• CESAER,  ICD news

    Forthcoming EU Plans on Competitiveness: Will They Match the Rhetoric?

    In an op-ed article published on 3 March 2025 in Research Professional News, Orla Feely (President of CESAER and President of University College Dublin) highlights the crucial role of education, research, and innovation in the European Commission’s Union of Skills proposal, calling for bold investments and policies to equip Europe with the talent needed to drive competitiveness, security, and sustainability.  Link    PDF Please find below…

  • ICD news

    Kyiv Polytechnic hosts Eco-Techno Ukraine 2025 competition

    The second and final qualifying round of Eco-Techno Ukraine 2025 took place at the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute on February 25-28, 2025. This is the national science fair of Regeneron ISEF 2025, the world’s largest international STEM research competition for high school students. From May 10-16, 2025, top STEM students from around the world will be gathering in Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A., for the Regeneron…

  • Cooperation with the USA,  Events announcements,  ICD news

    New Western University’s Additional Full Scholarships for Online MBA Program

    New Western University (NWU), based in Covina, California, USA, is offering 20 full scholarships to Ukrainian students affected by the war to study at the NWU MBA program in 2025. This program is designed for students who demonstrate exceptional potential and ambition. It recognizes those who aspire to become leaders in their field and innovate. Special attention is paid to people whose aspirations have been…

  • ATHENA,  Events announcements,  ICD news

    ATHENA Clusters: Opportunities for Сollaboration in Education and Research

    Welcome to an interactive webinar on 12 March 2025, from 14:00 to 16:00 CET, and explore new avenues for collaboration within the ATHENA European University Alliance! This is a unique opportunity to expand your academic network, initiate new research collaborations, and contribute to the strategic development of cross-university educational programs. At ATHENA, we believe that meaningful collaboration is the key to advancing education and research.…

  • Cooperation with Japan,  ICD news

    Kyiv Polytechnic expands cooperation with Japanese partners

    The Ukraine-Japan Center at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute recently welcomed important partners – representatives from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the PADECO development consulting firm, and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine – to discuss the development of vocational education in Ukraine. Remarkably, JICA and the Ministry of Education and Science have chosen Kyiv Polytechnic to undertake this vital initiative, paving…

  • ICD news

    High-Level Meeting on the Future of European Universities Alliances

    On Thursday, February 27, from 10:00 AM Kyiv time, a high-level meeting will take place in Brussels. Participants can join the event online at: https://education.ec.europa.eu/event/shaping-the-future-european-universities-alliances-for-a-competitive-europe. Five years since the launch of the European Universities Initiative, alliances of higher education institutions (HEIs) have demonstrated their transformative potential. The Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC) of the European Commission has invited the coordinators of…

  • Events announcements,  GISU,  ICD news

    Launch of the 2025 GISU Academy of Digital Technologies and Entrepreneurship Programs

    The Alliance of Guangzhou International Sister-City Universities (GISU) is pleased to offer 12 two-hour online, non-credit professional development programs in 2025 through its Digital Technologies and Entrepreneurship Academy. These programs are free of charge for students and faculty of Alliance members and affiliate institutions, as well as for industry representatives, local officials, and alumni invited by each Alliance university. The first lecture will be delivered…