XVI International Conference on Higher Education (ICHE)

The higher education system operates at the intersection of student ambitions, labor market demands, and the expectations of society and the state. In navigating the balance between private and public interests, universities are constantly faced with choices — whether to prioritize improving the quality of life for participants in the educational process or to pursue broader goals such as social justice, the advancement of scientific potential, and the preservation of cultural values.

Is it possible to achieve a harmonious integration of these diverging orientations? How should universities and other social institutions evolve to create optimal learning conditions, given that the needs and objectives of different groups often contradict one another? What compromise strategies are currently being implemented in practice? How is higher education adapting to shifting societal demands and emerging technological challenges? And how can the efficiency of the higher education system be enhanced while accounting for the interests of various social groups? These and other questions will be discussed at the XVI International Conference on Higher Education.

We are accepting submissions related to management practices in higher education, the balance between theoretical and practiceoriented education, approaches to fostering well-being and diversity within university communities, students’ career expectations and educational outcomes, and strategies for enhancing research productivity among faculty members. We also welcome applications for papers on higher education research in other areas.

Place: 11 Myasnitskaya Ulitsa, HSE University

Learn more about the topic and tracks of the conference here

March 18

opening call for applications
May 18

deadline for submitting applications
August 15

results of the application review
August, 15 - September, 15

registration of the speakers
August 15 – October 25

registration of the participants
October 29 – 31

ICHE 2025

Tracks

The Economics of Higher Education: Balancing Private and Public Interests
How can university management practices balance students' individual aspirations with societal needs? What approaches to improving university organizational structures ensure both efficiency and social responsibility? How do universities integrate business sustainability with public goals in their development programs?
Labour Market Demands vs. Individual Aspirations
How can the balance be maintained between preparing specialists for the labor market and fostering citizens capable of contributing to societal development? How can students' educational strategies promote harmony between individual ambitions and societal needs?
Fundamental and Applied Education
How can fundamental education equip students to tackle real-world labor market challenges while preserving its theoretical value? How can research focused on fundamental knowledge contribute to solving pressing societal issues? What changes in educational approaches and strategies are necessary to prepare students for both academic and applied professional roles? What is the optimal approach to teaching disciplines that foster both professional and transferable skills? How can transversal competencies be defined and measured?
Student Psychological Well-Being in the Context of Societal and Individual Needs
How can universities take student psychological well-being into account while ensuring equal opportunities for all social groups? What role do university psychological services play in fostering students' personal growth and their responsibilities to society? How do support programs contribute to creating a healthy environment and promoting social responsibility within universities?
Big Data and Analytics in University Development Management
What data on student experience are used in practice to strike a balance between individual demands and societal expectations? How can universities leverage analytical data to shape educational strategies that align with public interests? What new approaches in data analysis can help improve the balance between private and public benefits in education?
Academic Careers and Societal Values in Research Activities
How does the training of researchers in universities shape their ability to meet both personal and societal expectations? How can doctoral education and academic research balance individual scientific ambitions with societal demands? What measures can enhance the effectiveness of researchers while considering the public significance of their work?
Extracurricular Activities: Student Well-Being and Public Interests
What extracurricular activities contribute to the development of various student competencies? How do universities structure extracurricular activities to foster not only professional growth but also social responsibility? How is student engagement in such activities linked to their future career and social achievements?
Open track
We also welcome submissions for higher education research papers in other areas. The Higher Education Research Open Track will be organized for these.