On 21 August 2026, the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine hosted a meeting of the Union of Rectors of Higher Education Institutions of Ukraine, focusing on the practical implementation of academic integrity legislation and current developments in the national higher education quality assurance system. Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University was represented by Iryna Myhovych, Acting Vice-Rector for Education and Research, Doctor of Pedagogic

During May-August 2026, the University’s project teams transformed research ideas into 13 applications submitted to national and international programmes, while one more application to Horizon Europe is currently being prepared. The thematic scope ranges from human potential, veteran policy and historical memory to digital heritage, ecology, agricultural sciences and mathematical modelling. One of the largest-scale initiatives was an application to participate in the developm

On July 16, 2026, a meeting was held in Kyiv at the offices of LigaZakon to discuss the implementation of the Law of Ukraine “On Academic Integrity” and its implications for institutions of higher education. The event was attended by representatives of Ukrainian higher education institutions, the National Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance (NAQA), as well as lawyers specializing in education law. Taras Shevchenko National University of Luhansk was represented at th

Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University has taken another significant step towards expanding its international academic partnerships. Following extensive negotiations conducted with the support of the Department of International Technical Assistance, Innovative Development and External Relations of the Luhansk Regional State Administration / Regional Military Administration, a Cooperation Agreement was signed between our University and Maria Curie-Skłodowska University i

The University joined the FOREU4ALL Policy Learning Lab event entitled “Alliances Without Borders, Connecting European Values with Regional and Global Engagement.” On 17 June, Iryna V. MYHOVYCH, Acting Vice-Rector for Scientific and Pedagogical Work and Head of the International Relations Office, participated in the FOREU4ALL Policy Learning Lab Launch Webinar “Alliances Without Borders, Connecting European Values with Regional and Global Engagement,” organised within the fra

On 11 June 2026, a round table discussion entitled “Ukraine Global Campus: A Digital Education Corridor for International Students” was held at the Ukrinform Press Centre. The event focused on the development of international education and the exploration of new approaches to attracting international students to Ukraine. Among the participants was Iryna V. Myhovych, Acting Vice-Rector for Research and International Affairs, Head of the International Relations Office of the St

In Lviv, on May 21-23, 2026, the National Forum “Research Project Manager: From Grant to Impact” was held, focusing on current issues related to the development of research management, grant activities, international scientific cooperation, and support tools for research projects in Ukraine. The event brought together representatives of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, leading higher education institutions of Ukraine, research institutions, governmental autho

The international training module SUUN 2026 took place in Saarbrücken, focusing on the development of strategic action plans for universities and strengthening international cooperation. In the second half of April 2026, the international training module SUUN 2026 was held at Saarland University in Saarbrücken (Federal Republic of Germany). The module was dedicated to the development and implementation of Strategic Action Plans (SAP) aimed at strengthening the institutional c

Representatives of the University took part in a practical workshop dedicated to various aspects of developing competitive project proposals under the Horizon Europe programme. On 10 February, 2026, the online practical workshop “Writing Competitive Horizon Europe Proposals (2026)” was held within the framework of the UK-UA Horizon Europe Support Initiative, supported by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). The event focused on the practical aspects of pr

During January, foreign students of the second (Master’s) level of higher education successfully passed their state examinations and defended their qualification theses. In January, the University held the final attestation of Master’s degree students. State examinations and thesis defenses were completed by citizens of the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Cyprus, Australia, and the United States of America enrolled in the following educational programmes: Psycholo

On 12 January 2026, a meeting took place with representatives of Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (Lublin, Republic of Poland), with the participation of representatives of relocated higher education institutions of Luhansk Oblast. The event was organised with the support of the Luhansk Regional State Administration / Regional Military Administration and the Department of International Technical Assistance, Innovation Development and External Relations. It is important to no

On 23 December 2025, representatives of the State Institution “Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University” took part in an EducationUSA event dedicated to successful practices in the implementation of international COIL projects (Collaborative Online International Learning) in higher education institutions of Ukraine. The online session was organised by the EducationUSA Ukraine network in cooperation with international partners and aimed at sharing practical experience in i

On 9-10 December 2025, representatives of the State Institution “Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University” took part in the Information Days of the European Union Erasmus+ Programme in the fields of education, vocational training, youth, and sport, dedicated to opportunities and calls for proposals for 2026 for Ukraine. The Information Days were organised by the National Erasmus+ Office in Ukraine in cooperation with the Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine, the Mi

Dr. Iryna V. Myhovych has received a grant to participate in the prestigious international professional development program SUUN 2026 – Higher Education Management & Internationalization. The grant is implemented with the support of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the Federal Ministry of Finance and Technology of Germany (BMFTR), and Saarland University. The SUUN-TC program aims to enhance the competencies of higher education leaders in the areas of strategic man

On 3 December 2025, the National Research Foundation of Ukraine (NRFU) held an informational session for representatives of Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University entitled “Funding Opportunities of the National Research Foundation of Ukraine and Support Instruments under the HORIZON EUROPE Programme.” The session gathered researchers, faculty members, and administrative staff of the University and served as an important platform for sharing experience and strengthening

On 26 November 2025, a strategic session focused on the development of international education in Ukraine took place, with the participation of Iryna Myhovych, Head of the International Relations Office of the State Institution “Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University”. The event was opened by Mykola Trofymenko, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine; Olena Shapovalova, Director of the Ukrainian State Center for International Education; and Kseniia Smirnova,