HSE University has opened a representation office of the Satellite Laboratory on Social Entrepreneurship and the Social Mission of Universities at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in Limeira, Brazil. The new platform will serve as a space for joint research and the development of practice-oriented solutions.

Representatives of the HSE St. Petersburg  Laboratory for Reputation Management in Education participated in the 2nd All-Russian Forum "Business with Heart," where they discussed the development of social entrepreneurship and tools for scaling inclusive practices.

The All-Russian Forum "People of Goodwill" discussed the development of volunteerism, the role of volunteering in the medical field, and the development of students' professional and cross-professional skills. Among the speakers was Varvara Kulkova, the laboratory's chief expert.

At the "Lights of Goodness" forum, experts and NGO representatives discussed the development of cancer prevention, patient support, and strengthening intersectoral partnerships. Modern NGO development tools and social impact projects were presented.

We are pleased to announce the publication of a lecture by Berto Mulia Wibawa, a member of the Academic Council of the Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation program.

What does it mean to be a university in the face of a crisis of meaning, accelerated digitalization, and rising societal expectations? This question formed the key frame of discussion at the international conference "Ethics, Aesthetics, and Challenges of Higher Education," held March 19–21 on the HSE St. Petersburg campus.

The HSE University – St. Petersburg Laboratory for Reputation Management in Education participated in an academic mission to Argentina. The visit included meetings with Argentine universities, a presentation of HSE's educational programs, and an open lecture at the Russian House in Buenos Aires.

The HSE University – St. Petersburg Laboratory for Reputation Management in Education participated in an academic mission to Quito, Ecuador, dedicated to developing international cooperation in higher education, social entrepreneurship, and sustainable development. The visit included meetings with leading universities in the country, representatives of the social entrepreneurship ecosystem, and participation in Ecuador's largest education exhibition.

Laboratory analyst Ilya Chesnokov-Posadsky participated in the 4th National "ESG Principles Headliners" awards ceremony, held at the Mikhailovskaya Dacha campus of the Graduate School of Management at St. Petersburg State University. The awards were organized by ESG Media.

The laboratory's chief expert, Varvara Kulkova, received the status of expert in conducting professional-public accreditation (PPA) of higher and continuing professional education (CPE) programs in the types of professional activities assigned to the Council for Professional Qualifications in Management and Law.