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The initiative of the Graduate School of Business at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE GSB) has been named a laureate of the annual “Best ESG Projects in Russia” program. The results were announced on June 25 in Moscow.

Ekaterina Gavenko, a PhD student at the HSE Graduate School of Business, took part in the VII BRICS Youth Energy Summit, where participants discussed key challenges in sustainable development and the energy transition. At the summit, Ekaterina shared the Russian experience in hydropower, engaged in international discussions with experts from India, the UAE, and Brazil, and presented the results of her own research carried out under the guidance of GSB faculty. In this interview, she speaks about her journey from master’s to PhD studies, the importance of an expert academic environment, the support she received from faculty members, and offers advice to students looking to engage with the international research community.

The Graduate School of Business at HSE University and Alfa-Bank have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at developing educational programs in the field of business informatics.

The Graduate School of Business at HSE University (HSE GSB) is building a sustainable system for faculty professional development. More than 200 faculty members have completed advanced training programs covering a wide range of topics — from using the case method in business education and organizing project-based learning to integrating artificial intelligence into the educational process.

The Graduate School of Business at HSE University (HSE GSB) successfully held student consulting project defenses for the Master’s program Electronic Business and Digital Innovation.

Students from the Graduate School of Business at HSE University (HSE GSB) have made a strong impression at major case championships, showing exceptional engagement and outstanding results.

Russia has launched the development of a Business Tourism Infrastructure Index, which will include unified performance metrics for regions and hospitality facilities.

Olga Vinogradova is a first-year master’s student in the “Operational Efficiency and Production Systems” program at the HSE Graduate School of Business. In this interview, she shares how she enrolled in the program through the “Your Project” competition, how studying helps her combine a career in a large corporation with acquiring practical knowledge, and also talks about practical projects implemented during her studies in collaboration with real companies.

On June 1, 2025, the Higher School of Business at HSE University hosted the most anticipated and large-scale student event of the academic year — the open-air festival GSB Summer Fest’25. The festival brought together over 1,500 students, alumni, prospective students, and faculty under the theme "Generations." Five eras, five visual codes, and five worldviews — all in one day.

Andrey Korolkov is a first-year bachelor’s student in the Digital Product Management program at the HSE Graduate School of Business. In this interview, he shares what skills he has developed during his studies, how he launched his own English-language film club, and how he applies the knowledge gained from the program in his role as a business analyst at a publishing holding.