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Large Language Models No Longer Require Powerful Servers

Large Language Models No Longer Require Powerful Servers
Scientists from Yandex, HSE University, MIT, KAUST, and ISTA have made a breakthrough in optimising LLMs. Yandex Research, in collaboration with leading science and technology universities, has developed a method for rapidly compressing large language models (LLMs) without compromising quality. Now, a smartphone or laptop is enough to work with LLMs—there's no need for expensive servers or high-powered GPUs.

Shanghai University partners visit to the Faculty of Economic Sciences, HSE University

Participants of the meeting on June 27, 2025
A warm welcome to the delegation of colleagues from China!

AI to Enable Accurate Modelling of Data Storage System Performance

AI to Enable Accurate Modelling of Data Storage System Performance
Researchers at the HSE Faculty of Computer Science have developed a new approach to modelling data storage systems based on generative machine learning models. This approach makes it possible to accurately predict the key performance characteristics of such systems under various conditions. Results have been published in the IEEE Access journal.

Alfa-Bank and HSE Graduate School of Business expand partnership in business education

Alfa-Bank and HSE Graduate School of Business expand partnership in business education
The Graduate School of Business at HSE University and Alfa-Bank have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at developing educational programs in the field of business informatics.

MIEM Begins Open Testing of Claw Engine 2.0

MIEM Begins Open Testing of Claw Engine 2.0
The team at MIEM’s Game Engineering and Interactive Systems studio has begun open testing of the second version of its game engine, Claw Engine. The HSE News Service takes a closer look at the product, which is being developed by MIEM’s student project teams.

Experts Assessed Foresight Role in Sustainable Development Policy

Experts Assessed Foresight Role in Sustainable Development Policy
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and HSE ISSEK experts have discussed the role of technology foresight in promoting a circular economy. 

From Neural Networks to Stock Markets: Advancing Computer Science Research at HSE University in Nizhny Novgorod

From Neural Networks to Stock Markets: Advancing Computer Science Research at HSE University in Nizhny Novgorod
The International Laboratory of Algorithms and Technologies for Network Analysis (LATNA), established in 2011 at HSE University in Nizhny Novgorod, conducts a wide range of fundamental and applied research, including joint projects with large companies: Sberbank, Yandex, and other leaders of the IT industry. The methods developed by the university's researchers not only enrich science, but also make it possible to improve the work of transport companies and conduct medical and genetic research more successfully. HSE News Service discussed work of the laboratory with its head, Professor Valery Kalyagin.

Russia to establish national standards for business tourism

Russia to establish national standards for business tourism
Russia has launched the development of a Business Tourism Infrastructure Index, which will include unified performance metrics for regions and hospitality facilities.

Children with Autism Process Sounds Differently

Children with Autism Process Sounds Differently
For the first time, an international team of researchers—including scientists from the HSE Centre for Language and Brain—combined magnetoencephalography and morphometric analysis in a single experiment to study children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The study found that children with autism have more difficulty filtering and processing sounds, particularly in the brain region typically responsible for language comprehension. The study has been published in Cerebral Cortex.

HSE University at SPIEF: Innovations, BRICS, and Healthcare

HSE University at SPIEF: Innovations, BRICS, and Healthcare
The St Petersburg International Economic Forum took place on June 18-21, 2025. HSE experts have discussed cooperation between universities, investors, and technology companies in the development of innovations, sharing the best practices in healthcare and drug safety, as well as charity and humanitarian collaboration in the BRICS countries. As a result, several cooperation agreements have been signed during the forum.