Meet the KROK’s Mascot, KROKSI.

The coolest ideas come after the phrase, “What if...”. This idea came to Alina Holtseva, Director of the Student Affairs Department, who was supported in this project by Nataliia Tytarenko, Director of the Advertising and Public Relations Department, and the University Administration, which allowed the idea of creating a mascot to be brought to life.

His name is KROKSI, he is friendly, always smiling, and loves hugs! We are confident that the creation of this fluffy character will not only lift spirits and attract attention, but also make our University even more recognizable on social media, and the University Student Council and the Department of Student Affairs will make every effort to create interesting and vibrant content about student life at the University!

Stickers, shopping bags, and University merchandise featuring our hero are a separate series of branded items that students and others dream of! So we are developing these products, which can be obtained by participating in events organized by the Department of Student Affairs and the University Student Council.​​​​​​​

From March 31 to April 31, 2025, “KROK” University implemented the most ambitious course within the Erasmus+ ArtNoConflict project!

Throughout April, the Erasmus+ virtual exchange project team “The Art of Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (Mediation) / ArtNoConflict” held a course that brought together over 700 participants from Ukraine, Lithuania, Georgia, the Netherlands, and other countries!

Of course, this would not have been possible without the partner teams:

• Karazin Business School
• Netherlands Business Academy
• Mykolas Romeris University
•  Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University
• NGO “Ukrainian Youth Councils Association”
• NGO “Youth For The World Non-Entrepreneurial”

It was a powerful example of intercultural cooperation and innovation in education. Participants not only gained theoretical knowledge, but also had the opportunity to apply their knowledge in intercultural groups: they solved case studies and developed leadership, critical thinking, and effective communication skills.

We would like to thank everyone for their motivation, interest, activity, and very constructive feedback!

Most of the students successfully completed the course and received certificates!

The Project Coordinators at “KROK” University were Andriі Lotarіev and Maryna Skalatska.

The trainers were Inna Dolianovska and Nataliia Kalinina.

The facilitators were Andriі Lotarіev, Maryna Skalatska, and Inna Dolianovska.

A new group will start in September!

Stay tuned for updates, and see you soon!

“KROK” University continues to actively expand its partnership network in order to create new opportunities for students, teachers, and civil society. Recently, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between “KROK” University, represented by Andriі Kuchko Rector, and the public organization Cossack Guard of Ukraine, headed by Oleksandr Chernysh.

This document confirms the intentions of both parties to develop a long-term partnership in the field of national-patriotic education, security education, youth initiatives, and volunteer projects.

Among the main areas of cooperation is the implementation of the ambitious SDA (Society Development Academy) project. The purpose of the SDA is to promote the comprehensive development of young people by:

• supporting them in choosing their future profession;
• providing opportunities for internships or employment; - realizing their own ideas and ambitions through participation in social, creative, and entrepreneurial projects.

This includes organizing educational, career guidance, motivational, and cultural and educational events; supporting and mentoring young people; and providing access to resources, partnership programs, and platforms for self-development and professional growth.

We are confident that such cooperation will open new horizons for the implementation of educational, patriotic, and social initiatives and will unite efforts for the development of Ukraine

From May 19 to May 23, 2025, Maryna Skalatska, a representative of the Educational and Scientific Institute of International Education, participated in the International Week at the University of Murcia (Murcia, Spain) as part of the Erasmus+ KA171 project. The event was organized by a long-standing and valued partner of “KROK” University — the University of Murcia.

The International Week gathered representatives from higher education institutions across more than 15 countries. The rich and diverse program included training and workshops focused on mobility opportunities — especially for individuals with disabilities, KA2 projects, virtual exchange initiatives, and internationalization. Participants also enjoyed a variety of cultural activities such as excursions around Murcia and Cartagena, a crash course in Spanish, and numerous networking opportunities.

An important part of the event was the presentation of participating institutions. “KROK” University shared its experience in international projects and international students training, presented “Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs” project and activities of EYE to the future consortium.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the University of Murcia for organizing such an engaging and informative week!