Ukrainian higher education institutions:
opportunities for cooperation

Khmelnytskyi National University

Location (city): Khmelnytskyi

Main area of specialisation: Multidisciplinary

Contact representative:

Name: Kateryna Skyba

Position: Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs

Email: iro@khmnu.edu.ua

Phone number: +38 097 907 9130

Detailed information about the Institution’s opportunities for the Coalition:

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the basic level of Coalition membership:

Providing access to educational and other resources for Coalition member institutions (literature, courses, textbooks, lecture and exhibition materials, etc.).
Sharing experience with Coalition member institutions on Ukrainian Studies and their implementation.
Organizing joint events with Coalition member institutions on Ukrainian Studies or Ukraine-related topics.
Applying for joint grants and additional funding to support collaborative projects and activities with Coalition member institutions.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the intermediate level of Coalition membership:

Formats provided under the basic level.
Joint organization and/or participation in programs and projects with Coalition member institutions: educational programs, research, cultural and volunteer initiatives, academic exchanges, etc.
Conducting guest lectures and/or courses for students of Coalition member institutions, as well as inviting professors from those institutions to Ukrainian universities and Ukrainian professors to foreign institutions (possible in-person or online format).
Organization and implementation of joint educational courses, international conferences, and round tables with Coalition member institutions.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the high level of Coalition membership:

Formats provided under the basic and intermediate levels.
Joint organization of academic exchange programs with Coalition member institutions for students and faculty.
Support in organizing academic leave/visits for faculty and students of Coalition member institutions and providing space and opportunities for research within Ukrainian universities.
Joint organization and/or participation in summer/winter schools on Ukrainian Studies with Coalition member institutions.
Joint organization and/or participation in project competitions or scholarship programs for students and faculty with Coalition member institutions.

Priority areas of research and international cooperation:

Ukrainian Studies and Philology
Information Technologies and Cybersecurity
Engineering and Technology
Social and Humanitarian Sciences

Extra sources and opportunities of the Institution in the area of Ukrainian Studies:

Department of Ukrainian Philology with experience in participating in international programs.
Experience in implementing Tempus, Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, NAWA, and other international initiatives.
Established scientific schools and specialized academic councils.
Active participation in international conferences and seminars.

Odesa Polytechnic National University

Location (city): Odesa

Main area of specialisation: Multidisciplinary

Contact representative:

Name: Vyacheslav Shobik

Position: Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs and International Relations

Email: shobik@op.edu.ua

Phone number: +38 048 722 5021

Detailed information about the Institution’s opportunities for the Coalition:

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the basic level of Coalition membership:

Providing access to educational and other resources, organizing joint events with Coalition member institutions on Ukrainian Studies topics, and applying for joint grant funding and other support for collaborative projects and activities with Coalition member institutions.

Priority areas of research and international cooperation:

Green energy, nuclear energy, artificial intelligence, information technologies, robotics, cybersecurity.

Extra sources and opportunities of the Institution in the area of Ukrainian Studies:

The university includes the Institute for the Training of Foreign Citizens (offering specialized Ukrainian language courses), as well as Ukrainian-German, Ukrainian-Spanish, and Ukrainian-Polish institutes with advanced study of the relevant foreign languages.

Rivne State University of the Humanities

Location (city): Rivne

Main area of specialisation: Multidisciplinary

Contact representative:

Name: Kateryna Koval

Position: Head of the Center for International Relations and Work with Foreign Students

Email: kateryna.koval@rshu.edu.ua

Phone number: +38 098 367 7759

Detailed information about the Institution’s opportunities for the Coalition:

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the basic level of Coalition membership:

Providing access to educational and other resources for Coalition member institutions (literature, courses, textbooks, lecture and exhibition materials, etc.).
Sharing experience with Coalition member institutions regarding Ukrainian Studies and their implementation.
Organizing joint events with Coalition member institutions on Ukrainian Studies (including Crimean Tatar Studies) or Ukraine-related topics.
Applying for joint grant funding and other support for collaborative projects and activities with Coalition member institutions.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the intermediate level of Coalition membership:

Joint organization and/or participation in programs and projects with Coalition member institutions: educational programs, research, cultural and volunteer projects, academic exchanges, etc.
Conducting guest lectures and/or courses for students of Coalition member institutions, as well as inviting professors from those institutions to Ukrainian universities and Ukrainian professors to foreign institutions (possible in-person or online format).
Organization and implementation of joint educational courses, international conferences, and round tables with Coalition member institutions.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the high level of Coalition membership:

Joint organization of academic exchanges with Coalition member institutions for students and faculty.
Support in organizing academic leave/visits for faculty and students of Coalition member institutions, and providing space and opportunities for research within Ukrainian universities.
Joint organization and/or participation in summer/winter schools on Ukrainian Studies with Coalition member institutions.
Joint organization and/or participation in project competitions or scholarship programs for students and faculty with Coalition member institutions.

Priority areas of research and international cooperation:

Social, cultural, and creative fields.

Extra sources and opportunities of the Institution in the area of Ukrainian Studies:

Center for Humanitarian Studies; Interdisciplinary Research Center for Science, Religion, and Culture (in cooperation with the Rivne Eparchy of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine); Regional Comprehensive Scientific and Methodological Center for Innovative Technologies; Educational and Resource Center; “NEOLEX-Rivne” Neographic Laboratory of the Department of Ukrainian Language; ethnographic and artistic ensembles of the Faculty of Art and Pedagogy and the Faculty of Musical Arts.

Zhytomyr Polytechnic State University

Location (city): Zhytomyr

Main area of specialisation: Multidisciplinary

Contact representative:

Name: Iryna Haidai

Position: Head of the Department of Pedagogical Technologies and Language Training

Email: org_gio@ztu.edu.ua

Phone number: +38 096 982 5069

Detailed information about the Institution’s opportunities for the Coalition:

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the basic level of Coalition membership:

Poetic and patriotic marathon “Trench Lyrics” on the Day of Defenders of Ukraine (held annually since 2022).
Participation of students, faculty, and university administration in writing the National Radio Dictation (held annually since 2022).
“24 Hours of Kobzar” – a reading marathon at Zhytomyr Polytechnic (2023).
Student visit to the Book Forum featuring writer, literary editor, PhD in Philology, and associate professor of the Department of Pedagogical Technologies and Language Training, Liudmyla Suvorova (2023).
Celebration of Ukrainian Language and Literacy Day by students majoring in 014.021 “Secondary Education. English Language and Literature” (2024).
Embroidered Shirt Contest among students and faculty of the Faculty of Pedagogical Technologies and Language Training, with participation of the Center for Ukrainian Ethnology, Patriotic Education, and Intercultural Communication (2024).
Educational event marking the Day of Resistance to the Occupation of Crimea and Sevastopol (2025).
Participation in the literary and artistic video challenge “Our Language – Our Victory” for the Day of Ukrainian Language and Literacy (2024).
Commemoration of Shevchenko Days (2025).

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the intermediate level of Coalition membership:

Guest lecture by Professor Nataliia Torkut (Zaporizhzhia University), Head of the Interuniversity Ukrainian Shakespeare Center, Leading Researcher at the Shevchenko Institute of Literature of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, and Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the Shakespeare Institute (Stratford-upon-Avon).
Literary evening with writer and Associate Professor of the Department of Pedagogical Technologies and Language Training, Liudmyla Suvorova (2024).
Diction master class by theater actor Dmytro Zinevych (2024).
Acting master class by theater actress Iryna Oksiutovych (2024).

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the high level of Coalition membership:

Guest lectures and master classes by experts in Ukrainian language, literature, and culture.

Priority areas of research and international cooperation:

Academic mobility programs:

Erasmus+ ICM
DAAD
OeAD
NAWA

English-taught programs and dual degree programs
Education for international students

Extra sources and opportunities of the Institution in the area of Ukrainian Studies:

Activities of the Center for Ukrainian Ethnology, Patriotic Education, and Intercultural Communication.
Developed course syllabi for “Ukrainian Language”, “Ukrainian Language and Academic Writing”, “Ukrainian for Professional Purposes”, “History of Ukraine and Ukrainian Culture”, and the elective course “Oratory Art”.

Pryazovskyi State Technical University

Location (city): Dnipro (temporarily relocated from Mariupol)

Main area of specialisation: Multidisciplinary

Contact representative:

Name: Kateryna Polupanova

Position: Head of the Department of International Projects

Email: polupanova_e_a@pstu.edu

Phone number: +380 66 488 5515

Detailed information about the Institution’s opportunities for the Coalition:

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the basic level of Coalition membership:

Information support, integration of new Ukraine-related components, cooperation with a network of institutions.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the intermediate level of Coalition membership:

Joining Coalition working groups. Participation in special events and meetings with Ukrainian public figures. Access to the platform.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the high level of Coalition membership:

Partnership in organizing events. Access to membership, academic exchange, and official delegation visits.

Priority areas of research and international cooperation:

Digitalization, inclusion, innovation, advanced technologies.

Extra sources and opportunities of the Institution in the area of Ukrainian Studies:

The university also has experience in implementing projects in the areas of digital security, media literacy, intercultural communication, and digital transformation of education. It has experience in integrating Ukrainian humanities content into international projects and academic courses.

Dnipro State Technical University

Location (city): Dnipro

Main area of specialisation: Multidisciplinary

Contact representative:

Name: Olena Hlushchenko

Position: Vice-Rector for Academic and Methodological Affairs

Email: hlushchenko@dstu.dp.ua

Phone number: +380 97 994 2714

Detailed information about the Institution’s opportunities for the Coalition:

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the basic level of Coalition membership:

Providing access to educational and other resources for Coalition member institutions; organizing joint events; submitting joint grant applications for funding.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the intermediate level of Coalition membership:

Joint organization and/or participation in programs and projects with Coalition member institutions.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the high level of Coalition membership:

Joint organization of academic exchange programs with Coalition member institutions.

Priority areas of research and international cooperation:

Education: development or updating of courses addressing shared topics with partner countries; participation in academic mobility programs for students and academic staff; organization of joint events (conferences, round tables, panel discussions).

Science:

Natural Sciences – ecological safety, soil and water purification.

Electrical Engineering – development of green technologies for communities and industry.

Mechanical Engineering – materials science, development of new functional materials.

Management and Administration – management, accounting and taxation, finance, banking, insurance, and the stock market.

Lviv Polytechnic National University

Location (city): Lviv

Main area of specialisation: Multidisciplinary

Contact representative:

Name: Nataliya Yevhenivna Hots

Position: Head of the Center for International Education, Professor

Email: nataliia.y.hots@lpnu.ua

Phone number: +380 93 150 1207

Detailed information about the Institution’s opportunities for the Coalition:

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the basic level of Coalition membership:

Providing access to educational and other resources for Coalition member institutions (literature, courses, textbooks, lecture and exhibition materials, etc.).
Sharing experience with Coalition member institutions regarding Ukrainian Studies and their implementation.
Organizing joint events with Coalition member institutions on Ukrainian Studies (including Crimean Tatar Studies) or other Ukraine-related topics.
Submitting joint grant applications and seeking additional support for collaborative projects and activities with Coalition member institutions.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the intermediate level of Coalition membership:

Formats provided under the basic level.
Joint organization and/or participation in programs and projects with Coalition member institutions: educational programs, research, cultural and volunteer projects, academic exchanges, etc.
Conducting guest lectures and/or courses for students of Coalition member institutions, as well as inviting professors from those institutions to Ukrainian universities and Ukrainian professors to foreign institutions (possible in-person or online format).
Organization and implementation of joint educational courses, international conferences, and round tables with Coalition member institutions.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the high level of Coalition membership:

Formats provided under the basic and intermediate levels.
Joint organization of academic exchanges with Coalition member institutions for students and faculty.
Support in organizing academic leaves/visits for faculty and students of Coalition member institutions, and providing space and opportunities for research within Ukrainian universities.
Joint organization and/or participation in summer/winter schools on Ukrainian Studies with Coalition member institutions.
Joint organization and/or participation in project competitions or scholarship programs for students and faculty with Coalition member institutions.

Priority areas of research and international cooperation:

Formation of human living environments using architectural and urban planning tools.
Theoretical and experimental research on building structures, facilities, and bridges; development of energy- and resource-efficient construction technologies, advanced construction materials, and improvement of energy efficiency in heating, gas supply, and rational water use systems.
Geoinformation monitoring and assessment of the environmental condition using methods of geodesy, cartography, remote sensing, and cadastre.
Current issues in the humanities and social sciences.
Resource-saving technologies, environmental protection measures, and principles for assessing and utilizing the recreational and tourism potential of territories.
Issues of economics and innovation-driven development management.
Resource-saving technologies and intelligent control systems in energy supply for economic infrastructure.
Development of advanced technologies, technical systems, and materials in industry and transport; diagnostics of machines, structures, and facilities.
Promising computer systems and information technologies.
Development of theoretical foundations, technical and software tools, and mathematical support for computer, measurement, control, and information security systems; their metrological support and certification testing.
Legal, psychological, and informational issues in the development of Ukrainian statehood.
Development of mathematical methods and physico-mechanical models and their application to solving applied problems.
Infocommunication radio-electronic, electronic, and optoelectronic systems and devices, materials, and components.
Development of theoretical foundations and technologies for the production of new organic and inorganic substances and materials for various purposes.
Diaspora and migration processes in the Ukrainian and global contexts: political, economic, educational, and cultural aspects.

Extra sources and opportunities of the Institution in the area of Ukrainian Studies:

Teaching Ukrainian as a foreign language.
Cultural exchanges to promote Ukrainian culture.
Participation in sports competitions.

Ivan Franko National University of Lviv

Location (city): Lviv

Main area of specialisation: Multidisciplinary

Contact representative:

Name: Oksana Molderf

Position: Head of the Center for International Cooperation

Email: oksana.molderf@lnu.edu.ua

Phone number: +38 (032) 239 41 15

Detailed information about the Institution’s opportunities for the Coalition:

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the basic level of Coalition membership:

Sharing experience with Coalition member institutions.
Organizing joint events.
Submitting joint grant applications for collaborative projects and initiatives.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the intermediate level of Coalition membership:

Organization and implementation of joint educational courses, international conferences, and round tables.
Conducting guest lectures and/or courses.
Joint organization and/or participation in programs and projects with Coalition member institutions.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the high level of Coalition membership:

Joint organization and/or participation in summer/winter schools.
Joint organization and/or participation in project competitions or scholarship programs.
Joint organization of academic exchanges with Coalition member institutions.

Priority areas of research and international cooperation:

Various fields

Extra sources and opportunities of the Institution in the area of Ukrainian Studies:

Ivan Franko National University of Lviv has experience in organizing various summer schools and courses, as well as engaging its faculty members as guest professors/lecturers at Ukrainian Studies centers abroad.

National University of Food Technologies

Location (city): Kyiv

Main area of specialisation: Multidisciplinary

Contact representative:

Name: Iryna Volovyk

Position: Head of the International Relations Department

Email: volovik@nuft.edu.ua

Phone number: +38 095 248 5870

Detailed information about the Institution’s opportunities for the Coalition:

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the basic level of Coalition membership:

Partnership; knowledge dissemination

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the intermediate level of Coalition membership:

Joint organization and/or participation in programs and projects with Coalition member institutions: educational programs, research, cultural and volunteer projects, academic exchanges, etc.
Conducting guest lectures and/or courses for students of Coalition member institutions, as well as inviting professors from those institutions to Ukrainian universities and Ukrainian professors to foreign institutions (possible in-person or online format).
Organization and implementation of joint educational courses, international conferences, and round tables with Coalition member institutions.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the high level of Coalition membership:

Joint organization of academic exchanges with Coalition member institutions for students and faculty.
Joint organization and/or participation in project competitions or scholarship programs for students and faculty with Coalition member institutions.

Priority areas of research and international cooperation:

Academic mobility for students and faculty.
Joint research projects.

National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture

Location (city): Kyiv

Main area of specialisation: Humanities

Contact representative:

Name: Olena Zamiatina

Position: Acting Head of the Educational and Methodological Department for Education of Foreign Nationals and International Relations

Email: olena.zamiatina@naoma.edu.ua

Phone number: +38 067 954 1937

Detailed information about the Institution’s opportunities for the Coalition:

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the basic level of Coalition membership:

Providing access to educational and other resources for Coalition member institutions (literature, courses, textbooks, lecture and exhibition materials, etc.).
Sharing experience with Coalition member institutions regarding Ukrainian Studies and their implementation.
Organizing joint events with Coalition member institutions on Ukrainian Studies (including Crimean Tatar Studies) or Ukraine-related topics.
Applying for joint grant funding and other support for collaborative projects and activities with Coalition member institutions.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the intermediate level of Coalition membership:

Formats provided under the basic level.
Joint organization and/or participation in programs and projects with Coalition member institutions (educational programs, research, cultural and volunteer projects, academic exchanges, etc.).
Conducting guest lectures and/or courses for students of Coalition member institutions, as well as inviting professors from those institutions to Ukrainian universities and Ukrainian professors to foreign institutions (in-person or online format possible).
Organization and implementation of joint educational courses, international conferences, and round tables with Coalition member institutions.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the high level of Coalition membership:

Formats provided under the basic and intermediate levels.
Joint organization of academic exchanges with Coalition member institutions for students and faculty.
Support in organizing academic leave/visits for faculty and students of Coalition member institutions, and providing space and opportunities for research within Ukrainian universities.

Priority areas of research and international cooperation:

Culture, Arts

Extra sources and opportunities of the Institution in the area of Ukrainian Studies:

Art Museum of the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture (NAOMA)

Scientific Library;

Thematic art exhibitions and cultural/artistic projects.

Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University

Location (city): Uman

Main area of specialisation: Multidisciplinary

Contact representative:

Name: Nataliya Saienko

Position: Specialist of the International Relations Department

Email: vmz@udpu.edu.ua

Phone number: +38 050 696 2626

Detailed information about the Institution’s opportunities for the Coalition:

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the basic level of Coalition membership:

The university possesses considerable potential and practical experience in organizing and conducting public events aimed at highlighting Ukrainian (including Crimean Tatar) themes and promoting national culture, traditions, historical heritage, and patriotic values among youth and the educational community. These events are implemented in the formats of academic and practical seminars, public lectures, thematic exhibitions of archival or museum materials, discussion platforms, and roundtables involving faculty, students, and invited experts.

Every year, the university regularly hosts events featuring leading specialists from foreign institutions of higher education. Among the participants are:

Dr. habil. Łukasz Różycki,
Dr. habil. Andrzej Strejnowki,
PhD Ryszard Kupidura,
Dr. habil. Jakub Rybka,
Dr. Kostiantyn Mazur (Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Republic of Poland);
Dr. habil. Norbert Kasperek (University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Republic of Poland);
PhD Cassie deFilippo (Clematis College, USA);
PhD Aleksandra Hara Fadum (Oslo Metropolitan University, Kingdom of Norway);
Dr. habil. Mirosław Kurkowski (Institute of Informatics, Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw, Republic of Poland);
Agnieszka Pilch, President of the “Speak Without Words” Association – ISAAC (Republic of Poland), and many others.

The Faculty of Social and Psychological Education runs the national-patriotic student camp “DIIA,” which focuses on nurturing students’ patriotic consciousness, loyalty to the homeland, commitment to national well-being, and readiness to fulfill their civic and constitutional duty in defending Ukraine’s national interests, integrity, and independence while contributing to the development of a lawful, democratic, and socially oriented state. The camp organizes thematic sessions, including: “I am Ukrainian and I am proud of it!”, “I am a student, I am a patriot!”, “5 Ideas for My Ukraine”, “Youth in Action – Prosperous Nation”, and “Traveling Without Barriers”, among others.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the intermediate level of Coalition membership:

The university is interested in engaging lecturers from foreign higher education institutions to deliver full academic courses or individual lectures. Cooperation is envisioned across a wide range of academic disciplines, including technical, humanities, social, and pedagogical sciences.

In particular, the following experts:

Dr. habil. Mirosław Kisiel, Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Pedagogy, University of Silesia in Katowice (Katowice, Republic of Poland);
Artur Klose, animator and artist, affiliated with the Center for Contemporary Art (Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany);
Dr. Katya Koltso, Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Studies, Educational Studies, Eastern European and Eurasian Studies, Wesleyan University (Middletown, Connecticut, USA);
Dr. Hanna Terletska, founder of the Quantum Science Initiative, Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Middle Tennessee State University (Murfreesboro, Tennessee, USA);
Dr. Ariella Levenberg, Head of the “Innovation and Technology in Education” program, expert in immersive technology integration into educational processes, Gordon Academic College (Israel).

The university is also considering collaboration with scholars from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań and Jan Długosz University in Częstochowa, specializing in history, philosophy, political science, and cultural studies.

The university has strong academic and organizational capacity to implement exhibition and presentation projects focused on Ukrainian topics. More than 40 history and culture-related academic courses are taught across the faculties of History, Philology and Journalism, and Foreign Languages. These courses are aimed at promoting the Ukrainian language, national culture, traditions, and historical heritage. Examples include: Ukraine: History, Culture, Mentality; The European Union and Ukraine; History of Ukrainian Culture; Ukrainian Studies: History, Culture, Citizenship; Ukrainian Folklore; History and Dialectology of the Ukrainian Language; Shevchenko Studies; Ukrainian Mythology; Ukrainian Folk Embroidery; Literary Local History; Comparative Lexicology of Ukrainian and English; Comparative Stylistics of Ukrainian and English; and Comparative Typology of English and Ukrainian, among others.

The Faculty of Natural Sciences and Environmental Education organizes educational excursions to the M.F. Koval Zoological Museum, which features specimens of fauna native to Ukraine. For example, one such event was held for a delegation from Pomeranian University in Słupsk (Republic of Poland).

Faculty from the Department of Preschool and Special Education have organized exhibitions of Ukrainian folk art by Honored Master of Folk Art of Ukraine Olena Vasylivna Polishchuk, including exhibitions titled We Are from Ukraine, Symbols-Codes of Ukrainian Folk Painting, The Cossack Lineage Lives On, and The Cherry Tree – A Symbol of Ukrainian Kinship.

The Faculty of Arts regularly conducts ethnographic expeditions, workshops in Ukrainian dance and song, as well as traditional decorative and applied arts.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the high level of Coalition membership:

The University has the necessary foundation to establish a dedicated Department or Center for Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar Studies. This is based on its existing practical experience in implementing similar initiatives, which is demonstrated by the effective work of several centers focused in particular on the promotion of Ukrainian culture (e.g., the Polish Cultural and Educational Center, the International Center for Cultural and Educational Integration).

Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University has the capacity to organize Summer Schools for its students and those from other Coalition member institutions. The University has participated in a project that included 30 thematic summer schools for Ukrainian students, postgraduate students, and academic staff. This project was funded by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) and the National Centre for Research and Development (Narodowe Centrum Badań i Rozwoju), and was implemented at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań (Republic of Poland). More than 100 academic staff and students from the University took part in these summer schools.

Priority areas of research and international cooperation:

Pedagogical sciences: joint teacher training programs (dual degrees, exchange programs); participation in international research projects on innovations in education and the implementation of innovative teaching methods in cooperation with EU educational institutions; implementation of academic mobility programs for students and teachers under Erasmus+; study of European experience in training teachers and social workers; participation in international conferences on pedagogical science and joint publication of scientific and methodological materials.
Philology and journalism: development of cooperation with universities of Central and Eastern Europe in the field of language education; support for projects in Ukrainian studies, translation, linguistic research.
Art:

visual – conducting joint exhibitions, plein airs, art residencies and projects with foreign higher art institutions; inviting internationally recognized artists and art historians to teach and curate; publication of joint scientific research in the field of visual arts and cultural studies.
choreographic – participation of choreographic groups in international festivals, competitions and creative residencies; conducting joint master classes and productions with foreign choreographers and dancers; cooperation with leading art academies and dance schools for the implementation of exchange programs and professional development; research of ethnochoreographic heritage in an intercultural context.
musical art – participation in international music competitions, symposia and musicology conferences; creation of joint projects with European conservatories and music faculties; digital cooperation in the format of virtual concerts and exchange of music archives.

Physical-mathematical and natural sciences: development of scientific cooperation and joint training programs in the field of biology, geography, ecology (dual degrees, exchange programs); participation in joint research on sustainable development, nature protection and climate change; digital technologies in education; inclusion in education; STEM education; educational technologies and pedagogy of natural sciences; innovative teaching methods of physics and integrated natural sciences (virtual laboratories, VR/AR); physics and applied physical sciences; interdisciplinary research and integration of natural science subjects in the educational process.
Social work and psychology: exchange of experience regarding methods of psychosocial support in crisis situations, cooperation with international partners in the field of inclusive education and social integration, participation in joint scientific research and publications in international professional journals in psychology and social work; implementation of projects in social work, educational psychology and inclusive education.
Historical sciences: creation of a certification course jointly with European universities, which can be taken online “History of civil rights in Europe”; joint research on the consequences of the RF war against Ukraine (multidisciplinary scientific projects on changes in national memory, the role of history in resistance to aggression).

Extra sources and opportunities of the Institution in the area of Ukrainian Studies:

The Polish Cultural and Educational Center is functioning successfully, acting as a co-organizer of international-level events, in particular scientific conferences and round tables, as well as a co-coordinator in the implementation of international summer schools and projects. The Center also provides consultative support for university students participating in credit academic mobility programs in higher education institutions of the Republic of Poland.
The International Center for Cultural and Educational Integration operates to provide consultative support to international students and to organize interviews with prospective applicants from among foreign citizens to generate interest in obtaining higher education at Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University.
The Research Center for Pedagogical Regional Studies, under joint subordination of the National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, operates to develop fundamental and applied research on issues of pedagogical regional studies, coordinate researchers’ activities in this field, create opportunities for testing and implementing research results in the educational process, and involve talented youth in active scientific research. The structure of the Center includes the Research Laboratory “Pedagogical Regional Studies of Cherkasy Region”, research units of Ukrainian higher education institutions, and academic sections (history of regional education, personalized pedagogy, historical and pedagogical source studies).
There is experience in implementing grant initiatives in the fields of education, culture, and intercultural dialogue, including with the support of Erasmus+, NAWA, and the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine:

Project “Modernization of Pedagogical Higher Education by Innovative Teaching Instruments” (MoPED) – No. 586098-EPP-1-2017-1-UA-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP under the EU Erasmus+ KA2 program – Capacity Building in Higher Education (15.10.2017 – 14.04.2021).
Project “Academies4Ukraine – Strengthen Higher Education resilience in Ukraine and European Union” under Erasmus+ KA220-HED. Cooperation partnerships in higher education 2023-1-IT02-KA220-HED-000164059 (01.10.2023 – 30.10.2026).
Project AMUSE “Comprehensive Implementation of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Methodology in the Ukrainian Education System” under Erasmus+ KA2 CBHE No. 101179404-AMUSE-ERASMUS-EDU-2024-CBHE, coordinated by Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University (01.11.2024 – 31.10.2027).
Project LECTURE under Erasmus+ KA2 CBHE “Embedding Leading European Competences into Ukrainian Teacher Education to Foster Ukraine’s Resilience” No. 101179602 — LECTURE — ERASMUS-EDU-2024-CBHE (01.11.2024 – 31.10.2027).
Youth exchange project “From Uman to Poznan: the border is not a barrier, common values unite us…” funded by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine (October 2023).
Project in partnership with Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa (Republic of Poland) “Ukrainians in Czestochowa: together for the community…” funded by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine (September – October 2024).
Project “Socio-psychological support for youth mental health in the communities of Lithuania and Ukraine” funded by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine (October 2024).
Ukrainian-Polish youth school for sustainable tourism “Travel and Respect!” in partnership with the State Higher School of Vocational Education named after Amos Komensky, funded by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine and the Ukrainian-Polish Youth Exchange Council (October 2019).

Eight new cooperation agreements have been signed with educational institutions, organizations, and societies of the People’s Republic of China. Currently, about 100 international students are studying at Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University.
The academic journal Umanska Starovyna is published by the Faculty of History. It is included in Category “B” of the “List of Scientific Professional Publications of Ukraine” in the field of historical sciences (032 – history and archaeology) (Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine No. 920 dated June 26, 2024).
As part of the research project “Education, Schooling, and Pedagogical Thought of Cherkasy Region”, during 2022–2024, presentations were held on the achievements of national and international pedagogical science and education in the form of an informational and bibliographic electronic resource Pedagogical Cherkasy Region and a popular scientific reference reader. These contain materials on the development of the history of education and pedagogy, including pedagogical biographical knowledge about the creative legacy of educators, teachers, and public figures of the past and present. In 2025, the consolidated material will be included in a popular

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

Location (city): Kyiv

Main area of specialisation: Classical University

Contact representative:

Name: Kseniia Smyrnova

Position: Vice-Rector for Scientific and Pedagogical Work (International Cooperation)

Email: kseniia.smyrnova@knu.ua

Phone number: +38 050 312 5722

Detailed information about the Institution’s opportunities for the Coalition:

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the basic level of Coalition membership:

Provision of informational support, contribution to content development, and organization of events (including online formats).

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the intermediate level of Coalition membership:

Active participation in joint projects focused on Ukrainian Studies, joint publications, joint events, institutional support, academic exchange (both short-term and long-term).

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the high level of Coalition membership:

Academic exchange, substantive contribution to science and education, establishment of centers, international events, institutional support, strategic partnership planning.

Priority areas of research and international cooperation:

European Studies, Ukrainian Studies, African Studies, American Studies (including Latin America), Oriental Studies, etc. (on an interdisciplinary basis); STEM; interdisciplinary research; mental health development.

Extra sources and opportunities of the Institution in the area of Ukrainian Studies:

Research potential in interdisciplinary studies, publishing activity, a network of academic, educational, and cultural events.

University of Customs and Finance

Location (city): Dnipro

Main area of specialisation: Multidisciplinary

Contact representative:

Name: Olha Hryhorash

Position: Head of the International Relations Department

Email: ird.amsu@gmail.com

Phone number: +38 056 756 05 58

Detailed information about the Institution’s opportunities for the Coalition:

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the basic level of Coalition membership:

Organizing a public event on a Ukrainian-related topic.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the intermediate level of Coalition membership:

Inviting professors to deliver a series of lectures or courses at the Institution.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the high level of Coalition membership:

An international conference or round table organized by the University.

Priority areas of research and international cooperation:

Economic and Humanities; Law; Technical; International.

Kharkiv National University of Economics named after Semen Kuznets

Location (city): Kharkiv

Main area of specialisation: Multidisciplinary

Contact representative:

Name: Tetiana Shtal

Position: Vice-Rector for Research and International Cooperation

Email: Tatyana.shtal@hneu.net

Phone number: +38 050 303 8738

Detailed information about the Institution’s opportunities for the Coalition:

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the basic level of Coalition membership:

Provision of access to educational and other resources; exchange of experience with member institutions; organisation of joint events; submission of joint grant applications.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the intermediate level of Coalition membership:

Formats provided at the basic level; joint organisation and/or participation in programmes and projects with Coalition member institutions; conducting guest lectures and/or courses; organisation and implementation of joint educational courses, international conferences, and round tables.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the high level of Coalition membership:

Formats provided at the basic and intermediate levels; joint organisation of academic exchange with Coalition member institutions; facilitation of academic leave/visits for faculty and students from member institutions; joint organisation and/or participation in summer/winter schools; joint organisation and/or participation in project competitions and scholarship programmes.

Priority areas of research and international cooperation:

Computer technologies, artificial intelligence applications, national security technologies, democratisation of self-governance processes, sustainable development of economic processes, FinTech, mental health and psychological support, innovative entrepreneurship, etc.

Extra sources and opportunities of the Institution in the area of Ukrainian Studies:

An extensive library collection, the university’s cultural and intellectual potential, and a high level of motivation for cooperation within the framework of the Coalition.

I. I. Mechnikov Odesa National University

Location (city): Odesa

Main area of specialisation: Multidisciplinary

Contact representative:

Name: Yuriy Grinchenko

Position: Head of the International Relations Department

Email: grinchenko_yuriy@onu.edu.ua

Phone number: +38 050 570 3098

Detailed information about the Institution’s opportunities for the Coalition:

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the basic level of Coalition membership:

Providing access to educational and other resources, experience exchange with member institutions, organization of joint events, submission of joint grant applications.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the intermediate level of Coalition membership:

Joint organization and/or participation in programs and projects together with Coalition member institutions, delivery of guest lectures or courses, organization and implementation of joint educational courses, international conferences, and round tables.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the high level of Coalition membership:

Joint organization of academic exchanges with member institutions, support in arranging academic leave/visits for faculty/students of member institutions, joint organization and/or participation in summer/winter schools, joint organization and/or participation in project competitions/scholarship programs.

Priority areas of research and international cooperation:

Biology, Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy, Computer Science, Economics, Management, International Relations, Philology, History, Ecology, Law, Psychology.

Extra sources and opportunities of the Institution in the area of Ukrainian Studies:

Conducting joint interdisciplinary research in the field of humanities and social sciences.

Possibility of accessing ONU library resources for research purposes.

Involvement of the university’s international partners.

National University of “Kyiv-Mohyla Academy”

Location (city): Kyiv

Main area of specialisation: Multidisciplinary

Contact representative:

Name: Larysa Chovnyuk

Position: Head of the International Cooperation Office

Email: larch@ukma.edu.ua

Phone number: +38 066 916 2192

Detailed information about the Institution’s opportunities for the Coalition:

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the basic level of Coalition membership:

Cooperation within the activities of the High Level of cooperation

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the intermediate level of Coalition membership:

Cooperation within the activities of the High Level of cooperation

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the high level of Coalition membership:

The Crimean Studies Center was established (https://crimea.ukma.edu.ua/); UCulture is a free online educational platform for exploring Ukrainian culture (https://uculture.com.ua/); certificate programs for virtual mobility of international students are offered and will be further expanded (https://law.ukma.edu.ua/en/education/non-degree-programs/); starting in 2026 – an English-language Master’s program “Ukraine in Europe” (in cooperation with the University of Giessen, Germany); active analytical work on the situation in Ukraine (e.g., School for Policy Analysis at NaUKMA: https://spa.ukma.edu.ua/); co-organization of academic events at leading universities worldwide (e.g., https://www.ukma.edu.ua/index.php/news/5747-naukma-v-oksfordi-ekspertna-diskusiya-pro-vibori-media-i-vikliki-chasu); established experience in COILs on Ukrainian Studies with international partners (e.g., https://www.uni-giessen.de/de/fbz/zentren/gizo/aktiv/2024/ukr_digital); organization or co-organization of summer schools, etc., on Ukrainian Studies (e.g., https://www.ukma.edu.ua/index.php/news/5742-mohylianka-stala-spivorhanizatorom-litnoho-instytutu-svidchennia-viiny-v-ukraini-wwsi).

Priority areas of research and international cooperation:

NaUKMA is a multidisciplinary university, so the range of areas is vast (e.g., to name just a few: legal aspects of the war, Ukraine and the EU, environmental consequences of the war in Ukraine, Ukraine’s language policy, anti-corruption issues particularly in wartime conditions, Crimean studies (multidisciplinary approach), rethinking the concept of Russian studies, food security in wartime, and many others).

Extra sources and opportunities of the Institution in the area of Ukrainian Studies:

In addition to the above, opportunities for proactive contribution to the educational and research components of Ukrainian Studies centers abroad (e.g., the Aleksanteri Institute of the University of Helsinki); offering Ukrainian language as a foreign language; hosting foreign scholars of Ukrainian Studies at NaUKMA, and more.

National University of Ostroh Academy

Location (city): Ostroh

Main area of specialisation: Multidisciplinary

Contact representative:

Name: Oksana Mararenko

Position: Head of the International Relations Department, National University of Ostroh Academy

Email: dir@oa.edu.ua

Phone number: 38 096 9053380; (03654)22949 ext.359

Detailed information about the Institution’s opportunities for the Coalition:

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the basic level of Coalition membership:

The National University of Ostroh Academy is ready to provide all available opportunities within the basic level of participation in the Coalition.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the intermediate level of Coalition membership:

The National University of Ostroh Academy is ready to provide all available opportunities within the intermediate level of participation in the Coalition.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the high level of Coalition membership:

The National University of Ostroh Academy is ready to provide all available opportunities within the high level of participation in the Coalition.

Priority areas of research and international cooperation:

Humanities:

Ukrainian language, literature, history, and culture
Philosophy, theology, and religious studies
Linguistics, translation studies, philology

Social Sciences and Public Administration:

Psychology, political science
Public administration and governance
Journalism, media, communications
International relations and national security

Law and Legal Studies:

European law, human rights, international law
Anti-corruption policy and legal education
Judicial system and the rule of law

Economics and Business:

Management, marketing, finance

Information Technologies and Digitalization of Education:

IT in education, e-learning
Robotics, artificial intelligence
Innovative digital projects for the academic environment

Education and Pedagogy:

International academic mobility
Teacher training

Healthcare:

Public health

West Ukrainian National University

Location (city): Ternopil

Main area of specialisation: Multidisciplinary

Contact representative:

Name: Yuliia Voityshyn

Position: Head of the International Relations Department

Email: y.voityshyn@wunu.edu.ua

Phone number: +380 96 397 5152

Detailed information about the Institution’s opportunities for the Coalition:

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the basic level of Coalition membership:

Providing Access to Educational and Other Resources
WUNU is ready to provide access to educational materials on history, law, European integration, and human rights, as well as to courses developed for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and resources related to their social adaptation. Some of the materials are available in English.
Experience Sharing on Ukrainian Studies
The university is prepared to share its experience in implementing Ukrainian studies courses, deliver open online lectures, and provide expert support in developing relevant programs at partner institutions.
Joint Activities on Ukrainian Studies Topics
WUNU is already implementing events such as “Europe Days” and “Ukrainian Week”, and has experience in organizing international conferences focused on identity, IDPs, and minority rights (including the Crimean Tatar issue). The university is open to new initiatives.
Joint Grant Applications
WUNU participates in Erasmus+, Jean Monnet, DAAD, and other programs and is interested in joint projects with Coalition partners in the fields of Ukrainian studies, social protection, and digital solutions in education.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the intermediate level of Coalition membership:

Joint Organization and Participation in Programs and Projects
The university is ready to participate in and co-organize:

Inter-university educational programs (including modules on Ukrainian studies);
Research initiatives on social transformations, identity, and war;
Cultural and volunteer projects involving Ukrainian and international students.

Guest Lectures / Courses
WUNU is already engaged in guest teaching programs (particularly within Erasmus+ and bilateral agreements) and is prepared to:

Deliver guest lectures (including in English) for students at partner institutions;
Invite professors from foreign HEIs to give lectures at WUNU, both online and in person.

Joint Educational Courses, Conferences, Roundtables
WUNU has extensive experience in organizing:

International conferences and academic weeks (including with the EU, DAAD, EYFON, Erasmus+);
Joint courses (including inter-faculty and cross-border formats);
Regular roundtables on European integration, human rights, and post-war recovery.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the high level of Coalition membership:

Academic Exchange for Students and Faculty
The university has active academic exchange agreements with over 50 partners within and beyond the EU (through Erasmus+, DAAD, and other programs). It is ready to organize both short- and long-term mobility programs, particularly in the fields of Ukrainian studies, law, economics, information technology, and psychology.
Support for Academic Visits and Research
WUNU provides the infrastructure for:

Hosting foreign faculty members and researchers;
Offering workspace (including offices, library access, and internet) for academic work;
Supporting research activities (with coordinators, translators, and access to resources).

Joint Organization of Summer/Winter Schools
WUNU has experience organizing international schools (in cooperation with EYFON, Erasmus+, and the Baltic University Programme) and is ready to:

Initiate or join summer/winter schools on Ukrainian studies, post-war reconstruction, and human rights.

Participation in Scholarship Programs and Project Competitions
The university is interested in establishing or co-organizing:

Scholarship programs for international students and faculty;
Joint competitions for research initiatives;
Thematic grant applications supporting Ukrainian studies projects.

Priority areas of research and international cooperation:

Law and Public Administration
Cooperation in the areas of human rights, administrative and international law, European integration, anti-corruption policies, and public administration reform.
Economics and Entrepreneurship
Joint research in sustainable development, green economy, financial literacy, digital finance, innovative entrepreneurship, and regional development.
International Relations and European Studies
Strengthening partnerships in European studies, political science, security studies, diplomacy, cultural diplomacy, and promoting a positive image of Ukraine.
Information Technology and Digital Transformation
Participation in projects related to digital solutions in education, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, big data, and smart education.
Social Sciences and Psychology
International collaboration on the social adaptation of internally displaced persons (IDPs), psychosocial support, inclusion, gender equality, youth policy, and civil society development.
Tourism, Ecology, and Sustainable Development
Research in responsible tourism, environmental protection, climate change, renewable energy, and environmental education.

Extra sources and opportunities of the Institution in the area of Ukrainian Studies:

Ukrainian Studies:

ZUNU offers courses on the history of Ukraine, culture, language, human rights, and European integration.
The university organizes roundtables, lectures, and events dedicated to national holidays, Europe Days, national identity, and the adaptation of internally displaced persons.
We work on projects related to contemporary Ukraine, wartime challenges, and veteran support.

International Cooperation:

With over 170 international partners, ZUNU actively participates in Erasmus+, DAAD, Jean Monnet, EYFON, and the Baltic University Programme.
We implement student and faculty exchange programs, invite foreign professors, and organize international schools, seminars, and conferences.
Accommodation, mentoring, and technical support are provided for international guests and program participants.

Technical Capabilities and Support:

The university uses modern online platforms for teaching and meetings (Zoom, Moodle, Google Workspace).
Course materials are available in English.
Events can be held online, offline, or in hybrid format with interpretation and recording.

National University “Odesa Law Academy”

Location (city): Odesa

Main area of specialisation: Legal Sciences

Contact representative:

Name: Daria Minchenko

Position: Head of the International Relations Department

Email: d.minchenko@onua.edu.ua

Phone number: +38 063 263 27 93

Detailed information about the Institution’s opportunities for the Coalition:

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the basic level of Coalition membership:

Willing to engage in activities such as providing access to the resources of the university’s scientific library, organizing joint events focused on Ukrainian studies or Ukraine-related topics, preparing joint grant applications and other types of support for collaborative projects and initiatives with Coalition member institutions.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the intermediate level of Coalition membership:

Willing to participate in and/or co-organize programs and projects with Coalition member institutions, including educational programs, research initiatives, cultural and volunteer projects, academic exchanges, and more; to deliver guest lectures and/or courses for students of Coalition member institutions, as well as invite professors from relevant institutions to Ukrainian HEIs and send Ukrainian professors to foreign HEIs (either in-person or online); to organize and co-host joint international conferences and roundtables with Coalition members.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the high level of Coalition membership:

Joint organization and/or participation in academic exchanges, summer/winter schools on Ukrainian studies with Coalition member institutions for students and faculty, and scholarship programs for students and faculty in cooperation with Coalition member institutions.

Priority areas of research and international cooperation:

In the field of legal studies, we focus on human rights law, international humanitarian law, EU law, and issues of European integration. We are also interested in the digitalization of law and the legal aspects of artificial intelligence, as well as interdisciplinary research at the intersection of law, IT, and cybersecurity. Additionally, we conduct research in psychology, sociology, political science, as well as journalism and philology.

Extra sources and opportunities of the Institution in the area of Ukrainian Studies:

The teaching of the Ukrainian language and related disciplines is provided by the Department of Applied Linguistics (https://onua.edu.ua/ua/about-kaf-lingua-ukr). In cooperation with the Ivan Franko Municipal Library for Adults and with the participation of students from various faculties of the National University “Odesa Law Academy,” the department organizes events dedicated to the Day of Ukrainian Writing and Language. The department also annually holds the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd stages of the International Competition in the Ukrainian Language named after Petro Yatsyk, as well as the International Language and Literature Competition for Pupils and Students named after Taras Shevchenko. Accordingly, the department’s specialists are directly involved in the development and promotion of the Ukrainian language.

State University “Kyiv Aviation Institute”

Location (city): Humanities

Contact representative:

Name: Natalia Melnyk

Position: Acting Dean of the Faculty of Psychology, Communications and Translation

Email: nataliia.melnyk@npp.nau.edu.ua

Phone number: +38 087 793 9752

Detailed information about the Institution’s opportunities for the Coalition:

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the basic level of Coalition membership:

Information support, access to resources, cooperation with other higher education institutions, etc.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the intermediate level of Coalition membership:

Joining coalition groups, participation in events, organization of events, joint Ukrainian courses, and all other activities covered by the intermediate level.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the high level of Coalition membership:

Student exchange, faculty mobility, joint project submissions, joint events such as conferences, and similar activities.

Priority areas of research and international cooperation:

Humanities: research on society under conditions of change and uncertainty, democratic practices in higher education, philological research, historical and cultural aspects.

Extra sources and opportunities of the Institution in the area of Ukrainian Studies:

There is a Department of Ukrainian Language, History, and Information Activities, which organizes numerous events aimed at fostering Ukrainian national consciousness, identity, and civic awareness.

H.S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University

Location (city): Kharkiv

Main area of specialisation: Multidisciplinary

Contact representative:

Name: Svitlana Berezhna

Position: Vice-Rector for Research, Innovation, and International Cooperation

Email: prorector_berezhna@hnpu.edu.ua

Phone number: +38 067 426 2760

Detailed information about the Institution’s opportunities for the Coalition:

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the basic level of Coalition membership:

Provision of access to educational and other resources for Coalition member institutions (literature, courses, textbooks, lecture and exhibition materials, etc.).
Exchange of experience with Coalition member institutions regarding Ukrainian Studies and their implementation.
Organization of joint events with Coalition member institutions on Ukrainian Studies (including Crimean Tatar Studies) or other Ukraine-related topics.
Submission of joint grant applications and other forms of support for collaborative projects and activities with Coalition member institutions.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the intermediate level of Coalition membership:

Organization and conduct of joint international conferences and roundtables with Coalition member institutions; delivery of guest lectures and/or courses for students of Coalition member institutions, as well as inviting professors from relevant institutions to Ukrainian HEIs and Ukrainian professors to foreign HEIs (online); joint organization and/or participation in programs and projects with Coalition member institutions.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the high level of Coalition membership:

Facilitation of academic leave/visits for faculty and students from Coalition member institutions, as well as provision of space and opportunities for research within Ukrainian higher education institutions.
Joint organization and/or participation in summer/winter schools on Ukrainian Studies with Coalition member institutions.
Joint organization and/or participation in project competitions and scholarship programs for students and faculty from Coalition member institutions.

Priority areas of research and international cooperation:

Humanities, Social Sciences, Arts

Extra sources and opportunities of the Institution in the area of Ukrainian Studies:

Organization and implementation of joint cultural and artistic events.

Odesa National Technological University

Location (city): Odesa

Main area of specialisation: Technical Sciences

Contact representative:

Name: Olha Olshevska

Position: Vice-Rector for Research and International Relations

Email: scint.uni@gmail.com

Phone number: +380 66 763 4118

Detailed information about the Institution’s opportunities for the Coalition:

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the basic level of Coalition membership:

Submission of joint applications for grant funding,
Organization of joint events with Coalition member institutions.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the intermediate level of Coalition membership:

Joint organization and/or participation in programs and projects with Coalition member institutions,
Organization and implementation of joint educational courses, international conferences, and roundtables,
Delivery of guest lectures and/or courses.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the high level of Coalition membership:

Joint organization and/or participation in project competitions / scholarship programs,
Joint organization of academic exchanges with Coalition member institutions.

Priority areas of research and international cooperation:

https://ontu.edu.ua/directions_scientific_activity

Extra sources and opportunities of the Institution in the area of Ukrainian Studies: –

Zaporizhzhia National University

Location (city): Zaporizhzhia

Main area of specialisation: Multidisciplinary

Contact representative:

Name: Olena Tupakhina

Position: Vice-Rector for International and Project Activities

Email: tupakhina@gmail.com

Phone number: +38 099 761 2970

Detailed information about the Institution’s opportunities for the Coalition:

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the basic level of Coalition membership:

Providing access to educational and other resources for Coalition member institutions (including literature, courses, textbooks, lecture and exhibition materials, etc.).
Exchanging experience with Coalition member institutions regarding Ukrainian studies and their implementation.
Organizing joint events with Coalition member institutions on Ukrainian studies topics (including Crimean Tatar studies) or other Ukraine-related themes.
Submitting joint grant applications and other funding proposals to support collaborative projects and activities with Coalition member institutions.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the intermediate level of Coalition membership:

Joint organization and/or participation in programs and projects with Coalition member institutions, including educational programs, research, cultural and volunteer projects, academic exchanges, and more.
Delivery of guest lectures and/or courses for students of Coalition member institutions, as well as inviting professors from those institutions to Ukrainian HEIs and Ukrainian professors to foreign HEIs (in-person or online formats possible).
Organization and implementation of joint educational courses, international conferences, and roundtable discussions with Coalition member institutions.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the high level of Coalition membership:

Joint organization of academic exchanges with Coalition member institutions for students and faculty.
Support in organizing academic leave/visits for faculty and students of Coalition member institutions, and provision of space and opportunities for research within Ukrainian higher education institutions.
Joint organization and/or participation in summer/winter schools on Ukrainian studies with Coalition member institutions.
Joint organization and/or participation in project competitions / scholarship programs for students and faculty with Coalition member institutions.

Priority areas of research and international cooperation:

Priority areas in the context of Ukrainian Studies: History of Ukraine and Eastern Europe, cultural studies, oral history, cultural anthropology (including Soviet studies), literary studies, interdisciplinary memory and trauma studies, conflict and peacebuilding studies, European studies, linguistics, sustainable development, industrial cultural heritage, ecosystems and biodiversity of the Pryazovia region and the Steppe Ukraine.

Extra sources and opportunities of the Institution in the area of Ukrainian Studies:

Access to unique archaeological and ethnographic collections, the largest oral history archive of Steppe Ukraine; opportunities for organizing expeditions; cooperation with the National Reserve “Khortytsia”; access to materials and locations related to industrial heritage; use of VR technologies for modeling and panoramic photography/video; conducting master classes and workshops in traditional arts and crafts, and national cuisine based at the ethnographic and local history laboratory; conversation clubs and tandem partnerships for learning the Ukrainian language; intensive Ukrainian language courses for foreigners.

V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University

Location (city): Kharkiv

Main area of specialisation: Multidisciplinary

Contact representative:

Name: Olha Vovk

Position: Deputy Director, P. T. Tronko Center for Local History

Email: o.i.vovk@karazin.ua

Phone number: +380 50 255 2646

Detailed information about the Institution’s opportunities for the Coalition:

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the basic level of Coalition membership:

Potential formats of engagement for Ukrainian HEIs:

Providing access to educational and other resources for Coalition partner institutions (literature, courses, teaching materials, lecture and exhibition developments, etc.).
Exchanging experience with Coalition partner institutions regarding the implementation of Ukrainian Studies.
Organizing joint events with Coalition partner institutions on Ukrainian Studies–related topics (including Crimean Tatar studies) or other Ukraine-related themes.
Submitting joint applications for grant funding and other support for collaborative projects and activities with Coalition partner institutions.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the intermediate level of Coalition membership:

Potential formats of engagement for Ukrainian HEIs:

Activities outlined under the basic level.
Joint organization and/or participation in programs and projects with Coalition partner institutions: educational programs, research initiatives, cultural and volunteer projects, academic exchanges, etc.
Delivery of guest lectures and/or courses for students at Coalition partner institutions, as well as inviting professors from partner institutions to Ukrainian HEIs and sending Ukrainian professors to international institutions (in-person or online formats possible).
Joint development and implementation of educational courses, international conferences, and roundtables with Coalition partner institutions.

Examples of activities, which the Institution is ready to participate in / coorganize / provide within the high level of Coalition membership:

Potential formats of engagement for Ukrainian HEIs:

Activities outlined under the basic and medium levels.
Joint organization of academic exchanges with Coalition partner institutions for students and faculty.
Support in organizing academic leaves/visits for faculty/students of Coalition partner institutions and provision of space and opportunities for research within Ukrainian HEIs.
Joint organization and/or participation in summer/winter schools on Ukrainian studies with Coalition partner institutions.
Joint organization and/or participation in project competitions and scholarship programs for students and faculty with Coalition partner institutions.

Priority areas of research and international cooperation:

Natural sciences (physics, chemistry, biology)

Medical sciences

Social and humanities disciplines

Information technologies and artificial intelligence

Economics, ecology, and sustainable development

Educational technologies and digitalization