From January 20 to January 24, 2025, as a part of the Erasmus+ KA171 program, the Rector of the Netherlands Business Academy, RI, RA, RO, Prof. Jan van Zwieten, visited "KROK" University.

During the visit, Mr. Jan gave an open lecture on the topic “Your Weakness is Your Strength: Why the Netherlands Became Rich”. 

The event was attended by PhD students (Law, Management Program), Bachelor’s students (International Business, Management (English) Program), students of the Professional College of "KROK" University, and other interested parties.

We are grateful to Mr. Jan for the interesting lecture and look forward to further cooperation!

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!

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!