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.

On 26-30 August 2024, Foggia University (Italy) hosted the Sustainability Training as part of the INTERADIS/International Students Integration and Adaptation project (619451-EPP-1-2020-1-NL-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP).

Event was attended by the following partners: KROK University, Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, Odesa National Polytechnical University, Mariupol State University, Sumy National Agrarian University, V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Ivan Franko National University , National University of Water and Environmental Engineering, Netherlands Business Academy, the Netherlands; Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden, Germany; Mykolas Romeris University, Lithuania; Hultgren Nachhaltigkeitsberatung UG, Germany.

Sustainability training in international projects is essential for ensuring compliance with regulations, enhancing resource efficiency, managing risks, and fostering positive stakeholder relationships.

The main goal of the training is to develop and discuss a joint sustainable development strategy and an individual strategy for each Ukrainian project partner.

During the week workshops were also organized on the preparation of a sustainability strategy, work in teams to share experience, recommendations of partners on the implementation of the project and new opportunities for cooperation were discussed.

Many thanks to Università di Foggia for well organised event as well as to all partners of #interadis project.

On 13 August, the consortium of universities of the Erasmus+ KA2 project “Integration of Dual Higher Education in Moldova and Ukraine” / COOPERA including “KROK” University, V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Uzhhorod National University, Odesa National Economic University received a letter from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine in response to the submitted Recommendations for the development of dual education in Ukraine:

“The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine expresses its sincere gratitude to the consortium of universities from Moldova and Ukraine of the Erasmus+ project KA2 “Integration of Dual Higher Education in Moldova and Ukraine”/COOPERA for the materials and recommendations on the development of dual education in Ukraine. The information provided, including the “Recommendations for supplementing the content and practical implementation of the Regulation on the dual form of professional higher education and higher education” and the “Framework Recommendations for initiating and organising study programmes in partnership with the business sector in higher education institutions of the Republic of Moldova”, will be carefully studied and taken into account when developing further regulations in the field of dual education. The experience of this project is extremely valuable for us and will contribute to improving the quality of education in Ukraine through the integration of dual education.”

The consortium of universities expresses its gratitude to the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and hopes that the recommendations provided will be effectively used for the further development of dual education in Ukraine.

“KROK” University, the national coordinator of the consortium of universities within the framework of the Erasmus+ project "Integration of Dual Higher Education in Moldova and Ukraine" (COOPERA), after a detailed study of the experience of international partners, submitted materials and proposals for the further development of dual education in Ukraine to the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.

“KROK” University provided the following recommendations:

- Recommendations for supplementing the content and practical implementation of the Regulation on the dual form of professional undergraduate and graduate education prepared by Ukrainian partner universities.

 - Framework recommendations for initiating and organizing study programs in partnership with the business sector in higher education institutions of the Republic of Moldova (translation), developed by partners from Moldova.

- Recommendations for the preparation and implementation of dual education programs in partnership with the business environment in higher education institutions, prepared by the Regional Office of the ULIE in Zakarpattia region.

- Recommendations on the initiation and organization of dual higher education programs in partnership with the business community in higher education institutions prepared by the Federation of Employers of Transcarpathia.

These documents are an important step in improving dual education in Ukraine, aimed at improving the training and employment of specialists in cooperation with business.