8 - 21 July 2024, students of KROK University took part in a mobility within the framework of the Erasmus+ KA2 project ‘Synergy of educational, scientific, managerial and industrial components for climate management and climate change prevention’/CLIMAN. The event was held at the HTW Berlin University of Applied Sciences, Germany.

The leaders of the Student Scientific Society Denys Shtak and Oleh Pravdyvyi, as well as the leader of the LOTOS Environmental Club Sofia Vengrinovych, represented KROK University.

The students studied hydrogen and technologies related to it, as well as hydrogen and oxygen production through hydrolysis. 

The training took place in modern classrooms and specially equipped laboratories, where students practiced the knowledge they had gained in lectures. 

Various excursions were also organised, including to the German company Boreal Light, which manufactures special machines for filtering water from salts and metals and purifying it from bacteria.

This experience is extremely important for students to implement future projects, trainings, and workshops.

On July 18, 2024, a three-day training within the framework of the Erasmus+ project Art of Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (Mediation) / ArtNoConflict, Dordrecht, the Netherlands, where KROK University is represented by PhD in Law, Associate Professor of the Department of State Law Disciplines of the Faculty of Law Inna Dolianovska and Associate Professor of the KROK Business School, Ph. Natalia Kalinina. The last two days of the training were devoted to discussing such issues as: how to prevent conflict? how not to deepen the conflict situation even further, with the impossibility of any reconciliation? what communication tools are best used to help the parties understand each other? finally, how to encourage the parties to hear each other to find the best solution with the help of an intermediary - a mediator? how to turn conflict into productive communication. 

These important questions will form the basis of the training programme for young people from Ukraine, Georgia, and the Netherlands, which will help them to acquire skills in non-violent communication and conflict de-escalation using mediation tools. 

The KROK University team is sincerely grateful to the training organiser - the Netherlands Business Academy and the Academy's rector, Professor Jan van Zwieten, as well as to the trainers from the NLBA and Mykolas Romeris University (Vilnius, Lithuania). Let's keep working on the project!

We are sharing great news from the international rating agency EdUniversal.  According to the results of the annual ranking of the best Master's programs, KROK Business School's Master of Business Administration program entered the Top 70 - the world ranking and ranks 66th in the MBA part-time worldwide.

We have risen three steps in the world ranking over the past year and moved from 69th to 66th place.

Our results reflect the quality of our work, which is assessed by three main criteria:

• Program reputation: being known and recognized by recruiting companies and having a proactive approach to them.
• Salary upon graduation: employing your graduates in the best jobs on the market.
• Student satisfaction: you work to improve your programs based on student feedback.”

Despite the challenges of wartime, difficulties and problems, we continue to work hard for the benefit of Ukraine, offering quality business education. KROK Business School team is proud of the achieved result and sincerely congratulates students, graduates, lecturers, partners, and administrators on this achievement. We continue to develop MBA programs, Ukrainian business, and make our contribution to the development of the Ukrainian economy through trained, professional managers.

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From 16 to 18 July 2024, the training in frameworks of the Erasmus+ project "The Art of Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (Mediation)" / #ArtNoConflict is taking place in Dordrecht (Netherlands), where KROK University is presented by Inna Dolianovska, PhD in Law, Associate Professor of the Department of State Law Disciplines of the Law Faculty; and PhD Nataliia Kalinina, Associate Professor of KROK Business School. The representatives of KROK are hospitably hosted by the Netherlands Business Academy, where together with the representatives of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University (Kharkiv, Ukraine), Shota Rustaveli State University (Batumi, Georgia), Mykolas Romeris University (Vilnius, Lithuania) they are having 3-day training for mediators.

The first day focused on organizational matters and more. Topics discussed included the nature of conflict, its stages of development, the roles and positions of the parties involved, the emotional aspects—particularly anger—and its impact on the conflict's progression, resolution, and outcome. The day was enriched with intriguing case studies and practical exercises led by the project's trainers. In the upcoming days, the training will continue to address issues related to the project's goal of fostering an environment for effective conflict resolution among young people.

On 8-9 July 2024 Project Steering Commettee Meeting in frameworks of the project Synergy of educational, scientific, management and industrial components for climate management and climate change prevention/ #CLIMAN took place at HTW Berlin - Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin, Germany.
KROK University was represented:

• Andrii Lotariev – Director of Educational and Scientific Institute of International Education;
• Halyna Bohachenko – Director of International Project Office;

After the Welcome words by HTW Administration, Prof.Dr.Stefanie Molthagen-Schnöring, Vice President Reserach, Prof.Barz and Prof.Lass-Seyoum greeted the participants, introduced the course program for the students. Tour to visit the HTW Campus and the Laboratories for Renewable Energy Technologies was organized. Noteworthy to mention, that these activities were organized for both university staff and for students, who came for 2 week mobility program. After the welcome part, the series of management workshops was organized for steering committee of CLIMAN. Upcoming visits, documentation and reporting was discussed. The partners presented the achieved results and enjoyed networking. 

Many thanks to HTW-Berlin, to Prof.Mirko Barz for the perfect organization of the event!

On July 2-3, 2024, the Academy of Economic Sciences of Moldova (Chisinau, Moldova) hosted a meeting of partners within the framework of the international Erasmus + project "Integration of Dual Higher Education in Moldova and Ukraine / COOPERA".
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;
• Artem Lotariev - Project Manager.

Partners from Ukrainian universities joined the event: Uzhhorod National University, V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Odesa National Economic University; partners from Moldova: Technical University of Moldova, Free International University of Moldova; European partners: University of Lleida (Spain), Varna University of Management (Bulgaria), WSB University (Poland) and Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (Germany).

The purpose of the meeting was to present the results of the project piloting and prepare for the final reporting.

The meeting program included the following activities:

- Discussion of ensuring the sustainability of the project after its completion;

- Dissemination of project results and preparation for final reporting, setting deadlines;

- Project session for Consortium project managers.

Many thanks to the team of the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova (ASEM) for organizing such an interesting and effective event, as well as to all the partners of the #COOPERA team for their active participation!

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.

#PIR  #PRME

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!