From 4 to 6 September 2024, Candidate of Law, Associate Professor of the Faculty of Law  Dolianovska I.M. took part in the next stage of the training for facilitators of the Erasmus+ ArtNoConflict project, which was held at Mykolas Romeris University (Vilnius, Lithuania).

The purpose of the training was to teach the ability to organise communication in the process of conflict resolution in the educational environment among students and young people, using techniques of non-violent communication, negotiation, mediation, adhering to the principles of respect and tolerance for all participants in the educational process. The Lithuanian colleagues who conducted the training (Agne Tvaronaviciene and Indre Korsakoviene) were joined by representatives of the Netherlands Business Academy (Marjon Kuipers and Gea van Klompenburg), who provided powerful support in combining knowledge and experience in the art of negotiation, communication and communication.

The training was also attended by representatives of the Business School of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Shota Rustaveli Batumi State University, and representatives of youth NGOs from Ukraine and Georgia.

Now the participants are to develop curricula on the art of non-violent communication for youth education in Ukraine and Georgia, which will undoubtedly contribute to improving the culture of communication, reducing violent manifestations in the youth educational environment, and increasing the legal awareness and will of young people!

From 29 August to 05 September 2024, a 4th year student of the Bachelor's degree programme ‘International Economic Relations’, Oleksandra Presnyakova, and a 1st year student of the Master's degree programme ‘Law’, Solomiia Romasevych, took part in the European Summer School: Rule of Law’ organised by SWPS University in Sopot, with the support of NAWA (Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange).

Justice, solidarity, tolerance, equality, non-discrimination are the values enshrined in Title 2 of the Treaty on European Union and are indeed the foundation of democracy, so the summer school included a rich programme covering various aspects of legal and socio-political topics.

It was a unique opportunity not only to learn more about history, but also to discuss current issues of human rights and the rule of law in the context of modern Europe, to meet with the Minister of Justice of Poland, to visit the Centre for European Solidarity and the World War II Museum.

There was also an opportunity to meet like-minded people and future colleagues who inspire work and development. Leading professors from Lithuania, Poland, France, Slovenia and Bulgaria enthusiastically delivered interesting and informative lectures that deepened the understanding of the rule of law and its application in various areas of legal and social life. Such events foster a great responsibility to the future generation in the education of European values, in the conscious sense of the word. 

We are grateful to SWPS University (Sopot) for the warm and friendly welcome!

On September 2 - 6, 2024, "KROK" University students commenced their educational visit to Lithuania as part of the Erasmus+ KA2 project "Synergy of Educational, Scientific, Managerial, and Industrial Components for Climate Management and Climate Change Prevention" / CLIMAN at Mykolas Romeris University. The first week of the program was rich and informative, focusing on climate change and the role of stakeholders in mitigation strategies.

The educational program included lectures, seminars, and field research conducted by leading professors and scientists from various countries. The first day began with registration and an official introduction, followed by the inaugural lecture by Professor Paulo Pereira on "Climate Change: A Global Issue." This lecture served as the foundation for subsequent discussions and practical sessions.

Particular emphasis was placed on seminars addressing climate change in coastal and urban areas, including issues related to adaptation and mitigation of climate change impacts.

The first week of training in Lithuania proved to be not only an intellectually enriching experience but also an excellent start for future collaboration and research in the field of sustainable development and climate management.

On 1-7 September 2024 Sustainability Training in frameworks of the project Synergy of educational, scientific, management and industrial components for climate management and climate change prevention/ #CLIMAN took place at Università di Foggia, Italy.

KROK University was represented:

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

Partners had an incredible week filled with insightful sessions, engaging workshops, and productive discussions.

We kicked off with consultations for universities, followed by a warm welcome from host Giulio Esposito and project coordinator Jan van Zwieten. Sustainability trainer Oliver Schmidt set the stage for the week’s program. The day concluded with an interactive Q&A session.

The next day focused on the sustainability goals as strategic tools, presented by Oliver Schmidt. We then delved into developing and implementing joint sustainability strategies. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Mirko Barz led a session on “Sustainable Bioenergy.” The afternoon featured self-study and group work, supported by our EU experts, alongside consultations for universities. We wrapped up with a Q&A session.

On another day, Ieva Bruskle shared valuable insights on creating sustainable and climate-focused business solutions. Oliver Schmidt continued with a discussion on sustainable education and funding structures. We also had a workshop on building networks and leveraging synergies. The day included more self-study and group work, with additional consultations and a Q&A session.

Presentations from Georgian and Ukrainian universities on sustainability concepts were followed by feedback from our EU experts. Prof. Laß-Seyoum discussed the prospects and challenges of hydrogen as a sector coupling element. The afternoon was dedicated to self-study and group work, with continued consultations and a Q&A session.

The final day featured cultural and networking activities in the morning, providing a great opportunity to connect and reflect. The afternoon was focused on finalizing strategies with expert support and concluded with final remarks and the closing of the training.

Many thanks to all participants, speakers, and organizers (Università di Foggia)  for making this week a success! Together, we’re paving the way for a more sustainable future.