Participation of Zaporizhia Polytechnic University in the Polish-Ukrainian meeting of vice-rectors for scientific work of universities

A joint Polish-Ukrainian meeting of university vice-rectors for research took place in Warsaw on October 20–21. Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University was represented by Vice-Rector for Research Vadym Shalomiev.

The meeting was a continuation of the Joint Polish-Ukrainian Day within the framework of the project “Polish-Ukrainian Cooperation of Interested Institutions Representing Rectors to Improve University Activities” and marked the beginning of a new strategic initiative – the Polish-Ukrainian Advisory Group of Vice-Rectors for Research. This group will function as a permanent platform for the development of bilateral scientific cooperation.

During the meeting, the CRASP and URHEIU delegations decided to establish the Polish-Ukrainian Bilateral Platform of Vice-Rectors for Research. Its goal is to support the development of joint research and expand the participation of scientific groups of both countries in international projects.

A permanent dialogue between the vice-rectors for science of Ukrainian and Polish universities, as well as representatives of institutions such as NCN, NCBR, NAWA and the Research Foundation of Ukraine, will allow to coordinate systemic changes in the field of science, strengthen academic interaction and open new opportunities for international scientific teams.

The bilateral platform will focus on the following tasks:
– preparation and implementation of the necessary changes in the system of functioning and financing of science and innovation in both countries with the participation of the academic community and business
– activation of the exchange of best practices between Polish and Ukrainian universities in the field of knowledge and technology transfer at the university level
– exchange of experience in the field of intra-university strategies supporting young scientists and attracting young talents to scientific activities
– exchanging experience in the field of participation of Polish and Ukrainian universities in regional development, in particular in the development and implementation of regional development strategies
– promoting achievements and exchanging experience of Polish and Ukrainian universities under the CEEPUS programs
– promoting the creation of horizontal thematic clusters and university networks for multilateral projects, in particular under the Horizon Europe program

Working together – developing together!