International Affairs
Associate Dean for International Affairs
Alla Kravchenko
Tel.: (044) 527-80-82
Email: [email protected]
Candidate of Philosophical Sciences, Associate Professor
Erasmus+ (Jean Monnet Actions opportunities)
International grant projects and programmes
International Partners of the Faculty of Humanities and Pedagogy
1. Uniwersytet Pomorski w Słupsku (Poland)
2. Univerzita Pardubice (Czechia)
3. Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo (Italy)
4. University of Reading (United Kingdom)
University's international actions
* Polish Studies Centre
* Foreign Language Learning Centre
The Faculty's international affairs include the following:
- strengthening and expanding existing partnerships with overseas higher education institutions and other organisations in Europe, Asia, the United States, and other countries;
- encouraging academics from overseas universities to contribute to scholarly publications produced by the Faculty;
- providing students with language training (English, German and French) to prepare them for international placements and study visits abroad;
- identifying and developing partnerships with overseas universities for the design and implementation of joint projects;
- supporting the education of international students enrolled on the Philology degree programme;
- inviting native speakers to deliver classes for students enrolled on the Philology degree programme;
- supporting academic staff participation in international conferences held in Ukraine and abroad;
- organising and hosting international academic conferences, seminars and practice-oriented events;
- facilitating academic staff placements and professional development at overseas universities;
- cooperating with publishing houses, educational resource providers, cultural centres, language schools representing foreign countries in Ukraine, and other institutions and organisations in matters relating to international cooperation;
- cooperating with ministries, government agencies, the official representatives of Cambridge University Press, Cambridge English, and the Authorised Platinum Centre Oxford Klass in Ukraine, as well as with other institutions and organisations in matters relating to international cooperation;
- cooperating with the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine, government agencies, and other institutions and organisations on issues relating to social policy and international cooperation;
- providing interpreting and translation services (German and French) for visiting international delegations;
- developing and expanding opportunities for students' professional placements and internships abroad;
- providing information on study programmes offered by overseas higher education institutions and identifying potential partners and resources to support participation in such programmes;
- preparing grant proposals and coordinating activities within the framework of international programmes and projects;
- providing administrative support for the admission and academic supervision of international undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students;
- cooperating with ministries, government agencies, foreign embassies in Ukraine, and other institutions and organisations on matters relating to international cooperation.
Erasmus+ Programme 2023 Contests Announced
People in charge of the University's international affairs
From 12 to 18 November, Olena Hlazunova, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs and Digital Transformation, Inna Savytska, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Pedagogy, and Alla Kravchenko, Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy and International Communication, visited the University of Reading, UK.
During the visit, they attended the international Twinning Conference and an official reception held during the UK-Ukraine Knowledge & Culture Week.
Participation of Professor Nataliia Aristova, Head of the Department of English Philology, and Associate Professor Tetiana Pasternak in the International Academic Mobility Programme "Modern Teaching Methods and Innovative Technologies in Higher Education: European Experience and Emerging Trends", 15–20 April 2018, Košice, Slovakia.
Associate Professors Svitlana Khrystiuk and Liudmyla Shanaieva-Tsymbal of the Department of English Philology participated in the International Research Internship Programme "Organisation of the Educational Process, Academic Programmes, Innovative Technologies and Research at Wyższa Szkoła Biznesu – National-Louis University", held in Nowy Sącz, Poland, 11-29 June 2018.
Associate Professors Liudmyla Shanaieva-Tsymbal and Svitlana Khrystiuk of the Department of English Philology participated in the 2nd International Scientific and Practical Conference "Research Priorities – 2018: Theoretical and Practical Value", held in Nowy Sącz, Poland, 26-29 June 2018.
International Scientific and Practical Seminar "Pearson English Exam" with Michael Hudson, 27 February 2018
Scientific and Methodological Seminar for Teachers of English "Are You Listening to Me? Enhancing Listening Skills" with Olena Khorosh, 22 March 2018
Oleksandr Polishchuk completed the International Research Internship Programme "Modern Teaching Methods and Innovative Technologies in Higher Education", Bratislava, Slovakia, 15–20 April 2018.
Liudmyla Berezova completed an internship at the University of Rzeszów, Poland, 21 April–5 May 2018.
Seminar with JJ Wilson.
Tetiana Danylova, Svitlana Storozhuk and Volodymyr Shmahrun of the Departments of Philosophy and Social Work and Psychology conducted a career guidance psychological training session for international students, 19 April 2018.
Associate Professors Inna Savytska, Tetiana Kychkyruk, Valentyna Kultenko, Iryna Matviienko and Alla Suprun of the Department of Philosophy participated in the 11th Annual International Scientific and Practical Conference "The Role of Women in Promoting a Culture of Peace", organised by the Women's Federation for World Peace at the International Centre for Culture and Arts of the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine, 14 May 2018
Seminar held as part of France Day in Ukraine, 11 February 2018.
Associate Professor Nataliia Rudnytska of the Department of Foreign Philology and Translation completed an internship at the Graduate School of Teaching and Education, Niort, France, 26 February 2018.
International Scientific and Practical Seminar "French–Ukrainian Cooperation in the Agricultural Sector: Education and Professional Communities", 8 June 2018.
Meeting of International Relations students with Mr Glen Grant, retired Lieutenant Colonel of the British Army, former Defence Attaché, lecturer at the Riga Business School and international change management consultant.
Meeting of International Relations students with Volodymyr Khandohii, President of the Ukrainian Foreign Policy Association.
Meeting of International Relations students with Volodymyr Ohryzko, former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
International Relations students celebrating the University's 120th anniversary with Zbigniew Osadowski and Mykola Tomenko, 24 May 2018.
Professor Anzhelika Shamne of the Department of Psychology completed a professional internship at the Prague Institute for Qualification Enhancement under the programme "Organisation of the Educational Process, Research Projects and Publication Activities at European Union Universities", November 2017. 
Lecturer Viktoriia Vus of the Department of Psychology at the University of Algiers, 2017–2018.
Leadership Programme "Leadership. Rise Up. Future Leaders of Ukraine" and an informal English Conversation Club. Seminar speakers: Wayne Morris, MBA student coach and mentor at Kennesaw State University, and Marty Gates, certified trainer for Delta Air Lines' staff development programme.
Oleksandr Malykhin, Inna Hrytsenko and Bohdana Rubinska participated in the seminar "Using IT Technologies in the Classroom", organised by Oxford Klass, an Authorised Platinum Exam Centre for Cambridge English Language Assessment and the official partner of the Foreign Language Learning Centre of the Faculty of Humanities and Pedagogy at NUBiP of Ukraine.
Seminar "Cambridge English Qualifications: B1 Level – English for Everyday Communication". The Faculty of Humanities and Pedagogy, in cooperation with the Oxford Klass Foreign Language Learning Centre and with the support of the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Pedagogy, Vasyl Shynkaruk, organised and hosted the Scientific and Practical Seminar "Cambridge English Qualifications: B1 Level – English for Everyday Communication" for the University's students, postgraduate students and academic staff. The event was organised in collaboration with the Departments of Romance and Germanic Languages and Translation, English Philology, and English for Technical and Agrobiological Specialities.
Internship in China: Senior Lecturer Olha Soloviova of the Department of Romance and Germanic Languages and Translation, and third-year Philology students Yuliia Zakatei and Roman Bondar.
Participation in the British Council's Change Academy, 9–11 July 2018.
International students at the International Scientific and Practical Conference "Ukraine–Poland: Strategic Partnership in the System of Geopolitical Coordinates", 16–17 March 2017.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Volodymyr Ohryzko at the International Scientific and Practical Conference "Ukraine–Poland: Strategic Partnership in the System of Geopolitical Coordinates", 16–17 March 2017.
Polish delegation at the International Scientific and Practical Conference "Ukraine–Poland: Strategic Partnership in the System of Geopolitical Coordinates", 16–17 March 2017.
Polish delegation at the International Scientific and Practical Conference "Ukraine–Poland: Strategic Partnership in the System of Geopolitical Coordinates", 16–17 March 2017.
Polish delegation at the International Scientific and Practical Conference "Ukraine–Poland: Strategic Partnership in the System of Geopolitical Coordinates", 16–17 March 2017.
Meeting of Vasyl Shynkaruk with representatives of the Polish delegation at the International Scientific and Practical Conference "Ukraine–Poland: Strategic Partnership in the System of Geopolitical Coordinates", 16–17 March 2017
Meeting of Vasyl Shynkaruk with representatives of the Polish delegation
International Project "Dialogue of Cultures: Ukraine–Greece", 25 October 2017.
Open lecture by Associate Professor Oleksandr Kuchai of the Department of Pedagogy for students of the Kujawy Higher School in Włocławek, Poland.
Meeting of Department Head, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor Roman Sopivnyk with Dr Zdzisław Piwoński of the Pomeranian Academy in Słupsk, Poland.
22nd Annual IATEFL International Seminar, 31 March–1 April 2017.
Establishing cooperation with the European Academy of Education in Lublin, Poland, 9 March 2017.
Future translators at a meeting with a representative of the German Embassy, 17 March 2017.
International Cambridge Examinations: B1 Level – English for Everyday Communication
Deepening and expanding existing contacts with partner higher education institutions and other organisations in Europe, Asia and the United States.
In June 2016, the Faculty of Humanities and Pedagogy hosted a delegation from the Pomeranian Academy in Słupsk, Poland.
International Events at the Faculty of Humanities and Pedagogy in 2016
- International Scientific and Practical Seminar "French–Ukrainian Cooperation Policy in the Agricultural Sector: Education, Science and Professional Communities", Department of Foreign Philology and Translation, 24 November 2016.
- Second International Scientific and Practical Conference "Development of Modern Education: Theory, Practice and Innovation", Kyiv, NUBiP of Ukraine, 25–26 February 2016, Department of Pedagogy.
- International Scientific and Practical Conference "The Phenomenon of Mykhailo Hrushevsky as a Statesman, Scholar and Citizen" (marking the 150th anniversary of his birth), Kyiv, NUBiP of Ukraine, Department of History and Political Science, 19–20 May 2016.
- Seventh International Scientific and Practical Conference "Dialogue of Cultures: Ukraine–Greece: Cultural Policy of the 21st Century in European Retrospective", Kyiv–Thessaloniki–Aegina–Athens, Department of Cultural Studies, 21–23 September 2016.
- Scientific and Methodological Seminar "Career Paths Series – The Shortest Path to Your Career", 23 November 2016.
- Open English-language lecture by representatives of Case IH for students of the Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technical Faculty on "Specific Features of Cooperation between Ukrainian Agricultural Companies and International Corporations", 13 April 2016.
- Training Seminar organised as part of the third annual World Day of Ethics by the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs on "Ethical Decisions", 18 October 2016.
- Practical class "Active Games: All Over the World" as part of International Education Week in Ukraine, 18 November 2016.
- First International Student Scientific and Practical Conference "The World of Languages and the Languages of the World", 22–23 March 2016.
- Seminar at the Faculty of Humanities and Pedagogy with the participation of international organisations, "Developing Your Listening Skills for Cambridge English: First", 16 November 2016.
- International Scientific and Practical Seminar "International Cambridge Exams – The Challenges of Today", 5 October 2016.
- Interactive Training Session "My Lab for Market Leader: Informing Teaching and Enriching Learning", 17 November 2016.
International cooperation agreements concluded and renewed with:
France–Ukraine Exchange Federation (FEFU)
"Friendship Without Borders" Association (ASF)
Higher School of Agronomic Education in Toulouse (ENFA)
Pomeranian Academy in Słupsk
International Projects and Cooperation Programmes
Project: Cultural Values, Digital Experience and Transformative Online Learning (01.10.2016 – 01.07.2017) Coordinator - V. Kovalchuk
The main objective of the international activities of the Faculty of Humanities and Pedagogy at NUBiP of Ukraine is to support and develop the University's international relations in the academic, social and cultural spheres. To this end, the Departments of English Philology, Romance and Germanic Languages, and Foreign Philology and Translation successfully develop international cooperation with foreign higher education institutions, renowned international organisations, and international publishing and printing companies, including America House Kyiv, British Council, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge English Language Assessment, National Geographic Learning, and others. The academic staff of these departments also actively participate in various international projects aimed at enhancing the national and international standing of the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine.
In 2016, the departments of the Faculty of Humanities and Pedagogy at NUBiP of Ukraine organised and held three International Scientific and Practical Conferences, as well as around ten scientific and methodological seminars, workshops and round tables with the participation of representatives of international organisations and embassies. The Faculty also participated in dozens of international events held both at the University and abroad. The Faculty organised Cambridge English courses for academic staff and students, arranged for French lecturers to teach French to students, and hosted a number of lectures by representatives of international companies for University students. It also strengthened its feedback system through the regular collection of employers' feedback and suggestions regarding the level of professional foreign-language proficiency among University graduates. Academic staff of the Faculty actively participated in receiving and accompanying delegations from ASF and FEFU (France) during the selection of NUBiP students for internships in France and Germany. Cooperation agreements with international organisations in France were concluded and renewed, as well as an agreement on joint student education with the Pomeranian Academy in Słupsk, Poland.
International Scientific and Practical Seminar organised by the British publisher National Geographic Learning and Lingvist. The keynote speaker was Alex Warren, a teacher trainer holding the international DELTA and CELTA qualifications.
International Scientific and Practical Seminar "International Cambridge Exams – The Challenges of Today" held at the Faculty. The seminar was attended by everyone interested in improving their foreign-language communication skills and promoting the English language in Ukraine.
Participation in the European Day of Languages celebrations organised by the British Council in Ukraine, the Goethe-Institut in Ukraine, the Embassy of Spain, the Italian Cultural Institute, the Polish Institute in Kyiv, the French Institute in Ukraine and the Czech Centre.
International Scientific and Practical Seminar on "Working on Pronunciation in the EFL Classroom" ("Working on Pronunciation in Teaching English as a Foreign Language"), held at America House Kyiv.
Seneca Ryan, a teacher trainer and US Department of State programme fellow, drew the audience's attention in her presentation to the importance of pronunciation training as an essential skill in learning English. Therefore, attention should be paid to the development of English phonological competence at all stages of English language learning. Seneca Ryan shared practical advice with teachers on improving the methodological skills required to develop students' phonetic competence.
International Scientific and Practical Seminar on "8 Great Speaking Activities for Teaching English", held at America House Kyiv.
In a friendly and informal atmosphere, participants had the opportunity to learn about approaches to developing speaking skills, explore several simple and enjoyable speaking activities for learners of English as a foreign language, and gain new ideas to help teachers from the Department encourage and motivate students to speak English. The event also helped participants improve their English discussion skills and provided valuable experience of communicating with American teacher trainer and US Department of State programme fellow Seneca Ryan. 
On 10 September 2016, academic staff of the Department of English Philology took part in the celebrations marking the Year of English in Ukraine, held at America House Kyiv.
It was particularly pleasing that students also attended the event alongside the academic staff. The highlight of the celebration was the opportunity to talk to six diplomats from the US Embassy in Ukraine and George Kent, Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy in Ukraine, who were among the guests.
On 23 November 2016, at the initiative of the Departments of English for Technical and Agrobiological Specialities and English Philology, the Faculty of Humanities and Pedagogy organised the first scientific and methodological seminar of its kind to be held at the University. The seminar, "Career Paths Series – The Shortest Path to Your Career", was delivered by Olena Khorosh, a methodological consultant representing Express Publishing in Ukraine, and was attended by more than 60 participants.
On 17 November, as part of English Language Week, an interactive training session, "My Lab for Market Leader: Informing Teaching and Enriching Learning", was held with the co-organisation of the Department of English Philology. During the training, Michael Hudson, a methodological consultant at the International Educational and Methodological Centre PEARSON-DINTERNAL, introduced participants to the use of the MyLab online learning platform through the example of the Market Leader coursebook.
As part of the cooperation agreement with Cambridge English Language Assessment in Ukraine and Cambridge University Press ELT, a seminar "Developing Your Listening Skills for Cambridge English: First" was held at the Faculty of Humanities and Pedagogy on 16 November 2016.
More than 180 academic staff and students from the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine and other higher education institutions took part, including Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Dragomanov National Pedagogical University, National Technical University of Ukraine "Kyiv Polytechnic Institute", and Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman.
The academic staff of the Faculty make every effort to create favourable conditions not only for improving the English language proficiency of students and staff at NUBiP of Ukraine, but also for enhancing their own professional qualifications.
On 2 July 2016, lecturers from the Department of English for Technical and Agrobiological Specialities (O. Ivanova, O. Polishchuk and N. Yaremenko) and the Department of Romance and Germanic Languages and Translation (O. Malykhin, N. Aristova and O. Soloviova) attended an exam preparation session and sat the TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test), an examination for teachers focusing on the professional knowledge and skills of language teachers.
Expanding and Enhancing Opportunities for Students to Undertake Work Placements and Internships Abroad
The Department of Foreign Philology and Translation actively participates in preparing students studying German and French for selection for internships and work placements in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and France.
For many years, the Department has maintained close ties with the French associations "Friendship Without Borders" (ASF) and the France–Ukraine Exchange Federation (FEFU). As part of this cooperation, representatives of these associations visit NUBiP of Ukraine every year to participate personally in the selection of students for internships at French farms and agricultural enterprises.
In the 2015–2016 academic year, the Department hosted delegations from the above-mentioned associations for the selection of students for internships. The ASF delegation visited NUBiP of Ukraine on 5–8 April 2016. This year, FEFU selected 16 students, while ASF selected 13.
"Interview"
On 11 February 2016, students studying French had the opportunity to take part in the French Days in Ukraine, organised by the Embassy of France in Ukraine, Business France and Crédit Agricole Bank.
Providing Information on Study Programmes at Foreign Higher Education Institutions, and Identifying Potential Partners and Resources for Participation in Such Programmes
On 10 March 2016, the Faculty of Humanities and Pedagogy, in cooperation with America House Kyiv, organised and held the scientific and methodological seminar "Methodological Recommendations for Effective Teaching".
Developing Grant Proposals and Coordinating Activities within International Programmes and Projects
From 1–4 March 2016, Liudmyla Dankevych, Senior Lecturer at the Department of English Philology, took part, as a member of the NUBiP of Ukraine delegation, in the international off-site seminar "Partner Coordination of Grant Applications under the Horizon 2020 Programme" at the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences. She also familiarised herself with the organisation of the Foreign Language Studium within the structure of the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences.
Cooperation with Ministries, Government Agencies, Foreign Embassies in Ukraine and Other Institutions and Organisations on International Activities
The visit of a delegation from "Friendship Without Borders" (ASF), held from 5–8 April 2016, featured a number of important events. In addition to selecting students for internships, on 7 April, co-president of the "Friendship Without Borders" association Hélène Maury and association member Michel Baudez visited a dairy farm, while Claude Aubin was received by the Dean of the Faculty, Professor Vasyl Shynkaruk.
The meeting took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Discussions focused on introducing French as a second foreign language, organising language courses for students and academic staff, and new internship opportunities. Claude Aubin spoke highly of the University's students, noting their strong motivation and good command of French.
The Dean invited Claude Aubin to speak at a conference dedicated to the 160th anniversary of the birth of Ivan Franko. In his speech, the distinguished guest emphasised the importance of learning foreign languages and encouraged students to learn the language of Molière and Hugo.
Academic and cultural cooperation between the Department of Philosophy and the embassies of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Kingdom of the Netherlands and France, including participation in events and training sessions on social responsibility, intercultural communication and higher agricultural education.
Organisation of International Scientific and Practical Conferences:
"Development of Modern Education: Theory, Practice and Innovation", 25–26 February 2016.
"The Phenomenon of Mykhailo Hrushevsky as a Statesman, Scholar and Citizen" (marking the 150th anniversary of his birth), 19–20 May 2016.
Scientific and Methodological Seminars:
Cambridge English Language Assessment "Teaching Reading for Cambridge English: First", 29 March 2016.
Organisation of seminars for students and academic staff of the Faculty with the support of the Cambridge University Press Centre, the US Embassy, EducationUSA, the Fulbright Programme in Ukraine, and Cambridge English Language Assessment Centre in Ukraine.
Cambridge English Language Assessment "Assessing Writing and Teaching Speaking for Cambridge English: First", 21 April 2016.
On 17 March 2016, the Department of Foreign Philology joined the celebrations of World Francophonie Week by organising the International Scientific and Practical Seminar "Contemporary Intercultural Communication in the Context of Francophonie", with the participation of French as a foreign language teachers Monique Duffet and Dominique Bellaverd, as well as Benjamin Beckner, Professor and Doctor of Sciences, lecturer at the Geneva School and President of the "French Without Borders" Association (France–Switzerland).
International Internships and Professional Development
On 6 June 2016, Senior Lecturer Yu. Demianova successfully passed the international CELTA examination and received a CELTA certificate issued by the University of Cambridge ESOL division. The certificate is internationally recognised and enables successful candidates to work as English language teachers at institutions worldwide.
International Visits and Working Meetings
From 25–27 August 2016, Senior Lecturer O. Polishchuk took part in the Eighth Olomouc Symposium of Ukrainian Studies in Central and Eastern Europe, held in Olomouc, Czech Republic, on "Contemporary Ukrainian Studies: Problems of Language, Literature and Culture". The symposium focused on discussing current issues in contemporary Ukrainian language and literature in the context of globalisation and the interaction of cultures.
Participation of Associate Professor of the Department of Philosophy Svitlana Shkil at International scientific conference “Northern Athens – Dialogue of Cultures between East and West”
29 – 31 July, 2016, Vilnues, Lithuania
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