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ICEF Class of 2017 Met For Reunion

ICEF Class of 2017 Met For Reunion
The ICEF class of 2017 met for a reunion at HSE Cultural Centre five years after completing their studies. Excited to reconnect and share life events, the alumni relived the good old days with former classmates and alma mater. We asked the class of 2017 what they remembered most about ICEF, who of their teachers had had a lasting impact on their lives and what important skills they learned here.

"Universities should be more perceptive to students’ needs"

"Universities should be more perceptive to students’ needs"
Dmitry Dorokhin earned his bachelor’s from ICEF in 2018. Currently a project manager at SBER Engineering Services, here’s why Dmitry believes one’s choice of career can dominate the choice of school, why cheating is now seen as a thing outdated, and what teaching experience can reveal about the students of HSE.

Best ICEF Teachers List Announced

Best ICEF Teachers List Announced
Upon completion of each module, the students of HSE, as well as the alumni, were asked to nominate and vote for their favourite teachers using the university’s information systems. Shortlisted as ICEF’s best are a total of twelve lecturers and course teachers.

ICEF Master’s Students From Other Cities Eligible for Residence Bursary

ICEF Master’s Students From Other Cities Eligible for Residence Bursary
Since 2021, master’s degree students are no longer eligible for dormitory subsidy. In this regard, ICEF came up with the initiative – which has already gained approval from the HSE Academic Council – to support its master’s cohort through residence bursary scheme. Designed to provide more flexible housing options, the bursary scheme will be available to the enrollment of 2022.

"My Classmates at ICEF are a One-of-a-Kind Community of Purposeful People"

"My Classmates at ICEF are a One-of-a-Kind Community of Purposeful People"
Anna Baran is in her second year of the ICEF Master of Financial Economics programme and has recently found the way to combine study with job, which she at first struggled with. Here’s what it’s like to be a student of ICEF after MGIMO, what challenges to expect and how to balance between research and case studies.

ICEF Graduates Celebrated at HSE Cultural Centre

ICEF Graduates Celebrated at HSE Cultural Centre
The class of 2022 is an extra special one, having faced the difficulties of the pandemic, moved to the new campus in Pokrovka, and compled their studies in a difficult geopolitical climate. This year's graduation ceremony was held at HSE University itself, allowing the graduates to celebrate their achievements together with their families, whose support was praised by HSE Rector Nikita Anisimov, as well as hear praise from other members of the HSE management team.

ICEF Bachelor’s Degree Graduates Have Successfully Defended Their Theses

ICEF Bachelor’s Degree Graduates Have Successfully Defended Their Theses
Of the 180 undergraduates who defended their theses in 2022, six obtained the maximum score of 10. Here’s what the top achievers think had led to successful thesis defense, how they prepared it, and what they are planning to do next.

"Data Scientists Can Never Really Afford to Stay Idle"

"Data Scientists Can Never Really Afford to Stay Idle"
For users of the Okko online cinema, the question ‘what to watch’ is never a question. Choice recommendations are just perfect, complemented by a search delivering accurate results. Coordinating Okko search is Shuhrat Khalilbekov, Senior Data Scientist and graduate of HSE. In his interview with Success Builder, Shuhrat shares his experience of choosing a master’s degree, juggling studies with 16 hours of work a day, and serving as Senior Data Scientist at top firms.

ICEF Students Joined SberStudent Youth Accelerator

ICEF Students Joined SberStudent Youth Accelerator
ICEF second-and third-year undergraduates have presented their projects to SberStudent accelerator for undergraduates, postgraduates, and research fellows. SberStudent expert panel has earlier selected seven projects to receive further development during the summer and compete in SberStudent final in September-October 2022.

ICEF Held Thesis Defense Sessions for Its Master’s Cohort

ICEF Held Thesis Defense Sessions for Its Master’s Cohort
Presented to the thesis committee was a total of 31 master’s theses. Of these, twenty-one were given excellent grades, with four scoring 10. The thesis committee had among its members professors of ICEF, NES and HSE. Here’s how the honours students prepared for their thesis defense, what drove their choice of topic and what they plan to do after graduation.