We improve
educational law
We develop
new solutions for the education system
We make
educational law clear for all
We form
a culture of quality in education
Research Areas
- Improving legislation and eliminating barriers
- International and comparative research in the field of education
- Rights and duties of the participants of educational relations
- Internal quality assurance of educational institutions
- Control and supervision in education
- Accountability in education
- Multilevel governance of education
- Regulation of the content of education
- Financing of education
Our Team
state policy, monitoring, and supervision in education; financing of education and sciences; network form; personnel policy,syankevich@hse.ru
quality of education; rights and obligation of participants of educational relations; personnel policy in education; content of education,nknyaginina@hse.ru
international cooperation; foreign comparative studies; student self-government; youth policy,epuchkov@hse.ru
regional legislation; local regulation; development of educational programmes; educational events,vbalzhinimaeva@hse.ru
Expertise and Consulting
Development of a project to reform state accreditation and monitoring in education
Analysis of the current Unified State Examination system and the formulation of measures to improve it
Development of a package of measures for federal and regional authorities and school administration on managing the study load of school students
Development of an organisational model for microcredentials in higher education
Assessment of obligatory requirements in the education system with regards to lessening excessive bureaucratic load
Assessment of the balance of distribution of monitoring and supervision powers in education utilising a risk-based approach
Development of solutions for the development of professional and public accreditation and the independent assessment of education quality
Identification of barriers in regulation on homeschooling
Legal consultation for EdTech platforms on the implementation of online courses at schools
Research into contradictions in the distribution of powers between levels of public governance in education
Analysis of regional legislation and the proposal of improvements
Preparation of methodical recommendations on effective models of psychological, pedagogical, medical, and social care in schools
Development of an educational programme for parents on the rights of parents and children
Examination of drafts of the federal regulations adopted during the ‘emergency regulation’ period during the COVID-19 pandemic
Preparation of expert explanations for rectors of universities and authorities on changes in the Russian education system
Expert guidance on the development of legislation on the state order system in the social sphere
Preparation of a reference book for participants of educational relations on responsibility for bullying
Consulting universities on the formation of a culture of quality and the creation of internal quality assurance systems
Development of strategic state decisions on work with children experiencing difficult life situations
- Legal consultation and assessment
- Development of draft laws and bylaws
- Development and legal support of administrative decisions
- Preparation of methodical recommendations and training materials
- Expert support for the creation of internal quality assurance systems
- Training of management teams
Research Projects
Research on the opinions of school students, teachers, and parents on the State Final Certification and Unified State Examination
Determining the study and non-study load levels of students based on documentary and sociological research
Complex study of foreign experiences of studying individual courses in the form of microcredentials
Computational textual analysis of Federal State Educational Standards of Higher Education to estimate their applicability in monitoring and supervision procedures
Research into the best practices of professional and public accreditation in higher education
Analysis of jurisprudence and regional legislation on homeschooling
Study of multi-level governance of education through regional legislative cases
Analysis of regional models of psychological, pedagogical, medical, and social care provision to school students and the identification of best practices
Comparative research into measures of support for talented children in Russia and abroad
Analysis of foreign experiences of carrying out end-of-school examinations during the COVID-19 pandemic
Research into the best practices of quality management and assurance in Russian universities
Research into the formal and actual prevalence of internal quality assurance systems and a culture of quality in Russia
We Teach
This programme provides students with a solid foundation in legal theory, as well as practical skills related to teamwork and solving complex issues both domestically and internationally. The focus of the programme is on the legal regulation of economic ties.
5 years, full-time
This programme is aimed at preparing experts in key areas of education who will be able to develop, implement, and evaluate educational policy in pre-school and secondary education, as well as work as administrators at schools, municipal and regional education agencies.
2,5 years, part-time
This programme is intended for those who wish to develop successful projects in education and effectively manage them, or become qualified analysts, experts, or researchers.
2 years, full-time
The programme trains specialists in language policy, namely in the analysis and development of interaction strategies between ethno-cultural communities.
2 years, full-time
This programme aims to train highly qualified experts who will be able to understand the system of political challenges facing individuals, society, and the state in the modern world.
2,5 years, part-time
Additional Professional Education Programmes
Online Courses
News
AI4PLANET Video Podcast: "Education: AI—Assistant or Replacement?"
December 12, 2024
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Forum of the "Rediscovering Russia" Program: Season 2024 Finale
December 12, 2024
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XV International Conference on Higher Education (ICHE) Held
October 28, 2024
Publications
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Book
ESNsurvey - 14th Edition: Understanding the Experience and Needs of International Students in the Pandemic and its Aftermath
ESNsurvey is the biggest European research project planned and carried out entirely by students, for students. It aims to be conducted annually and it surveys students at higher education institutions. ESN shares the results with the main stakeholders in higher education and mobility programmes.
In its 14th edition, the ESNsurvey collected more than 10,000 answers in 2021. The main objective of the survey was to monitor the implementation of Erasmus+ Higher Education mobilities and other student exchanges, considering the commitments included in the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education, the quality framework that Universities need to adhere to in order to participate in Erasmus+ mobilities.
Brux.: Erasmus Student Network AISBL, 2022.
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Article
Mapped Research in the Death Doula Social Space Field
This systematic review examines the current research landscape on death doulas, analyzing 265 articles published up to October 2024. Using bibliometric methods based on one- and two-dimensional mathematical theories, the study identifies key themes, methodologies, and publication trends. Results show an annual growth rate of 9.47% in death doula research, with significant contributions from journals in medical sociology and maternal health. Key themes include health inequalities and qualitative methodologies, while emerging topics address pregnancy and maternal health contexts. Refining input data revealed latent clusters, highlighting previously overlooked relationships within the field. This analysis maps the evolution of death doula practices within palliative care frameworks and their broader implications for social services. Future research should investigate transformations driving growth in this field, such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Longitudinal bibliometric analyses could provide deeper insights into trends and social forces shaping this area of study. Integrating deductive and inductive methods would enhance methodological rigor and ensure systematic study selection. This review underscores the importance of death doulas in addressing contemporary end-of-life care needs while identifying opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and expanded research on marginalized populations.
Journal of Social Service Research. 2025.
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Book chapter
Law and Higher Education in the Flemish Community
De Groof J. and Willems K., Law and Higher Education in the Flemish Community, in Cheol Shin J. and Nuno Teixeira P. (eds.), Encyclopedia of International Higher Education Systems and Institutions, Springer, 2017. (Forthcoming).
In bk.: Encyclopedia of International Higher Education Systems and Institutions. Dordrecht: Springer, 2018.
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Working paper