HSE Takes Part in BRICS Summit
On July 6–7, 2025, the 17th BRICS Summit took place in Rio de Janeiro. For the first time in the organisation’s history, representatives of civil society from BRICS countries participated. HSE Vice Rector, Head of the BRICS Expert Council–Russia, and Co-Chair of the Russian Chapter the BRICS Civil Forum Victoria Panova attended the meeting of the bloc’s national leaders.
‘Artificial Intelligence Has Become the Lifeblood of the Global Economy’
Experts from HSE University took part in the BRICS Academic Forum (FABRICS) held in the capital of Brazil this year. The main theme of the event was to discuss cooperation among countries in the Global South amid geopolitical turbulence and rapid technological change. Academics and experts from BRICS member states and partner nations explored topics such as global healthcare, AI technologies, trade, climate change, and reform of the multilateral global security and governance architecture.
Knowledge-Based World Order: Victoria Panova Speaks at the Primakov Readings Youth Session
The Primakov Readings, an international forum that unites leading experts, diplomats, scientists, and young researchers to discuss pressing challenges in global politics, security, and sustainable development, has concluded in Moscow.
Women's Cooperation as a Growth Driver: The Role of Women in Economic Transformation Discussed at the SPIEF
On June 19, the Eurasian Women's Forum hosted a session titled "International Cooperation between Women for Economic Development" as part of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. This discussion brought together leaders of women's organisations, government officials, business representatives, and experts from Russia, the BRICS nations, APEC, G20, and Africa.
HSE University Hosts a Meeting of BRICS Civil Council's Working Group on Health
On May 20, 2025, a meeting of the BRICS Civil Council's Working Group on Health titled "BRICS and Building a Global Health Regime" took place at HSE University. The discussions focused on Brazil's proposals for final recommendations to the leaders of the BRICS nations.
BRICS Expert Council-Russia took part in the BRICS Network University International Conference
The Annual BRICS Network University Conference showcased the work of the International Thematic Group (ITG) on Economics, jointly coordinated by HSE University and RUDN University. Valeriia Gorbacheva, Deputy Head of BRICS Expert Council-Russia and Head of Multilateral Strategic Projects Office at HSE University, presented the group's key initiatives and outlined upcoming collaborative projects set for implementation by member institutions by the end of this year within the BRICS Network University (NU) framework.
Russia–Brazil Relations in Science and Education Reach a New Level. The First Lady of Brazil Visits HSE University
On May 7, 2025, Janja Lula da Silva — First Lady of Brazil and a prominent advocate for sustainable development who initiated the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty — visited HSE University. She held a private meeting with HSE University Rector Nikita Anisimov, where they explored promising avenues for strengthening Russia-Brazil collaboration in science and education.
‘We Grow Old before We Become Rich’: How BRICS Countries Can Achieve Economic Growth
Due to population aging, many countries aiming for economic prosperity have limited time left to undergo economic transformation, according to the honorary report Narratives Versus Reality on Employment and Demography: How Undermining Institutions Can Push Countries Out of the ‘Narrow Corridor’ by Santosh Mehrotra of the University of Bath. The report was presented at the XXV Yasin (April) International Academic Conference.
BRICS Expert Council – Russia Unveiled the Results of BRICS Cooperation
The exclusive report "BRICS Cooperation Progress According to BTTC Indicator System" was prepared by the BRICS Expert Council – Russia with the support from the BRICS Think Tank Council (BTTC) following Russia's Chairship in BRICS in 2024. The rating employs a comprehensive system of indicators that showcases the strides made in collaboration among member nations across various domains, highlighting key achievements and pinpointing areas that call for deeper engagement.
HSE Experts Share BRICS Experience with Iranian Colleagues
From February 24 to 26, 2025, HSE University held its first training seminar in Iran, titled ‘BRICS: Structure and Cooperation Platforms Workshop.’ The seminar focused on cooperation between BRICS countries and the key mechanisms of the organisation. It was organised at the request of the Iranian side by the BRICS Expert Council – Russia, based at HSE, and the Centre for Progress and Development of Iran Presidency (CPDI), in partnership with Iran's largest technology park, Pardis Technology Park, as well as Shahid Beheshti University, the Iran National Innovation Fund (INIF), and the Iranian International Innovation District (IIID).