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A representative of the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute took part in the scientific and expert conference “Mosaic of Experiences: International Dialogue on Resilience,” held as a side event of the 6th Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen themed “World 2026: Finding Stability in Times of Uncertainty.”

The event brought together more than 200 Ukrainian and international experts and academics, as well as representatives of government agencies, the business sector and civil society. Among the participants were the First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska; the First Lady of Lithuania, Diana Nausėdienė; and the First Gentleman of Slovenia, Aleš Musar.

Liudmyla Hanushchak-Yefimenko, Vice-Rector for Humanitarian Development and Youth Policy, represented Kyiv Polytechnic at the conference.

During the event, the Sophiynist Manifesto “Ukrainian Philosophy of Life” was presented (Ed. – Sophia, from sophos skilled, clever, wise + -ia, is a Greek word that means “wisdom”), and the International Expert Council on Resilience commenced its work.

For Kyiv Polytechnic, resilience is a guiding principle of development. Its innovation ecosystem combines support for war veterans, care for mental health, the development of adaptive technologies, the creation of an accessible environment, and the preservation of human capital.

Special thanks are due to the organisers — the Coordination Centre for Mental Health of the Cabinet of Ministers under the All-Ukrainian Mental Health Programme “How Are You?” initiated by Olena Zelenska, the Institute for National Resilience and Security, and the World Health Organisation — for their support of the event.

It is precisely through such exchange of experience that solutions are developed, which subsequently prove effective in practice.

During his visit to the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, Richard (Otter) Bew (pictured centre), Lockheed Martin Vice President and Chief of Staff, met with the university administration and the management of Fincord-Polytech Science Park LLC to discuss opportunities to develop joint projects, combining Ukraine’s engineering potential with the expertise of US industry, as well as to train highly skilled specialists to drive Ukraine’s innovative development.

This visit holds particular significance for Kyiv Polytechnic — a university with a long-established engineering and scientific tradition and extensive expertise in aerospace and other high-tech spheres.

The legacy of Igor Sikorsky — a Kyiv Polytechnic graduate, renowned aircraft designer and one of the pioneers in the global helicopter industry — attached special symbolic significance to the meeting. Today, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, continues to advance aircraft technologies while cherishing the engineering tradition he established.

For a university that has been shaping Ukraine’s engineering elite for over a century, such cooperation offers an opportunity to combine fundamental education and research with world-class practical expertise, come up with solutions that meet nation’s needs, and build up its technological potential.

It is worth noting too that Lockheed Martin is one of the world’s largest aerospace and defence companies, specialising in defence tech, solving complex challenges, advancing scientific discovery, and delivering innovative solutions.

Yuliia Zloba and Yana Pliatsuk, PhD students at the Faculty of Automation, Industrial Engineering and Ecology of the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI), have successfully completed Part 2 – Water, City and Resilient Environment – of the SUstainable Resources Engineering (SURE) International Summer Programme 2026, held in Lyon, France.

The programme brought together young researchers from different countries to tackle one of today’s most pressing real-world challenges — sustainable water resource management and the development of resilient cities.

In the course of the programme, its participants:

·        explored the impacts of climate change and urbanisation on water resources and freshwater scarcity;

·        studied modern European approaches to stormwater management and the development of green-blue infrastructure;

·        dived into advanced technologies for water treatment and water reuse;

·        worked in international teams on real-world engineering case studies.

At the conclusion of the programme, the Kyiv Polytechnic students offered their own resulting technical and environmental solutions aimed at improving the water resilience of urban areas.

Congratulations to the young researchers of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute on successful completion of the programme, with best wishes for fruitful international projects in the future and new achievements in science.

Recently, Kanwar Adnan Ahmed Khan (pictured right), Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Ukraine, visited the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute to discuss prospects for expansion of partnerships with Pakistani universities.

Building on many years of educational cooperation and the successful training of Pakistani students, Rector Anatolii Melnychenko and Ambassador Kanwar Adnan Ahmed Khan discussed opportunities to expand partnerships between Kyiv Polytechnic and higher education institutions (HEIs) in Pakistan.

Particular emphasis was placed on the opportunities the university offers international students. There was a lot of discussion about dual-degree programmes with leading universities in France, Germany, and other countries, the international accreditation of academic programmes, university’s innovation ecosystem, and scholarship programmes implemented jointly with international companies, including partners from South Korea and Turkey.

The Pakistani party expressed strong interest in deepening cooperation with Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, whose degree programmes are in great demand among Pakistani students. These include software engineering, aerospace engineering, applied mechanics, and other engineering disciplines.

The ambassador’s visit highlighted promising prospects for the further development of Ukrainian–Pakistani cooperation in higher education and the expansion of academic partnerships.

Manlio Scalzilli (pictured second left), Founder and CEO of the Italian company Alphard, visited the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI) to discuss new Erasmus+ programmes, study visits, internships, and joint international projects with the university administration.

In particular, the discussion centred on:

·        expanding Kyiv Polytechnic’s participation in international educational projects and Erasmus+ programmes;

·        affording more opportunities to students, lecturers, and university staff through internships, study visits, and professional growth;

·        developing new forms of partnerships with universities and educational institutions in Italy;

·        exchanging European experience in professional training, combining quality education with close collaboration with the business community;

·        undertaking joint international initiatives in the coming years.

The agreements achieved open up more opportunities for academic mobility, joint European projects, and the adoption of international best practices in the educational process at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute.

It is worth noting too that since 2019, Alphard has been continuously operating in the field of international higher technical education, coordinating the academic mobility programmes with European educational institutions that enhance the potential of young people and a dialogue between the world of education and the world of work.

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Held on 20 May 2026 under the theme “Futures of Research on Gender and Education,” a Zoom meeting brought together more than 300 UNESCO Chairs and participants, including a representative of the International Collaboration Department of the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, in a globally inclusive dialogue, organised jointly with UNESCO’s Section of Education for Inclusion and Gender Equality under the University Twinning and Networking Programme (UNITWIN).

In particular, its attendees explored the futures of research on gender and education – considering what kinds of evidence are needed, and how research could more effectively support equitable, inclusive and gender-transformative education systems in a rapidly changing world. This event featured two moderated panels followed by an open discussion on the futures of research on gender and education.

Key topics under discussion included measuring gender norms – research tools that capture attitudes, beliefs, social norms and internal dynamics beyond standard indicators; as well as digital tools and data, with particular attention to the responsible use of digital and AI methods to analyse participation, representation, and bias.

Justine Sass, Chief of UNESCO’s Section of Education for Inclusion and Gender Equality, pointed out important progress towards gender equality in education. “In many regions, women now outnumber men in terms of tertiary enrolments,” she said. “These advances have obviously been made possible by global commitments, including through the Sustainable Development Goals, SDG 4 and 5 on education and gender equality, which have helped to shape some of the policy priorities and to strengthen accountability across the education systems.”

According to Justine Sass, while quantitative data are obviously critical for tracking progress, they are often insufficient to explain why inequalities persist or how they are experienced in different contexts. Qualitative, participatory, and interdisciplinary approaches, including those that centre on youth voices and lived experiences, remain underused in policy-relevant research.

These problems are becoming even more pressing as education systems are transformed by digitalisation, particularly artificial intelligence, climate change, conflicts and wars. As a matter of fact, Russian drone and missile attacks, power outages, and parlous budgets have posed severe challenges to Ukrainian science and education. At the same time, gender-related social norms continue to impact not only access, but learning outcomes, subject choices, school safety, and transitions into employment.

Reflecting on the integration of digital technologies into education, Matthias Eck, Programme Specialist of UNESCO’s Section of Education for Inclusion and Gender Equality, emphasised an urgent need to continue examining how different education stakeholders perceive, question, and engage with the use of AI in education through a gender lens.

In closing, Keith Holmes, Research Coordinator/UNITWIN of UNESCO’s Future of Learning and Innovation Division, announced that two special sessions themed “Culture of Peace” would take place on 1 and 22 July 2026.

21 May is a special day, filled with warmth, unity and Ukrainian indomitable spirit. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Vyshyvanka (Embroidered Shirt) Day, a celebration that has long become a cherished tradition at the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute. Every year on this occasion, the university campus is abuzz with people donning embroidered shirts, colourful patterns, warm greetings, smiles, and a special atmosphere that unites the generations of Kyiv Polytechnic students and staff.

Keeping up the tradition, the university staged events intended to preserve and promote Ukrainian culture and national values.

One of the symbolic acts was the planting of viburnum shrubs near the Kyiv Polytechnic Library. Incidentally, there is an old English saying that those who plant a tree (Ed. – or a shrub) knowing they will not enjoy its shade are public benefactors.

A charity fair in support of Ukrainian heroic defenders, organised by university librarians, gathered many visitors with Ukrainian and Japanese delicacies prepared by the Kyiv Polytechnic’s Ukraine-Japan Centre, as well as other items.

The celebration also featured a performance by bandura (Ukrainian stringed instrument of the lute class) players from the Centre for Culture and Arts at Kyiv Polytechnic.

Another highlight of the day was the opening of the exhibition “Vyshyvanka: Traditions of Family, People, Country,” accompanied by a lecture delivered by local lore expert Oksana Salan.

The vyshyvanka is more than a mere piece of ethnic Ukrainian clothing. It carries the memory of generations, flaunting as a symbol of Ukrainian national identity, strength and resilience.

By wearing vyshyvankas, Ukrainians remind themselves and the world that the Ukrainian nation has deep roots, unbending spirit, and its unique genetic code that can never be erased or destroyed.

Happy Vyshyvanka Days!

The administration, teaching staff and students of the Technical Lyceum, affiliated to the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI), congratulate the lyceum’s 2025 graduate, Tymofii Lutsenko, on his remarkable achievement of gaining admission to the Qatar campus of the US Carnegie Mellon University (CMU-Q), where he will study Computer Science. This is one of the world’s top-ranked private universities, offering select undergraduate degree programs in the growing fields of Artificial Intelligence, Biological Sciences, Business Administration, Computer Science and Information Systems. Tymofii Lutsenko has received a grant for study from the prestigious Qatar Foundation.

As a lyceum student, Tymofii Lutsenko participated actively in various tournaments, contests, and science olympiads, winning prizes in the All-Ukrainian High-School Science Competitions. He graduated cum laude — with distinction — in 2025, receiving a certificate of complete universal secondary education. Thanks to the knowledge he gained at the Lyceum, Tymofii Lutsenko was enrolled at the Kyiv Polytechnic’s Faculty of Informatics and Computer Engineering whilst simultaneously taking CMU-Q matriculation examinations.

Tymofii Lutsenko’s success story is further evidence that the training and solid knowledge base acquired at the Lyceum give its graduates a competitive edge on a global scale, while their unabated perseverance and drive to excel open the door to world’s best universities. Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute takes pride in its lyceum graduates as they achieve their dreams and become esteemed members of the international academic community.

From 29 June to 3 July 2026, the representatives of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI) – Yuliia Chernetska, Associate Professor at the Power Supply Department and Academic Mobility Coordinator at the Educational and Research Institute of Energy Saving and Energy Management, and Yuliia Peretiatko, Associate Professor at the Department of Theoretical Electrical Engineering and Deputy Dean for Academic and Organisational Affairs at the Faculty of Electrical Power Engineering and Automation, took part in Staff Week held under the theme “Welcome Services and Support Offers for International Students”. They represented Kyiv Polytechnic during the ‘International Day 2026,’ organised by Germany’s Leibniz University Hannover.

The visit took place as part of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) project ‘Mechatronics, Energy, Robotics and Innovative Technologies with Ukraine (MERIT-Ukraine)’ under the ‘German-Ukrainian University Network 2025–2029’ programme. The main objective of the MERIT-Ukraine project is to establish a sustainable and internationally visible academic partnership between Leibniz University Hannover and Ukrainian universities – Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute and Lviv Polytechnic National University – in the specified areas, particularly energy technologies and electrical power engineering, through joint teaching and research, innovative learning formats, exchange, networking, resource sharing and training.

The main part of the Staff Week programme involved participation in thematic seminars and events aimed at exchanging the experience to provide support services, adaptation, integration and mentoring of international students and early-career researchers, as well as familiarisation with current practices in terms of the internationalisation of the educational environment. Among the participants in Staff Week were representatives from partner educational institutions of Leibniz University Hannover from European Union countries – France, the Czech Republic, Greece, Finland, Italy, Lithuania and Romania – which offered excellent opportunities to expand academic networks and exchange experience.

The highlight of the visit was participation in the ‘International Day 2026’ on 1 July – a main event organised by the International Office of Leibniz University Hannover to promote university’s internationalisation and foster a fruitful, intercultural dialogue. The event brought together students, lecturers, staff and guests from around the world, creating a platform to explore cultural diversity, international educational opportunities, and academic partnerships. The format of International Day included presentations on international projects and mobility programmes, information stands showcased by partner universities, interactive activities, a cultural programme, and an opportunity to discover the national traditions and cuisines of various countries. Featured at the event, the Kyiv Polytechnic information stand served as a platform for presenting both the university and the international DAAD MERIT-Ukraine project, as well as a contact point for Ukrainians, and anyone interested in Ukraine and/or committed to support the country at this challenging time.

On 2 July, Staff Week participants also had the opportunity to participate in two festivals held at Leibniz University Hannover. In the daytime, the European University Alliance EULiST staged a festival entitled ‘A Celebration of Diversity in STEM and Sustainability’ – an event dedicated to the role of diversity, equal opportunities and sustainable development in the realm of STEM education. Particular attention was paid to student and community initiatives aimed at supporting the Sustainable Development Goals, promoting STEM education across diverse social groups, developing interdisciplinary collaboration, and fostering an inclusive academic environment. In the evening, the traditional annual Summer Festival took place in the park near the main building of Leibniz University Hannover, where every faculty and department of the university provided entertainment for students, staff and all local residents.

The presentation of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute at the ‘International Day 2026’, as well as its participation in Staff Week events, helped to establish new professional contacts, exchange experience and promote university’s international cooperation within the European academic community.