The Erasmus+ program offers students unique opportunities to study abroad, gain new academic and life experiences, expand their worldview, and develop intercultural communication skills. Students of the O. Balatskyi Department of Management actively participate in academic mobility programs, taking advantage of the opportunity to study at leading European universities. Yehor Palyvoda, a student of the 073 "Management" program, shared his impressions of his mobility semester at Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Poland.
Oleg Balatskyi Department of Management
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On February 27, 2025, at 3:00 PM, experts in intercultural development and diversity gathered for a webinar focused on promoting inclusive education, fostering equity, and assessing diversity in academic and urban environments. The event brought together key speakers, including Prof. Dr. Hanna Shvindina, a leading expert in management and intercultural communication; Dr. Tetyana Mayboroda, Deputy Head of the International Affairs Department at Sumy State University; and Oksana Kubrak, Head of the Department of Strategic Development of Sumy City.
On Saturday, January 28, the first online meetings of the course "Interculturalism in Public Administration" will commence.
More about the event and the course: Link
From December 2–5, 2024, the 6th International Conference on Learning Cities (ICLC 6) took place in Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia, bringing together 700 participants, including policymakers, mayors, lifelong learning experts, educators, researchers, and representatives from NGOs and the private sector. Organized by UNESCO and hosted under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the conference addressed the timely and critical theme: “Learning Cities at the Frontline of Climate Change.”
In a special session dedicated to Ukrainian cities on December 2, titled “Learning Cities: A Journey from Establishment to Excellence and Global Leadership,” cities from Ukraine showcased their unique experiences, resilience, and the significant challenges they face amid ongoing war. The presentation highlighted the determination of cities like Sumy, Lviv, Poltava, Nikopol, Ternopil, and Melitopol in overcoming adversity and advancing community development despite the ongoing conflict.