On October 28-29, 2021 H.S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University is hosting an international scientific-practical seminar “Internationalization of Higher Education in Ukraine: European Context and Domestic Practices”.

 

Director of the Ukrainian Center for International Education Dr. Olena Shapovalova spoke at the opening of the seminar. She greeted all participants of the seminar and thanked the organizers, presented the participants with relevant statistics on invitations for study in Ukrainian higher education institutions, spoke about new approaches to the organization of education of foreign students. Dr. Olena Shapovalova paid special attention to the process of issuing invitations and the responsibility of universities.

 

“The admission campaign for foreign students is underway. Therefore, I would like to emphasize the importance of conducting interviews before issuing an invitation and the responsibility that lies with the university regarding this matter” – said the Director of “Study in Ukraine” Dr. Olena Shapovalova.

 

During the seminar, participants had the opportunity to learn about the best international and domestic practices of organizing education for foreign students, international activities and cooperation of higher education institutions in Ukraine and other countries.

 

The event is organized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the Ukrainian State Center for International Education, the Council of Young Scientists at the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the Department of Science and Education of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration, H.S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University, ICF “International Foundation for Educational Policy Research”, Faculty of Artes Liberales at the University of Warsaw and NGO “Innovative University”.

Best international and domestic practices of organizing education for foreign students, international activities and cooperation of universities – all this will be discussed during the international scientific-practical seminar “Internationalization of higher education in Ukraine: European context and domestic practices”. The event will take place at H.S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University on October 28-29, 2021.

 

The seminar will be useful for representatives of higher education institutions, research institutions, professional and public associations, non-formal education institutions interested in the internationalization of higher education.

 

Among the topics of panel meetings are:
1. Internationalization of Ukrainian education and science: challenges and prospects;
2. The role of international activities and cooperation in the future of Ukraine;
3. Experience in implementing international education programs in Ukrainian universities;
4. Intercultural and educational centers as a tool for building sustainable partnerships.

 

Participants will receive a certificate, as well as a collection of seminar materials.

 

Application for participation can be found at the link.

 

The event is organized by the Ukrainian State Center for International Education, with the participation and support of the Council of Young Scientists at the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, H.S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University, ICF “International Foundation for Education Policy Research”, Faculty of Artes Liberales at the University of Warsaw and public organization “Innovative University”.

October 14 is celebrated in Ukraine as the Defenders of Ukraine Day.

 

This national holiday preserves the rich and glorious traditions of the Ukrainian people, embodies the courage and heroism of the defenders and liberators of their native land. The Defenders of Ukraine Day embodies our unchanging values: love for the Homeland, readiness to defend one’s country, to protect its interests.

 

The holiday began being celebrated at the state level only in 2014, but it retains the history of many centuries. The date of October 14 was not chosen by accident, it is on this day that a great Orthodox holiday is celebrated – the Intercession of the Theotokos. She was considered to be the patron of the Ukrainian Cossacks, giving them inspiration and strength in battle. The Ukrainian Cossacks have always been and remain a symbol of courage, strength of national character, steadfastness of faith and spirit. Also, this day marks the creation of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army.

 

On the occasion of the holiday, congratulations to all who have the high title of Defender of Ukraine!

 

The “Making of the Ukrainian Nation” Museum is the first innovative museum of history in Ukraine, where the past is combined with modern technologies.

 

By visiting it, you can in one and a half to two hours get acquainted with the main events in the history of our country, see 25 story compositions, as well as meet the most famous statesmen of different times – from the founders of Kyiv, to modern-day famous individuals.

 

The 3D figures of prominent individuals impress with their realism: kings and hetmans, soldiers and scientists, artists and athletes. Individual figures wink and smile.

 

Each installation is accompanied by interactive audio and video content combined with special effects, which immerses the visitor in the atmosphere of the era.

 

The media guide is available in 8 languages: Ukrainian, English, Chinese, Spanish, Russian, Italian, Polish and German.

 

The museum is located in Kyiv at Lavrska St. 27. It is situated behind the Motherland monument in the main building of the National Museum of History of Ukraine in World War II. The museum is open daily, without breaks or days off.

 

Detailed information – on the website https://www.museumsun.org

Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv were included in the list of the best institutions of higher education in terms of employment opportunities for graduates. This is stated in a study published by the British company Quacquarelli Symonds. (https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/employability-rankings/2022)

 

Thus, Kyiv Polytechnic Institute was ranked in the range of 501+, and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv took a position in the range of 301-500.

 

A total of 550 higher education institutions from around the world were included in the ranking.

 

Reference:
QS Graduate Employability Rankings is a ranking of the world’s best universities by the International Higher Education Analytical Agency QS Quacquarelli Symonds. Universities are included in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings based on the possibility of employment of students after graduation. During its compilation, the following is taken into account:
• availability of partnerships with employers (including internships);
• number of leaders in certain fields among graduates;
• frequency of employer presence on campus;
• the level of employment of graduates, considering the location of the university.

The team of experts of the National Erasmus+ Office in Ukraine, consisting of Zhanna TALANOVA, expert on analytical issues, coordinator of the National Team of Experts on Higher Education Reform, Kateryna ZHDANOVA, expert on communications and mobility programs, registration of the organization’s profile, and Petro KRAYNIK, expert in the Jean Monnet field, on the registration of ITH (International Technical Help) projects, monitored the project implementation.

The monitoring consisted of several sessions. The event was attended by both, the leadership of Ukrainian partners, and the members of project groups.

On October 3-6, the participants of the INTERADIS Project Coordination Committee were hospitably received by Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University.

The first offline study visit to the European partner of the INTERADIS project – Mykolas Romeris University (Vilnius, Lithuania) will take place quite soon as well.

Autumn is generous with events. To be continued …

The Director of the Ukrainian State Center for International Education, Dr. Olena Shapovalova has been awarded the “Excellence in Education” badge
 

“I am sincerely grateful for the high evaluation of our work. This is extremely valuable to me. Together with the “Study in Ukraine” team, we will make every effort to build up the image of Ukraine” – noted Dr. Olena Shapovalova.
 
In addition, diplomas and appreciation letters from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine were received by the following employees of “Study in Ukraine”:
 
• Boiko Olha Olehivna, Deputy Director for International Cooperation
• Sulyma Olena Ivanivna, Deputy Director
• Zhul Bohdana Serhiyivna, Human Resources Representative
• Sydorets Zoriana Yevgenivna, Category I Specialist of the Department of International Cooperation
• Sikorska Iryna Stanislavivna, Legal Adviser
• Shulga Valentyna Mykolayivna, Head of the Department of International Cooperation.
 
Also, on the occasion of the Education Worker’s Day at “Study in Ukraine”, Dr. Olena Shapovalova congratulated her colleagues on their professional holiday and presented awards to the employees.
 

“Thank you to each of you, dear colleagues, for working together to make our country successful, and known around the world. There are still a lot of challenges and work ahead, but I am sure that together we will be able to do anything. Everything will be Study in Ukraine!” – emphasized Dr. Olena Shapovalova.

This week, the director of the Ukrainian State Center for International Education Dr. Olena Shapovalova attended a number of important events.

 

On September 29, 2021, the II All-Ukrainian Forum of Councils of Young Scientists took place. Dr. Olena Shapovalova took part in a panel discussion on the approval of the concept of establishing an Office for Scientist Support in Ukraine. Dr. Olena Shapovalova stressed that the launch of the Office will open additional opportunities for international cooperation, communication between scientists from different countries, implementation of joint projects and initiatives.

“The activities of the Office for Scientist Support will contribute to the promotion of higher education and science, as well as the “Study in Ukraine” brand. It can also become one of the tools to attract foreign students to Ukrainian universities, because they will be able to not only to obtain higher education, but also to realize their scientific potential” – noted Dr. Olena Shapovalova.

Dr. Olena Shapovalova also met with Counselor-Envoy of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Ukraine Erna Herlina. Among the issues raised were the process of admission to Ukrainian universities, educational proposals from universities, education in aviation specialties.

Dr. Olena Shapovalova participated in a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to Ukraine Toyly Atayev, which was hosted by the First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine Andrii Vitrenko. Bilateral cooperation in the field of education was discussed during the meeting, and the priority directions of further cooperation were outlined.