DEAR COLLEAGUES!

We inform you about the holding of the international scientific and practical conference «PROVIDING PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT AND ADAPTATION OF UKRAINIANS IN THE POST-WAR PERIOD», which will take place on November 21-22, 2024 at «KROK» University in a blended mode.

More than 100 speakers participated in the Conference, including scientists, academic staff, degree seeking applicants of all levels of study, representatives of state and local self-government bodies, commercial companies, the activities of which are related to the subject of the conference, are invited to the conference.

The aim of the conference: discussion of topical issues of psychological support and adaptation of Ukrainians in the post-war period.

Conference co-organizers: National Agency of Ukraine on Civil Service (Ukraine) ; «KROK» University (Ukraine); Mykolas Romeris University (Lithuania); Netherlands Business Academy (Netherlands); The University of Foggia  (Italy).

The event is supported by: Shevchenkivskyi District administration, Kyiv; Department of Youth and Sports of the Executive Body of Kyiv City Council (Kyiv City State Administration); UN Global Compact Network Ukraine; HealthRight International in Ukraine and the Ukrainian Foundation for Public Health ; Public organization «Educational Policy Development Agency»; State Institution «Kundiiev Institute of Occupational Health of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine»; G.S. Kostiuk Institute of Psychology of the National Academy of Pedagogical Sciences of Ukraine; The Institute of Social and Political Psychology of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine; Kyiv Youth Center; Center for Family and Women's Affairs of the Shevchenkiv district of Kyiv.

Conference program:

• November 21, 2024 (10.00-15.00, In a blended mode, offline/Microsoft Teams).

Official opening of the Conference. Scientific and practical discussion panels.

• November 22, 2024 (10.00-15.00, online, Microsoft Teams).

Section of students and young scientists. Networking

Address of the organizing committee: «KROK» University, 30-32 Tabirna St, 03113, Kyiv, Ukraine; contacts: the person responsible for the publication of collections of scientific works Iryna Rybak, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Dear students and colleagues,

Educational and Scientific Institute of International Education and International Business Department invite you to participate in an open lecture from the stakeholders to disseminate the awareness about the sustainable development, which will take place on November 19, 2024 at 1:50 p.m. online in Microsoft Teams.

Guest speaker - Ieva Bruksle, Lecturer, Project Manager, Turiba University (Riga, Latvia).

Topic of the lecture: "Sustainable mindset - how to develop it?"

Working language: English.

Please, join following the link

On November 6, 2024, an open lecture was held by Associate Professor of International Business Department, PhD in Public Administration Andrii Lotariev, within the framework of the course "Business Planning and Sustainable Development".

Lecture topic: "Structure of Business Plan", language of instruction: English.

The meeting was attended by students majoring in Management, Educational Program: "Management (English)", as well as lecturers of International Business Department and Department of Marketing and Behavioral Economics.

From October 28 to December 1, 2024, the final partner meeting of Erasmus+ Project “International Students Adaptation and Integration / INTERADIS” (619451-EPP-1-2020-1-NL-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP) was held at the Netherlands Business Academy, in the Netherlands.

The KROK University team was represented by:

• Andrii Lotariev – Director of Educational and Scientific Institute of International Education;
• Anna Drobyna – Head of International Office;
• Maryna Skalatska – Project Manager of International Office;
• Halyna Bohachenko – Director of International Project Office.

Throughout the event, partners reviewed the key results and achievements of the project over the past four years, sharing memories and reflecting on impactful moments. They summarized project outcomes, discussed strategies for implementing initiatives beyond the funding period, and laid the groundwork for sustaining project gains and launching new initiatives.

A key focus was on the presentation of final reporting requirements, covering responsibilities, timelines, documentation, and financial reporting. Additionally, participants worked in groups to assess the project’s most significant outcomes.

One of the highlights of the event was the presentation of the "Collection of the best practices for INTERADIS project partners in adaptation and integration of international students” which provides an overview of the project’s objectives, major achievements, and transformations realized over the four-year span.

Another milestone was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding among consortium members, affirming their commitment to future collaboration. In light of the success of the INTERADIS Project, partners expressed mutual interest in continuing and expanding cooperation in training, research, and capacity building to foster internationalization, raise educational standards, and support innovation within higher education institutions.

A special guest of the event, Oksana Oliinyk – Director of the Ukrainian School in Dordrecht, participant in the MEDIATS Project and an alumna of KROK University's Master's Program in Mediation and Conflict Resolution – shared her insights into the growth of the international student community in Dordrecht and led several workshops.

Many thanks to Jan van Zwieten and all team of Netherlands Business Academy; the Cooridnator of the project, KROK Unviersity, the Co-coordinator, for the wonderful organization of the event and to all partners for the active and fruiful participation.

On October 23 and November 5, 2024, the selection of «KROK» University students for mobility programs with European higher educational institutions took place.

The selection committee included: Andrii Lotariev, Director of Institute of International Education, Anna Drobyna, Head of International Office, Maryna Skalatska, Project Manager of International Office, Iryna Savchuk, Manager of Students’ Office, Kostiantyn Rebekevsha, Secretary of Student Council.

This time the universities from Austria, Poland, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia, Italy, Spain, Germany and Croatia were offered to the participants. The selection consisted of three stages, namely:

• Motivation letter;

• B2 level English language test;

• Interview with the selection committee.

The results of the Selection will be available at the facebook group KROK_Exchange

Congratulations to the winners! We wish you an interesting and useful semester at partner HEIs in Europe!

Within the Business Planning and Sustainable Development course, students of the Management (English) program took part in the SDGame World, aimed at spreading awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Congratulations to Lizaveta Artamonova, 2nd year student, for getting the best result among the group (99 points out of 102!).

We are glad that the students of "KROK" University are joining the global trend for Sustainability! You are welcome to join us!

Dear students!

An additional Call for selection of students for exchange programs is announced open! There is a possibility to be awarded with the scholarship within the framework of the Erasmus+ KA 171 program to cover your semester abroad.

The selection will take place on November 29, 2024, at 13:00, online in Microsoft Teams. Register at the link

Registration is compulsory! The link to the meeting will be sent to the corporate e-mails of registered participants!

List of Universities offered for the Additional Call:

• University of Castilla la Mancha (Spain)

• University of Foggia (Foggia, Italy)

• Baltazar University (Zapresic, Croatia)

For detailed information, please contact: Anna Drobyna, Head of International Office, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

On October 3, the defense of the Bachelor Thesis of the students of Double Degree program with the Netherlands Business Academy took place. The examination committee included: Marko Blaeke, Professor of the Netherlands Business Academy, Andrii Lotariev, PhD in Public Administration, Director of Educational and Scientific Institute of International Education of "KROK" University and Olena Naumova, PhD in Economics, Associate Professor of International Business Department of "KROK" University.

Congratulations to Charles Ngulefac Atabong and Koleosho Jamiu Remilekun on the successful completion of their studies and future obtaining of Bachelor of Business Administration Diploma of Dutch University!

We wish you further success and new achievements! We are proud of you!

Dear students!

On October 23, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., in Microsoft Teams the selection of students of "KROK" University for mobility (exchange) programs will take place.

If you want to spend the next semester in a partner HEI in Europe, hurry up to register! Registration is obligatory! Following the link.

The link for selection will be sent to the CORPORATE e-mails of registered participants. The most up-to-date information on mobility programs (list of universities available for selection for the next semester, scholarship opportunities, FAQs, etc.) is available in the Facebook group KROK_Exchange.

We advise you to watch the video from the informational event "Erasmus Day", where you can learn about the selection criteria and get useful tips for preparation for selection.

If you have any questions, contact the International Office: Anna Drobyna, Head of International Office, tel. (093) 508-74-17, (096) 302-83-56, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..