
HSE University–St Petersburg Hosts International Expert Day of Social Entrepreneurship
HSE University–St Petersburg has hosted the third expert meeting devoted to social entrepreneurship. The event featured presentations of two books that explore the roles of universities and business in creating conditions for developing a socially responsible society.

Publication of a Chapter on Women’s Leadership and the Solidarity Economy in Brazil: The Contribution of the Mirror Labs Consortium to an IGI Global International Volume
In the international scholarly volume The Entrepreneurial Narratives of Women Driving Economic and Social Transformation in Latin America, published by IGI Global, the chapter “Women Empowering Women: Solidarity Economy and Feminine Autonomy in Araraquara, Brazil” has been released. The chapter was developed within the framework of the International Consortium of Satellitaboratories on Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development.

Russia and Malaysia Continue Their Successful Collaboration within the Mirror Laboratory for Social Entrepreneurship
On the island of Langkawi, the Fourth Meeting of the Russia–Malaysia Intergovernmental Commission was held, within the framework of which HSE University Saint Petersburg and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) extended their cooperation within the Mirror Laboratory for Social Entrepreneurship through 2028. The Laboratory operates as an international initiative of the Project-Based Learning Laboratory for Reputation Management in Education at HSE University Saint Petersburg, under the leadership of Magdalena Gaete.

Publication of the Article “Conceptual Frameworks for Analyzing the Development of Social Entrepreneurship in BRICS Countries” in the International Journal of Social Policy Studies
The study was conducted at the Laboratory for Reputation Management in Education. The article was authored by Magdalena Alejandra Gaete-Sepulveda, PhD (HSE University Saint Petersburg), Olga Yakovlevna Dymarskaya, PhD in Economics (HSE University), and Haliyana Khalid, Deputy Dean for Research and Innovation at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

New Academic Publication of RepLab: Methodological Guide on Service-Learning
The publication demonstrates the potential of service-learning as a practice that combines traditional academic education with active civic engagement, thereby fostering holistic student development and cultivating responsible citizenship. It also highlights how universities can realize their third mission, strengthening ties with society and addressing pressing social challenges.

Generational differences: RepLab senior researcher Olga Dymarska spoke about the peculiarities of decision-making in modern society.
Moscow – As part of the business program of the key annual event in the tourism industry – the International Tourism Forum and Exhibition “Otdykh” – the fourth Creative Laboratory OTDYKH Lab was held on the theme "Love is Abrau! Meaning, idea, concept at the intersection of generations."

New Publication in International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education (Q1, Scopus): A Holistic Model for Student-Centered Housing
By applying this holistic framework, universities, policymakers, and housing providers can gain clearer insights into the status of their facilities and strategies for improvement. The findings emphasize that student housing is not merely a matter of infrastructure but also a catalyst for inclusion, equity, and sustainable urban development.

New Book Affirms: Student Housing is a Key Factor in the Holistic Development of Students
The authors emphasize that dormitories and Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) are not just infrastructure, but an essential part of the academic ecosystem, directly influencing academic success, health, social integration, and the reputation of universities.

Global Research Network on Social Entrepreneurship Established by Universities from Six Countries
Universities from Russia, Malaysia, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and Indonesia are forming a unique international research network. The signing of the Manifesto of the Consortium of Satellite Laboratories for Social Entrepreneurship took place during the International Partners Week at HSE University – Saint Petersburg.

