
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.
Service-Learning as a Tool of Social Mission: Results of the II All-Russian Conference
The Second All-Russian Scientific and Practical Conference "Service Learning: Managing Social Projects in the Educational Environment for the Implementation of Socially Significant Tasks in the Region" was held at I.S. Turgenev Oryol State University. The event was organized with the participation of the HSE University in St. Petersburg. Magdalena Gaete and Varvara Kulkova served on the conference organizing committee.
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Developing scientific cooperation with Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Discussions on expanding scientific cooperation with the Higher School of Economics (HSE) in St. Petersburg were held at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. Key topics included joint research in the field of social impact and the development of international academic initiatives.

AHIBS Global Research Exchange (AGRE): First Webinar of 2026 on Social Entrepreneurship
Magdalena Gaete, Head of the Laboratory for Reputation Management in Education at HSE St. Petersburg, participated in the first webinar of the new season of the AHIBS Global Research Exchange (AGRE) program on social entrepreneurship.

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.

Universities as Catalysts for Social Change: HSE’s Participation in the Summer Workshop “Service Learning – 2025” on the Theme “Alga Service Learning” in Kazan
On June 26, 2025, Kazan hosted the Summer Workshop “Service Learning – 2025,” a key event in the field of socially oriented education, organized by the Center for the Development of Public Projects “Service Learning” at Kazan State Power Engineering University. The event brought together around 100 participants, including students, faculty members, and representatives of the non-profit sector, business, and government.

HSE University-St Petersburg and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Open Joint Laboratory
HSE University-St Petersburg and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) have opened a mirror laboratory in the sphere of social entrepreneurship. The opening ceremony of the Russian part of this laboratory took place in the framework of the International Partners' Days which gathered delegations from 23 foreign universities.
