The International Laboratory for Applied Network Research NRU HSE develops and tests new methods for analyzing network data, applying them in empirical research in various scientific fields. The ANR-Lab members get represented by researchers from sociology, political science, economics, management, mathematics, statistics, computer linguistics, and computer science. We maintain cooperation with Russian and international scientists and research groups working in the field of network analysis.
In the autumn of 2017, our Lab launched the master's programme 'Data Analytics and Social Statistics' (previously – 'Applied Statistics with Network Analysis').
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HSE University currently have an open competition for the Program to Attract Russian Postdocs. As part of the competition, a vacancy for postdocs (research fellow) is open in the division 'International Laboratory for Applied Network Research' (ANR Lab) for the project 'Network analysis of institutional structure and integration processes in Russian society'.
February 06
In 2025, the International Laboratory for Applied Network Research became part of the Department of Sociology of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the National Research University Higher School of Economics, and in 2026, it continued work on the project 'The Diversity of Forms, Effects, and Barriers to Integration of Contemporary Russian Society in Synchronic and Diachronic Dimensions.'
January 25
Irina Pavlova, Academic Director of DASS and Deputy Head of ANR-Lab, discussed how bibliometric analysis helps scientists identify relevant research areas and discover fundamental scientific works.
January 22
Dear colleagues, we'd like to take stock of our work over the past 12 months and wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May 2026 bring you new discoveries, peace, and more reasons to celebrate, both in science and beyond!
December 29, 2025
Daria Maltseva took part in the Mains Insurance Brokers & Consultants research film "The Invisible Rules of the Game: How Connections Can Boost or Destroy Your Business."
December 25, 2025
This year, Alfa-Bank established three special nominations as part of the Innovation in Education Competition and awarded teams that proposed bright, bold, and promising solutions for the future of education. Among the recipients of a 500,000 ruble grant was ANR-Lab member Alexander Zabolotsky.
December 24, 2025
Daria Maltseva and Irina Pavlova, members of the International Laboratory for Applied Network Research, served as experts in the in-person module of the All-Russian School of Applied Data Analysis, organized by the Data Diving Academy.
December 24, 2025
n 2025, the International Laboratory of Game Theory and Decision Making, together with the HSE Laboratory of Complex Networks, Hypergraphs, and Their Applications, established an award for young researchers for advances in solving theoretical and practical problems in complex networks. One of the award recipients was Ilya Petrov, a laboratory research fellow.
December 24, 2025
A laboratory research fellow Anna Kartasheva spoke on the program "Day. Main," dedicated to the issues of the relationship between technical and humanities education.
December 23, 2025
Under the guidance of memners from the International Laboratory for Applied Network Research, the first graduating class of the advanced training program “Networks Around Us: How to Analyze Interaction and Influence Using Network Analysis Methods” was held.
December 23, 2025