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On January 24–25, the Media Institute held the traditional Winter School for applicants to the master’s program «International News Production».

On 23 November, the HSE Institute of Media held its Bachelor’s Open Day. The event filled the hall with prospective applicants and their parents, who came to learn more about the Institute’s undergraduate programmes. From early morning, the Pokrovsky Boulevard campus had a special buzz: prize draws for branded merch, a mobile TV studio, lively conversations and high-school students with eyes full of excitement.

On 19 November 2025, more than 250 young researchers from universities, schools and partner institutions in Pakistan, China, Tajikistan, Vietnam, Iraq, Syria and other countries gathered at HSE University for the Third «Young Media» Student Research Conference.

Pavel Melnikov, head of the television department at the Higher School of Journalism (VShN), helps future  journalists take their first steps in the profession. For 15 years, Pavel Yevgenyevich worked as a correspondent for Rossiya 1, and in 2016 he was awarded the Moscow Prize for his coverage of the city's historical and cultural events. After years in television, he joined what he calls  the "best university in the world" to pass on his experience to young journalists by creating a unique newsroom workshop where students can feel like part of a real editorial team.

The «Media Communication» program at the Institute of Media is led by a unique dual leadership: Academic Head Irina Petrovna Kumanova and Creative Head Yulia Sergeevna Apollonova. In the interview, we discuss the secrets of their harmonious partnership, the distinctive features of the program, and why the Institute of Media is the premier choice for aspiring media professionals.

Choosing a career path is one of the most important decisions in the life of every high school graduate. In an era where information is becoming the main resource and the media industry is rapidly developing, a quality education in media communications is becoming particularly valuable. But what makes this programme so successful? What opportunities does it open up for applicants, and what does the educational process look like through the eyes of students?

Every applicant dreams of having a rich and successful student life. And it's possible! Year after year, students of the Journalism Educational Programme (EP) continue to prove that university education is not just about attending lectures and seminars, but also an opportunity to unlock your potential, make new acquaintances, and realize your ambitions.

On April 24, the final event of the VK Creative Laboratory took place. Students presented their projects to guests and heads of the company’s business units.

On April 17, the participants of «Rossiyskaya Gazeta» course programme concluded their training in the official press of the country.

In a world of fierce competition and rapid information flow, journalists help people navigate the complex ecosystem of business media. They provide deep insights and forecasts that can shift outcomes — and sometimes even shape history.

On March 24, students from the HSE Institute of Media took part in a meeting with Maria Zakharova, Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Information and Press Department. The discussion took place as a part of the interuniversity Media club «TOP of the month».

The supervisors of the «Journalism» and «Media Communications» programmes at the HSE Institute of Media told the applicants about the curriculum, extracurricular activities and future job perspectives. The meeting was led by the Institute of Media Director, Ernest Matskyavichuys.

The International Youth Olympiad (IOM-2025), organized by the Higher School of Economics and providing young foreigners with the opportunity to enroll at  a Russian university, for the first time offered future journalists and media industry workers to use generative artificial intelligence (AI) to complete competitive tasks. The experiment showed that participants are coping well with new technologies, but also revealed new challenges in the usage of AI in the field of media.

On October 23, the debut of the theater «ex libris» took place in the assembly hall on Bolshoi Trekhsvyatitelsky Lane.

Artem Protasov, a graduate of the Media Communications program, has been recognized for his innovative use of artificial intelligence in his graduation thesis, securing second place in HSE's specialized AI solutions competition.

On November 24th, the HSE Cultural Center held the second Master's Programmes Open Day of the Media Institute this academic year. Potential applicants were introduced to the various programmes and their unique features. Participants also learned about the application and study processes and watched videos showing current students' experiences.

Finishing my bachelor's studies in journalism gave me a lot of satisfaction. I had learned a tremendous amount of information and skills for my professional career, and I also made good friends with colleagues and teachers. These contacts were very important at the moment to find a job. In university, you study a "specific" field, but inside all of that, I got excited about many other things like literature, investigation, philosophy, sociology, history, economics, politics, and many others, at least inside journalism curricula.

Philosophy often meets skepticism about its relevance and practicality, yet remains a significant field in academia, appealing to many students. Yulia Appolonova, at the helm of the Philosophy Club and Media Communications programme, shares her journey and philosophy’s impact on modern professions, including journalism.

On March 11, students enrolled in the Media Management educational program had the opportunity to meet with representatives from Yandex Advertising: Yulia Kudryashova, an event producer, and Yulia Kordinova, the marketing director. The session was overseen by Tatyana Magera, the academic head of the Media Management program.

The process of rapid development of media space is accompanied by changes in legal regulation in the sphere of mass communications.