Strengthening the standards of teaching, research and international
                              cooperation at Oles Honchar Dnipro National University (DNU)











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            The project “Strengthening the Standards of Teaching, Research, and International Cooperat

            Honchar Dnipro National University,” funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czec
            under the Programme for Strengthening the Capacities of Public Universities in Ukraine, bu
            prior initiative “Support for Improving the Quality of Teaching, Research, and Internation

            Oles Honchar Dnipro National University.” This earlier collaboration between Charles Unive
            Oles Honchar Dnipro National University (DNU), successfully implemented from June to Decem
            led to a continuation of the partnership in 2024 due to the significant interest and commi

            institutions. The project aims to further enhance DNU's scientific research, educational f
            international collaborations.





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            * I. Key objectives of the new initiative include:
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            • Improvement of the educational process by increasing the qualification of DNU management
              and supporting the development of digitalization and E-learning at DNU;
            • Strengthening of scientific research activities and research management at DNU with the 

              from CU;
            • Increasing the level of international activities and cooperation of DNU with institution
            The project also emphasizes collaboration between the institutions’ departments and facult

            opportunities to deepen mutual understanding on strategic development issues, accelerate d
            joint actions, and promote shared academic values across Europe.






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            * II. Notable Achievements and Activities
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            Implementation of a series of online workshops for DNU representatives from May to Novembe
            focused on the topics of (i) methodological and technical support of electronic informatio
            digitalization of teaching, (ii) modern didactics and use of LMS Moodle, (iii) support of 

            science data, (iv) project management and implementation of projects KA171 Erasmus+ ICM an
            Building in Higher Education.


            International Conference: In September 2024, the institutions co-organized the internation
            “Prospects of Hydro-Ecological Research in the Context of Local and Global Consequences of
            at DNU under the auspices of the Eastern Partnership University Cluster, the event brought

            to address critical research topics.

            Professional Internships: In October and November 2024, a professional internship for 12 r

            from DNU was conducted across various faculties at CU. This included: First Faculty of Med
            of Rehabilitation and Diagnostics), Faculty of Mathematics and Physics (Departments of Phy
            Materials and Condensed Matter Physics), Faculty of Science (Sections of Biology and Chemi

            International Relations Office of the Rectorate (Interuniversity Cooperation Office, Erasm
            and Centre for Strategic Partnerships). These internships aimed to foster academic excelle
            professional expertise, and strengthen international partnerships.


            Research Mini-Grants: DNU researchers were encouraged to apply for competitive mini-grants
            and implement scientific projects. Proposals, submitted in English and Ukrainian, were eva

            on criteria such as publication records, research contributions, project relevance, expect
            and overall quality. In October 2024, a selection committee comprising representatives fro
            identified 12 outstanding proposals to receive funding.






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            * III. Strategic Impact

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            This collaboration not only strengthens DNU’s capabilities in teaching, research, and inte
            cooperation but also deepens its integration into global academic networks. By leveraging 

            resources of CU, the project fosters sustainable development in Ukrainian higher education
            broader vision of academic excellence and collaboration across Europe.