On February 22, 2024, Institute of International Education of KROK University held an informational event onlinein the frameworks of the ERASMUS FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS program in Ukraine.

Webinar was organized with the support of the Microfinanza Srl, Italy, for the members of Coordination center of Ukrainian associations in Italy. The event gathered about 50 participants.

"KROK" University was represented by the team of the Institute of International Education

• Andrii LOTARIEV - Director of the Institute of International Education;

• Halyna BOHACHENKO - Director of International Project Office;

• Svitlana OLESHCHUK – Project manager of International Project Office.

The event program included the following activities:

• Presentation by KROK University on how to participate in the program and what is required for it;
• Online speech by Elisa Ferrari, project manager of the program at the Microfinanza Srl. Elisa shared details about participation for Ukrainians and important advice to make the exchange successful;
• Q&A session with organizers;
• Networking.

Many thanks to all the participants for interesting networking and to our partners for sharing invaluable insights, which will greatly contribute to the successful implementation of the project at KROK University!

February 15-16, 2024, the first kick-off meeting within the framework of the Virtual Exchanges Erasmus+ project "Art of Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (Mediation) / ArtNoConflict" was held at the NLBA, Netherlands.  

Halyna Bohachenko, the Director of International Project Office, represented KROK University. 

The meeting was held at the Netherlands Business Academy in Dordrecht, the Netherlands. The rector of the institution, Jan van Zwieten, opened the event and greeted all participants, spoke about practical experience in the field of mediation, about the activities of the academy. During the meeting, all partners made presentations of their universities and organizations, talked about their experience working with young people in the field of mediation, facilitation and negotiations. 

The participants discussed the goal, main tasks and expected results of the project, communication, rules of dissemination, reporting, financial management, requirements for the quality of results, main tasks for the next six months. 

During the second day, all participants visited the Ukrainian school in Dordrecht, which was founded with the support of Jan van Zwieten. The school is managed by Oksana Oliynyk, a graduate of the master's program "Mediation and Conflict Management" at the "KROK" University. The program was developed and implemented within the framework of the MEDIATS project "Mediation: Training and transformation of society". Oksana talked about how they combine two education systems (Ukrainian and Dutch), what help school teachers and the municipality provide to children and their parents, how conflicts are resolved, etc. 

Thanks to the organizers for a productive and interesting meeting, and to all partners of the #ArtNoConflict team for active participation! 

On February 1, 2024, a virtual ceremony of awarding Bachelor’s Diplomas to graduates of the educational program Management (English) was held online in Microsoft Teams.

Bachelor’s Diplomas with Honours and Merit Certificates in Recognition for Dedication, Hard Work and Support were awarded to Ejiofor Chukwuemeka Stephen and Ugbu Embassy Comfort.

The congratulating speeches were given 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. A video greeting from the University dance studio of "K-Dance" with the composition "In the shadows of Ukraine” was presented during the event.

Dear graduates, we are proud of you! We are glad that despite the difficult times, you managed to successfully complete your studies! We wish you achieving the goals and an easy path towards a new life!