AI on Guard of Ecology: Students from Russia and Belarus Propose New Solutions to Environmental Problems
An international online hackathon dedicated to solving environmental problems was held at HSE University in Nizhny Novgorod. Students employed artificial intelligence and computer vision to develop innovative solutions for image segmentation, predictive modelling (forecasting future events based on data from the past) of emissions and creating chatbots for nature reserves and national parks.
“Sources of Inspiration” in the Children’s Library
“Children’s Library” in Nizhny Novgorod has recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. That is the reason why our international students from Mexico, Pakistan, Germany, France and Italy were invited to participate to the cultural event “Sources of Inspiration”.
Activities and Achievements of Our International Students
One-year programme of Russian as a foreign language has been in operation at HSE – Nizhny Novgorod since October 2017. International students who are enrolled in it do not only study theory and practice of Russian but are also involved in extra-curricular activities. Ksenia Grushko and Irina Makarova are the bright teachers who inspire participants of their course to master the language and take part in different academic events which can l help young people in their studies and may broaden understanding of Russia, its literature and culture.