National University «Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic»

On March 27, the solemn final scientific and practical conference of the All-Ukrainian competition of student scientific works in the field of research "Physical Therapy" was held, which was held at the Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy of the Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University. The participants of the final stage were congratulated by Vice-Rector Vadym Shalomeyev, Head of the Department of Student Scientific Work Snezhana Vychuzhanina, Dean of the Faculty of Physical Culture and Sports Management Svitlana Kokareva, and Head of the Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Olga Kovaleva. The contestants and members of the competition and appeal commissions were joined by representatives from different parts of Ukraine: Dnipro, Zaporizhia, Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Rivne, Kherson, Chernivtsi. In the final of the competition, 5 reports were heard, the authors of which took the highest places in the rating according to the results of the review. The prize places were determined as follows:– 1st place — students of the Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University Olga Mazurkova (UFKS–213_2) and Viktoriya Pakulo (UFKS–213_2); scientific supervisor — senior lecturer of the Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Oksana Stolbynska– 2nd place — student of the National Medical University named after O. O. Bogomolets Yulia Izotova; scientific supervisor — associate professor of the Department of Physical Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine of the National Medical University named after O. O. Bogomolets Oksana Hlynyana– 3rd place — student of the Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University Andriy Kukla (UFKS–212); scientific supervisor — head of the Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Olha Kovaleva We sincerely congratulate the winners! We are grateful to our colleagues and students for their attention to the competition! We wish you new professional successes and victories!

On March 30, another meeting of students of the Department of Foreign Philology and Translation of the Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University and James Edison University (Virginia, USA) took place, dedicated to the role of English in the educational process in the context of globalization and integration processes. The issues of the effectiveness of studying and using English as a language of international communication, and students' adaptation to the English-speaking academic environment were discussed. The meeting was also joined by British advisor David Wills, who spoke about the variability of the English language and the specifics of its teaching at different levels in the British education system. This gave the participants the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the features of its functioning in different countries and socio-cultural contexts, compare the education systems in the UK and the USA, and listen to and compare the British and American versions of English. Our students shared their own experience of studying and using English at the university and beyond. Thank you all for participating! Follow the announcements of new events for students here: https://zp.edu.ua/all-events/?event_cat=studentam

On March 28, the final stage of the Complex Sports Event "Entrant-2026 NU "Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic" - a futsal competition - took place in the sports complex of NU "Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic". 6 teams took part in the competition, which demonstrated a high level of training, team cohesion, perseverance and true sportsmanship. The rector of NU "Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic" Viktor Greshta addressed the participants with a welcoming speech, congratulating the entrants, wishing them new achievements, self-confidence and a successful professional future. They were also congratulated by the head of the organizing committee of the competition, dean of the faculty of physical culture and sports management Svitlana Kokareva. During the solemn part, Viktor Greshta presented certificates of gratitude to the teams of all participating institutions of the event, as well as personally to the physical culture managers who prepared the teams to participate in the competition. Following the results of the fierce competition, the following teams won the prize places in the futsal competitions: – 1st place – Zaporizhzhia College of Economics and Law – 2nd place – Zaporizhzhia Electrotechnical Vocational College – 3rd place – Petropil Lyceum All teams received memorable prizes, and the winning team was awarded the main trophy of the competition – the “Entrant-2026” cup. We sincerely congratulate the winners and prize-winners! We thank all teams for the spectacular game and worthy presentation of their educational institutions! Entrant-2026 is an important platform for communication, unity of youth, popularization of sports and acquaintance of future entrants with the capabilities of Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic. We wish all participants new victories, inspiration, self-confidence and look forward to meeting them as students of NU “Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic”! We invite applicants to visit OPEN DAY with Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic to learn more about our specialties and the rules of the 2026 admission campaign. More details: https://zp.edu.ua/events/open-day-vid-zaporizkoi-politekhniky/ Photos from the event can be found at the link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10boUUEd8pUReRh5rk_bcoESNlj8QvSWR?usp=sharing

On March 6, the Department of Software Tools hosted an International Webinar on Remote Laboratories. The event was attended by Professor Gustavo R. Alves, PhD, from the Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Portugal (ISEP, Politecnico do Porto, Portugal) and Professor Manuel Eduardo Macías García, PhD, from the Institute of Technology and Higher Studies of Monterrey, Mexico (Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, México), as well as 36 representatives of various departments of Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University. Foreign partners introduced the Zaporizhia Polytechnic community to the possibilities of free use of the network of available remote laboratories in physics, electronics, electrical engineering, automation and robotics, energy, chemistry, and biology. Such capabilities will significantly expand the possibilities of organizing distance learning using real high-cost equipment from leading partner universities in a remote mode. The Head of the Department of Software Tools Serhiy Subbotin and the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science and Technology Serhiy Leoshchenko made short reports, where they talked about the experience of implementing remote laboratories. International cooperation, interests and needs of the Polytechnic were presented by the Dean of the Faculty of Information Security and Electronic Communications Natalia Furmanova, Professor of the Department of Integrated Welding Technologies and Structural Modeling Mykhailo Brykov, Associate Professor of the Department of Computer Systems and Networks Iryna Zelenyova and Head of the Center for Internationalization and International Cooperation Alina Kazurova. You can view the video recording of the webinar at the link: https://youtu.be/BcKZU5trqek

On March 2–3, Natalya Solidor, a leading specialist of the National Contact Point “Research Infrastructures” at the Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University, paid a working visit to the H. V. Karpenko Institute of Physics and Mechanics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (Lviv). As part of the visit, a two-day information event was held for scientists, researchers, and representatives of the academic community of the institute. The main goal was to familiarize participants with current and future opportunities for participation in the EU Horizon Europe program in the area of ​​“Research Infrastructures”. The event contributed to a deeper understanding of the program mechanisms, conditions for participation, and practical steps for successful submission of applications for funding. During two days, the following issues were discussed together: - competitions in the field of "Research Infrastructures", the opening of which is scheduled for March 10: participants received comprehensive information on the requirements, conditions of participation, evaluation criteria and deadlines for submitting applications - relevant competitions of the Horizon Europe program that meet the scientific profile and research priorities of the G. V. Karpenko Institute of Physics and Mechanics - practical aspects of participation in the program: building international consortia, searching for partners, preparing and processing competition applications, registering on the Funding & Tenders portal Individual consultations were organized for the institute's scientific groups regarding their specific project ideas and compliance with the requirements of open competitions. Holding such information events directly in scientific institutions is one of the priority areas of the work of the Research Infrastructures Research Center at Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University. This format allows taking into account the specifics and scientific interests of a particular institution, providing targeted support and forming a real readiness to participate in competitive international competitions. The G. V. Karpenko Institute of Physics and Mechanics is one of the leading research centers of Ukraine in the field of materials science, mechanics of materials and strength physics, which opens up wide opportunities for its integration into European research infrastructures and consortia within the framework of the Horizon Europe program. The National Research Infrastructures invites scientific institutions and researchers to apply for free consulting support in preparing for participation in open competitions of the Horizon Europe program. For more information, please visit the link: https://zp.edu.ua/nauka-details/natsionalnyj-kontaktnyj-punkt-za-napriamom-doslidnytski-infrastruktury/

The cooperation of Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic University with the Ilmenau University of Technology (Germany) began with the joint international educational project ICo-op: Industrial Cooperation and Creative Engineering Education Based on Distance Engineering and Virtual Tools (2012–2015): https://zp.edu.ua/archive/ico-op/ Furthermore, our universities were partners within the DESIRE project: Development of courses in embedded systems using innovative virtual approaches for the integration of science, education and industry in Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia (2013–2016): https://zp.edu.ua/archive/tempus-desire/, as well as within the ERASMUS+ KA107 academic mobility program. Today, the cooperation of our universities continues within the framework of the ERASMUS+ SUNRISE project “Network of Strategic Universities for Regional Innovation and Sustainable Evolution” (2025–2028): https://www.tu-ilmenau.de/forschung/forschungsaktivitaeten/forschung-international/sunrise. Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic is a partner in the alliance, which includes 9 universities from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Portugal and Sweden, as well as associated partners from business and industry, government institutions, education, science and technology. The project is coordinated by TU Ilmenau, and its goal is to create innovative, internationally oriented educational programs. One of the areas of joint research and scientific publications of Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic and TU Ilmenau is technologies and systems of virtual and remote engineering based on the use of the GOLDi hybrid laboratory (Grid of Online Lab Devices Ilmenau). The experimental setup of this laboratory was installed at the Department of Software Tools within the framework of the ICo-op project, and was also included in the international network of online laboratories, which allowed students to remotely control real physical experiments and their virtual models (elevators, production lines, warehouses, portal robots) via the Internet. The GOLDi development team, led by Professor Emeritus of Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic Carsten Henke, is constantly improving didactic, technical and organizational solutions to create an open digital interuniversity learning environment that can be adapted to the requirements of learning and the needs of students, which will provide them with the skills necessary for future professional activities. That is why at the end of February, representatives of the Department of Software Tools of Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic, at the invitation of Professor Carsten Henke, visited TU Ilmenau, where they explored the new CrossLab architecture of the GOLDi 2.0 laboratory and the features of its use to support competency-based teaching and learning of students of computer specialties. During the visit, a student from the KST-212 group, Ilya Parkhomenko, implemented a project for remote control of GOLDi 2.0 experiments using the software and hardware of the Hybrid Take-Home-Lab case. This case provides students with an interface block that they can use to conveniently connect modules (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, FPGA or digital logic experiment kits) for remote control of GOLDi physical equipment, creating a hybrid home laboratory. Currently, work is underway on LTI-integration of the GOLDi 2.0 laboratory into the Moodle distance learning system of Zaporizhia Polytechnic. This will allow master's students of the Department of Software Tools within the discipline "Technologies and Systems of Virtual and Remote Engineering" (Associate Professor Anzhelika Parkhomenko) to work directly with online experiments without having to go to the GOLDi 2.0 laboratory website. The experience gained will contribute to the further implementation of online experiments to strengthen practical components and improve the quality of distance learning for students of Zaporizhia Polytechnic University. Working together - developing together!

On March 24, the fourth open webinar was held within the framework of the Business Ideas Competition “STARTUP with Zaporizhia Polytechnic”, where the leading intellectual property professional of UKRNOIVI Yuliana Zukh-Kipriyanova shared important information on legal protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights in startup activities. The participants analyzed the main concepts and, in particular, paid attention to the following issues:– how to effectively commercialize intellectual property– how a well-developed IP strategy affects the competitive advantage of startups– when and where to start forming an intellectual property portfolio– how to regulate intellectual property rights in a team, with an investor and with third parties Ms. Yuliana demonstrated interesting cases using examples of well-known companies, and also analyzed business ideas together with the participants and provided valuable recommendations. We are sincerely grateful to the expert for her openness and useful information! Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University organizes training together with partners - the Ukrainian National Intellectual Property and Innovations Office (IP Office), the National IP&Innovations Hub and the Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC) Network. We are sincerely grateful to our partners for their support! We are motivated to implement our business ideas! Announcement of the next open webinar soon, follow here: https://t.me/nuzp_official

On March 24–25, a training for teachers “STEM Leadership: Innovative Lessons with Micro:bit” was held at the Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University, which brought together motivated educators ready to introduce modern technologies into the educational process. The university’s rector, Viktor Greshta, addressed the participants with a welcoming speech, emphasizing the importance of supporting pedagogical initiatives in the development of engineering thinking and STEM education. Teachers from educational institutions in Zaporizhia and the region, in particular Zaporizhia gymnasiums No. 84, No. 89, No. 100, No. 106, No. 59, lyceums No. 23, No. 31, No. 15, No. 107, as well as the Technical Lyceum and Petropil Lyceum, joined the training. Such a wide geography of participants once again confirms the high interest of educators in the development of the STEM direction and the introduction of innovations in education. The training program was developed and conducted by associate professors of the Department of Electric Drive and Automation of Industrial Installations — Olena Nazarova, Alina Kazurova and Volodymyr Osadchy, ensuring a combination of theoretical approaches with practical cases. Over the course of two days, participants mastered practical programming using BBC Micro:bit; created their own STEM cases for lessons; developed mini-projects for students in grades 5–11; explored the possibilities of integrating Micro:bit into cross-curricular projects; discussed effective methodological approaches to STEM learning. The training ended with interactive sessions on automation and mechatronics, participants received initial skills in controlling quadcopters, discussed the prospects for creating joint STEM activities in the field of green energy, and visited the Quantum educational and scientific center of experiments. The ceremonial part of the training was attended by Holly Tann and Adam McQuire, volunteers and founders of the British non-profit organization "Casus Pax", thanks to whose support it became possible to distribute basic BBC Micro:bit kits among secondary education institutions in the Zaporizhia region. Following the training, Rector Viktor Greshta presented the training participants with certificates of advanced training and BBC Micro:bit equipment kits for implementing STEM solutions in their educational institutions. Photos from the event can be found at the link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NtfMUCFKNAYeEDgomYiDJS8Xe-F6A0H_?usp=sharing Thank you to all participants for your activity, openness to innovation and desire to change education today! Together, we are forming a new generation of thinking, creative and technologically prepared students!

On March 24, the All-Ukrainian webinar “Academic Integrity: Challenges, Problems and Prospects” was held, which brought together representatives of higher education institutions, state authorities and the expert community. The event was held with the support of the National Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance, the National Agency of Ukraine for Civil Service and the National Agency for Corruption Prevention. The event was solemnly opened by the rector of the National University “Zaporizhzhya Polytechnic” Viktor Greshta. The participants were welcomed by Yulia Hryshyna, Head of the Subcommittee on Higher Education; Natalia Alyushyna, Head of the National Agency of Ukraine for Civil Service; Andriy Butenko, Head of the National Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance. Substantive reports were presented by: Natalia Alyushyna, Head of the National Agency of Ukraine for Civil Service; Volodymyr Bakhrushyn, Chairman of the Academic Council of Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University, Coordinator of the Higher Education Sector of the National Research and Development Center of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Member of the National Team of Experts on Higher Education Reform; Yevhen Nikolayev, Deputy Director of the Academic Institution “Teaching Academy” of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University; Hanna Ostapenko, Co-Founder of the NGO “Progressives”; Inna Savytska, Expert of the Integrity Office of the National Agency for Corruption Prevention; Artem Artyukhov, Member of the National Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance, Head of the Ethics Committee of the National Agency; Ivan Nazarov, Deputy Head of the National Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance. In their speeches, they emphasized the current issues of developing academic integrity, introducing new regulatory approaches, practical aspects of their implementation in the educational process, as well as challenges associated with the use of artificial intelligence. The webinar became not only a platform for professional dialogue, but also a space for exchanging ideas, experiences, and visions of the future of education. We thank all the speakers for their insightful presentations, and the participants for their activity and interest. Together, we are shaping a culture of integrity in the educational environment!

On March 26, Professor of the Department of Tourism, Hotel and Restaurant Business Tetyana Shelemetyeva joined the meeting of the Scientific Council for Tourism at the State Agency for Tourism Development of Ukraine with the participation of the First Deputy Head of the State Agency for Tourism Development of Ukraine Taras Lozynsky. During the meeting, the work plan of the Scientific Council for 2026/2027 was approved, which provides for:– development and implementation of tasks for strategic management and regulatory support for sustainable tourism development– post-war recovery by region, transformation of education and science– introduction of innovations in the context of digitalization and inclusion Taras Lozynsky outlined the conceptual principles of developing the National Strategy for the Development and Recovery of Tourism in Ukraine and the role of scientific work in its formation. The participants of the meeting discussed the possibilities of involving expert scientists from EU partner universities in reviewing sections of the National Strategy, creating international research platforms to analyze the sustainability of the industry in the face of global challenges. After the meeting, the members of the Scientific Council got acquainted with the material and technical base of Zaporizhia Polytechnic University, and also met with the staff of the Department of Tourism and Hotel and Restaurant Business. Working together - developing together!

On March 12, the 4th Scientific and Practical Conference with International Participation “Physical Culture and Sports: Traditions, Experience, Innovations” was held at the Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University, organized by the Department of Physical Culture and Sports Management. This year’s conference brought together over 50 scientists, teachers, young researchers, postgraduates and students from various higher education institutions in Ukraine and abroad. The conference was co-organized by leading educational and scientific institutions, including the Kazakh National University of Sports, the National University of Physical Education and Sports of Ukraine, the Ivan Bobersky Lviv State University of Physical Culture, the Ukrainian Humanitarian Institute, the University of Ostrava (Czech Republic) and other partners. The following welcomed the participants: Rector of Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University Viktor Greshta, Dean of the Faculty of Physical Culture and Sports Management Svitlana Kokareva, Vice-Rector for Digitalization of the Kazakh National University of Sports Serhiy Bronin, Head of the Department of Fitness and Recreation of the Ivan Bobersky Lviv State University of Physical Culture Lyubov Chekhovska, and Head of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports Management of Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University Vasyl Mazin. They emphasized the importance of the development of modern sports science, the introduction of innovative technologies in physical education, and the intensification of international cooperation between universities. The work of the conference covered a wide range of topical scientific problems in the field of physical culture and sports. The discussion took place in the following main areas: – innovative technologies in physical education of different segments of the population – professional, Olympic and Paralympic sports – theoretical and methodological foundations of professional training of physical education specialists – adaptive physical culture, physical rehabilitation, occupational therapy and kinesiotherapy Representatives of the National University “Zaporizhzhya Polytechnic”, the Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture, the National University of Physical Education and Sports of Ukraine, and the National University “Chernihiv Collegium” named after T. G. Shevchenko shared their scientific achievements. Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic is an important center for the development of scientific research in the field of physical culture, sports and a healthy lifestyle, as well as an effective platform for the exchange of experience between scientists, practitioners and young researchers. Based on the results of the conference, a collection of scientific materials is planned to be published. Thank you all for your participation!

Congratulations to the winners of the scientific competitions! On March 5, a solemn ceremony was held to award the winners of the university competition of student scientific works and the winners of the regional stages of the international competitions named after Petro Yatsyk and Taras Shevchenko. The students were congratulated by Vice-Rectors Vadym Shalomeyev and Andriy Ivanchenko, Head of the Scientific Society Serhiy Leoshchenko, Acting President of the Student Trade Union Svitlana Sadikova, and Head of the Department of Student Scientific Work Snizhana Vychuzhanina. The winners of the regional stage of the XVI International Language and Literary Competition of School and Student Youth named after Taras Shevchenko among students of higher education institutions were: 2nd place — Maria Klymenko, GF–4152nd place — Karolina Morozova, UFKS–2153rd place — Igor Antyukhov, KNT–115 Among students of professional pre-higher education institutions: 3rd place — Dmytro Kulikov, Zaporizhia Electrotechnical Vocational College The winners of the III regional stage of the XXVI International Ukrainian Language Competition named after Petro Yatsyk among students of higher education institutions were: 3rd place — Sofia Berezhna, BC–6153rd place — Ksenia Perekhrest, BTU–1615 Among students of professional pre-higher education institutions: 2nd place — Mykyta Dekha, Zaporizhia Electrotechnical Vocational College Our students demonstrated a high level of preparation and worthily represent Zaporizhia region at the national stage. The university competition of student scientific works was held for higher education applicants of all specialties at the departments of our university. 125 winners were determined in 20 sections: "Transport", "Mechanical Engineering", "Metal Technology", "Materials Science", "Electrical Engineering", "Construction Production and Project Management", "Architecture", "Design", "Information Security and Electronic Communications", "Computer Science, Software, Systems Analysis and Information Technologies", "Economics and International Economic Relations", "Management and Administration", "Humanities", "Tourism", "Physical Culture and Sports", "Current Research in Rehabilitation and Correctional Education", "Jurisprudence, Political Science and Law Enforcement activity”, “Psychology”, “Social work”, “Journalism”. We sincerely congratulate you on your achievements! We wish you inspiration for new achievements!

The cooperation of Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic University with the Ilmenau University of Technology (Germany) began with the joint international educational project ICo-op: Industrial Cooperation and Creative Engineering Education Based on Distance Engineering and Virtual Tools (2012–2015): https://zp.edu.ua/archive/ico-op/ Furthermore, our universities were partners within the DESIRE project: Development of courses in embedded systems using innovative virtual approaches for the integration of science, education and industry in Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia (2013–2016): https://zp.edu.ua/archive/tempus-desire/, as well as within the ERASMUS+ KA107 academic mobility program. Today, the cooperation of our universities continues within the framework of the ERASMUS+ SUNRISE project “Network of Strategic Universities for Regional Innovation and Sustainable Evolution” (2025–2028): https://www.tu-ilmenau.de/forschung/forschungsaktivitaeten/forschung-international/sunrise. Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic is a partner in the alliance, which includes 9 universities from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Portugal and Sweden, as well as associated partners from business and industry, government institutions, education, science and technology. The project is coordinated by TU Ilmenau, and its goal is to create innovative, internationally oriented educational programs. One of the areas of joint research and scientific publications of Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic and TU Ilmenau is technologies and systems of virtual and remote engineering based on the use of the GOLDi hybrid laboratory (Grid of Online Lab Devices Ilmenau). The experimental setup of this laboratory was installed at the Department of Software Tools within the framework of the ICo-op project, and was also included in the international network of online laboratories, which allowed students to remotely control real physical experiments and their virtual models (elevators, production lines, warehouses, portal robots) via the Internet. The GOLDi development team, led by Professor Emeritus of Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic Carsten Henke, is constantly improving didactic, technical and organizational solutions to create an open digital interuniversity learning environment that can be adapted to the requirements of learning and the needs of students, which will provide them with the skills necessary for future professional activities. That is why at the end of February, representatives of the Department of Software Tools of Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic, at the invitation of Professor Carsten Henke, visited TU Ilmenau, where they explored the new CrossLab architecture of the GOLDi 2.0 laboratory and the features of its use to support competency-based teaching and learning of students of computer specialties. During the visit, a student from the KST-212 group, Ilya Parkhomenko, implemented a project for remote control of GOLDi 2.0 experiments using the software and hardware of the Hybrid Take-Home-Lab case. This case provides students with an interface block that they can use to conveniently connect modules (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, FPGA or digital logic experiment kits) for remote control of GOLDi physical equipment, creating a hybrid home laboratory. Currently, work is underway on LTI-integration of the GOLDi 2.0 laboratory into the Moodle distance learning system of Zaporizhia Polytechnic. This will allow master's students of the Department of Software Tools within the discipline "Technologies and Systems of Virtual and Remote Engineering" (Associate Professor Anzhelika Parkhomenko) to work directly with online experiments without having to go to the GOLDi 2.0 laboratory website. The experience gained will contribute to the further implementation of online experiments to strengthen practical components and improve the quality of distance learning for students of Zaporizhia Polytechnic University. Working together - developing together!

The international educational project DAAD InduTwin@scale, which was completed in December 2025 at our partner Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts (FH Dortmund, Germany), provided opportunities not only for students, but also for teachers of Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic: https://www.fh-dortmund.de/projekte/fis.import.proj.de.194.php?loc=en Thanks to the support of the project coordinator for Ukraine, Armenia and Kazakhstan, Honorary Professor of Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic, Director of IDiAL FH Dortmund, Carsten Wolf, representatives of Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic joined the online course "Teaching Methods in International Higher Education (TMIHE)". This was a comprehensive 9-month program for teachers from Ukraine, Germany, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Peru, India, Colombia, Armenia. It aimed to provide university teachers who are not native English speakers with the skills and methods needed to improve the effectiveness of teaching subjects in English to international student groups. The course combined the principles of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) and Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) to develop intercultural competence and collaborative learning. Participants from Zaporizhia Polytechnic University - Associate Professor of the Department of Software Tools Anzhelika Parkhomenko and Associate Professor of the Department of Computer Systems and Networks Iryna Zelenyova - participated in six structured modules aimed at improving both pedagogical methods and English language proficiency, completed all tasks and received Certificates of Successful Completion. The TMIHE program focused on innovative digital tools, modern learning resources and methodology, which provided teachers with the necessary competencies to create an exciting and relevant learning environment. Peer assessment, feedback, and discussion became an integral part of the course. In addition to synchronous and asynchronous tasks, course participants participated in professional learning clusters, which allowed them to network, share best practices, and network for potential research opportunities. Working together — growing together!

On February 2, the Kick-off meeting of the international project “Creating Champions for Change (CC4C)”, funded by the EU under the Erasmus+ program, took place in Yerevan. Representatives of partner organizations from Serbia, Greece, Armenia and Ukraine, including a delegation from Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University, took part in the event. The Polytechnic was represented by the Head of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports Management Vasyl Mazin and Associate Professor of the Department of Physical Culture, Olympic and Non-Olympic Sports Borys Kokarev. The CC4C project (№101244026) belongs to the “Capacity Building in Sport” area and is aimed at combating gender-based violence in sports, primarily in football, both in the real environment and in the online space. Its key objective is to create a safe, inclusive and equal sports environment, raise awareness among young people, coaches and sports organizations about the issue of violence and create a culture of respect and equality. During the kick-off meeting, the partners discussed the structure and content of the future work, the division of responsibilities between organizations, project management issues, financial aspects and the implementation plan of the main activities. Significant attention was paid to the coordination of research activities, the development of educational materials, the organization of trainings for coaches and young athletes, as well as the implementation of information campaigns on combating gender-based violence in sport. The participation of Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University in the CC4C project includes: - research into manifestations of gender-based violence in football - development of educational programs and methodological materials - training for coaches and youth - organization of information and educational events - local management of project activities Activity within the project will contribute to the development of scientific research in the field of sports, expansion of international cooperation, implementation of modern approaches to ensuring a safe sports environment and increasing the social responsibility of the sports community. The results of the CC4C project, which is implemented during 2025–2027, are aimed at long-term positive changes in the sports environment and society as a whole. The CC4C project is funded by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union or the European Executive Agency for Education and Culture (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the EACEA are responsible for them. Working together - growing together!

On March 26, Professor of the Department of Tourism, Hotel and Restaurant Business Tetyana Shelemetyeva joined the meeting of the Scientific Council for Tourism at the State Agency for Tourism Development of Ukraine with the participation of the First Deputy Head of the State Agency for Tourism Development of Ukraine Taras Lozynsky. During the meeting, the work plan of the Scientific Council for 2026/2027 was approved, which provides for:– development and implementation of tasks for strategic management and regulatory support for sustainable tourism development– post-war recovery by region, transformation of education and science– introduction of innovations in the context of digitalization and inclusion Taras Lozynsky outlined the conceptual principles of developing the National Strategy for the Development and Recovery of Tourism in Ukraine and the role of scientific work in its formation. The participants of the meeting discussed the possibilities of involving expert scientists from EU partner universities in reviewing sections of the National Strategy, creating international research platforms to analyze the sustainability of the industry in the face of global challenges. After the meeting, the members of the Scientific Council got acquainted with the material and technical base of Zaporizhia Polytechnic University, and also met with the staff of the Department of Tourism and Hotel and Restaurant Business. Working together - developing together!

Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University joined the career guidance event “AVIAFEST 2026: On the Wings of the Future — Choose Your Route” — an event that became a space of opportunities, discoveries, and important decisions for young people. Participants had a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of modern professions, talk to specialists and experts, see real examples of success, and hear the stories of those who are already building their future. Interactive locations, master classes, and practical demonstrations allowed everyone to feel their own abilities and try themselves in different fields. Director of the educational and scientific center "Zaporizhzhia Regional Center of Polytechnic Education" Tetyana Solovyova presented the university, spoke about the prospects and opportunities that open up during study at Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic: - dual form of education - double diploma programs - international academic mobility - scholarship programs - individual educational trajectories Head of the student government Anastasia Steshenko spoke about student life at Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic, about the initiatives implemented by the youth of the university. The program of the event was rich and diverse: from presentations of engineering and technical professions to lively discussions and practical activities. AVIAFEST 2026 united those who are searching, dreaming, doubting and at the same time striving to find themselves. The event became the start of conscious decisions that shape the path of life. We thank the organizers of the event and everyone who joined this event. Such meetings help young people believe in their own strengths, see prospects and confidently pave the way to the future. Follow the news on the Telegram channel Vstup–2026: https://t.me/nuzp_2026

On March 24, the fourth open webinar was held within the framework of the Business Ideas Competition “STARTUP with Zaporizhia Polytechnic”, where the leading intellectual property professional of UKRNOIVI Yuliana Zukh-Kipriyanova shared important information on legal protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights in startup activities. The participants analyzed the main concepts and, in particular, paid attention to the following issues:– how to effectively commercialize intellectual property– how a well-developed IP strategy affects the competitive advantage of startups– when and where to start forming an intellectual property portfolio– how to regulate intellectual property rights in a team, with an investor and with third parties Ms. Yuliana demonstrated interesting cases using examples of well-known companies, and also analyzed business ideas together with the participants and provided valuable recommendations. We are sincerely grateful to the expert for her openness and useful information! Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University organizes training together with partners - the Ukrainian National Intellectual Property and Innovations Office (IP Office), the National IP&Innovations Hub and the Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC) Network. We are sincerely grateful to our partners for their support! We are motivated to implement our business ideas! Announcement of the next open webinar soon, follow here: https://t.me/nuzp_official

How does a large retail store work from the inside? What kind of team creates a service for thousands of guests every day? Polytechnic students learned this during a visit to Silpo. They got to know the team and learned more about the corporate culture and opportunities for young professionals. And to make it more fun for young people, they held a quiz about Silpo. The students tried themselves as cashiers, practiced scanning products, and learned more about the intricacies of communicating with guests. And the most delicious thing: a burger-making master class - participants were shown how to create dishes according to the company's standards. And the event ended with a warm coffee break and informal communication, where students shared their impressions and asked questions to company representatives. Such meetings are an opportunity to gain new experience and find inspiration to start their career path! The meeting was organized at the initiative of the Silpo company and with the support of the Center for Employment Assistance for Students and Graduates of Zaporizhia Polytechnic University.

On February 27, the career orientation info-action PROFIBOOM 2026: About employment "without noodles" took place. The main principle is students for students: no water, no boring stories, only real experience, useful tips and stories of those who have already found their dream job. As many as 6 powerful partners collaborated on the info-action: NU "Zaporizhzhya Polytechnic", Kherson National Technical University, Khmelnytskyi National University, Kherson State Agrarian and Economic University, Kryvyi Rih National University and NGO "Progresylny". Thank you to everyone for the high level of organization! The Vice-Rector of Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic Andriy Ivanchenko delivered a welcoming speech. Students of Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic University presented the following topics:– Diana Artsybasheva (M–815m) — “Burnout at work: how to recognize and avoid it”– Mykyta Dorofeev (M–713) — “Official employment VS "gray": why "white" work is more profitable for students”– Stepanenko Sofia (IF–212) — “While others are looking for an internship, I worked at the university: a story of mutual benefit” Thank you all for participating! Working together — developing together!

On February 10, an online meeting with the director of the agency "NDA Recruitment: a scholarship for your project" Zlata Dodatko was held at the Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University! The discussion was started by Vice-Rector Andriy Ivanchenko, who emphasized the importance of supporting youth ideas, and also emphasized: students' ideas have the power to change the future. And it is at the Polytechnic that there is space, resources, and a support team for this. During the meeting, the participants learned: - what are the selection criteria for students and postgraduates - what are the key areas of writing projects - what opportunities are open for students and researchers - about vacancies and prospects for cooperation with the company The finale was a lively Q&A session - with specific questions, honest answers, and practical advice for those who are already thinking about their own project. The event was organized by the Center for Promoting Employment of Students and Graduates.

On March 28, the final stage of the Complex Sports Event "Entrant-2026 NU "Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic" - a futsal competition - took place in the sports complex of NU "Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic". 6 teams took part in the competition, which demonstrated a high level of training, team cohesion, perseverance and true sportsmanship. The rector of NU "Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic" Viktor Greshta addressed the participants with a welcoming speech, congratulating the entrants, wishing them new achievements, self-confidence and a successful professional future. They were also congratulated by the head of the organizing committee of the competition, dean of the faculty of physical culture and sports management Svitlana Kokareva. During the solemn part, Viktor Greshta presented certificates of gratitude to the teams of all participating institutions of the event, as well as personally to the physical culture managers who prepared the teams to participate in the competition. Following the results of the fierce competition, the following teams won the prize places in the futsal competitions: – 1st place – Zaporizhzhia College of Economics and Law – 2nd place – Zaporizhzhia Electrotechnical Vocational College – 3rd place – Petropil Lyceum All teams received memorable prizes, and the winning team was awarded the main trophy of the competition – the “Entrant-2026” cup. We sincerely congratulate the winners and prize-winners! We thank all teams for the spectacular game and worthy presentation of their educational institutions! Entrant-2026 is an important platform for communication, unity of youth, popularization of sports and acquaintance of future entrants with the capabilities of Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic. We wish all participants new victories, inspiration, self-confidence and look forward to meeting them as students of NU “Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic”! We invite applicants to visit OPEN DAY with Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic to learn more about our specialties and the rules of the 2026 admission campaign. More details: https://zp.edu.ua/events/open-day-vid-zaporizkoi-politekhniky/ Photos from the event can be found at the link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10boUUEd8pUReRh5rk_bcoESNlj8QvSWR?usp=sharing

On March 8, as part of the Global Money Week 2026, students of the Children's and Youth Scientific University took part in an educational event on financial literacy. Global Money Week is an annual international educational campaign aimed at developing the financial awareness of children and youth, forming the knowledge, skills, behavior and attitude towards money necessary to make smart and thoughtful financial decisions, which will allow them to achieve financial well-being and stability. The class was conducted by Iryna Maksymenko, Associate Professor of the Department of Accounting and Finance. The participants took part in interactive tasks and educational games aimed at developing basic financial skills and a responsible attitude towards money. The program presented the following activities: the game "Financial Pixie", the exercise "Check from the store" and the investigation "Financial Detective". During the performance, the participants analyzed purchases, learned to make informed financial decisions and developed financial thinking. Even more events from DYUNU: https://t.me/diunu_nuzp

On March 21, the 4th round of the Complex Sports Event “Applicant-2026 of NU “Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic”” was held at the sports complex of NU “Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic”, which brought together about 50 applicants. The participants demonstrated endurance, skill, strategic thinking and true sportsmanship in table tennis and chess competitions. Table tennis competition results: Girls: 1st place — Daria Opryshko (ZPK "Fashion and Style") 2nd place — Anastasia Tkachenko (ZPK "Fashion and Style") 3rd place — Sofia Dovgal (ZPK "Fashion and Style") Boys: 1st place — Dmytro Lekomtsev (Khortytsky Academic Lyceum) 2nd place — Ivan Voloshyn (VSP "ZEFK") 3rd place — Danylo Kuprienko (ZEPFK) Chess competition results: Girls: 1st place — Anastasia Shuliakova (ZEPFK) 2nd place — Viktoria Surelo (ZPK "Fashion and Style") 3rd place — Elizaveta Karpus (ZPK "Fashion and Style") Boys: 1st place — Vladislav Yaroshenko (KZ ZOL "Zakhiznyk") 2nd place — Yuriy Korniyashyk (VSP "ZEFK") 3rd place — Danylo Shuvchuk (ZEPFC) The competition was held at a high organizational level thanks to the professional work of the judges. Chess judges are senior lecturers of the Department of Physical Culture, Olympic and Non-Olympic Sports Tetyana Napalkova and Serhiy Lutsenko. Table tennis judges are associate professors of the Department of Physical Culture, Olympic and Non-Olympic Sports Liya Galchenko and Olga Teryokhina. The comprehensive sports event “Entrant 2026 of NU “Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic”” once again proves that sport is an important space for uniting youth, developing leadership qualities and introducing future entrants to the capabilities of our university. We wish all participants new achievements, bright victories and confident movement towards their goal!

On February 25, the Department of Psychology organized a career orientation meeting for undergraduate and graduate students of the specialty "Psychology" with psychologists of the National Guard of Ukraine. The speakers of the event were:– Olga Suprun — Head of the Psychological Support Department of the 23rd Separate Brigade for Public Order Protection of the National Guard of Ukraine, stakeholder and graduate of the Department of Psychology of the Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University– Oksana Tymofeeva — Head of the Psychological Support Service of the 19th Separate Battalion of the National Guard of Ukraine– Yana Odynoka — Officer of the Psychological Support Department of the 23rd Separate Brigade for Public Order Protection of the National Guard of Ukraine "Khortytsia" About 60 participants took part: students of various courses and forms of study, teachers of the Department of Psychology and representatives of other departments of our university. During the meeting, the participants learned about:– features of the work of a psychologist at NSU– job responsibilities, working conditions and types of activities– psychological support at NSU– basic principles of professional psychological training and areas of psychological education We sincerely thank the speakers — Olga Suprun,  Oksana Timofieva,  Yana Odynokiy — for a useful and interesting event for our students!

The Coordination Center for Mental Health of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, with the aim of exchanging experience and presenting the achievements of higher education institutions that are participants in the community of universities of the All-Ukrainian mental health program "How are you?" - an initiative of the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska - on February 27 organized a visit to the State University "Zhytomyr Polytechnic". NU "Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic" was presented at the event by Andriy Ivanchenko, Vice-Rector for Scientific and Pedagogical Work, Socio-Economic Development and Youth Policy. Field meetings are a traditional format for exchanging experience and best practices among higher education institutions of the community. Also participating were First Lady Olena Zelenska, Deputy Minister of Education and Science Mykola Trofymenko, Deputy Minister for Veterans Affairs Yulia Kirilova, representatives of the National Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education, the National Qualifications Agency, vice-rectors and heads of psychological services of universities of the "How are you?" community, and experts in the field of mental health. During the meeting, the results of a study on the training of non-medical specialists in the field of mental health were presented. What should be the answers to the gaps highlighted by the study - the participants of the meeting strategized during a practical workshop. 6 new educational courses for specialists in the field of mental health, created by "How are you?" in accordance with international standards and taking into account professional requests: "Prevention of risky behavior among youth", "Trauma-informed approach", "Adolescence: a map for adults", "Mental health legislation: a navigator for a specialist", "Stress-free motherhood and fatherhood: a course for specialists" and "Basic communication skills for providers of psychosocial support". The project was implemented with the support of the "Partnership for a Strong Ukraine" program, funded by the Governments of the United Kingdom, Estonia, Canada, Norway, Finland, Switzerland and Sweden. Working together - developing together!

On February 13, a psychological workshop on self-knowledge and resource search was successfully held by psychologists from the Center for Helping Survivors, co-organized by the Department of Psychology of the Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University. Workshop trainers:– Viktoriya Verteba — psychologist of the Center for Helping Survivors– Tetyana Borodulkina — psychologist of the Center for Helping Survivors, associate professor of the Department of Psychology During the workshop, participants explored their mental state using art methods and metaphorical maps, and got acquainted with exercises for self-soothing and self-help. The meeting was held in a calm and creative atmosphere. “Thank you very much for this meeting and the opportunity to feel support when you need it! The exercise “I am in the form of a tree” penetrated the depths of my soul. And the "Landscape of My Life" technique helped me find a way out of an anxious situation, inspired me to take further action, and gave me hope for a better future. The "My Sensory Supports" exercise reminded me that happiness is near, you just have to look for it. The workshop leaders easily set me up for frank conversations and helped me get to know myself better. Thank you for the opportunity to find a resource in this difficult time!", - one of the participants shared her feedback. We thank the Center for Assistance to the Rescued of Zaporizhzhia for the opportunity to join the psycho-emotional support of adults and children during the war! Thank you to everyone for your active participation! The Center for Assistance to Rescued Persons in Zaporizhia was created on the initiative of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, with the assistance of the Government Commissioner for Gender Policy, in partnership with UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund in Ukraine, thanks to the financial support of the governments of Austria, Belgium, Spain, and Sweden in cooperation with local authorities and the NGO "Association of Women Ambassadors of Ukraine".

On March 30, another meeting of students of the Department of Foreign Philology and Translation of the Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University and James Edison University (Virginia, USA) took place, dedicated to the role of English in the educational process in the context of globalization and integration processes. The issues of the effectiveness of studying and using English as a language of international communication, and students' adaptation to the English-speaking academic environment were discussed. The meeting was also joined by British advisor David Wills, who spoke about the variability of the English language and the specifics of its teaching at different levels in the British education system. This gave the participants the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the features of its functioning in different countries and socio-cultural contexts, compare the education systems in the UK and the USA, and listen to and compare the British and American versions of English. Our students shared their own experience of studying and using English at the university and beyond. Thank you all for participating! Follow the announcements of new events for students here: https://zp.edu.ua/all-events/?event_cat=studentam

Our laureates of the President of Ukraine scholarships:– Arina Bohma — Faculty of Electrical Engineering, E–514– Mykyta Dorofeev — Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, M–713– Vladyslav Patalakh — Faculty of Information Security and Electronic Communications, BK–614– Anastasia Steshenko — Faculty of Humanities, GF–313– Anastasia Shtapura — Faculty of Computer Science and Technology, KNT–214 Our laureate of the M. S. Hrushevsky scholarship — Elizaveta Kramarenko — Faculty of Humanities, GF–114 We are proud of our outstanding achievements! We wish you new achievements and victories!

In March, the Ukrainian Wushu (Taolu) Championship was held in the city of Brovary, where students of the Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University worthily represented the university and demonstrated a high level of skill, perseverance and true fighting spirit. In the age category of 18–36 years, our athletes won the following awards: Danylo Poturymets — student of the UF–115sp group: 1st place — nan gun (southern stick) 2nd place — nan dao (southern saber) 3rd place — nan quan (southern fist) Maksim Zharun — student of the UFKS–113sp group: 2nd place — daoshu (saber) 2nd place — gunshu (stick) We sincerely congratulate our students on their significant achievements! We are proud of your successes and wish you not to stop there, to confidently move forward, to conquer new sporting heights and to continue to glorify NU "Zaporizhzhya Polytechnic" in the all-Ukrainian and international arenas! Bravo to our athletes! Together to new victories!

In March, the Ukrainian Wushu (Taolu) Championship was held in the city of Brovary, where students of the Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University worthily represented the university and demonstrated a high level of skill, perseverance and true fighting spirit. In the age category of 18–36 years, our athletes won the following awards: Danylo Poturymets — student of the UF–115sp group: 1st place — nan gun (southern stick) 2nd place — nan dao (southern saber) 3rd place — nan quan (southern fist) Maksim Zharun — student of the UFKS–113sp group: 2nd place — daoshu (saber) 2nd place — gunshu (stick) We sincerely congratulate our students on their significant achievements! We are proud of your successes and wish you not to stop there, to confidently move forward, to conquer new sporting heights and to continue to glorify NU "Zaporizhzhya Polytechnic" in the all-Ukrainian and international arenas! Bravo to our athletes! Together to new victories!

On March 21, the 4th round of the Complex Sports Event “Applicant-2026 of NU “Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic”” was held at the sports complex of NU “Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic”, which brought together about 50 applicants. The participants demonstrated endurance, skill, strategic thinking and true sportsmanship in table tennis and chess competitions. Table tennis competition results: Girls: 1st place — Daria Opryshko (ZPK "Fashion and Style") 2nd place — Anastasia Tkachenko (ZPK "Fashion and Style") 3rd place — Sofia Dovgal (ZPK "Fashion and Style") Boys: 1st place — Dmytro Lekomtsev (Khortytsky Academic Lyceum) 2nd place — Ivan Voloshyn (VSP "ZEFK") 3rd place — Danylo Kuprienko (ZEPFK) Chess competition results: Girls: 1st place — Anastasia Shuliakova (ZEPFK) 2nd place — Viktoria Surelo (ZPK "Fashion and Style") 3rd place — Elizaveta Karpus (ZPK "Fashion and Style") Boys: 1st place — Vladislav Yaroshenko (KZ ZOL "Zakhiznyk") 2nd place — Yuriy Korniyashyk (VSP "ZEFK") 3rd place — Danylo Shuvchuk (ZEPFC) The competition was held at a high organizational level thanks to the professional work of the judges. Chess judges are senior lecturers of the Department of Physical Culture, Olympic and Non-Olympic Sports Tetyana Napalkova and Serhiy Lutsenko. Table tennis judges are associate professors of the Department of Physical Culture, Olympic and Non-Olympic Sports Liya Galchenko and Olga Teryokhina. The comprehensive sports event “Entrant 2026 of NU “Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic”” once again proves that sport is an important space for uniting youth, developing leadership qualities and introducing future entrants to the capabilities of our university. We wish all participants new achievements, bright victories and confident movement towards their goal!

On March 14, the Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University hosted a park volleyball competition as part of the comprehensive sports event “Entrant-2026”. The tournament brought together active youth from secondary and vocational pre-higher education institutions in Zaporizhia and the region. In total, 63 participants took part in the competition: 6 teams among girls and 5 teams among boys. A real sports atmosphere reigned on the volleyball court. The participants demonstrated good technical training, team interaction and the desire to win. Competition results: Boys: 1st place — team of the ZOL Zakhiznyk Junior High School 2nd place — team of the Economic and Legal Professional College 3rd place — team of the ZOL OZZSO Suzir’ya OMR Girls: 1st place — Zaporizhzhia Academic Lyceum No. 93 2nd place — team “Fashion” (Zaporizhzhya Professional College of Fashion and Style) 3rd place — team “Style” (Zaporizhzhya Professional College of Fashion and Style) The competition became a bright event of the sports part of the “Applicant-2026” event, contributed to the popularization of volleyball among young people and gave schoolchildren and students the opportunity to get to know the sports life of the Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University better. Photos from the event can be found at the link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FBD4gwpwtaNIJVBO7zx2VMkbQnYsA6VJ?usp=drive_link We sincerely congratulate the winners and thank everyone for the spectacular game, team spirit and positive emotions!

Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University has become one of 10 Ukrainian universities that will train specialists in accessibility. This is an important recognition of the university’s professional potential, its ability to implement relevant educational areas and participate in the formation of a modern system of training specialists in demand by the state and society. The Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine has approved advanced training programs for specialists in accessibility, developed by 10 Ukrainian higher education institutions. Among them is Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University. Memorandums of cooperation have also been signed with higher education institutions. Training specialists in accessibility is of particular importance for Ukraine today. In the context of community restoration, modernization of public infrastructure, and increasing attention to the needs of veterans, people with disabilities, the elderly, and other low-mobility population groups, the issue of environmental accessibility is gaining strategic importance. The training will include theoretical and practical training. Upon completion of the course, students will receive a certificate of competence in the field of physical accessibility. Participation in this initiative opens up new opportunities for Zaporizhia Polytechnic University to develop educational programs, strengthen the practical component of training, and train specialists who will be able to professionally implement the principles of accessibility in various areas of public life.

On February 28, at a STEM class at the Children's and Youth Scientific University of the Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University, students became architects and engineers of a new city. They built it from scratch: they designed the infrastructure, invented original stations on the train route, where they loaded and unloaded the necessary materials and products. Each team created its own vision of a modern comfortable city — with well-thought-out logistics and a convenient transport system. The students designed a book supermarket, a beauty salon, a bank, a fire station, a pharmacy, and photo zones — everything needed for a comfortable life for residents. The teams built loading stations, warehouses, container cranes, and thought out how to make the structures stable and functional. They tested the strength of the structures, improved the solutions, and took into account the needs of their city. Then came mathematics: they had to plan delivery routes, measure the length of the tracks, determine the travel time, and calculate the speed of the train. Students analyzed the efficiency of transportation and thought about how to optimize logistics between different stations of the new city. The automation stage was no less exciting: the children started the train, stopped it at the desired stations, controlled the speed and simulated different situations during movement. And at the end, each team presented its project, talked about the created objects, logistics solutions and the best engineering findings. The classes were conducted by associate professors of the Department of Electric Drive and Automation of Industrial Installations Olena Nazarova and Volodymyr Osadchy. Thanks to active cooperation with the Educational Space "Dii" of the Department of Education of the Energodar City Council, the STEM center of the DYUNU was able to conduct exciting classes with a new automated LEGO set, which opens up even more opportunities for practical training and development of students' technical skills. Find even more invitations to classes for schoolchildren here: https://t.me/diunu_nuzp

Children's and Youth Scientific University of NU "Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic" received an incredible book gift for future inventors and startupers! We thank Seda Vlasova, an educational figure and philanthropist, as well as her partners in the "Teenage Ideology" project - the international cement manufacturer CEMARK, DAKO GROUP and TOCHKABud for a wonderful selection of modern books. These publications are dedicated to outstanding inventors and scientists, the development of STEM areas, the preparation of startups, innovative thinking and personal growth of young people. The book has always been and remains one of the most important sources of knowledge, inspiration and intellectual development. High-quality, meaningful publications shape the worldview, develop critical thinking, imagination and help young people discover their own potential. The meeting with the benefactor took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The guests were warmly welcomed by the first vice-rector Serhiy Shylo and the director of DYUNU Olena Nazarova. During the conversation, the parties discussed the possibilities of further cooperation, participation in current educational and STEM projects and prospects for the development of youth initiatives. Our common mission is to create favorable conditions for the disclosure of intellectual potential and support of talented youth of Zaporizhzhia. Such a gift is support for a new generation of researchers, engineers and creators of the future. Thank you for your contribution to the development of education, science and youth initiatives! More information about DYUNU: https://zp.edu.ua/pro-universitet/diunu/

The regular employees of the student campus under the leadership of the director Vadym Dubina continue to work in an intensified mode and help the affected people. Thus, on February 21, the distribution of “warmth packages” from the Department of Social Protection of the Population of the Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration was organized in the dormitory No. 4. The bags contained things that are necessary during cold weather and power outages: blankets, thermoses, flashlights and power banks. The preparation of lists of recipients, the collection of displaced persons, the organization of unloading and the actual distribution of aid were successfully carried out by the employees of the dormitory No. 4: the head of the dormitory Valery Ignashov, his deputy Svitalana Voronina and the castellan Lyudmila Andriychenko. About 200 people living in the temporary residence of internally displaced persons in the dormitory No. 4 of the Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic University received assistance. As noted by Vice-Rector Andriy Ivanchenko, who visited the dormitory on the day of the aid distribution, such support is extremely important in the conditions of martial law and regular power outages. The university will continue to contribute to ensuring proper living conditions for internally displaced persons and will interact with state authorities and social partners to provide comprehensive assistance to those in need. Zaporizhia Polytechnic University never stands aside!

One of our reliable partners is the French non-governmental organization Association "TRIANGLE GENERATION HUMANITER". The goal of cooperation is to join forces to support the civilian population affected by armed aggression. After numerous enemy strikes near dormitory No. 4, there was an urgent need to restore the damaged infrastructure, in particular, to replace the doors. As part of the implemented project, a complex of dismantling and installation works was carried out, namely:– 24 interior doors were replaced (with handles and locks);– 1 new metal entrance door was installed (with handles and locks);– slopes were installed The total cost of the work performed was over 370 thousand hryvnias. We sincerely thank our partners for their support and contribution to creating safe and comfortable living conditions for residents! For questions about accommodation in the dormitories of Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University, please contact: +38073 224 42 35 (Viber, Telegram) Find the conditions of accommodation and accommodation at the link: https://zp.edu.ua/campus/

NU "Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic" and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Office in Ukraine are linked by fruitful cooperation. Throughout the years of the full-scale war, IOM systematically supports the dormitories of the Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic campus, which have become a shelter for internally displaced persons. Thanks to joint efforts, we have provided the internally displaced persons with multi-purpose support. The improvement of life in the dormitories of Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic has become a good example of effective cooperation. IOM provided financial grants for the repair of premises, rooms and corridors, the replacement of windows and plumbing, and when the task of organizing recreation and high-quality socialization arose, the partners took care of leisure and the moral climate in the places of temporary residence of the internally displaced community. We are glad that this cooperation continues and has its significant results. At the end of 2025, in order to improve the quality of living conditions and ensure proper sanitary standards for internally displaced persons, the university administration turned to the Mission of the International Organization for Migration in Ukraine (IOM) with a request to assist in the repair of common areas (corridor, kitchen, bathroom) and the replacement of entrance doors to rooms in residential blocks on the 7th, 8th and 9th floors, where IDPs live, as well as to equip an accessible toilet for people with disabilities on the 2nd floor in dormitory No. 4. And already at the beginning of 2026 there are results. The International Organization for Migration (affiliated with the UN, Office in Ukraine) carried out free construction and repair works at the Polytechnic within the framework of the project “Responding to the urgent needs of the war-affected population and strengthening the capabilities of local actors in Ukraine” (“IOM Project”), which is implemented by IOM with funding from the Directorate-General for Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations of the European Commission. Comprehensive dismantling and installation works of water supply and sewage systems, electrical wiring, heating were carried out, plumbing, lamps, switches, balcony blocks and windows, doors were replaced, floors and ceilings were repaired, plasterboard partitions were installed and walls were painted on the 2nd, 7th, 8th and 9th floors of dormitory No. 4 of Zaporizhia Polytechnic. The total amount of work performed exceeded UAH 3.5 million. We thank our partners for their support and assistance in implementing extremely important projects that directly affect the quality of living! For questions about settling in the dormitories of Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University, please contact: +38073 224 42 35 (Viber, Telegram) For settlement and living conditions, please visit the link: https://zp.edu.ua/studmistechko