Round table “Modern challenges and prospects of youth science in the Zaporizhia region”

On April 24, those who shape the future scientific space of Ukraine gathered at the Educational Hub of the Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University. The round table “Modern Challenges and Prospects of Youth Science in the Zaporizhia Region” brought together young scientists, educators, representatives of student self-government and authorities – everyone who wants to turn ideas into real changes.

The most active representatives of the region’s higher education institutions came together to raise, identify and discuss the problems of youth science, find new ways to confront the challenges of turbulent times in the field of activity of young researchers and expand opportunities for young scientists. Ambitious and bold ideas, constructive criticism of the current difficulties of research activities, organization of joint mechanisms for solving a number of problems, in particular, the development of creative motivation, the search for sources of funding and opportunities in STEM areas are the main achievements of the round table.

The event was opened and the young people were wished a productive discussion by the rector of the Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University Viktor Greshta, and the director of the Department of Education and Science of the ZMR Marina Makukhina also welcomed the participants of the round table.

Among the participants were representatives of the National University “Zaporizhia Polytechnic”, Zaporizhia National University, Technical University “Metinvest Polytechnic”, Melitopol State Pedagogical University, Tavria State Agrotechnological University, Zaporizhia Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Khortytsya National academy.

After the official part, there was a coffee break, a Q&A session with speakers, a discussion and a search for an ideal concept for developing the region’s scientific potential: creating a resolution with proposals to the Council of Young Scientists at the Zaporizhia Regional State Administration.

All participants received certificates of participation in the round table.

The event was held with the support of the Youth Council at the Zaporizhia City Council and the Council of Young Scientists at the Zaporizhia Regional State Administration.

Today we heard opinions. Tomorrow these opinions will become decisions. And the day after tomorrow — new opportunities for the entire scientific community!