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Mahmoud Tarayra, from Jordan, is studying on the HSE University and Kyung Hee University Double Degree Programme in Economics and Politics in Asia. In his interview with the HSE News Service, he talks about his studies in Moscow, the difficulties of adjusting in Korea, and how to enjoy both summer and winter in Russia.

A team of scientists from HSE University and the Kurchatov Institute used machine learning methods to investigate genetic predisposition to stroke. Their analysis of the genomes of over 5,000 people identified 131 genes linked to the risk of ischemic stroke. For two of these genes, the association was found for the first time. The paper has been published in PeerJ Computer Science.

While studying at HSE University, students not only gain a strong theoretical foundation but also engage in rich project-based work. Many launch start-ups that later grow into major businesses or conduct significant research. For instance, students from the Contemporary Journalism Master’s programme developed a project on Moscow’s cycling infrastructure.

On May 30, 2025, a general meeting of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) announced the results of the elections for its full and corresponding members. Around 1,800 individuals took part in the voting. Among those elected this year are scholars from HSE University.

The final of the Russian Competitive Programming Cup in the Algorithmic Programming discipline has taken place. Seven students and one lecturer from the HSE Faculty of Computer Science took part in the event. Bachelor’s students from the Applied Mathematics and Information Science programme claimed the top three places.

HSE University's Centre for Language and Brain has developed the first standardised tool for assessing Russian reading skills in adults—the LexiMetr-A test. The test is now available digitally on the RuStore platform. This application allows for a quick and effective diagnosis of reading disorders, including dyslexia, in people aged 18 and older.

Once a month, the HSE campus on Pokrovska hosts meetings of the Distinguished Alumni Lecture Series. This is a joint initiative by the HSE Alumni Centre and the ‘University Open to the City’ project team, where alumni give short talks sharing their experiences in career development and professional fulfilment. Anyone is welcome to attend, regardless of where they study or work.

The International Laboratory of Dynamical Systems and Applications at HSE University–Nizhny Novgorod conducts in-depth theoretical and applied research, including the study of ocean waves, solar corona reconnections, volcanic phenomena, and ship stability. The lab’s researchers, who have received more than 20 significant research grants over the past five years, actively cooperate with Russian and international colleagues from China, Spain, the USA, the UK, Brazil, and other countries. Prof. Olga Pochinka spoke to the HSE News Service about the laboratory’s work.