Memorandum of Cooperation Between the Institute for Global Politics and the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
The Institute for Global Politics and the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation, specifically on current issues that will be addressed by students of the university’s Faculty of Geography together with experts from the Institute. Rector of the University Volodymyr Buhrov and President of the Institute Oleh Bereziuk are convinced that such activities will have a positive impact on the educational process, and that future specialists – graduates of the Kyiv educational institution – will gain relevant experience for their future activities. Thus, the University’s teaching staff envisages, first and foremost, academic and practical cooperation on issues of political science, political geography, economics, cultural studies, and other areas of geography and regional studies.
The Memorandum provides for the parties to carry out joint research programs and organize relevant practical events, expert presentations, and students’ participation in roundtables, symposiums, and conferences of the Institute and the University. It is also planned to involve teachers, researchers, doctoral students, and post-graduate students in such a work. In particular, students will participate in scientific work, internships, and joint projects. A separate issue is the exchange of information in areas of mutual interest. It is also noted that representatives of the parties will create new joint scientific and applied projects which “can be implemented at the global, national, or regional levels”.
The Memorandum specifies the parties’ obligations regarding expert and professional support in improving and constantly updating educational programs. This should have a positive impact on the quality of education for the University’s students and meet the requirements of today’s fast-paced and dynamic globalized world.
Oleh Makhno,
Institute for Global Politics
