In the context of increasingly diverse issues that affect global society, the social responsibility dimension in higher education institutions is being called to the forefront of change, both in the sense of rethinking their internal practices (e.g. promoting the access and progression of students from different cultural backgrounds) and in their interaction with the surrounding community (e.g. through the establishment of stronger partnerships). The USR activities and projects are considered driving forces of change for universities, but the potential that the involvement of students in this area can have, in their academic and professional capacities, is not yet sufficiently studied.,This study examines how students from three European universities (Edinburgh, Porto and Kaunas) perceive the impact of their own involvement in the Erasmus + project ESSA – an experiential training in university social responsibility audit – through focus-group discussions.,This analysis pointed towards the role of USR projects as an opportunity for students to improve transversal competencies aligned with articulation between the three cornerstones of the university: teaching, research and third mission.,The study rests on students' perceptions of personal change.,This research can help higher education institutions understand the potential of involving students in existing USR projects as a tool to promote their personal, academic and civic development.,USR is a core mission of higher education institutions that is beneficial not only internally but also in what concerns interactions with the community and the potential for developing “public-minded alumni”.,This paper provides an insight into how students perceive the impact of their involvement in USR projects as unique learning spaces.

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大学的社会责任是变革的动力：学生对象牙塔的认识

在影响全球社会的问题日益多样化的背景下，从重新考虑其内部实践的意义（例如，促进来自不同文化背景的学生的获取和发展）的意义上来说，高等教育机构中的社会责任维度被称为变革的前沿。背景）以及他们与周围社区的互动（例如，通过建立更牢固的伙伴关系）。USR的活动和项目被认为是大学变革的动力，但对于学生在该领域的参与在学术和专业能力方面所具有的潜力尚未得到充分研究。该研究考察了来自三个欧洲国家的学生大学（爱丁堡，