On November 19, a guest lecture on the topic "Sustainable mindset - how to develop it?" was held online in Microsoft Teams. At the invitation of Educational and Scientific Institute of International Education and International Business Department, Ieva Bruksle, Lecturer, Project Manager of Turiba University (Riga, Latvia) performed as the speaker of the event. The aim of the event was to disseminate information about sustainable development.

The event was attended by Bachelor students of Educational Program "Management (English)" and PhD students of Educational and Scientific Programs "Management", "Economics", "Law" and "Psychology".

We are grateful to Ms Ieva for the interesting and informative lecture!

On December 4, 2024, the first meeting of the scientific club "Laboratory of Management of the Future", created on the basis of International Business Department, took place.

The topic of the meeting: "Upholding Integrity in Business: Bridging Academic Foundations with Professional Practices". The importance of maintaining integrity, including academic one, was discussed with students of the 2nd-4th year of study of the Educational Program "Management (English)".

The speakers of the event: Halyna Sienohonova, lecturer of International Business Department, and Andrii Lotariev, PhD in Public Administration, Associate Professor of International Business Department.

Dear students, thank you for your active participation and see you at the next meetings!

From November 12 to 26, 2024, Educational and Scientific Institute of International Education presented "KROK" University in a number of educational online fairs Begin Edu Fairs, which were organized by the international company Begin Group, which works with educational organizations around the world.

In particular, fairs were held in the countries of Latin America (Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru), Central and West Africa (Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania), in North Africa (Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia), at the Indian subcontinent (Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka). Representatives of International Office had the opportunity to communicate with applicants online and present the programs offered by “KROK” University.

We are sincerely grateful to the Ukrainian State Center for International Education of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine for the opportunity to participate in such events! And we are waiting for new international students at our University!

On November 13-14, 2024, PhD in Law and Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law of "KROK" University, I.M. Dolyanovska, conducted a facilitator training session as part of the Erasmus+ project Art of Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (Mediation) / ArtNoConflict.

The training aimed to equip a selected group of "KROK" University students and staff with the skills to organize effective communication during conflict resolution and to understand the nature of conflicts. Participants, who will further disseminate the acquired knowledge among youth, mastered techniques of nonviolent communication, negotiation, mediation, as well as principles of anger management and active listening.

Facilitators are specialists who enhance group interaction by creating an environment conducive to open discussions, collaborative decision-making, and problem-solving. They help participants achieve mutual understanding, ensure equal opportunities for expressing opinions, and promote effective communication. Thanks to this training, participants learned not only how to identify and analyze conflict situations but also how to apply practical tools to resolve them, which is crucial for fostering a harmonious educational environment.

During the two-day training, the following topics were covered:

• Conflicts and disputes: How they arise;
• Anger management;
• Understanding positions and interests of both parties;
• Active listening, questioning, and paraphrasing;
• Body language and its role in conflict resolution;
• Identifying true interests in a conflict;
• Creative thinking;
• Mediation: What it is and how it works.

The training was a significant step in preparing facilitators who will continue to implement the acquired knowledge in their work and contribute to creating a more harmonious educational space.

Special thanks to the outstanding speaker of this event for sharing invaluable knowledge and practical experience on this subject, and to all participants for their active engagement!