The Satellite Labs for Social Entrepreneurship Consortium has expanded its international network to nine universities in seven countries
During HSE's International Partnership Week in St. Petersburg, an updated manifesto for the Consortium of Satellite Labs for Social Entrepreneurship was signed. UPAEP—the Popular Autonomous University of Puebla (Mexico) and the University of Piura, Lima Campus (Peru) — officially joined the international research network. This brings the consortium's membership to nine universities from seven countries: Russia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
International Conference on the Human-Centered University
As part of the HSE St. Petersburg International Partnership Week, the laboratory organized a conference dedicated to the fifth-generation university, the social mission of universities, and sustainable development. Researchers from Russia, Asia, and Latin America discussed new models of university engagement with society and presented their research on the social mission of universities and social entrepreneurship.
May expert meeting of the social entrepreneurship consortium
At a regular expert meeting of the consortium of mirror laboratories on social entrepreneurship, participants discussed the preparation of a scientific monograph on social entrepreneurship, the opening of a laboratory representative office in Brazil, and the upcoming conference "Human-Centered University."
New startup trends: the lab participated in HSE FEST 2026
The laboratory, represented by analyst Polina Mironova, participated in the all-Russian festival of technological projects, HSE FEST 2026. Participation allowed the participants to learn about innovative and socially oriented projects and expand their professional contacts.
From Educational Practice to Social Mission: Service Learning in the Strategy of a Modern University (Results of a District Seminar in the Far East)
The Laboratory for Reputation Management in Education participated in the first district seminar-meeting "Service-Learning: Practices and Partners," presenting a methodological framework in which service-learning is viewed not as a separate pedagogical technology, but as a tool for institutionalizing the university's social mission.
Lab at the "Business with Heart" forum
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.
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.