KROK Business School was recognized for its social impact and sustainability achievements when the Positive Impact Rating (PIR) results were launched today at the UN PRME Global Forum. KROK Business School was one of 77 business schools from 30 countries worldwide that took part in the rating this year and achieved Level 3, making it a Progressing school within the PIR.

The PIR is a rating conducted by students and for students. For the third time, students worldwide assessed their business schools on how they perceive their positive impact in the world. The positive impact of business schools goes beyond their contribution to business and the economy; it addresses the need for their positive impact for society.

Students assessed how KROK Business  School and KROK University addresses societal and sustainable challenges and prepares its students to be responsible business leaders. The data collection in KROK Business School was organized and led by the member of Staff-Student Committee, who distributed the PIR survey across campus to their fellow students. This year more than 200 students responded to the survey.

Participating in the PIR demonstrates the value KROK Business School and KROK University gives to student feedback and voice.

The PIR was created by business school experts together with global NGOs - WWF, Oxfam, and UN Global Compact. International student associations oikos, AIESEC, and Net Impact partner with PIR, supported by VIVA Idea (Costa Rica), The Institute for Business Sustainability Foundation & Fehr Advice, both from Switzerland.

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Today we would like to introduce you to a 1st year student majoring in «Computer Science» - Kostiantyn Yanin. Based on the results of his first year, the KROK administration awarded him with a merit certificate for his academic achievements, and we asked him to share his impressions of his first year:

«I am very glad that I chose «KROK» University and the specialty 122 «Computer Science» for admission. I chose it because many friends told me about it in a positive way, and now I know for sure that it is true. The university offers a fairly varied program that allows students to try themselves in different areas of IT and choose what they want to do in the future, and it also impresses with its lecturers who are always ready to help and are very thorough in their work.

I started to be interested in computers since I was very young because I had access to them throughout my life, and at about the age of 13 I started thinking about a career in this field because it was interesting to me and it also has many opportunities for personal growth.

In my first year, I was very impressed by the work of the lecturers, they really know how to do their job and are also able to help or, if desired, give additional tasks that will improve students' understanding in this area. It's also worth mentioning the university itself, which always offers students to take an active part in student life, and constantly holds various events and concerts.

«I expect that my specialty will open up wide opportunities for professional growth and self-realization, and I highly recommend «KROK» University to those who have already decided that they want to connect their lives with IT, even if they have not yet decided in which field, I think you will find and learn a lot of new and interesting things here».

We wish Kostiantyn success in his studies and further professional growth!

Anna Nyzhnyk, a 1st year student majoring in Computer Science, shares her impressions of studying at «KROK» University: «I became interested in computers and everything related to them as a child when I spent time with my dad. That is why I chose this specialty. In addition, I liked the Computer Science program itself. I am happy with my choice. In fact, I didn't expect that my studies would be so interesting and straightforward. Only what will really come in handy in the future. We have great lecturers who do their job perfectly and give us the opportunity to learn something new. It is important for me to enjoy my work and I hope that I have made the right choice and that I will only see this in the future».

Anna is one of the active students who have been recognized by the administration for their excellent academic performance. We just want to wish Anna not to stop there and to acquire new knowledge, skills and discover interesting horizons.

Today we would like to share with you an interesting story about our student from group KN-22, a vivid example of how you can combine a computer and an active lifestyle and sports.

The student's name is Rostyslav Kovalov. He played for Chyhyryn Children's and Youth Sports School and Cherkasy teams FC «Urahan» and «Zorіa-Cherkasy» Dnipro. At one of the football tournaments that took place in 2005 in Lviv, where FC «Dynamo Kyiv» team also took part, Rostyslav received an invitation to watch the coaches of the Dynamo Kyiv Academy. As a result of a successful viewing, he began training with the team of the Dynamo Kyiv Academy in 2005. While training at the Academy, he played in the DUFLU for the football teams FC «Dinaz» Vyshhorod, CYSS-26 and FC «Dynamo Kyiv».

After graduating from the Dynamo Kyiv Academy, he continued his football career at «Kolos» Kovalivka U-19. He plays as a midfielder.

Rostyslav he has loved computers and sports since childhood, so he combined his favorite things by getting enrolled in specialty 122 at «KROK» University. Here's what he had to say about it: «The modern world and computers are very much connected, we meet various computer systems in our everyday life in its various manifestations (Digital Kyiv, Diia, Social Networks, TV), so I think this is the future. Major «Computer Science» provides great opportunities for a successful career - systematic thinking and thorough training make it easy to adapt to various fields of information technology. This profession does not prevent you from working remotely, which makes it possible to do other favorite things».

We wish the young talent not to stop there, to win new victories in education and sports!

Today we would like to introduce you to our next student from the specialty 122 «Computer Science», who is studying in the fourth year and on June 12, 2024, he just successfully defended the BA Thesis at «KROK» University - congratulations!

Our hero's name is Oleksandr Bokuchava, and he is an encouraging Ukrainian eSports player who currently represents the Passion UA team.

Since childhood, Oleksandr has dreamed of a career in eSports, and this dream began to come true when he became one of the top 500 players in Europe in the popular game Overwatch. His success in this game at the age of 16 became the starting point for taking eSports seriously and it contributed to his even greater interest in computers. Therefore, the choice of «KROK» University and the specialty 122 «Computer Science» was not just due to positive reviews on the Internet or its proximity to home, but to a greater extent due to Oleksandr's desire to immerse himself even more in the world of computer science and win new victories. However, despite his ambitions, Oleksandr faced unforeseen circumstances: first, the COVID-19 pandemic, which moved offline tournaments to an online format, and then the war, which prevented him from traveling to participate in international competitions.

When being asked about his future plans, Oleksandr’s answer is as follows: «At this stage, I plan to finish my studies, I don't really like to make plans for the distant future. But I hope that this rather universal major will help me to provide for myself if I don't succeed in becoming a millionaire in eSports ».

Oleksandr continues to pursue his dreams despite the obstacles, and his story is an inspiration for many young players who aspire to succeed in the world of eSports and Сomputer Science!

On 17-21 June 2024, Halyna Bohachenko, Director of International Projects Office of KROK University, participated at 12th International Week at Mykolas Romeris University.

Halyna Bohachenko provided an overview of KROK University, highlighting its international activities and cooperation projects – INTERADIS, CLIMAN, COOPERA, Art No Conflict, Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs, and discussed potential partnerships with other HEIs.

This year, 27 foreign partner institutions from 19 countries (Spain, Poland, Germany, Latvia, Czech Republic, France, Croatia, Portugal, Slovakia, Greece, Bulgaria, Nigeria, Taiwan, Malaysia, Kenya, Ukraine, Australia, Vietnam and Lebanon) have come to MRU. The participants gathered in Vilnius not only to learn the experience of MRU in international mobility, partnerships, research, innovation and staff services, but also to share with each other the experience of organising and managing the change in the last years, to discuss good examples and opportunities for cooperation and the key priorities of the Erasmus+ programme.

Many thanks to Mykolas Romeris University for the excellent organization and highly productive week!

6 June 2024 the team of KROK University presented Erasmus+ project International Students Adaptation and Integration/INTERADIS  at Czech-German International Week, organized by Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden.

Representatives of INTERADIS Co-coordinator - KROK University Andrii Lotariev, director of Educational and Scientific Institute of International Education, and Galina Bogachenko, Director of International Projects Office, presented project brief description, joint activities and events, dissemination and management approaches, as well as best practices and results on the example of KROK University to the representatives of European Universities.

Many thanks to OTH Amberg Weiden for invitation and for the wonderful opportunity to share project results internationally.

On 27-29 May 2024, Lviv Polytechnic National University hosted the National Seminar “Experience in Implementing Climate Management Training and Results of Climate Management Centres” to disseminate best practices in the implementation of the Erasmus+ KA2 project “Synergy of Educational, Scientific, Managerial and Industrial Components for Climate Management and Mitigation”/CLIMAN.

KROK University was represented:

• Andrii Lotariev – Director of Educational and Scientific Institute of International Education;
• Halyna Bohachenko – Director of International Project Office;;
• Anastasiia Shepelia – Project Manager of International Office;
• Sofiia Venhrynovych  - Head of the “LOTOS” environmental club;
• Uliana Baturevych - 1st year college student.

The event brought together representatives of higher education institutions, research institutions, government agencies and NGOs from all over Ukraine. The partner universities of the CLIMAN project shared their experience in implementing climate management education, presented the results of the activities of climate management centres and the best practices of their universities in implementing climate projects.

During the workshop, breakout sessions were held to discuss specific issues related to the implementation of climate management in education and the development of climate management research in the European Union and Eastern Europe. In particular, the participants learned what challenges Lviv and Ukraine, as a signatory to the Paris Agreement, are already facing in relation to climate change. With this in mind, they discussed the experience of implementing the European Green Deal at Lviv Oblast enterprises: the city's organic waste composting station, LKP “Green City”, and the construction site for a mechanical and biological complex for the handling and processing of solid waste.

The seminar resulted in the expansion of the climate management cooperation network in Ukraine, raising awareness of climate change issues among educators and scientists, and identifying ways to further develop climate education in Ukraine.

On May 15, 2024, «KROK» University celebrated its 32nd birthday. A warm family atmosphere filled the assembly hall, where a solemn meeting of the staff was held.

The event was opened with a solemn speech by the co-founders of the University:

• Liudmyla Parashchenko, Director of Kyiv Business Lyceum;
• Taras Finikov, President of International Foundation for Educational Policy Research;
• Yulii Hukailo, Vice President of «KROK» University.

Oleksandr Kornienko, the guest of the event, First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, also congratulated «KROK» University on its 32nd anniversary. He thanked everyone who works for the development of Ukrainian higher education, contributes to its development and trains future professionals.

Andrii Kuchko, Rector of the University, Professor, delivered a welcoming speech and expressed his gratitude to the staff.

«KROK's» birthday is a great opportunity to remember and thank those who create its future, and the best representatives of the KROK community were awarded.

Сongratulations!

In December 2023, «KROK» University received technical equipment as part of International Project «Integration of Dual Higher Education in Moldova and Ukraine / COOPERA».

Thanks to this equipment, the Educational Media Laboratory was created and equipped. Students have the opportunity to work in a 3-D TV news studio, shoot video footage, accompany video broadcasts of events, video broadcast events taking place in the assembly hall, and record interviews.