KROK University
KROK University
On November 13-14, the 35th Network Meeting of the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) program took place in Brussels, Belgium, bringing together representatives of partner organizations from across Europe. “KROK” University was represented by Andrii Lotariev, Vice-Rector for Science, and Anna Drobyna, Head of International Office. During the two-day event, participants discussed key developments within the program and shared best practices for enhancing international entrepreneurial exchanges. Among the highlights of the meeting were:
- Announcement of the preliminary results of the 14th Call, providing insights into current project performance and future priorities.
- Consortium meeting, where partners coordinated ongoing activities, reviewed progress, and planned upcoming program stages.
- Discussions on new developments in the EYE program, focusing on improving collaboration, digitalization, and support mechanisms for young entrepreneurs.
"KROK" University continues its active engagement in the EYE program, contributing to the expansion of international opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs and strengthening cooperation with partner institutions across Europe.
On November 3–7, 2025, a meeting of the UP University consortium of European universities was held at Artevelde University of Applied Sciences (Ghent, Belgium). The event was attended by representatives of “KROK” University: Andrii Lotariev, Vice-Rector for Science, and Anna Drobyna, Head of International Office.
During the meeting, consortium members worked on developing competencies necessary for the implementation of joint educational programs within the alliance. The delegations also visited the Ghent City Hall, where they learned about municipal sustainability projects currently being implemented in the city.
One of the key events was the consortium’s visit to the European Commission in Brussels, where participants discovered new funding opportunities for higher educational institutions and university alliances, as well as the planned changes to the Erasmus+ program for 2028–2034.
Representatives of “KROK” University also gave a lecture titled “The current state of education in Ukraine during the full-scale war”, sharing relevant challenges and insights of the Ukrainian higher education system.
On October 21, at the invitation of the Educational and Scientific Institute of International Education of «KROK» University, a workshop on personal leadership and self-management took place.
The speaker of the event was Prof. Jan van Zwieten, Rector of the Netherlands Business Academy (Breda, the Netherlands).
The participants included high school students from Kyiv Business Lyceum, students of the Professional College, and undergraduate students of «KROK» University. During the interactive workshop, young participants received practical advice on developing leadership skills, effectively managing their personal resources, and improving their soft skills through open dialogue with an international expert.
We sincerely thank Professor Jan van Zwieten for the inspiration, fresh ideas, and valuable experience, and our students – for their active participation and commitment to personal growth!
The memorandum of cooperation has been signed! "KROK" University officially begins cooperation with the Central Interregional Administration of the Ministry of Justice (Kyiv).
The memorandum provides for a number of promising areas of cooperation: from joint research projects to the organization of specialized courses and internships.
The agreement opens up new opportunities for students and lecturers:
- Internships and work experience in the structures of the Ministry of Justice;
- Joint educational and scientific events;
- Lectures, trainings, and master classes from leading lawyers;
- Real cases and practical experience in law enforcement.
This memorandum opens new horizons for all participants and is another step towards creating a stronger and more integrated legal community in Ukraine!
