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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ANR-Lab Deputy Head Irina Pavlova and Research Assistant Daniil Kovalev participated in an expert analytical session dedicated to the workforce needs of the chemical industry. The event took place on October 2-3, 2025, in Ufa with the support of the University Consortium of Big Data Researchers and the Russian Union of Chemists as part of the national project "New Materials and Chemistry."
October 10
The Data Analytics and Social Statistics (DASS) educational programme and the International Laboratory for Applied Network Research, with support from HSE Online, have launched an English-language course in the Magolego module, "Social Network Analysis with R." The course focuses on network analysis methodology in R and is open to both DASS students and other HSE Master's students.
September 30
On September 18, the second seminar of the International Laboratory for Applied Network Analysis at the HSE University was held as part of a network project for the University Consortium of Big Data Researchers.
September 30
Daria Maltseva and Anna Kartasheva discussed network analytics tools for trend detection and team management.
September 30
An employee of ANR-Lab spoke in the program “День.Главное”, dedicated to the problem of trust in artificial intelligence
September 25
The 2025 competition for Russian postdocs to participate in research projects at the Higher School of Economics concluded in July. Sixty specialists began working at the university on September 1. One of the selected postdocs, Ilya Vladimirovich Petrov, joined the ANR-Lab team.
September 24
The Faculty's website now features a 'Collaboration and Partnership with the Faculty' section, which presents various areas of collaboration: training, education, research, and expertise for developing partners in business, government, and the nonprofit sector. As part of the Faculty's analytical work, ANR-Lab provides expertise in data analytics and network analysis.
September 22
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The team of the intercampus project “From Search to Analysis: A Complete Guide to Work with Scientific Literature” is launching a series of seminars to help the academic community of our university effectively navigate the rapidly changing world of scientific information. During October, leading experts from the Higher School of Economics will give 5 open lectures to a wide audience on the use of bibliometric and digital tools for literature search and analysis.
September 11
The FANU "Vostokgosplan" team, together with ANR-Lab, prepared a collection "Russia and China: Economy, Logistics and Business Environment" especially for the EEF.
September 04
On August 24, in the HSE Online space on Bolotnaya Square, ANR-Lab, together with the Master's program "Data Analytics and Social Statistics", held a workshop "How can you become happier with the right networking?"
August 31