‘My Dream Is to Help as Many People as Possible, Making the World a Healthier and Happier Place’
Nikolay Bogdanov, 28, from Sofia, Bulgaria, graduated from the Psychology programme of the HSE Faculty of Social Sciences in 2022. Currently, he is based in the Netherlands, where he pursues a master's degree in behavioural sciences at Radboud University and works as a life coach. In an interview with the HSE News Service, Nikolay shares his experience at HSE University, his professional challenges and achievements, as well as the importance of teamwork, persistent curiosity, and self-improvement.
‘Closing a Deal Gives an Exhilarating Sense of Achievement’
Bhaskar Kayathwal, 26, from India, completed his programme in Master of International Business at HSE University in 2021. Currently, he is responsible for business development at an influencer marketing company. In an interview with the HSE News Service, Bhaskar shares his experience at HSE University, the importance of seizing unexpected opportunities, and the parallels between business development and chess.
Moscow, Music, and Maths: A Graduate’s Story
Petr Garmider, 27, from Uzbekistan, received his master’s degree from HSE University in 2022. Today, he works at one of Russia’s most popular music streaming services, where he develops algorithms that recommend music tracks for users. In his interview with the HSE News Service, Petr shares his experiences as a graduate student and early-career data scientist.
‘All the People in My Department Were Exactly Who I Needed’
Meet Deborah Obasa and Amos Adebisi Oluwadamilare, a dynamic duo from Nigeria who are partners not only in life but also in academia. While pursuing their international master's degrees at HSE University, they fully embraced the vibrant life of Moscow. In an interview with the HSE News Service, Deborah and Amos share their experiences of studying at HSE, adjusting to life in Moscow with a newborn in arms, and achieving academic success.
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‘Work Hard and Never Give up on Your Dreams’
In 2024, over 200 students graduated from the ICEF degree programmes. Joshua Baidoo, a 32-year-old student from Ghana who completed the master’s programme in Financial Economics, shared his experiences, challenges, and future plans with the HSE News Service.
‘Learning to Build a Business, Preserving the Environment, and Being Future-Oriented’
Faiz Arsyad, from Indonesia, has recently received his master’s degree in Agrarian Economics from HSE University. In an interview with the Faculty of Economic Sciences, he shares why he sees this master’s programme as not just a chance to get top-notch education but also an opportunity to dive into different cultures.
HSE University Celebrates Record Online Degree Graduates in Russia
In 2024, HSE's online programmes saw 544 students graduate with master's degrees in 12 different fields—from psychology to artificial intelligence. This is an unprecedented achievement for Russian universities offering online education. The graduates received their degree certificates at a solemn ceremony in Moscow.
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ICEF Awarded Diplomas to Graduates of Bachelor's and Master's Programmes 2024
More than 200 graduates gathered in the hall of the HSE Cultural Centre, where their parents, the leadership of HSE University and ICEF, teachers, and numerous guests came to congratulate them.
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Alumni of the GSB International Management Programme Won the 2024 Flourish Prize for the UN Global Goal 3
The winners of the prestigious 2024 Flourish Prize international competition dedicated to celebration of business as an agent of world benefit are this year's graduates of the Master's programme in International Management at the HSE Graduate School of Business. Daria Plotnikova, Ahmad Fahim Enayat, Nim Sisil Damayantha Panavala Kankanamge, Zohrab Serobian and Aysenem Bazarova, under the guidance of Ekaterina Ivanova, were awarded for the story of ‘Digital Technologies and Rehabilitation’ in the nomination of the UN Global Goal 3 ‘Good Health and Wellbeing’.
‘I Came Up with the Idea to Create an Application Useful for Practicing Physicians’
Dmitry Ryabtsev, a 2024 graduate of the master's programme at the HSE Faculty of Computer Science, created an AI-powered software service for ophthalmology during his two years of study. This product is now entering the market, and its developer plans to participate in establishing a working group on software engineering for medical applications at the HSE Faculty of Computer Science, with the goal of promoting more genuinely useful domestic projects. In an interview with HSE News Service, Dr Ryabtsev shared his story of how a professional doctor turned into a programmer.