Information event “Erasmus+ at Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic” (15.10.2026, hybrid format)
On 15 October 2026, Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University hosted the university event ‘Erasmus+ at Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic’ as part of Erasmus Days 2026. The aim of the event was to demonstrate the path from the opportunities offered by the European Union’s Erasmus+ Programme and the university’s experience to the development of one’s own project idea, as well as to provide participants with practical skills for further work.
The event was organised by the Project Activities Department of Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University, in collaboration with the Centre for Internationalisation and the university’s academic and teaching staff, with the support of the National Erasmus+ Office in Ukraine, ‘Yedina Dostavka Vody’ Ltd, ‘It Cafe Zaporizhzhia’ and ‘Maysternya Ponchykiv’ Ltd.
The event was attended by 56 participants in person and over 150 participants online (lecturers, academic and teaching staff, heads of departments, and students) representing institutions and organisations from 15 cities across Ukraine.
The participants were welcomed by Viktor HRESHTA (Rector of Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University), Petro KRAINIK (Jean Monnet Actions Manager at the National Erasmus+ Office – Ukraine) and Valerii NAUMIK (Vice-Rector for Research, Teaching and International Affairs at the university).
Petro KRAINIK talked about ErasmusDays 2026, about the EU Erasmus+ Programme and its opportunities, in particular about the Jean Monnet Actions and the upcoming new calls for proposals.
Maria PAVLENKO, Head of the Project Activities Department, presented an overview of Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University’s participation in the Erasmus+ Programme and the significance of international projects, whilst Alina KAZUROVA, Head of the Centre for Internationalisation, spoke about Erasmus+ KA1 academic mobility, opportunities for participation and the process from identifying opportunities to undertaking mobility.
The following speakers shared their experience implementing Erasmus+ projects: Ruslan KULIKOVSKY (SEDWU), Vice-Rector for Academic and Pedagogical Affairs and University Development; Oleksii KUZKIN (ISDEGO), Professor in Transport Technologies; Vasyl MAZIN (CC4C), Head, Physical Education and Sport Management Department; Maria PAVLENKO (FRAME-UA), Head, Project Activities Department; Daria KHMARA (BARANI), Deputy Head, Project Activities Department; and Olga YABCHENKO (SIL-UA), Project Coordinator, Project Activities Department. The speeches covered the role of the university team within the international consortium, practical project work experience, and advice for prospective Erasmus+ participants.
Practical sessions took place in person in thematic groups and aimed to develop skills in formulating project ideas. Participants worked through key components of potential projects and analysed strengths and possible risks. Group work also facilitated exchange of experiences, search for potential partners, and formation of new inter-departmental and interdisciplinary contacts. Ideas developed during this workshop could form a basis for future initiatives within Erasmus+.
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