Assess
The effects of reforms and policies in higher education
Research
The contribution of universities to socio-economic development
Support
The strategic development of universities and higher education systems
Research Topics
Effectiveness and Efficiency of Universities
- How higher education influences society and individuals
- The contribution of higher education to the economy, politics, culture, and public life in Russia and abroad
The Academic Profession
- Changes in the career trajectories and working conditions of faculty and researchers
- Academic mobility and the issue of inbreeding
- The roles of faculty in universities
- Entry into the academic profession
- The impact of higher education reforms on the status, motivation, and productivity of academic staff
Management Teams and University Governance
- Roles and management structures in modern universities
- The influence of management teams on the strategic development and effectiveness of universities
- The balance between academic self-governance and administrative management in the context of changes in the institutional environment
Mobility of Applicants, Students, and Graduates
- Factors affecting the educational and career mobility of applicants, students, and graduates
- The role of universities in shaping social mobility and professional trajectories
Areas of Expertise and Consulting
01
We design development strategies and programmes for universities and their divisions, as well as roadmaps for strategy implementation
02
We formulate development strategies for regional and sectoral higher education systems
03
We analyse the dynamics of university development using quantitative and qualitative research methods
04
We develop methods and options for universities' participation in the socio-economic development of regions and cities
Our Research Projects
Production Function of Russian Higher Education Institutions: Analysis of Features, Structure, and Changes
An analysis of internal processes in universities and their productivity, as well as the structure and factors influencing students' educational success, taking into account their diverse educational and career trajectories.
Centre for Basic Research
Psychological Well-Being of Students in Russian Universities
A comprehensive analysis of the psychological well-being of students in Russian universities and the development of proposals for its improvement.
Mirror Laboratory
Big Data in the Analysis of Youth Educational Migration Based on Digital Traces
An investigation into the specifics, directions, and factors of educational migration in Russia based on the digital footprints of young people.
Mirror Laboratory
Educational Success of Students in Russian Universities
A comprehensive analysis of the educational success and failure of students in Russian universities, identifying key factors influencing these phenomena and developing recommendations to enhance educational success.
Centre for Basic Research
Institutional Role of Higher Education Institutions in Shaping Students' Trajectories
An analysis of the institutional aspects of educational migration, accessibility of educational opportunities, career trajectories, reasons for student dropout, and the effectiveness of management practices in universities.
Centre for Basic Research
Results of University Activities and Their Contribution to Social Development
Conceptualisation of the contribution of higher education using social theories, analysis of factors affecting educational accessibility and student achievements, and evaluation of the relationship between management practices and the effectiveness of university operations in Russia.
Centre for Basic Research
Educational Programmes Involving Laboratory Experts
News
All newsDecember 27, 2024
Ksenia Romanenko received recognition for her significant contribution to the development of expeditions.
December 27, 2024
The Laboratory for University Development in Moscow invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Higher Education and Science.
We are open to international cooperation!
The Laboratory for University Development is proud of its rich experience in international research cooperation. We are open to all proposals for collaboration and invite all students to participate in our research projects and academic guidance.
For any proposals, please get in touch with Anna Panova via email.