On August 8-12, 2022, Jan van Zwieten, Rector of the Netherlands Business Academy, together with Jan Thomas van Zwieten, Manager of NLBA, visited «KROK» University.

In order to disseminate the values of mediation into Ukrainian society, prof. van Zwieten conducted an open practical training for interested persons, where participants received theoretical information about mediation, learned about the experience of the Netherlands and were able to practice the skills of mediator.

During the visit, experts from Netherlands had meetings with the teams of Educational and Scientific Institute of International Education, KROK Business School and discussed implementation of Master degree program «Mediation and Conflict Management», maintenance of the mediators' register and students’ certification. Jan van Zwieten reviewed training materials of the program and provided useful recommendations. The participants discussed the sustainability of the project and further initiatives in the field of mediation.

On July 26, 2022, as part of MEDIATS project «Mediation: Training and Society Transformation / MEDIATS», an online training was held to ensure the sustainability of the project.

The organizer of the training was Oliver Schmidt, MEDIATS project quality manager, Director of German consulting company Hultgren Nachhaltigkeitsberatung UG.

The team of «KROK» University as a co-coordinator and partner of the project was represented by:

• Andrii Lotariev, Director of Educational and Scientific Institute of International Education;
• Halyna Bohachenko, Director of International Projects Office.

During the training, the participants discussed in detail the state of project implementation at the moment, project results, strategies for ensuring sustainability after the end of the funding period. While working in groups, the partners reflected and presented what else can be done to obtain a long-term impact. As a result of the training, the strategy for ensuring the sustainability of the results of the MEDIATS project was updated.

On July 18-22, 2022, Anna Drobyna, Head of International Office, and Maryna Yevchenko, Project Manager of Educational and Scientific Institute of International Education, visited University of Applied Sciences Baltazar Zaprešić (Croatia).

During the event, opportunities for cooperation within the framework of the new Erasmus+ KA 171 competition were discussed, monitoring of KA 107 competition was carried out, and the possibility of including University of Applied Sciences Baltazar Zaprešić in new applications within the Erasmus+ KA2 higher education potential development competitions was considered.

Representatives of ESIIE also met with Dmytro Okunskyi, a student of «KROK» University, who is currently on a mobility program at University of Applied Sciences Baltazar Zaprešić.

We thank our Croatian partners for their strong support of Ukraine and «KROK» University in particular, we hope for further fruitful cooperation in the field of internationalization of our higher educational institutions!

Attention students of "KROK" University majoring in "Management" and "Computer Sciences"!

We invite you to participate in the selection for mobility (exchange) programs with the possibility of receiving a scholarship from the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (Slovakia) for the period of the first semester of 2022-2023 academic year.

Terms of participation:

• Fill in the application form here
• Be a full-time student of "KROK" University majoring in "Management" or "Computer Sciences"
• Complete 18 years latest upon the start of the Erasmus+ mobility (September 19,2022)
• Knowledge of the English language at the B2 level or the Slovak language at the B2 level

Documents to be uploaded:

• CV
• Transcript of records
• Certificate from "KROK" University confirming student status - Certificate of language proficiency, if you do not have it, take the test here
• Scanned copy of the student card
• Scanned copy of ID card or international passport
• Photo (needed for student ID card)

Important dates:

The application form should be submitted in the period from July 25, 2022 to August 15, 2022

Selection results: August 19, 2022

Start of mobility: September 19, 2022

Detailed information: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Dear students,

A long-time partner of "KROK" University, the University of Foggia (Italy) invites you to participate in the selection for scholarships under the mobility (exchange) program for the first semester of 2022-2023 academic year!

International Call for scholarships - is an initiative adopted within the framework of the Apulian universities’ internationalization policies, with the financial support of the Regione Puglia, and aimed at promoting actions to welcome and host students at the University of Foggia for a period of up to 4 months of any nationality, coming from Ukrainian universities and seeking international protection.

BENEFITS

Selected students will be entitled to the following benefits:

• Exemption from fees required for enrollment in single courses of the academic year 2022/2023
• ECTS after the successful completion of each course
• 4 months scholarship of 4.000,00 euro
• Free Italian language course at the University Language Centre
• Assistance from the staff of the Welcome Offices in dealing with administrative procedures and with integration into university life.

REQUIREMENTS

• To be a student of "KROK" University
• Not to be enrolled in another higher educational institution in Italy in 2022-2023.

DOCUMENTS

• Applications must be submitted using the online form
• Applicant’s CV
• A scanned copy of the Applicant’s passport (or any other identity document) in course of validity
• Сertificate enrollment to “KROK” University

The deadline is September 15, 2022!

Good luck in selection!

If you have any questions, please, contact Anna Drobyna, Head of International Office via e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

On July 15, 2022, Andrii Lotariev, Director of Educational and Scientific Institute of International Education, and Anna Drobyna, Head of International Office, held the presentation of the educational programs of “KROK” University.

The event gathered more than 40 registered participants - students of the Preparatory course for foreign citizens, as well as external applicants interested in studying in Ukraine./p>

The participants of the event had the opportunity to learn more about "KROK" University, it’s English-taught programs at Bachelor and Master levels, the mobility and Double Degree programs, as well as to receive the consultations on migration issues./p>

We are waiting for new applicants at English-taught programs of "KROK" University!

The video from the event is available here

Apply for studies here: Application Form - «KROK» University

On July 14, 2022, Andrii Lotariev, Director of Educational and Scientific Institute of International Education, was invited by Kozminski University (Warsaw, Poland), a long-time partner of “KROK” University, to give a speech at a meeting with Professor Asuka Tzusuki (Japan). Apart from "KROK" University, colleagues from Lviv Polytechnic National University were present at the event.

The main purpose of the meeting was to discuss the difficulties faced by the Ukrainian HEIs during the full-scale aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, the assistance needed, etc. Speakers presented their higher educational institutions, outlined possible ways of cooperation between Ukrainian and Japanese HEIs.

We are grateful to Kozminski University (Poland) and Professor Asuka Tzusuki (Japan) for their interest in our country and willingness to help Ukrainian education!

On July 11, 2022, a virtual graduation ceremony was conducted for graduates (foreign citizens) of Program Subject Area: "Management" (English-taught program) and "International Economic Relations", Educational Program: "Export-Oriented Business".

Bachelor's Diplomas with honours and Merit Certificates in Recognition of Outstanding Academic Achievements were awarded to Suleiman-Zuntu Aisha and Ezeokoli Ekene David, graduates of Program Subject Area: "Management" (English-taught program).

Pournikdast Soheil, a graduate of Program Subject Area: "Management" (English-taught program), was also awarded with Merit Certificates in Recognition for Dedication, Hard Work and Support.

Congratulating words were given by: Andrii Lotariev, Director of Educational and Scientific Institute of International Education, Iryna Kolesnyk, Head of Department of International Business, Anna Drobyna, Head of International Office. There were also video greetings from Viktor Alkema, Head of Department of Management Technologies, and Oleksandra Liashenko, former Director of Educational and Scientific Institute of Management and Adult Education. The Vocal Band of "KROK" University congratulated the graduates with the song translated into English as "How not to love, my dear Kyiv".

We are glad that despite the difficult time for our country, we managed to organize a fancy event which was attended by the parents, friends, relatives, and children of our graduates!

Dear graduates, we are proud of you! We wish you to be brave like Ukraine, achieve your goals and have an easy way toward your new life!

The video from Graduation ceremony can be watched by following the link

July 11-15, 2022 5 days of modern concentrated knowledge on mediation and conflict resolution!

Conflict management skills are relevant in any field where people interact with people. You teach, deliver products or services, help solve problems, manage organizations, processes and people, agree, present - rest assured, there is always room for conflict. The world has developed technologies and tools to resolve successfully various conflicts. The International Summer Mediation School - 2022 dedicated to mastering the practical basics of mediation and conflict management. Participation in the International Summer Mediation School will provide information on the practical application of mediation and other conflict resolution methods.

Participation in the events will be useful for both experienced professionals and those who are just being acquainted with mediation.

The event will take place online (Zoom).

PROGRAM

July 11

• 16:00 – 16:15 Opening of the International Summer Mediation School - 2022; Speakers: Olga Karpova, Oksana Sedashova, Victoria Polishchuk
• 16:15 –17:00 Is there a future in the mediator profession? Speaker: Gulmaidan Urozbaeva (Kazakhstan)
• 17:00 – 17:45 Conflict competence in the business environment Speaker: Kateryna Narovska, NAMU

July 12

• 16:00 – 16:45 The role of team leaders in conflict prevention and management Speaker: Oksana Demchenko
• 16:45 – 17:30 Advantages of the Mediation and comparison with court proceedings Speaker: Irakli Kandashvili (Georgia)
• 17:30 – 18:15 Mediation as part of the company's corporate culture Speaker: Alina Badina

July 13

• 16:00 – 16:45 Psychology of conflict: what prevents people from communicating normally Speaker: Tatiana Sanina
• 16:45 – 17:30 Ethics of a mediator: does it depend on the legislation of the country? Speaker: Victoria Polishchuk

July 14

• 16:00 – 16:45 Creativity technologies for conflict resolution Speaker: Oksana Sedashova
• 16:45 – 17:30 Amendments to the Law on Mediation of the Republic of Kazakhstan Speaker: Zhanara Usipbekova (Kazakhstan)
• 17:30 – 18:15 The potential of mediation as a mechanism for resolving disputes in new businesses Speaker: Natalia Fedotova

July 15

• 16:00 – 16:45 I want to help: how to help correctly? Speaker: Tatiana Vodopyan, NAMU
• 16:45 – 17:30 Mediation as a technology of the new corporate reality Speaker: Natalia Kalinina
• 17:30 – 18:15 Closing of the International Summer Mediation School. Mini-conference "Opportunities for the development of the professions of mediator and conflict resolution manager"

Those interested can obtain a certificate of advanced training upon request. The form of professional development is institutional, total amount 1 ECTS credit.

Participation fee for the International Mediation Summer School - 2022:

• Research and teaching staff of KROK University and KROK Business School free
• Students of the Master's Program “Mediation and Conflict Resolution” at the KROK Business School (2021, 2022) free
• Graduates of the Master's program "Mediation and Conflict Resolution" at the KROK Business School 250 UAH
• Everyone who wants to improve their skills 450 UAH

On May 15, 2022, «KROK» University turned 30 years old! On this occasion, all staff of the University gathered online to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the founding of the University.

Despite this difficult time and historical challenges, all the participants of the online event were waiting for a lot of pleasure, and most importantly it is a family atmosphere, which was felt even through the screens of gadgets. After all, no matter how far we are, we are still #КРОКуємо30років!

It is known that «KROK» is a success story of people: students, lecturers, all employees. On the occasion of the solemn event, the founders of the University presented the badge "Honor" and the anniversary badge "Honor", which are awarded for outstanding personal contribution to the development of the University, many years of active research and educational activities, significant personal contribution to strengthening the financial position and infrastructure. methods and technologies of educational and research activities organization that have significantly improved the reputation of the University.

In addition, for personal contribution to the University, the KROK University Award was awarded to some staff.

We sincerely congratulate all KROK staff members on its 30th anniversary!

Thank you for being with us! We wish peace to everyone and traditionally - everything will be Ukraine!