Tag "ideas & experience"

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.

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.

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.

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.

Can history exist without humor? Is it possible to learn how to make jokes? Finally, which of the ancient Greek philosophers laid the foundations and principles of storytelling? We talked to Artyom Prokhorov, senior lecturer at the Faculty of Creative Industries Media Institute, candidate of art history, screenwriter and creator of the training courses "Comedy Tools in Storytelling" and "Screenplay Development".

Denis Bannikov is a screenwriter and novelist, a graduate and teacher at the National Research University Higher School of Economics, a master of courses at the Creative writing school.

Artificial intelligence is one of the most discussed topics of recent years. Programmable algorithms make it possible to solve problems of any level of complexity, and neural networks automate many processes, including in education. Teachers are being taught digital competencies on an equal footing with students, and machine-learning tools are increasingly being integrated into the educational process.

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.

On March 25, french artist Daniel Emosion conducted a master class titled "The Art of Living" at the Media Institute. Emosion, known for his work as a singer, director, and producer, as well as his expertise in theoretical physics, shared his insights with the students.

On 11 March 2024, Rory Suchet, news anchor of Russia Today, came to the media studio of HSE university on Khitrovskiy Pereulok in the very heart of Moscow to meet and talk with students from the HSE University Institute of Media. The discussion was moderated by Oleg Dmitriev, the deputy head of the HSE University Institute of Media. This event was streamed online and attracted viewers from various countries.

At the end of February, a large-scale event dedicated to the Covid-19 pandemic took place in the building of the National Research University Higher School of Economics on Pokrovsky Boulevard. It was a unique moment that allows us to learn from the current experience.

On February 12, the HSE Media Institute and students welcomed a distinguished guest, Kirill Didenok, a digital producer and the brain behind DNK Music and DIDENOK TEAM communication agency, as well as a member of the academic council of the Media Communications Association.