18.08.2010
Nigerian Students' Association elected a new President
In the conference room has been held an inauguration of a new President of Nigerian Students' Association - Elama Egiemeke Casmir (History Department).

Before that, an association was headed by Odjo Olayanka Isaac, who is considered to be the first President of the Association since the time it was founded in 2008. Nowadays the Association consists of 62 members – they are mainly students of different faculties of Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University . On the occasion of the ceremony a new president outlined important guidelines for further action (developing new resources for a standard English library at the University, a question of uniting Nigerian students, making them work as one team, developing exchange programs between international schools, etc), touched some top-priority problems and expressed his hope for keeping a friendly and constructive dialogue as well as establishing an open cooperation with the administrative board of the University and students' organizations working on the base of LNU.

The Head of the Students' Council Yegor Dvoryashyn congratulated a newly elected president and voiced an enthusiastic support for their future co-projects. Greetings were also sent by the Centre for International Cooperation and University Authorities.

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As the official representative of Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University and the President of the Ukraine Society of Comparative Education (UCES), Prof. Leonid Vakhovskyi attended the XIV World Congress of the World Council of Comparative Education Societies (WCCES) on June 13 th and June 14 th , held at the Bogazici University (Istanbul, Turkey). In terms of the given Council Meeting, Prof. Leonid Vakhovskyi was an authorized person from Ukrainian Society to cast a formal vote on all matters pertaining to the World Congress decision-making body and formal election of next President of WCCES in particular. At the Congress, a wide range of issues presented by Standing Committee, Minutes Reports of the previous Meetings of the WCCES Council, Special Panel Sessions, and presentations of potential participants on the problems of Comparative Education took place. The key concepts of bordering and re-bordering were as relevant to the WCCES itself as to other themes being addressed in the Congress. Being admitted to the WCCES, we open new horizons for developing a field of comparative education in Ukraine, and are able to express our further interests and needs on the international level.

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EXPANSION OF COOPERATION WITH THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA IN THE SPHERE OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND CULTURE

From May 4th to June 4th 2010 the visit to China of the official representative of Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University, the Acting Director of the Research Centre for International Cooperation Viktor Zubkov took place. During the visit the meeting of the representatives of LTSNU with the Ukrainian Ambassador to China Yuriy Kostenko and the Counsellor General of the Embassy of Ukraine in Shanghai Serhiy Burdyliak along with negotiations on improving the forms of cooperation in the sphere of education, science and culture between LNTSU and the universities of the PRC were conducted. The agreement on extending of cooperation with the Tourism College of Zhejiang as well as the agreement on cooperatin with Zhejiang University of Media and Communications were signed; the Fourth meeting of the representatives of the Board of Directors of the Confucius Institute from LTSNU and Zhejiang Pedagogical University was held; the meeting with students of Weifang University of Science and Technology was conducted. Negotiations on the recruitment of students in LTSNU with Hong Kong Ros International Language Cultural Academy were carried out.

Meeting of the representatives of Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University Viktor Zubkov with the Ukrainian Ambassador to China Yuriy Kostenko and the Counsellor General of the Embassy of Ukraine in Shanghai Serhiy Burdyliak and negotiations on improving the forms of cooperation in the sphere of education, science and culture between LNTSU and universities of the People’s Republic of China	Signing the Agreement on the extension of Cooperation with the Tourism College of Zhejiang

As it was mentioaned by Viktor Zubkov: “Maintenance of collaboration and development of business relations with universities in China is one of the priority objectives of the Centre for International Cooperation of LTSNU. Within the numerous programs on student, tutor and research staff exchange, students and staff of LNTSU have had and are having excellent, unique opportunities to study and undergo training in the leading universities of China, to improve their knowledge of Chinese language in the authentic environment, to plunge into the incredibly rich culture of China. Similar oportinitites are provided by the Ukrainian Part for our Chinese partners”.

Signing the agreements with the new partner – Zhejiang University of Media and Communications	The Fourth Meeting of the representatives of the Board of Directors of the Institute of Confucius from LNTSU and Zhejiang Pedagogical University

It should be mentioned that China ranks first according to the number of foreign students studying at our university, which at the moment constitutes 226 people. As noted by the authoritiest of Chinese universities LTSNU is one of their most important partners. The Chinese Part expressed their appreciation of the level of education and training rendered to Chinese students at our university, as well as gratitude for the warm reception provided by our university and our country to foreign guests. The partners also admire our country, its splendid landscapes, the beauty of Ukrainian and Russian languages, the ancient culture of our people.

Negotiations on cooperation with Hong Kong Ros International Language Cultural Academy	Meeting with students of Weifang University of Science and Technology

The plans for the nearest future include organization of student exchange programs between Ukraine and China with new opportunities and bright prospects within the 5 new agreements signed among the universities of China and our university.

 

11/06/2010 
Daria Zubar, Coordinator of Asian
and African Cooperation Department

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Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University was visited by Counselor for Cultural Affairs of Jordan in Ukraine

On June 1, 2010 Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University, was visited by Counselor for Cultural Affairs of Jordan in Ukraine, Mohammad Al-Zboon, accompanied by Fellow of the Department of the Embassy Mr. Mohammad Havamleh.

During the visit, the guests met Acting Rector of LTSNU Serhiy Savchenko, Head of the Speech Practice Department Natalia Fedicheva and Head of the Department for Work with Foreigners of Center for International Cooperation Oleg Cherednichenko.
The issues discussed during the meeting involved possibilities of strengthening scientific, educational and cultural relations between LNTSU and leading universities of Jordan, as well as education and recreation of students from Jordan, who study at LTSNU.

Mr. Counselor expressed his appreciation of the level of education and training of Jordanian students at LTSNU and emphasized the importance of strengthening further cooperation. Mr. Mohammad Al-Zboon noted that partnership with LTSNU is a priority issue for Jordan, because our university has proved to be one of the best universities in Ukraine and a reliable partner.
For now perspectives include intensive search for partners, signing agreements and MOUs with universities of Jordan, exchange of researchers, tutors and students.
Also during the visit of representatives of the Embassy of Jordan the meeting with Jordanian students, studying at our university (total - 21 students), took place.

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In terms of a 3-day International scientific conference ‘Modern Tendencies in the Development of Marketing, Financial and Information Technologies in the World Economic Area’ (May 20-22), there was held a presentation of the US Independent Marketing Executive, Mr. Thomas Kropp on the topic: ‘Facing with the Global Crisis: Ways Out’. During the presentation, the participants of the conference could learn about Networking and discuss its schemes and main concepts, perspectives for further development, international cooperation in the area of education, etc. Mr. Kropp demonstrated some commercial pamphlets of the world trade companies and samples of goods they produce to the audience. On his visit to Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University Mr. Kropp has met with the administrative board of the university, its teaching staff, attended some seminars, etc. In the future it is intended to organize some similar meetings to establish new and develop further business contacts of the University.

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The Center for International Cooperation of LTSNU took part in the regional European Personality Fair

On May, 22, 2010 the Center for International Cooperation of LTSNU took part in the Regional European Personality Fair which was dedicated to the Days of Europe – 2010 celebration.
Viktoriia Fisenko, the Head of Euro-Atlantic Cooperation Department, was invited to deliver her presentation “Education without Borders” to participants and guests of the Fair. She told about the most widespread scholarships and grants, which enable students and teaching staff to study and make a research abroad. But the most important part of her presentation was guidelines on how to apply for grants and scholarships.
It's worth mentioning, that both students and teaching staff can always get the most up-to-date information about current opportunities of studying and doing internships abroad at the Euro-Atlantic Cooperation Department (room 1-414), on a web-site of the Center for International Cooperation (http://intercenter.luguniv.edu.ua/possibilities/index.htm), or having subscribed to the weekly mailing list of the Department.

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May 5, 2010
Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University becomes the first partner for Central African University

The delegation from the University of Benin, Nigeria, spent 2 days in Luhansk. Two officials of the biggest University in the country arrived in Luhansk in order to sign up the Agreement for Cooperation with Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University.

The Memorandum of Understanding for Linkage Agreement between both universities was signed during the official meeting. On the part of LNU there were Acting Rector of the University Sergiy Savchenko, Vice-Rector of Academic Affairs Dmytro Uzhchenko, Vice-Rector of Information Technologies Oleksandr Menyailenko and Director of the Centre for International Cooperation Tetiana Stepykina. The University of Benin was represented by the Director of Exchanges and Linkages Dr. Efosa Oviasu and Head of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology Dr. Kokunre Agdontaen-Eghafona.

“Earlier our cooperation consisted in training Nigerian students only, - Sergiy Savchenko said. Now we will cooperate on different levels: scientific cooperation, students, tutors and staff exchange, mutual scientific research, exchange of experience etc.”
LNU becomes the first East-European partner of the University of Benin. The agreement for cooperation between two universities foresees strengthening collaboration between Nigeria and Ukraine, opening the Centre of Nigerian Education and Culture at LNU and the Centre of Ukrainian Education and Culture at the of University of Benin.
Apart from that, an intensive students' and staff exchange is planned. Moreover, the official delegation of LNU plans to visit the University of Benin for the opening ceremony of the Centre of Ukrainian Education and Culture.

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On March, 21 Anna Burtan, an officer of European student organization Erasmus Student Network (ESN), arrived at Luhansk National Taras Shevchenko University for a study visit. ESN is the biggest student association in Europe representing 33 countries of the Old World . Being founded in 1989, today this organization consists of 12.000 members from 347 local sections in 33 countries working on a volunteer base in Higher Education Institutions and offering services to 150.000 students.
Erasmus Student Network is a non-for-profit international student organization. Its mission is to represent international students, thus provide opportunities for cultural understanding and self-development under the principle of Students Helping Students.
ESN works in the interest of international students; improves the social and practical integration of international students; represents the needs and rights of international students on the local, national and international level; provides relevant information about mobility programmes; motivates students to study abroad; works with the reintegration of homecoming students; contributes to the improvement and accessibility of student mobility; cares about its members; values volunteering and active citizenship.

Having more than 500 international students and being the leader of integration into European educational space, our University has become the first in Ukraine to apply for the membership in Erasmus Student Network. On analyzing the documents and a presentation delivered by LNU representatives the Council of National Representatives (ESN CNR) granted us candidate membership. In order to get full membership the University is supposed to undergo the procedure of a study visit conducted by the ESN officer Anna Burtan, who will later on make a study trip report to the Council of National Representatives at the Annual General Meeting of ESN in Istanbul , Turkey . Our full membership will be voted there.
Our University is anticipating a positive result of voting due to the fact that the officer was satisfied with the way international students were treated at LNU, their number, and also availability of information about current exchange programmes to Ukrainian students.
If Luhansk National Taras Shevchenko University joins Erasmus Student Network, it will get a number of benefits from being a part of ESN. We will have an opportunity to take part in international projects sponsored by the European Union, which has been previously unavailable to us; to set contacts and networking all over Europe; to make LNU attractive to European students; to considerably promote academic mobility of our students, etc.
If you want to become a part of ESN - Luhansk Shevchenko University, we are waiting for you at the Euro-Atlantic Cooperation Department (room 1-414)!

Presentation of the project ..› ›

Viktoriia Fisenko
Head of Euro-Atlantic Cooperation Department

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On the 17 th of March the presentation of The Fulbright Program in Ukraine took place in Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University . The Fulbright Program is the oldest and the most famous in the world among scientific exchange programs of the United States . It operates from 1946, now in 155 countries. Under the Program in Ukraine in 1992 nearly 700 scientists and students from Ukraine visited the United States by winning grants. The coordinator of program “Fulbright Scholars for studying in the universities of the USA ” Inna Barysh presented the terms of participation in programs Fulbright Scholar Program, Fulbright Faculty Development Program and the Fulbright Graduate Student Program.
Fulbright Scholar Program is a program of grants for international educational exchange in the United States for a period of four to nine months. In addition to the humanitarian and social sciences the Fulbright Scholar Program has been expanded to include science, technology and engineering fields.

Requirements:

• Ukrainian citizenship and residence in Ukraine during the competition
• High proficiency in written and oral English.
• Able to receive a U.S. J-1 visa which requires returning to Ukraine for 2 years following program completion

Last year one of the grant-winners of this program was the Director of the Center for International Cooperation of Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University Tetiana Stepykina. While sharing her experience of participation in Fulbright Scholar Program she mentioned that this program is unique because besides such opportunities as staying in the United States for 4- 9 months and doing research, it also gives a chance to be involved into self-organization just because you set a goal for yourself and organize the work that needs to be done for achieving this goal. "Among 6 trips abroad this was the most impressive one. The most important thing in this program is the uniqueness of your project”, said Tetiana.

Fulbright Faculty Development Program is a program for young scientists under 35 years old and experts with at least two years full or part-time teaching experience. By winning grant of this program, post-graduate student of Luhansk Taras Shevchenko University Pavlo Shopin is doing his research work in the University of California.
Fulbright Graduate Student Program is a Master's Degree program for 1-2 years at the University of the United States. Senior students, university graduates, postgraduates may be involved in the competition.

Not only students but also graduate students, teachers and those who have already graduated from high school have a chance to go studying to the U.S. In addition this year program includes exact and natural science. Everyone who wants to study can choose a program that is the most interesting and useful for him. The only thing that is needed from you is self-confidence and your ability, perseverance and willingness to work. Don't lose your chance!
For more information, visit the site www.fulbright.org.ua
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Although it's only the beginning of March now, being prescient students of our University, are already thinking of the ways to spend summer holidays.
In fact, it is desirable not only to have a good rest but also to take advantage of the spare time trying not to forget what wise teachers were teaching us during the academic year and to learn something new if possible). Ideal holidays would also give an opportunity not only to spend minimum amount of money, but to earn some as well.
The Administration of our University is constantly trying to meet the needs of its students.
On March 2, 2010 a presentation of Summer School in Athens, organized by the Center for International Cooperation of LTSNU and the Institute of Trade, Consumer Services and Tourism, took place in one of multimedia rooms.
At the beginning of the meeting Tatiana Stepykina, the Director of the Center for International Cooperation, told students about the educational opportunities of the Summer School in Greece. The program of the Summer School in Hellenic American University consists of 2 courses, Project Management and Excel Spreadsheets, taught by leading experts of Microsoft company. On successful accomplishment of the Program students will get official certificates and credit transcripts.

Victor Drel as a Director of the Institute of Trade , Consumer Services and Tourism clarified all the organizational problems concerning the students' internship in hotels of the Santorini island.
Viktoriia Fisenko, the Head of Euro-Atlantic Department, delivered a multimedia presentation. She showed all the financial advantages of studying at the Summer School in Athens and illustrated them by slides.
Students got extremely interested in the opportunity of having such a holistic summer.
Now American University Summer School in Athens is waiting for you!!!

El-Ramih Maysa,
Coordinator of Euro-Atlantic
Cooperation Department

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From February 11th till February 15th Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University was invited to Council of National Representatives (CNR) of the European student organization Erasmus Student Network (ESN) in Warsaw . As representatives from university on council there was a student of the Faculty of Foreign Languages Kornieieva Ilona and the Director of the Center for International Cooperation Stepykina Tatyana Vladimirovna.
Performance at conference in Warsaw was a big responsibility for everyone. It was especially important for us since Luhansk National University stands a high chance to enter this organization. Therefore, for us it was a point of honor to show university from the best side. We prepared for the power point presentation in advance. The conference lasted for four days. Every day was scheduled minute by minute. So, during each day students worked hard, discussing all the problems and the issues, concerning Erasmus organization, in the evening the entertaining program was organized for us (night club, skating ring, paintball and other entertainments).
From the first day we realized what Erasmus Student's Network was. It's not only young people who are engaged in helping other students to study abroad, but it is also a very solid group, very responsible, amicable and clever people. No doubts, as students they are very capable, too J.

All three days passed in such atmosphere of friendliness and unity. It was especially hard for us, as the first report was ours. In the report we told about our university, about its structure, faculties, how the work with foreign students is carried out, how we help them. Undoubtedly, our students are also friendly and helpful. In the report we have presented the most interesting and necessary information, but also questions after the report were not less interesting. In particular, we were asked questions of such character: who supports our ESN-section, with what universities co-operates our university (or is ready to co-operate), what foreign students study at our university, whether we are ready to propagandize ESN at other universities and in other cities. We have answered all the questions, though there are still many issues, which demand careful judgment and work.
To listen to reports of other students was extremely interesting and informative, for two reasons. The first is one that our university has yet to learn something, if it wants to enter this organization. The second is that on an example of others we as ESN-section will learn to function efficiently.

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On January, 22, 2010 Nataliya Bulgakova, Director of Kharkiv 'Osvita' Education USA Advising Center visited Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University again. She led Professional Development Programs Seminar about methodology of submitting applications for study in USA for teachers, staff and graduate students. The Seminar was a great success gave rise to many questions among the audience. Nataliya Borysivna kindly answered all of the information the listeners were interested in.

 

Yuliya Ostrovska,
Euro-Atlantic Cooperation Department