Project title: Strengthening the standards of teaching, research and international cooperation at Oles Honchar Dnipro National University (DNU)

Programme of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic "Capacity Building of Public Universities in Ukraine"

Project coordinator: Charles University

Partners institution: Oles Honchar Dnipro National University

Project funding: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic

Project duration: April 2024 - December 2024

Project Description:

The project titled "Strengthening the Standards of Teaching, Research, and International Cooperation at Oles Honchar Dnipro National University (DNU)," funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic under the Programme for Strengthening the Capacities of Public Universities in Ukraine, builds upon the previous initiative, "Support for Improving the Quality of Teaching, Research, and International Activities at Oles Honchar Dnipro National University (DNU)." This earlier project was successfully implemented by Charles University in collaboration with DNU from June to December 2023. Due to the partner institution's strong interest in continuing this collaboration, the joint project will extend into 2024, significantly enhancing DNU's scientific research, education, and international cooperation.

The new project is expected to benefit DNU through the continued modernization of its e-learning infrastructure, including providing methodological support for the use of electronic information resources and the digitization of teaching materials. Additionally, it will offer support in science and research, share expertise in project management, and assist in the implementation of KA171 Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility projects as well as the preparation of KA2 Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education projects. Another key focus will be identifying joint research and educational initiatives between Charles University and DNU, fostering collaboration between their respective departments and faculties.

Overall, this initiative will further strengthen the partnership between Charles University and Oles Honchar Dnipro National University, deepening mutual understanding of strategic development issues and accelerating decision-making on joint actions. It will promote shared values and support joint academic projects across Europe.

The project has three main objectives:

1) Improvement of the educational process by increasing the qualification of DNU management and teachers and supporting the development of digitalization and E-learning at the university;

2) Strengthening of scientific research activities and research management at DNU with the help of experts from the University;

3) Increasing the level of international activities and cooperation of DNU with institutions abroad.

An international conference "Prospects of Hydro-Ecological Research in the Context of Local and Global Consequences of Warfare" will be organized in cooperation of both partner institutions and under the auspices of the Eastern Partnership University Cluster, which will be held at Dnipro National University on 18-20 September 2024.