Elena Denisova-Schmidt
Title
PD Dr.
Last Name
Denisova-Schmidt
First name
Elena
Email
elena.denisova-schmidt@unisg.ch
ORCID
Phone
+41 71 224 2581
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Item type:Publication, New Russian Migrants in Armenia and Georgia: Challenges and Opportunities(2026-02-10) - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
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Item type:Publication, XXII Workshop “Intercultural Communication and Intercultural Learning”Type:journal articleJournal:Zeitschrift für SlawistikVolume:71Issue:1 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
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Item type:Publication, Who Gets In, Who Gets Cited, Who Gets Promoted: Informal Networks in Kazakhstani Academia(2026-06-01); - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Displacement and Higher Education: A Review of the Research on Ukraine(2026-01-06); Olha MarmilovaThis paper provides a systematic review of scholarly and gray literature on the education of displaced Ukrainian students and scholars in the aftermath of the 2022 Russian invasion. Drawing on 119 papers published between 2022 and 2025, the analysis identifies major research themes, including the sudden disruption of education, challenges of integration into host countries, psychological well-being, risks of long-term brain drain, and the emerging agency and resilience of displaced learners. This review highlights a clear shift in the literature from documenting immediate humanitarian responses toward examining long-term adaptation, equity, and institutional support mechanisms, accompanied by increasing methodological diversity and rigor. Despite these advances, significant gaps remain: few studies adopt longitudinal or comparative perspectives and underrepresented groups such as internally displaced students, LGBTQ+ learners, students with disabilities, and international students remain largely overlooked. The paper concludes with recommendations for future research and policy development, emphasizing the need for inclusive, sustainable, and evidence-based strategies to support displaced Ukrainian students and scholars in both the short and long term.Type:journal articleJournal:Social SciencesVolume:15Issue:1 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Recruitment Agents in International Higher Education: An Ambivalent Actor(2026-06-25); Sitchinava, TatianaThis paper examines the ambivalent role of international student recruitment agents in the rapid internationalization of higher education in Georgia. Drawing on national statistics and 34 in-depth interviews with academic staff and administrators from public and private universities, the study analyzes how recruitment agents have become central intermediaries in attracting international students, particularly to private medical programs. While agents facilitate access to higher education by providing linguistic, cultural, and procedural support—especially for students with limited social capital—their commission-based model also introduces significant ethical and academic risks. The Georgian case illustrates how recruitment practices can become highly commercialized in contexts of limited regulation, prioritizing volume and revenue over academic fit and quality assurance. The paper further discusses the implications for emerging education hubs in Central Asia, notably Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, where similar dynamics are unfolding. It argues for nuanced, student-centered governance frameworks that recognize recruitment agents as indispensable yet risky actors in international higher education.Type:journal articleJournal:Central Asia Higher Education Review (CAHER)Volume:1Issue:1 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Bright Minds on the Move: Russia's Brain Drain to China(Center for International Higher Education (CIHE), 2026-03-18); Xu, ZhaohengThis article examines the growing number of Russian students pursuing higher education in China. It highlights how China’s open-door policies, global ambitions, and modern academic environment attract talented students dissatisfied with Russia’s outdated educational system and rigid corporate culture. While this inflow of talent benefits China, Russia faces the challenge of an emerging academic brain drain. Russia must reflect on what is driving this problem and take decisive action to mitigate its effects.Type:journal articleJournal:International Higher EducationIssue:126 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Sex, Lies, and Academia: Addressing Integrity in Chinese Higher EducationThis paper analyzes an academic scandal in China involving a doctoral candidate and her supervisor that ignited public debate over academic integrity, abuses of power, and gender bias in higher education. The controversy, triggered by a viral video of a thesis defense, quickly expanded into allegations of favoritism, unethical relationships, and unequal access to academic resources, exposing systemic issues within academia’s “publish or perish” culture. Drawing on media reports, institutional statements, and online discourse, this paper examines how personal relationships and institutional priorities intersect to shape academic careers while eroding public trust. It argues that such scandals often weaponize morality and reputation, obscure structural inequities, and reinforce gendered stereotypes in academia. The paper concludes by calling for reforms to academic evaluation systems, stronger integrity safeguards, and institutional accountability to ensure fairness, transparency, and gender equity in higher education.Type:journal articleJournal:Journal of Academic EthicsVolume:24Issue:1 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, No Success without Approval: The Role of Administrative Resources in the Russian Electoral Process(2025-07-07)