Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute
Published on 12 November 2026
Olena Borychenko, Head of the Department of Power Supply at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, took an active part in the international WISE Swedish Week programme held in Stockholm from 1 to 6 November 2026.
This event has great significance for the department, opening up new opportunities for international cooperation, the exchange of best practices, and the implementation of modern approaches to the training of future specialists in power engineering.
Innovation and green transition
Under this programme, Olena Borychenko visited the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, the Sjöstadsverket Water Innovation Centre, as well as the innovative urban districts of Stockholm Royal Seaport and Hammarby Sjöstad.
Special attention was paid to practical solutions for integrating renewables, creating smart energy systems, practising the circular economy and developing climate-resilient urban infrastructure.
The knowledge and experience gained carry real practical value for Ukraine, particularly in the context of the recovery, modernisation and resilience of the energy sector.
Female leadership and international partnerships
A key component of WISE Swedish Week were meetings dedicated to gender equality, female leadership and professional mentoring. Of particular interest was the chance to learn about the activities of the Swedish professional network Kraftkvinnorna – Women in Energy Leadership.
This experience is absolutely essential to the development of the WISE project, which is intended to provide mentoring and leadership support for female students and young professionals working within the energy sector.
Professional networking with colleagues, the exchange of ideas and experience, new international contacts and the inspiration to drive change were among the significant outcomes of Olena Borychenko’s participation in the programme.
New prospects for Department of Power Supply
The participation of the Head of the Department of Power Supply in WISE Swedish Week marks an important step towards strengthening its international ties, expanding professional partnerships and developing modern energy education programmes.
The acquired international experience will help introduce new ideas into department’s educational and research activities, support young professionals and train human resources of the future for Ukraine’s energy sector.
Ultimately, the energy transition is not just about technology. It is, above all, about people, skills, partnerships, and a shared willingness to shape the future.
And thus, there are new ideas on the horizon, with partnerships and opportunities to implement them in Ukraine.
Sincere thanks are due to the organisers of WISE, the IVL team, Swedish partners and all participants for their hospitality, openness, insightful discussions, and the opportunity to enter into an international professional dialogue.
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