UNESCO Chair on Future Studies

Professor Alexander Sokolov presented UNESCO Chair on Future Studies activities at the 5th Russian Congress of UNESCO Chairs

Prof. Alexander Sokolov, Deputy Director of HSE Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge (ISSEK), Director of International Research and Educational Foresight Centre, Head of UNESCO Chair on Future Studies attended the V Congress of UNESCO Chairs hosted by Plekhanov Russian University of Economics on May 20, 2025 under support of the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO.

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May 29

The Future of Foresight: From Globalization to Planetarization and New Approaches to Foresight

Experts from different countries discussed how strategic thinking is changing in the face of global challenges at a session “Futures Studies: a New Agenda” took place in the framework of the XXV Yasin (April) International Academic Conference.

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May 23

The Future of Artificial Intelligence: Challenges, Risks, and New Horizons

Session “The Future of Artificial Intelligence” took place in the framework of XXV Yasin (April) Academic Conference on Economic and Social Development. Leading experts from different countries discussed the possibilities and limitations of AI — from work tasks to global challenges.

AI (artificial intellence) Foresight Large Language Models

May 22

IT of the Future: Insatiable AI, Semiconductors and Smart Cities

Experts discussed how to ''feed'' AI, what the domestic IT market awaits, and how cities are changing in the era of digitalization at the Session "The Future of IT: Scenarios and Sectoral Applications" took place under the XXV Yasin (April) International Academic Conference.

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May 21

‘In the Next 20 Years, We Will Stop Aging’

The 25th Yasin (April) International Academic Conference on Economic and Social Development brought together leading Russian and Western scientists. Among the guests was Jose Luis Cordeiro, PhD, international fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science, Chair of the Millennium Project's Venezuela node, former professor at MIPT and HSE University, and author of The Death of Death.

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May 16

HSE’s Cutting-Edge Foresight-Studies Recognized at the BRICS Cooperation Meeting in Brazil

Under Brazilian Presidency in BRICS the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation of Brazil (MCTI) hosted an international seminar on Technological Foresight. Strategic themes that include climate change and artificial intelligence were discussed for prospecting possible futures in the field of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI). Russia was represented by Professor Alexander Sokolov, Deputy Director of the Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge at the National Research University Higher School of Economics.

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May 15

Foresight of the Future: How New Technologies Change Approaches to Strategic Planning

International Symposium "Foresight in a Rapidly Changing World" took place in the framework of XXV Yasin (April) International Academic Conference. Participants discussed how foresight methods are changing in the context of an unstable global agenda, technological development, and new challenges.

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May 14

‘The World Is Becoming More Complex and Less Predictable’: What Scientists Say about the Future

The future is now more difficult for researchers to forecast, and events that are hard to predict are playing an increasingly significant role. But there is good news too: scientists are confident that humanity will adapt to any changes. This was the focus of discussion at the International Symposium ‘Foresight in a Rapidly Changing World,’ which took place as part of the 25th Yasin (April) International Academic Conference.

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April 18

HSE Foresight Centre's Work Praised by United Nations

The HSE Foresight Centre has been featured in a report by the United Nations Secretary-General as a successful example of a centralised approach to technology foresight. The document was prepared for the twenty-eighth session of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development, which is the United Nations’ focal point for technology foresight and technology assessment.

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April 04

HSE University Starts Application Process for Online Master’s Programmes

On April 1, 2025, the admissions campaign for 32 online master's programmes at HSE University's online campus began. Five of these programmes are being launched for the first time, while another five are delivered entirely in English. Read on to learn more about the fully online programmes available.

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April 03