Victoria Panova: "The Future Lies with BRICS, and BRICS Encompasses All of Us"
Victoria Panova, Head of the BRICS Expert Council-Russia, Candidate of Sciences (PhD) in History, and Vice Rector at HSE University contributed an insightful article to a special edition of the International Affairs magazine. This edition is dedicated to Russia's BRICS Chairship in 2024.
Representatives from HSE University took part in the X BRICS International Youth Summit
The X BRICS International Youth Summit was held in Ulyanovsk on July 22–26. For the first time, the event brought together representatives of youth organizations, students, and activists from all BRICS countries, including new members of the group: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Iran. Among the attendees of the summit were representatives of the BRICS Expert Council, which was established at HSE University following an order by the Russian Government at the initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Finance. The Council performs expertise, analysis, and academic research on the most relevant issues of political, socio-economic and humanitarian cooperation among the BRICS members.
The IX BRICS Civil Forum Brought Together Over 600 Representatives of Civil Society
On July 3–4, Moscow hosted the IX BRICS Civil Forum, which was attended by representatives from every new member state of the group. The event was organized by the BRICS Expert Council-Russia, in line with the official calendar of events for Russia’s BRICS Chairship in 2024. This Forum became a landmark event, marking an important milestone in the institutionalization of the BRICS civil society process under Russia's Chairship.
‘We Work to Create a More Prosperous, Fair, and Safe World’
On July 3–4, 2024, the IX BRICS Civil Forum was held in Moscow for the first time since the association was expanded by five new countries in January 2024. Participants emphasised the importance of personal interaction between public figures, civil activists, as well as the work they do to strengthen and enrich friendly relations between BRICS countries, based on mutual respect. The forum was organised by the BRICS Expert Council–Russia, which is established at the HSE University.
The philosophical essay contest “Vision 2050 – BRICS People 2050 – How BRICS Would Change the World by 2050” finished
The results and winners of the essay contest “Vision 2050” were announced at an online jury meeting that took place in Moscow on May 24.
HSE University Hosted a Meeting of the Education and Human Development Working Group under the BRICS Civil Forum
On May 14, HSE University in Moscow hosted a meeting of the Education and Human Development Working group. The participants discussed the distinctive features of their respective educational systems, specific challenges faced by their countries, and shared experiences on measures implemented to enhance the quality of education. The event was moderated by Evgeniy Terentev, Chair of the Working group and Director of the Institute of Education at HSE University. Experts from India, China, Brazil, South Africa, and Russia actively participated in the discussions.
BRICS Academic Forum Opens in Moscow: Key Event to Help Shape Future BRICS Agenda
The BRICS Academic Forum officially opened on May 22 under the motto "BRICS: New Figures at the Global Chessboard," bringing together more than 200 representatives of the expert community from across the BRICS member states. Representatives of more than 10 countries are taking part in the forum. The event's opening ceremony featured a number of prominent speakers, including Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation and Russian BRICS Sherpa Sergey Ryabkov; HSE University Rector Nikita Anisimov; First Deputy Chair of the Committee on International Affairs of the State Duma of the Russian Federation Federal Assembly and Board Chair of the National Committee on BRICS ResearchVyacheslav Nikonov; and Head of the BRICS Expert Council-Russia, HSE University Vice Rector and Russian W20 Sherpa Victoria Panova.
A Meeting of the Culture, Sports, and Tourism Working Group under the BRICS Civil Forum Took Place in Moscow
On May 16, HSE University hosted a virtual meeting of the Culture, Sports, and Tourism Working group under the BRICS Civil Forum. During the event, both Russian and international participants discussed recommendations for the leaders of the BRICS nations concerning the group's civil agenda.
Roundtable Discussion on New Horizons of Science and Technology Cooperation Between the BRICS Countries through the Eyes of Young Scientists Took Place in Moscow
On May 14, HSE University hosted a roundtable discussion titled “The New Horizons of Science and Technology Cooperation Between the BRICS Countries through the Eyes of Young Scientists” in the run-up for the BRICS Academic Forum. The participants discussed the key areas and formats for developing cooperation within BRICS in the fields of science, technology, and innovation. Experts in science and education, along with young scholars, were invited to exchange views on the prospects for youth participation in BRICS and to identify new approaches, tools, and formats for expanding science and technology cooperation within the group.
Experts Discussed Integration and Cooperation Across the Eurasian Space
On May 14, HSE University hosted a round table titled "The Eurasian Space: Index of Integration and Multilateral Cooperation Formats", which brought together leading experts, representatives of the academic community, and various speakers from Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, and Armenia. The event provided a platform for participants to share ideas on the future of Eurasian integration and multilateral cooperation.