
Volunteering, Healthcare, and Students at the "People of Goodwill" Forum
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.

Trends and new tools for developing nonprofits in healthcare were discussed at the "Lights of Good" forum.
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.

Berto Mulia Wibawa's Lecture on Social Entrepreneurship
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.
Human-Centered Transformation: Rethinking the Role of the University through a Third Mission
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.

Academic mission to Argentina
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.

Interview with the scientific supervisor
The Master’s programme Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation prepares professionals to address social challenges through entrepreneurial and innovative solutions. All students develop an interdisciplinary skill set, including management, data analysis, social impact assessment, and work on real-world projects. Individual professional trajectories are shaped through programme tracks and practice-oriented projects within the programme’s international ecosystem. In this interview, the programme’s Scientific Supervisor, Magdalena Gaete, discusses the key competencies required in social entrepreneurship, the personal qualities essential for working in social impact, and how the programme supports career development in Russia and internationally.

Academic mission in Ecuador
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.
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The laboratory took part in the IV National Award "Headliners of ESG Principles"
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 received the status of an expert in professional and public accreditation.
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.

Convergence: SatLab Social Entrepreneurship Consortium Expert Meeting
Preparations of an international conference, the launch of new comparative studies in social entrepreneurship in more than 10 rapidly developing countries, and the formation of the Academic Council for the new Master's program "Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation" at HSE St. Petersburg were key topics at the consortium's expert meeting.
