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Digital banking, strategic leadership, future vision: PrivatBank chief executive delivers lecture to students
Mikael Björknert, Chairman of the PrivatBank Management Board, visited the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute to deliver a lecture. Today, PrivatBank is one of the leaders in Ukraine’s banking sector, setting trends in digital transformation and the development of innovative services, while remaining one of the university’s reliable financial partners. The lecture was followed by a Q&A session, during which students, the teaching staff and…
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Kyiv Polytechnic joins GIZ ReWarm project
Representatives of the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute and the “Reforming the District Heating Sector of Ukraine” (ReWarm) project have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at finding solutions for the modernisation of district heating systems. It is important to note that this project contributes to SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy) and SDG 13 (Climate action). The signing took place during the conference…
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ATHENA Contributes to EP Discussion on Europe’s Higher Education Future
On 6 May 2026, representatives from academia, European institutions, regional authorities, and industry gathered at the European Parliament in Brussels for the high-level conference “Investing in Europe’s Future: Funding Pathways for Higher Education.” The event was co-organised by Member of the European Parliament Krzysztof Hetman, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Business & Science Poland, and the ATHENA European University Alliance. The conference focused on one of the most pressing…
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Kick-off GreenChem Accelerator 2026 kick-starts at Kyiv Polytechnic
Recently, the Kick-off GreenChem Accelerator 2026 has commenced at the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, bringing together 11 teams of innovators, 30 mentors and international experts, and new solutions in the field of green engineering. The project is carried out by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation and the Centre for Green Chemistry and Green Engineering at Yale University, supported by the Global Environment Facility.…
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Exhibition dedicated to 250th anniversary of Declaration of US Independence opens at Kyiv Polytechnic
The delegation of the US Embassy in Ukraine took part in the inauguration of a photo exhibition on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the 1776 Declaration of US Independence.
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Warm congratulations on Europe Day!
In 2026, Europe Day in Ukraine will be celebrated on Saturday, 9 May, together with the countries of the European Union. This is a celebration of unity, freedom, human dignity, and mutual respect — values that are deeply cherished by Ukraine and every Ukrainian. On this day, we sincerely thank our European partners for their assistance, support, and solidarity during this difficult time for our…
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Welding art: Ukrainian researchers joining steel, sculpture
When Ukrainian sculptor Serhii Minakov set out to create ‘Into the Future’ – a towering steel artwork featuring a young man and woman inside a globe – he encountered a problem familiar to anyone who has tried to weld complex sculptures: how to make a strong, clean joint when access is possible from only one side. Traditional arc welding works like a charm when a…
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First steps towards Horizon Europe: how to begin journey to European projects
Organised by the Centre of Research on Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer at the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (NASU), in collaboration with three National Contact Points of the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme, a training seminar took place in Kyiv on 30 April 2026. The theme of the seminar was “First Steps towards Participating in Horizon Europe Programme: From Registration to Formulation…
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Kyiv Polytechnic hosts IEEE Kyiv Polytechnic Week
Held at the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute in late April, IEEE Kyiv Polytechnic Week brought together more than 400 participants from 23 countries. The format of this event included two international technical conferences: the Conference on Electronics and Nanotechnology (ELNANO), and the Conference on Smart Technologies in Power Engineering and Electronics (STEE). The Kyiv Polytechnic’s Faculty of Electronics organised the major scientific event, supported…
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CESAER 2025: “Leading Together” and New Guidelines for European Universities of Science and Technology
The CESAER Annual Report 2025 outlines practical steps for universities: the development of institutional analytics, new models of researchers’ career development, and stronger international integration.
