
2025 Scientific Collaboration Outcomes: HSE University in Perm and Iran University of Science and Technology
The first year of the project "Internationalization of Companies from Developing Countries: The Role of Intellectual Resources in Response to Exogenous Shocks", implemented in 2025–2027 under the HSE University Joint Basic Research Projects ‘International Academic Cooperation’ competition, has been successfully concluded. The project is carried out by the International Laboratory of Intangible-driven Economy at HSE University in collaboration with Iran University of Science and Technology, under the supervision of Maria Molodchik and Amir Zakeri. All planned commitments for the first year have been fully fulfilled.

XII International Conference on Applied Research in Economics "iCare" convenes at HSE University in Perm
On October 30th-31st, the Perm campus of the National Research University "Higher School of Economics" (HSE) hosted researchers from 16 Russian and 9 international universities for the XII International Conference on Applied Research in Economics "iCare." The two-day event focused on internationalization in emerging economies, featuring key presentations from Professor Kazi Sohag, Head of the Laboratory of International and Regional Economics at Ural Federal University (h-index 41), and Professor Kayhan Tajeddini of Tokyo International University's Department of Strategic Management and International Business.

Researchers from the HSE — Perm participated in the V International Pacific School-Conference on Experimental Economics
Employees of the International Laboratory of Intangible-driven Economy from the HSE — Perm took part in the V International Pacific School-Conference on Experimental Economics held at Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) from September 21 to October 1, 2025.

The Zombie Firm Phenomenon, SME Digital Transformation and ICT Solutions: IDLab at the XXV Yasin (April) International Academic Conference
IDLab researchers of the Higher School of Economics - Maria Molodchik, Anna Davii, Egor Ivanov, Nikita Matkin, Mikhail Usanin and Alexey Smirnov took part in the XXV Yasin (April) International Academic Conference. The anniversary conference was held at the Moscow campus of the Higher School of Economics on April 15-18, 2025 as part of the Decade of Science and Technology in Russia program.

More Children, More Happiness: HSE Experts Study Impact of Number of Children on Russians' Assessment of Happiness
Russians with children feel happier than those without children. At the same time, the number of children influences the assessment of happiness: the more children Russians have, the happier they feel. These conclusions were outlined inthe report ‘More Children, More Happiness: The Impact of the Number of Children on Russians’ Assessment of Happiness,’ presented at the XXV Yasin (April) International Academic Conference on Economic and Social Development, held on April 15–18 at HSE University. The study was conducted by Elena Churilova, Senior Research Fellow, and Dmitry Jdanov, Chief Research Fellowat HSE International Laboratory for Population and Health.

New Science: How Early-Career Researchers Reach New Heights
In the context of increasing global competition, countries arestriving to ensure technological sovereignty. Those who can ensure economic development and concentrate intangible assets and human capital are emerging as leaders. The growing demand for qualified staff leads to an increase in the role of universities and the demand for early-career scientists. The challenges and opportunities for prospective specialists in the scientific community were discussed at the ‘StratPro Platform’ strategic session at HSE University.

Study of Creative Industries in Perm Krai Conducted by HSE University in Perm
The first large-scale creative industries forum ‘Spheres’ took place in Perm on December 6, 2024, bringing together federal and regional industry experts, as well as representatives of the authorities and the public. The forum included a joint meeting of the Interdepartmental Working Group on the Development of Creative Industries in Perm Krai and the Regional Expert Group at the Centre for the Development of the Creative Economy at the Agency for Strategic Initiatives (CDCE ASI). Researchers from HSE University in Perm presented a study on the state of creative industries in Perm Krai and a comprehensive assessment of their development prospects.

Virtual Mozart, Venture Capital Bot, and Educational Video Generation: How AI is Used at HSE University
In mid-November, HSE University hosted a meetup where faculty, researchers, and administrators presented their projects and shared experiences with using AI technologies in education and research. The meeting was part of the continuing professional development programme 'Artificial Intelligence in Education and Research.'

Peculiarities of Intercultural Communications: a Meeting With the Head of HSE St Petersburg International Office Was Held at HSE Perm
What distance should be maintained with representatives of Eastern countries? Why can crossed legs pose ruin negotiations? How to properly build intercultural interaction? Students of the educational programme “Foreign Languages and Intercultural Communication in Business” of HSE Perm discussed these and other key principles of work of an external relations specialist with the head of the International Office of HSE St Petersburg Maria Kiseleva.

IDLab staff took part in a collaborative event organised by HSE University and Sber (R&D Day)
Petr Parshakov and Sofia Paklina attended the R&D day and came up with the idea of diagnosing emotional burnout.

