Representatives from HSE St. Petersburg University were Ms. Natalia Pyatkina - Director of the Center for International Cooperation and Ms. Liana Nagymanova - School Administrator.
In an exchange with representatives of the partner university, Prof. Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan - Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, expressed his desire to promote cooperation with HSE ST. Petersburg University in many fields of training and research in social sciences and humanities. With experience in organizing many research projects and international scientific conferences, Prof. Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan also hopes to expand cooperation with HSE ST. Petersburg University in promoting research on topics of mutual interest.
Rector Hoang Anh Tuan said: The University of Social Sciences and Humanities and HSE St. Petersburg University will create more opportunities for students and lecturers from both sides to participate in exchange and internship programs in the future.
Representative of St. Petersburg University - Ms. Natalia Pyatkina - Director of the Center for International Cooperation expressed her deep gratitude for the warm welcome from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, and shared: HSE St. Petersburg University currently has 03 faculties (Public Administration, Political Science and Sociology) and 06 research centers, with many diverse training methods based on modern research methods, from theoretical courses to applied research projects. With 03 bachelor's programs, 05 master's programs and 02 doctoral programs, the school provides students with knowledge about the economic, social and political development of Russia as well as countries around the world.
Discussing further about lecturer exchange opportunities, Ms. Natalia Pyatkina also invited lecturers from the USSH to participate in guest lectures at HSE St. Petersburg University. At the same time, the two sides also proposed an online guest lecture option for lecturers facing geographical distance difficulties.
On the same day, Ms. Liana Nagymanova had a discussion and exchange with lecturers and students of the Faculty of Tourism, University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU-USSH) with the topic "Getting to know GIS: Application of geographic information system in research".
GIS (abbreviation of Geographic Information Systems) is a technology field that combines objects by collecting, managing and analyzing data from geographic space, thereby editing maps, storing map data, and manipulating maps to match objects and phenomena in real space. Many studies have shown that human behavior depends not only on the perception of behavior but also on their experience with the living space. Therefore, by combining interview data with spatial data, conventional statistics with spatial statistics, researchers can better understand the relationship between spatial characteristics and research objects in the field of social sciences in general and tourism in particular.
The exchange session is an opportunity for students to gain practical knowledge, update new trends in their field of expertise, connect GIS theory with practice, and gain a clearer view of how to apply knowledge to real work. According to Ms. Liana Nagymanova: The exchange session with Humanities students is an opportunity to share experiences and passions with the younger generation, and at the same time receive new and creative perspectives from students. This interaction not only narrows the gap between theory and practice but also promotes mutual understanding between generations, contributing to the creation of a dynamic, creative and sustainable academic community.
