Tag: Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute

Key factors in the current development of education and science include international academic mobility and the integration of Ukrainian science into the European Education and Research Areas. In this context, international cooperation between Ukraine and Germany – particularly under agreements with the Ukraine Energy Autarky Association – opens up new opportunities for the advancement of higher education and science, as well as the application of innovative, environmentally safe technologies at this challenging time. The purpose of these agreements is to promote innovative research projects and their implementation in pursuit of Ukraine’s energy self-sufficiency.

 

An important step in this direction was the successful internship of two Ukrainian researchers from the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI), namely Dina Koltysheva, Assistant Professor at the Department of Bioenergy, Bioinformatics and Environmental Biotechnology of the Faculty of Biotechnology and Biotechnics, and Olha Vlasenko, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Thermal and Alternative Energy of the Institute of Thermal and Nuclear Energy. The internship took place in the German city of Jena on the theme “Advanced Anaerobic Laboratory Training and Methods” from 15 to 26 June 2026, at Bio-H2 Umwelt GmbH – a company with over 20-year experience in research and engineering developments in the field of biomass use and the production of energy sources and other products.

 

The principal practical outcome of this visit was the official transfer of a multifunctional laboratory container equipped with modern biogas plants to the university. Henceforth, this high-tech equipment will serve as an efficient platform for quality student education and for in-depth scientific research by teaching staff and students pursuing bachelor’s, master’s and PhD degrees.

 

The purpose of the internship programme in Jena was not only to introduce the Ukrainian researchers to European environmental safety standards, but also to enable them to master practical skills in working directly with a mobile bioreactor complex. They studied in detail the design features and operating principles of the plants and mastered the methods for proper planning and the safe commissioning of technological processes. Their German colleagues paid special attention to the nuances of operating biogas systems in both continuous and batch modes, which is very important for simulating real-world production conditions.

 

During practical on-site training, the Kyiv Polytechnic representatives practised algorithms for the regular assessment of the quality of the biogas produced, for monitoring the efficiency of organic substrate decomposition, and for identifying key indicators of the stability of the anaerobic digestion process. As a result, the Ukrainian researchers gained valuable experience in managing bioenergy processes, which will be integrated into university’s educational programmes and laboratory practicals.

 

In addition to intensive technical and laboratory work, the programme of the visit included a series of constructive discussions about future joint projects between researchers from Ukraine and Germany. The ideas developed during these discussions are directed towards the further development of renewable energy, waste processing and the rebuilding of Ukraine’s infrastructure, based on the principles of sustainable development and environmental safety.

 

The Ukrainian researchers from Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, who served their internship, express their sincere and deep gratitude to their German partners and the organisers for their significant contribution to the development of Ukrainian science, their support for the education sector, and the building of a solid foundation for future joint scientific discoveries. The German contributed equipment to the university will serve as a powerful drive for a new generation of Ukrainian environmental engineers and bioenergy researchers who will work on the reconstruction and technological modernisation of this country.

The administration of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute met with Aleksander Waszkielewicz (pictured second right), President of the Poland’s FRONia Foundation for Persons with Disabilities (Fundacja Osób Niepełnosprawnych) who has 20-year experience in accessibility issues and the in-depth expertise to apply accessibility principles to public administration and the university environment.

 

During the meeting, the following issues were under discussion:

·        exchange of knowledge, solutions and best practice in accessibility;

·        joint initiatives and pilot projects;

·        development of educational programmes, physical and psychological rehabilitation, and adaptation;

·        support for the development of adaptive sports.

 

Special attention was paid to the implementation of the strategy for creating an inclusive environment at Kyiv Polytechnic for individuals with special needs, as well as to university’s policy with respect to war veterans. Kyiv Polytechnic is proactively developing this area, particularly through the Centre for Veteran Development. Currently, some 300 veterans discharged from the armed forces and military personnel on active duty are studying at the university. Among relevant initiatives is a master’s programme in biomedical engineering and applied mechanics, designed expressly for veterans.

 

During his visit, Aleksander Waszkielewicz was introduced to operations of the Sikorsky Challenge Science Park of Additive Technologies, and the Training and Innovation Centre for Prosthetics and Rehabilitation.

 

It is important for Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute to create an accessible educational environment and to develop a comprehensive support system embracing education, career growth, rehabilitation, adaptive sports, and the reintegration of war veterans into civilian life. The exchange of Polish and Ukrainian experience opens up new opportunities for collaborative practical solutions that can make education and university life more inclusive and accessible to all.

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.