Haliç University, Istanbul, Turkey, announced the results of applications for Call for Erasmus+ scholarships. Selection was conducted within the framework of 2022 project of the Erasmus+ Programme and partner countries (KA171) Higher Education Student Mobility within the quota allocated to Haliç University by Turkish National Agency.

Congratulations to “KROK” University students who were successfully selected and will experience studying at Istanbul in Fall Semester of the Academic Year 2023-2024 through Erasmus Grants within Erasmus+ KA171 Project! Results of selection can be found here

On March 27-31, 2023, Anna Drobyna, Head of International Office, and Yuliia Bohdanova, Project Manager of International Office of Educational and Scientific Institute of International Education, took part in the International Thematic Week at Kodolanyi Janos University, Budapest, Hungary.

Representatives of partner higher educational institutions from Ukraine, Albania, Georgia, Japan, Luxembourg and the Netherlands were invited to the event.

During the international week, the participants of the event took part in lectures on branding in higher education, discussed the issue of internationalization and presented their HEIs at Erasmus Exchange Fair. Monitoring of the implementation of the Erasmus+ KA1 project and the double degree programs were discussed with Hungarian partners.

We thank our Hungarian partners for an interesting and productive week!

On March 07 and 08, 2023, the Student Council of «KROK» University and the Department of Student Affairs organized the charity fair «Bavovna Shop».

The Student Council and active students have made 30 cotton bouquets during the Charity Workshop project. On the first day of the fair in the hall of the University, all the bouquets were sold in less than 3 hours. The Student Council did not expect such a success. Therefore, the Student Council and the Department of Student Affairs had to produce 10 more bouquets for sale already on March 8. In total, 7850 UAH was collected during these two days. Proceeds were sent to support the Volunteer Medical Battalion «Hospitaliers».

We thank everyone who participated, together we are stronger, together we bring victory closer.

On February 28, 2023, «KROK» University hosted a roundtable discussion on «State Policy in the Field of Child Protection in the Context of War in Ukraine» with the participation of Daria Gerasymchuk, Advisor to the Presidential Commissioner for Children's Rights and Child Rehabilitation, as an invited guest.

Anatolii Frantsuz, Vice-Rector for Scientific and Pedagogical Work (Legal Education), Hero of Ukraine, Honored Lawyer, Doctor of Law, Professor, made an opening speech.

The issues of deportation, crimes against children during the war, murder of children, illegal adoption, genocide of the Ukrainian nation are things that need to be discussed and acted upon not only at the state level, but also "shouted" at the international level... It was a great honor for our University during the period of martial law to meet with Daria Gerasymchuk, Advisor to the Presidential Commissioner for Children's Rights and Child Rehabilitation, who spoke about the work under martial law, in particular about the activities of the Coordination Headquarters for the Protection of Children's Rights under martial law, the Children of War portal, the Child is Not Alone chatbot, but most of all, all the participants of the round table were touched by the stories about the difficult path of returning deported children to their homeland. The topic is difficult, but we have to talk about it.

Ukraine is doing everything possible, but unfortunately, it is not enough... The usual tools of diplomacy do not work, the requirements of international humanitarian law do not apply to the aggressor, so there is no single mechanism. They will pay for each of the crimes. We thank those who are fighting today on all fronts for our Victory! Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Armed Forces!

On February 25, 2023, at the initiative of the Educational and Research Institute of Information and Communication Technologies (ERICT), represented by the Director of ERICT Valentyn Rach, the Head of the Department of Computer Science Serhii Michkivskyi and the Laboratory Assistant of the Department of Computer Science Mykyta Feshchenko, KROK Amazing eSports Cup 2023 tournament was organized.

Three teams, Genius Team (GNT), Kripo4ki (KPK), and Still Standing (ST4ND), competed in the University arena in specially equipped classrooms (020 and 021), in compliance with all the rules and safety standards. Throughout the event, there was an uplifting atmosphere full of sports spirit and healthy competition, where the unique styles of each team during the game allowed the audience to enjoy a variety of strategies and tactics.

Thus, the tournament was held according to the following schedule and with the following results:

• 11:40 -12:40 game between GNT and KPK with a score of 16:14;
• 13:20 - 14:00 game between ST4ND and KPK with a score of 16:1;
• 14:50 - 15:40 game between ST4ND and GNT with a score of 16:6.

As a result of the tournament, the ST4ND team won (6 points), while GNT and KPK took second and third places.

Each representative of the winning team received a prize: gaming headphones, a gaming keyboard, and mice from Xtrike Me to help them win more victories.

We are grateful to everyone who contributed to the organization, in particular, thanks to the cooperation with the Center for Information Technologies, the tournament was held without any technical problems, and the equipment was of high quality, which ensured a smooth course of the game.

It is worth noting that the tournament was an important event for students who play the game in their free time and allowed us to bring together people interested in CS:GO and eSports in general.

We are already planning further tournaments, so check the gadget and stay tuned for updates

On February 21, 2023, within the frameworks of National Seminar «Dual Education in Ukraine: Project Experience and Prospects for Implementation» (International Project «Integration of Dual Higher Education in Moldova and Ukraine / COOPERA»), a sectional meeting «KROK» & COOPERA: Dual Education in the Educational Program «Journalism» was held.

The section «KROK» & COOPERA brought together students of International Relations and Journalism Department, who are participants in the project, and lecturers of the Department who are members of the COOPERA project group. Nelia Momot, Head of Department presented the results at the plenary session. Oleksandr Trukhachov and Olena Vovchenko, Associate Professors of the Department presented their work on dual education as members of the project team. Students shared research on foreign experience of dual education. The project participants presented the results and their own achievements and invited other students to participate in dual education and its popularization.

On February 03, 2023, a virtual graduation ceremony was conducted for graduates (foreign citizens) of Bachelors of Program Subject Area: "Management" (English-taught program) and Masters of Program Subject Area: "International Economic Relations", Educational Program: "Export-Oriented Management".

Bachelor's Diplomas with honours and Merit Certificates in Recognition for Dedication, Hard Work and Support were awarded to Ezebuiro Zita Uju and Magongo Mlungisi Ntokozo, graduates of Program Subject Area: "Management" (English-taught program).

Master's Diplomas with honours and Merit Certificates in Recognition of Outstanding Academic Achievements were awarded to Olayinka Olawale Kazeem and Odewade Aderoju Odafen, graduates of Program Subject Area: "International Economic Relations", Educational Program: "Export-Oriented Management".

Congratulating words were given by: Andrii Lotariev, Director of Educational and Scientific Institute of International Education and Anna Drobyna, Head of International Office. There was also a video greeting from the dance studio of the University "K-Dance" with the performance "In the shadows of Ukraine". The Vocal Band of "KROK" University congratulated the graduates with the song translated into English as "How not to love, my dear Kyiv".

Dear graduates, we are proud of you! We are glad that despite the difficult times, you managed to successfully complete your studies! We wish you to achieve your goals and have an easy way toward your new life! The video from Graduation ceremony can be watched by following the link

On February 21, 2023, the National Seminar «Dual Education in Ukraine: Project Experience and Implementation Prospects» was held within the International Project «Integration of Dual Higher Education in Moldova and Ukraine / COOPERA». About 300 participants took part in the seminar: project coordinators from the Erasmus+ Office, coordinators from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, project partners from Technical University of Moldova, partner HEIs of Ukraine - Odessa National Economic University, Uzhgorod National University, V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University. This seminar was held at the initiative of Department of International Relations and Journalism of «KROK» University, which is piloting the project in the educational program «Journalism». During the seminar, the participants exchanged experiences regarding the implementation of a dual form of education, discussed the experience of the partner countries of the project «Integration of dual higher education in Moldova and Ukraine / COOPERA».

In addition, there was a meeting of two sections with the participation of employers and students. Stakeholders, together with Career Development Center of «KROK» University, gave practical advice on how to bring the labor market closer to the student. «KROK & COOPERA" section brought together students of Department of International Relations and Journalism, who are participants in the project, and lecturers of the Department, who are part of COOPERA project group. They presented the results of dual education and their own achievements and invited other students to participate in dual education and its popularization.

On January 31 - February 1, 2023, «KROK» University, Professional College of «KROK» University, Ecological Club «LOTOS» presented an international scientific and practical online networking International Highlight Event «Greening of modern educational space: main vectors of innovative transformation and ways of their implementation». It was held within the framework of the implementation of Erasmus+ project «Synergy of educational, scientific, management and industrial components for climate management and climate change prevention / CLIMAN» 619119-EPP-1-2020-1-NL-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP, where the listeners received an interesting, informative and useful information from well-known scientists and experts about modern large-scale environmental challenges for our country and the whole world, as well as about important trends in the field of environmentalization of the educational process.

The welcome speech was given by the respected partners of the project and invited guests, in particular: Andrii KUCHKO, Svitlana SHYTIKOVA, prof. Jan van ZWIETEN, Oleksandr PYZHOV, Andrii LOTAREV, Nataliya VNUKOVA, Myroslav MALYOVANY, prof. Florian KOCH, Kristine NEIMANE, Oliver SCHMIDT, Tsitsino TURKADZE, Anastasisa BONDAR, Viktoria BUNDZYAK, Roman KURYLENKO, Tetiana PRYBORA, Viktoria TARANIUK, Serhii KHARA, Viktoria KHRUTBA, Kateryna SHEVCHENKO.

Interesting and informative lectures were held by Victoria KHRUTBA («GREEN PROJECT MANAGEMENT AS A MECHANISM OF DEVELOPMENT OF UKRAINE. INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC EXPERIENCE»), Natalia VNUKOVA («MODERN TRANSFORMATION OF EDUCATION. ENVIRONMENTAL TREND»), Olena PARENIUK («NUCLEAR DANGER: HOW TO SURVIVE AND SURVIVE»)

HEIs implementing the CLIMAN project actively participated, including: the Netherlands Business Academy, the Netherlands; HTW Berlin - University of Applied Sciences, Germany; Turiba University, Latvia; Kharkiv National Automobile and Highway University, Ukraine; Lviv Polytechnic National University, Ukraine; Akaki Tsereteli State University, Kutaisi, Georgia; Haltgren Consulting Company, Germany.

We are very grateful to all the speakers and participants for their active participation!