The concluding event that united students around the idea of mobility was an open lecture "Discover the World with STU: Academic Mobility and Opportunities for Youth," conducted by the Head of the International Relations Department, Maryna Sokur, together with her team.
The event began with a welcoming speech from the Vice-Rector for Research,
Vice-rector for scientific work Oleksandra Smirnova addressed the students with wishes of confidence, openness to new challenges, and courage to use the international opportunities that STU provides today. Mrs. Smirnova emphasized the importance of youth participation in academic mobility programs as a path to personal and professional growth, as well as to building Ukraine's European future.
During the meeting, students received comprehensive information about:
- Academic mobility programs within Erasmus+ and other initiatives;
- Internships, summer schools, familiarization visits, double degree programs;
- Real examples of STU students' participation in international trips to Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Romania;
- Advantages of international education for personal and professional development.
Students actively participated in the discussion, asked questions, and shared their dreams and plans for studying abroad. The atmosphere was inspiring, open, and motivating. Each participant felt that the opportunities of the open world are closer than they seem.
We sincerely thank the Erasmus+ office in Ukraine for their partnership support, informational materials, and branded products, which the most active students received. This support is an important motivation for young people who are just beginning their international educational journey.
During May, faculties and scientific-educational institutes held meaningful events, which once again proved that STU actively implements European approaches in education:
Department of Cybernetics and Applied Mathematics: lecture "Unlocking the Power of Data: An Introduction to Data Science" – a deep dive into the world of modern analytics;
Educational and Scientific Institute of Economic Security and Customs: participation in an international scientific event on financial security issues, within the framework of the meeting, Professor Marta Konovalova from the University of Barcelona (Spain) gave a presentation to students on the topic: "Realización de los principios de buen gobierno en Cataluña / Implementation of good governance principles in Catalonia".
- Department of Computer and Information Technologies and Systems: I International Scientific and Practical Conference of Higher Education Seekers and Young Scientists;
- Department of Public Finance: II International Round Table "Financial Security of the State: International Aspect";
- Department of Foreign Languages: guest lecture "About the secrets of language talent: how to effectively learn foreign languages";
- Department of International Law and European Union Law: meeting of the student scientific club on the topic "Europe Days in Ukraine";
- Department of Legal Linguistics: event dedicated to Europe Day with the participation of associate professors O.M. Bodunova and T.V. Pilyugina.
Departments of International Law and European Union Law: Guest lecture by the Head of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Committee on Foreign Policy and Interparliamentary Cooperation, Vice-President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe — Oleksandr Merezhko.
All these events testified that STU is a space for European ideas, international partnership, and youth development. Ahead – even more new achievements, and we will gladly support everyone who is ready to act!
