Internationalising Higher Education

This poster presentation will focus on the School of Russian Studies (SRS), founded in 2004, which aims to provide quality education in Russia by utilising the excellent teaching recourses and research opportunities available at the State University of Higher Economics. The primary aim of SRS is to create a more distinct focus on Russia's historical, cultural and social sciences research of past and present to improve the environment for joint and individual research on Russia. SRS Lectures and seminars are delivered by renowned Russian and internationally recognised professors. Leading academic figures and top policy makers are also involved and since 2004, SRS has been a source of education on Russia for more than 300 international students. International students at SRS are given academic credits which can be transferred to their home universities' according to specific policies.