match. It was a great chance to meet outside the classroom, catch up with each other, strengthen friendships, and celebrate the multicultural spirit that makes HSE so special. A big thank you to Lidia Gribanova, our Programme Manager, who welcomed the team warmly and congratulated us when we showed up at the office with the trophy. 📸 You can read more about our students' experience in this full article. 📲 Join our MAX: https://max.ru/id7714030726_gos40

Meet Our Students: Muhammad Abdullah Tariq 🇵🇰 "Consider HSE your home and family, be confident, and trust your institution." From Pakistan to Moscow, Muhammad Abdullah Tariq, a student of our Master's Programme 'Science, Technology and Innovation Management and Policy', shares his journey at HSE University. In his interview, he discusses: 🤝 The importance of science diplomacy as a bridge between nations 📚 His passion for STI Policy and Innovation Project Management 💪 How he overcame the challenge of Data Science despite his social science background 📌 Read the full interview here to find out his goals and why he believes in the power of research intensity. 📲 Join our MAX: https://max.ru/id7714030726_gos40

https://www.hse.ru/en/ma/sti/announcements/1155641369.html Final Seminar of the 2025/2026 Series “The Dynamics of Science Diplomacy: Bridging Pragmatism and Idealism” Date: May 27, 2026 Time: 18:00 (Moscow time) Format: Online (Zoom link will be sent after registration) Language: English Fourth session details REGISTER HERE Programme Opening remarks: Dr. Irek Suleymanov (HSE University, ISSEK) and Dr. Parsifal Islas-Morales (UNAM) Keynote: Dr. XING Jijun (International Cooperation and S&T Diplomacy Sub-commission, The Chinese Association of Science of Science and S&T Policy Research, China) Research presentation 1: Grigorii Pruttskov (Master’s Programme “Science, Technology and Innovation Management and Policy”, HSE University) Topic: International Research Organizations in Biological Sciences through the Lens of Science Diplomacy: Transformation of Structures, Principles, and Instrumentalization Research presentation 2: Anas Chakkala (Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, Qatar) Topic: From Bayt al-Hikma to Modern Science Diplomacy: Knowledge Exchange in the Islamic Golden Age Discussion & feedback session (Q&A with speakers and participants)

📢 You're invited - STI Master's Open Day Join us online to discover HSE's English‑taught Master's Program in 'Science, Technology and Innovation Managemennt and Policy' 📅 April 22 | 5:00 PM (Moscow time) 📝 What to expect: · Curriculum, internships and double degree (University of Campinas, Brazil) · Meeting professors and experts · Graduate success stories · Admissions, scholarships and Q&A 🔗 Read more about this event and register here or via QR. It is an important chance to explore your future in science and technology leadership. See you there! 👋 📲 Join our MAX: https://max.ru/id7714030726_gos40

➡️ Пообщаться с ведущими компаниями, узнать о стажировках, получить экспертные консультации и открыть новые горизонты для построения карьеры Все это (и даже больше) смогут сделать гости «Карьерного марафона» 8 апреля под куполом Центрального атриума на Покровке. Программа будет насыщенной: стенды с активностями от ведущих работодателей, карьерные консультации, викторины, квизы, беспроигрышная лотерея, кинозона с попкорном, мерч, сладкие угощения и много чего еще. Участники: Авито, Альфа-Банк, Банк России, Сбер, ВТБ, ЛУКОЙЛ, МТС, Ozon, RWB, VK Education, X5, Ростелеком, и еще более 40 компаний. ✍️ Вход для вышкинцев свободный, а для ваших друзей по регистрации #Анонс #Возможности 📲 Подписывайтесь на Вышку в MAX: Официальный канал | Афиша Вышки | IQ Media | Вышка в Санкт-Петербурге | Вышка в Нижнем Новгороде | Вышка в Перми

From Code to Policy: Vladimir Makarov’s Path Toward AI and Financial Innovation 💻 Today, meet Vladimir Makarov, a hybrid background in Innovation Management and Digital Economy, two master's degrees, and a clear mission: build analytical tools for innovation policy and write work that policymakers actually want to use. 🎯 His focus: AI governance, cross-border finance, and strategic communication. His motto: "Be useful and slightly unexpected." Curious how he plans to connect technology and policy? 👇🤔 👉 Read here his full story and discover his answers for our interview.

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T-O-D-A-Y! Continuation of the Seminar Series ‘The Dynamics of Science Diplomacy: Bridging Pragmatism and Idealism’ 🎙️ Keynote speaker: Dr Gabriela Gomes Coelho Ferreira, post-doctoral researcher at the Political Science Department of the University of São Paulo (DCP USP) 📌 Research presentations: Victoria Ramos Gonzales, Master’s student of International Management programme, Higher School of Business, HSE University Tariq Muhammad Abdullah, Master’s student of Science, Technology and Innovation Management and Policy programme, ISSEK, HSE University 👥 Seminar Coordinators: • Dr. Irek Suleymanov - Associate Professor, ISSEK HSE University. • Dr. Parsifal Islas-Morales, UNESCO Chair in Science Diplomacy and Scientific Heritage (UNAM) 🗓️ Date: March 24 ⌚️ Time: 18:00 (Moscow) 🗣️ Language: English JOIN ONLINE

Dear Students, 📌 Got a startup idea or entrepreneurial experience to share? You're invited to join the Pizza Pitch event, you can present your project, network with fellow students and experts, and represent the students of our Master's Programme! P.S. If you participate, share photos or videos with us! We'd love to see you there 📸.