Joint Cooperation ****************************************************************************************** * ****************************************************************************************** Examples of successfully implemented projects by member universities of the Eastern Partne Cluster. • Charles University • Ivan Franko National University of Lviv • The University of Milan • The University of Warsaw • • The University of Cologne • Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE)  • Sorbonne University • Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv • Uzhhorod National University • Oles Honchar Dnipro National University • Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University • Moldova State University ****************************************************************************************** * ****************************************************************************************** Project title: Support for improving the quality Participating universities: Charles University, Oles Honchar Dnipro National University Abstract of the project, planned activities and expected results: The principal aim of the project is to enhance the overall educational experience at Oles Dnipro National University (DNU) by employing a multifaceted strategy. This strategy encom enhancement of the expertise of university management and faculty members, as well as a ro for the integration of digitalization and e-learning methodologies. Additionally, the proj strengthen DNU's scientific and research initiatives by leveraging the insights and suppor Charles University. Furthermore, it aims to expand DNU's collaborative activities with est institutions, fostering a network of partnerships that will yield mutual benefits and adva Project title: Research on the adaptation and int Participating universities: Charles University (Faculty of Education), Dragomanov Ukrainia University Abstract of the project, planned activities and expected results: As a result of the migration flow caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Ukrainian refugees have arrived in the Czech Republic, a third of whom are children. The i children into the school and childcare system is a significant challenge for the education sectors. The Czech Republic has created special legislative conditions allowing children f benefit from adaptation groups in various forms and to integrate into various pre-school f ISCED 010 and 020 level. According to statistics, in June 2022, 33% of Ukrainian children in pre-school education (ISCED 020), and by the end of 2022 it was already 65%. Thus, the education and care (ECEC) system has succeeded to some extent in providing care and educat children, although especially in larger cities the system faces a lack of capacity of plac centres. However, the current challenge is not only to provide some form of ECEC in terms above all to provide quality pre-school education and care for Ukrainian children. A secon is to enable parents of children to participate in the labour market and to ensure the eco of their families. The created supportive conditions in the ECEC system for children from been researched so far. The present research aims (1) to identify systemic barriers from t parents of Ukrainian preschool-age children when entering the Czech ECEC system. (2) Furth aims to find out how parents evaluate the support for their children in Czech ECEC institu measures, functionality, types of support, appropriateness of measures, accessibility, etc the aim of the research is to analyse the system of support for adaptation and integration from Ukraine set up in the Czech Republic after February 2022 and to identify barriers, fu challenging aspects in the ECEC system from the perspective of Ukrainian parents. The eval supporting measures from the perspective of parents will allow us to reflect on the set-up of support for the adaptation and integration of Ukrainian preschool children and to propo for the further development of ECEC in the Czech Republic. In order to support the Ukraini community of university teachers and to improve the conditions for the integration of refu system in the Czech Republic, the project will realise qualitative research with the follo outcomes: - Ukrainian-Czech qualitative research study (intellectual outcome 1, IO1) on ad integration process of Ukrainian children in the Czech ECEC system (June-September¬ 2023); (intellectual outcome 2, IO2) for Czech and Ukrainian stakeholders in ECEC system (Septemb - Scientific paper (intellectual outcome 3, IO3) for an international journal included in and metric databases as Scopus, Web of Science etc. (September–November 2023). The project expected to: support Ukrainian-Czech scientific and educational cooperation, to enrich the and educational system with knowledge enabling effective provision of support measures for Czech Republic. Required budget in total (in CZK): 85000 Project title: Characterization of the near surfa Participating universities: Charles University (Faculty of Science), the Dnipro University (Dnipro) Abstract of the project, planned activities and expected results: The peculiarities of the application of the VS30 method are due to the specifics of the ap to assessing the seismicity of the search site in international practice, which is signifi different from the one currently adopted in Ukraine. One of the most important conditions successful integration of Ukraine into the global political and economic space is the tran international standards. This fully applies to works in the field of engineering seismolog seismic microzonation. The near-surface geology influences the amplitudes of seismic waves be strongly amplified and increase the seismic hazard of the area. The near-surface amplif recently characterized by the average seismic shear-wave velocity in the uppermost 30 m (V is a key parameter for studying local seismic conditions (amplification coefficients and t according to Eurocode 8). So far, VS30 has not been investigated for the territory of Ukra detail. Considering the promising results of ongoing research in the Czech Republic, this develop the methodology and collect data needed to improve our knowledge of the site condi territory. VS30 will be determined based on topographical and seismic field data for the w The proposed research will include constructing the VS30 scheme using the Wald & Allen (20 our own calibration based on seismic velocity surveys. To this purpose, the following acti carried out. 1. Working with archival data for the construction of velocity models (by she the regions of Ukraine according to various geomorphological characteristics. 2. Construct of Ukraine based on all available VS30 measurements and topographic data. 3. Convert VS30, into the amplification coefficients (class A according to Eurocode 8) The expected results regional site classification of the Ukraine into soil categories based on Eurocode 8, whic in the foreseen update of the national building codes. The methodology and results will be a peer-reviewed journal. References: Allen, T.I., and Wald, D.J., 2007, Topographic slope global seismic site conditions (Vs30) and amplification around the globe: U.S. Geological File Report 2007-1357, 69 p. Dovbnich M., Fischer T., Mazanec M., Viktosenko I., 2022. Nea characterization using VS30 on the regional scale in the Czech Republic. Conference EAGE, 2022 Mazanec M., Valenta J., and Málek J., (2021), "Does VS30 really reflect earthquake am study from the West Bohemia Seismic Network," SEG Technical Program Expanded Abstracts: 19 doi.org/10.1190/segam2021-3582277.1 Required budget in total (in CZK): 100000 Project title: The study of methods and technique Participating universities: Charles University (Faculty of Arts), Mukachevo State Universi Abstract of the project, planned activities and expected results: Within the project the following activities are planned: hosting a Ukrainian colleague, Na at the department of English Language and ELT Methodology with the aim of providing consul techniques of teaching English language. It will be possible for Natalia Hertsovska to be the staff meetings, attend lectures and practical classes with the aim of using the skills obtained in the process of teaching Ukrainian students back at her University. We suggest visits, each approximately 4-5 days long. During the first visit the colleague will get to and techniques, especially those that might be useful in the current Ukrainian teaching pr second visit it will be possible for the colleague to apply the knowledge obtained in the on the basis of the letter a questionnaire should be developed to understand the level of the students. During the second visit additional consolations would be suggested and the r techniques and the questionnaire would be presented by the applicant, which might be usefu recommendations on teaching in crisis conditions. The obtained results will form the basis scientific publication. Required budget in total (in CZK): 25000 Project title: Public launch of the research cent Participating universities: Charles University (Faculty of Social Sciences), National Univ Mohyla Academy" Abstract of the project, planned activities and expected results: Ukrainians form the largest diaspora in the Czech Republic, and, more recently, the countr largest relative number of refugees from Ukraine. Yet, academic expertise on Ukraine is st mostly related to literary studies and history. By launching the research centre “Ukraine Europe” at the Institute of International Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, we strive t interest and academic expertise on contemporary Ukraine from the perspective of social sci to use this platform to train students studying within the BECES program along the Ukraini in cooperation with our partner institutions in Ukraine. Partner institutions: National Un Mohyla Academy” Ukrainian Catholic University Planned activities: 1) an academic workshop students; 2) a public lecture by a renowned scholar with a subsequent panel discussion. Te February 20, 2022. The main objectives are: 1) to bring public attention to the newly esta centre as a platform consolidating Ukrainian Studies at IMS, Charles University, and to th produced there; 2) to recruit potential students to enrol into the new sub-specialization Studies” within the BECES study program; 3) to introduce our Ukrainian colleagues from UCU academy to IMS students and to a broader public in Prague. Required budget in total (in CZK): 100000 Project title: Maxwell-Bloch equations with and w Participating universities: Charles University (Faculty of Mathematics and Physics), B.Ver Low Temperature Physics and Engineering of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine Abstract of the project, planned activities and expected results: The project aims to investigate the propagation of an input electromagnetic pulse through laser amplifier. The study will analyze both scenarios, with and without spectral broadeni deriving the large time asymptotics of the solution. Required budget in total (in CZK): 100000 Project title: Cultural transformations of societ Participating universities: Charles University (Faculty of Social Sciences), Ukrainian Cat (Lviv, Ukraine); University of Warsaw Abstract of the project, planned activities and expected results: The project considers culture in the broad hermeneutical sense as “webs of meanings” spun and communities (Geertz 1973; Weber 1978), while reckoning the war as ultimate disruption substantial revisions of those meanings and mindsets. We aim at zooming into how Ukrainian sense of traumatic situations that resist rationalization and interpretation, and what new worldviews emerge from that process. Since the first weeks of the Russian full-scale invas been a discussion about changing the vocation and functions of culture, about its responsi (im)possibility during the wartime. In this context, a huge demand for revision of cultura dominant cultural narratives, fixing and researching new social practices and new agencies and change, searching for a new language capable of understanding and healing the traumati of society is being formed. Shattered beliefs, metamorphosed agencies, and transfiguring i constitute the main research foci of the present study, while the new political meaning of (and emergent) cultural institutions and projects complement it in a more institutionalize Ukraine pavilion at the recent Venice biennale being one of important case studies). The s of the ongoing Russian war of aggression reaches beyond the Ukrainian borders, therefore o resonate with this trauma in their own peculiar ways. Those societal reverberations in wha be unified under the “Eastern Europe” moniker would be another thread of the research. Mea and cultural enactment as means of individual and collective survival constitute the conce the present study, while Ukrainian society and adjacent polities provide the main sites of experiences. Institutional partner – Ukrainian Catholic University, Lviv, Ukraine. UCU par Zoryana Rybchynska, Head of the Department of Culture Studies, Faculty of Humanities Dr. O Head of the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Humanities Dr. Oksana Dashchakivska, Assi Department of Political Science, the BA Program “Ethics – Politics – Economics”, Head of t of the International “Renaissance” Foundation. 4EU+ partner – University of Warsaw. Main o workshop in mid-December, with colleagues from UCU onsite; 2) setting further collaborativ including scientific cooperation (e.g. a special journal issue), academic mobility, studen potential joint double-degree programs. Required budget in total (in CZK): 100000 Project title: Emergence in integration digital a Participating universities: Charles University (Faculty of Social Sciences), Taurida state after V.I.Vernadsky Abstract of the project, planned activities and expected results: The world economy is going through unprecedented times of complete transformation due to s uncertainty related to the global climate outlook and geopolitical security. Such a situat the use of entirely new measures and tools to achieve sustainable development and the cons fundamentally new public management mechanisms, expanding cooperation between countries an long-term sustainable development program. The combination of the green economy and digita the appearance of entirely new characteristics of the economy, which allow us to evaluate society, the market, enterprises, and technologies in a new way and change the worldview o Sustainable future development directly depends on achieving sustainable development. The to Industry 5.0 can be simplified and reduced in time with the help of new technologies an Nowadays, most daily actions and results depend on innovative digital technologies. Achiev 5.0 is possible only due to the use and development of human capital and digitalisation, t intelligent use and combination of which can have a significant synergistic effect with th new features that can have both positive and negative effects and will affect on well-bein protection. Digitalisation and the transition to a green economy significantly change busi and necessitate the introduction of innovations and the exchange of knowledge and informat countries. The development of digitalisation brings a new set of tools and mechanisms to t need to be aligned and balanced to ensure green sustainable development. Geospatial data i element of real-time modelling and forecasting systems. The development and support of sat have a wide range of applications in almost all sectors of the economy. It is advisable to data platforms both at the country level and between organisations. That will help to effe information and scientific developments and not duplicate them. The main tasks of the rese Investigate the main risks of digitization for the economy and society 2. The impact of di on the labour and competence market 3. automation of decision-making and agile management significance of the research is the sustainable development of the economy with a multidis approach to innovation based on digitalization. Planned activities: Participation in confe publication Planned results faster transition to sustainable development and Industry 5.0 capital development and green economy. Required budget in total (in CZK): 100000 Project title: Integration of Ukrainian refugee c Participating universities: Charles University (Faculty of Social Sciences), Ivan Franko N University of Lviv Abstract of the project, planned activities and expected results: The project is aimed to compare the methods and results of integration of children of Ukra refugees/IDPs in respective host communities, their psychological well-being and school su main objective is to conduct a pilot field research in the refugees community in Prague, t preliminary hypotheses and to draft a research proposal for further funding. As a pilot re of interviews with Ukrainian children in Prague and those working with them (teachers, vol services) are scheduled. Planned activities: an opening workshop; field research. Expected from the pilot research and draft application for further funding. This project would bene University in Lviv in manifold ways. In the first place, it will enrich their internationa facilitate getting further funds from European institutions, which is crucial amidst the u crisis that results in cutting academic positions and research funding in Ukraine. Secondl for us to bring the academic staff from Lviv to Prague for them to get first-hand experien life in the Czech Republic and to distance themselves from highly stressful war conditions back their experience of fieldwork and academic contacts, which will, in turn, enrich thei research activities at home. The research itself will benefit both sides, as we would get research field in Ukraine, currently inaccessible to us due to the war conditions, while t colleagues would get access to the research field in the Czech Republic, inaccessible to t and organizational reasons. The comparative nature of the planned study is one of its stro We take this project as the first stage of our cooperation, as the planned pilot research foundation for further applications. We plan to involve other 4EU+ institutions later on a stage is accomplished. Required budget in total (in CZK): 100000 Project title: Catalyst free amination reactions Participating universities: Charles University (Faculty of Science), Uzhhorod National Uni Abstract of the project, planned activities and expected results: Intramolecular amination reactions of organic compounds were for a long time domain of tra homogeneous catalysis. In this work we will focus on the catalyst free C–H amination react compounds by insertion of alkyl carbonnitrenes generated by thermal decomposition of alkyl in suitable solvents. Yield and selectivity of this transformation will be compared with s catalysed reactions. The whole reaction sequence starting from alcohols to cyclic carbamat free and have ambitions to contribute to ecological green chemistry processes. Products ob new methodology will be used for ongoing projects in Hrdina’s laboratory. Important result will be published in peer-reviewed journals. Required budget in total (in CZK): 100000 Project title: Microstructure investigation of ul Participating universities: Charles University (Faculty of Mathematics and Physics), B. Ve for Low Temperature Physics and Engineering of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine Abstract of the project, planned activities and expected results: Laboratories of B. Verkin Institute for Low Temperature Physics and Engineering (ILTPE) of Academy of Sciences of Ukraine allow the realization of unique experiments required in mat Particularly, special deformation machines are developed for mechanical testing of bulk ma temperatures (down to 4,2K). The present project is focused on the investigation of the pl of Al-3.8 at.% Li polycrystals prepared by the equal-channel angular hydroextrusion during the temperature range of 4.2-400 K. Based on deformation tests performed at ILTPE, the str sensitivity of the yield strength indicates the thermally activated nature of the plastic Further, a detailed microstructure investigation is essential to reveal grain size distrib and dislocation structure, which have a direct effect on the deformation mechanisms and, t global mechanical response. Therefore, the microstructure of the samples in initial and af at various temperatures will be studied using scanning electron microscope (FEI Zeiss Auri equipped with the electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), which is available at the Depar Physics of Materials, MFF, CUNI. The results of microstructure analysis will help to revea activated mechanisms leading to an observed mechanical response. Obtained knowledge can be development of lightweight Al alloys. Required budget in total (in CZK): 60000 Project title: Growth and characterization of per Participating universities: Charles University (Faculty of Mathematics and Physics), Chern University, Warsaw University Abstract of the project, planned activities and expected results: Halide perovskites have been the focus of intense scientific research due to advantageous ranging from low-cost manufacturing, high carrier diffusion length, high absorption coeffi absorption edge onset, and defect tolerance. Thanks to these properties, perovskites are h materials for a wide range of technologies, including perovskite solar cells, high-energy sensors, light-emitting diodes, etc. For example, the efficiency of solar cells built on h increased significantly from 3.8% in 2009 to 25.2% in 2020. The cooperation between the In Physics, Charles University and Chernivtsi National University dates back to the sixties o century. At that time, research of modern semiconductors based on the elements of the 2nd of the periodic table started in both laboratories. The cooperation expanded further after of independent Ukraine and was confirmed in 2003 by the official Cooperation Agreement bet institutions. During the last sixteen years, 22 joint publications issued in international journals have been published on the basis of the cooperation. After successful doctoral st Ukrainian graduates from Chernivtsi National University obtained the Ph.D. degree at Charl The region is also culturally and historically very close to the Czech Republic. This is t the so-called Bukovina, a historical region on the Ukrainian-Romanian border, which was pa Hungary for more than 100 years until the end of the First World War. The main building of in Chernivtsi was designed by the Czech architect Josef Hlávka. In the past few years the interests of both groups has consecutively reoriented to the research of perovskites. Whil group specialized to the growth of single crystals, Czech researchers developed and optimi characterization techniques utilized on samples donated from cooperating world-wide labora proposed project aims to strengthen the cooperation combining skills of both groups. We in the crystal growth facility for the domestic production of perovskites also in the Institu of Charles University. The usage of the experience of our partners will be of invaluable h effort. On the other hand, the detailed characterization of single crystals grown in Ukrai researchers in Chernivtsi to optimize their growth process. The possibility to grow single both laboratories will allow us the comparison of different growth methods, yield and qual crystals. Simultaneously, it will be possible to prepare materials in sufficient quantity composition and doping, which would be difficult when growing in only single facility. In we intend to complete the team by our colleagues from the University Warsaw, namely the gr Maria Kaminska, having the experience with the investigation of perovskites for photovolta Such extension will be very fruitful for all partners. While the photovoltaic devices are with thin perovskite layers, the investigation of important properties of perovskites may more precisely on the bulk of single crystals. Combining the findings collected on both sy help us to understand important perovskite properties critical for the improvement of the and their thermal and temporal stability. We expect following results and achievements acq the work on the project: Two perovskite single crystals will be grown in Chernivtsi and su characterized in Prague. The facility in Prague will be prepared for the crystal growth an will be carried out. Joint publication summarizing the results will be prepared for the su international research journal. The design of the future cooperation of all involved labor defined and the frame of joint research project will be drawn. Required budget in total (in CZK): 100000 Project title: Characterization of the near surfa Participating universities: Charles University (Faculty of Science), the Dnipro University (Dnipro) Abstract of the project, planned activities and expected results: The near-surface geology influences the amplitudes of seismic waves, which could be strong and increase the seismic hazard of the area. The near-surface amplification is recently ch by the average seismic shear-wave velocity in the uppermost 30 m (VS30), which is a key pa studying local seismic conditions (amplification coefficients and type of soils according 8). So far, VS30 has not been investigated for the territory of the Czech Republic in suff This 6-month project aims to develop the methodology and collect data needed to improve ou the site conditions on the Czech territory. VS30 will be determined based on topographical field data for the whole Czech Republic and the Litoměřice area in detail. The proposed re include constructing the VS30 scheme using the Wald & Allen (2007) method and our own cali seismic velocity surveys. To this purpose, The following activities will be carried out. 1 measurements of VS30 in the Litoměřice area 2. construction of detailed VS30 scheme for th area based on all available VS30 measurements and topographic data 3. Convert VS30, measur amplification coefficients (class A according to Eurocode 8) The expected results will pro site classification of the Czech Republic and Litoměřice area into soil categories based o which could be used in the foreseen update of the national building codes. The methodology be submitted in a peer-reviewed journal. References: Allen, T.I., and Wald, D.J., 2007, To as a proxy for global seismic site conditions (Vs30) and amplification around the globe: U Survey Open-File Report 2007-1357, 69 p. Required budget in total (in CZK): 91000 ****************************************************************************************** * ****************************************************************************************** Project title: 4EU+ for Ukraine Collaboration on a project with which EaPUC partner university: University of Warsaw Term of implementation: 9 January 2023 – 31 December 2023 Short project description: Project aims at supporting academic cooperation between 4EU+ pa Ukrainian universities; focusing on development of skills and competences. Project offers access to minimum 5 4EU+ online courses, 5 workshops/training sessions in a hybrid form an innovative didactic materials/resources for lecturers (min. 3 positions).  Target groups: researchers, doctoral researches, staff. Source of funding: Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange Project title: IV Ukrainian Studies in Prague Con Collaboration on a project with which EaPUC partner university: Charles University (Facult Term of implementation: 24th November 2022 Short project description: Ukrainian Studies in Prague Conference, which in the recent yea at the Faculty of Arts at Charles University in Prague and was organised by the Department European Studies, aimed to deepen the discussion between Ukrainian researchers and the aca Western Europe. The ongoing Russian war aggression in Ukraine reopened a number of questio Ukrainian culture and history not only among the professionals but also the public. Timoth like a number of other researchers, openly calls the Russian aggression in Ukraine a colon is the colonial view of the relationship between Ukraine and Russia which today seems the relevant as it offers possible answers to a number of questions which may explain the esse of the ongoing war in Europe. Not only is Ukraine now leaving the shadows of the empire on but also in terms of culture, history, politics, and historiography. Colonial studies offe to analyse a number of crucial questions regarding the Ukrainian past and future: what col were used against Ukrainian culture in the past centuries, how were they perceived in Ukra the possible ways to overcome the colonial legacy. Project title: Experience with Horizon 2020 and H Collaboration on a project with which EaPUC partner university: Charles University Term of implementation: November 2022 Short project description: H2020 and Horizon Europe at CU (results, no of projects, traini on European policy, Activities in various networks Schemes for support of UA researchers a University; Horizon collaborative projects: information service at the Faculty of Science, and what experience in proposal preparation process CU has, tips on what to focus on. Source of funding: Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange Project title: Erasmus+ KA2 project "Resilient Uk Collaboration on a project with which EaPUC partner university: University of Milan Term of implementation: November 2022 Short project description: The EUKRES project aims at developing a strong, coherent and su ecosystem in Ukrainian HEIs to enhance Ukraine’s socio-cultural and academic standing as a for EU membership through building on European language certification practices and design recognition model for the standardized test of Ukrainian as a foreign language, available format, with its approbation for quality assessment; reviewing effective mechanisms of int digital educational platforms across HEIs in EU member-states and setting up a multilatera network of Ukrainian studies centers among HEIs of Ukraine and EU by establishing a digita biannual online conferences to co-ordinate their efforts proactively; providing training f of Ukrainian HEIs delivering online and distance learning courses in Ukrainian Studies as Studies through the digital platform, supporting digitalization and creating an online pla library of reference sources and educational materials in Ukrainian language, culture and updating the content of curricula, devising relevant and learner-centred digital study mat online specialized courses in Ukrainian language, culture and history, and developing new education university courses in Ukrainian Studies for people of all ages and backgrounds Source of funding: European Union Project title: Joint Diploma in Romance Languages Collaboration on a project with which EaPUC partner university: University of Milan Short project description: Joint Diplomas in Romance Languages is a potential project for the Department of Modern Languages at the University of Milan and the Department of French Philology at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv. Project title: Erasmus Mundus Action 2 (BMU-MID) Collaboration on a project with which EaPUC partner university: Moldova State University Term of implementation: 2011-2016 Short project description: BMU-MID consortium task is to create an active network of Belar Ukrainian and European universities for cooperation on a multilateral and interdisciplinar research, training, and exchange of experiences. The system of academic mobility of the co international cooperation between Belarusian, Moldovan, Ukrainian and European universitie Link to the website where the project is described and presented in detail. [ URL "https:/ international.lnu.edu.ua/european-programmes-and-projects/erasmus-mundus/erasmus-mundus-ac Project title: 530360-TEMPUS-1-2012-1-GE-TEMPUS-J Collaboration on a project with which EaPUC partner university: Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilis University Term of implementation: 2012-2016 Short project description: The main themes and priorities of the project is to promote the modernization of higher education in the partner countries; to build up the capacity of hi institutions in the partner countries and the EU, in particular for international cooperat a permanent modernization process, and to assist them in opening themselves up to society to enhance networking among higher education institutions and research institutions across Countries and EU Member States. Links to the website where the project is described and presented in detail. [ URL "https: international.lnu.edu.ua/european-programmes-and-projects/tempus/ http://dimtegu.tsu.ge/ "