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The team of Semen Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics took part in the training cycle of the Summer School on Compliance Management, which was held within the framework of the International ERASMUS+ CBHE – EUComplianceM4UA project from June 9 to 13, 2025.

The Summer School was held in Lublin (Poland) with the participation of the Higher School of Entrepreneurship and Administration (Wyższa Szkoła Przedsiębiorczości i Administracji – WSPA), which is one of the project partners. The purpose of the Summer School is to train teachers to teach compliance management.

Participants of the Summer School:

• joined lectures, practical seminars, workshops and panel discussions with the participation of experts from Universidade Portucalense UPT (Portugal), Hochschule Wismar (Germany), The University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague (Czech Republic) and Wyższa Szkoła Przedsiębiorczości i Administracji w Lublinie (Poland);
• worked with real cases, using interactive teaching methods;
• presented their own vision of implementing European practices in the context of Ukrainian higher education;
• established professional contacts with European and Ukrainian colleagues for further scientific and educational cooperation.

Particular attention was paid to inter-university cooperation, exchange of experience and development of teaching and learning materials, which are planned to be implemented in the educational programs of HNUE. The knowledge gained, practical experience and partnerships established will contribute to the development of the internal compliance management system at the university, increase academic integrity, transparency and compliance of the educational process with EU standards.

The team of the Summer School included Associate Professors of the Department of International and Economic Relations and Business Security Oleksandra Hron, Andrii Pastushenko and Iryna Murenets, Lecturer of the Department of Statistics and Economic Forecasting Mariana Semkiv, and Professor of the Department of Management, Logistics and Innovation Iryna Lytovchenko.

For more information on the ERASMUS+ CBHE – EUComplianceM4UA project, please visit https://eucompliancem4ua.eu/
Erasmus+ Office in Ukraine https://erasmusplus.org.ua/en/

The creation of this communication has been funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) can be held responsible for them.

The Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (Portugal) was honored to invite Iryna Murenets, Associate Professor of the Department of International Economic Relations and Business Security of the Semen Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics, to visit Portugal as part of the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility program.
🔹 The visit lasted from May 5 to 9, 2025 and became a great opportunity for a lively dialogue between representatives of the academic community, exchange of experience, new acquaintances and inspired ideas for further cooperation between universities.

During her stay in Bragança, Iryna Hryhorivna held an informative meeting with student Arshava Tetiana, who is studying under the academic mobility program. Together they reviewed Tetiana’s thesis, discussed its content, logic, scientific novelty and practical value. A meeting was also held with the Portuguese supervisor, where key sections and evaluation criteria were agreed upon.
A pleasant moment was the student’s sincere gratitude for the opportunity to study at two universities simultaneously. She noted that this experience had significantly expanded her professional outlook, strengthened her intercultural communication skills, and inspired her to further academic achievements.

Professors from Bragança recognized Tetiana as an extremely hardworking, responsible and motivated student with high achievements.

🔹 The visit ended with a bright concert by talented music students of the Polytechnic Institute – an event that filled the atmosphere with friendly warmth, cultural reciprocity and sincere energy of youth.
This visit was yet another proof that international academic mobility is not just an exchange of knowledge, but a bridge between cultures, hearts and dreams.
Together we are creating the future of education – from Kharkiv to Bragança 💙💛🤝

🥳🤩Associate Professors of the Department of International Economic Relations and Business Security of the S. Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics Харківський національний економічний університет  імені Семена Кузнеця  Olena Iarmosh and Oleksandra Gron participated in the International Scientific and Practical Conference “ACTA NON VERBA: VALUE GUIDELINES OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF EUROPEAN INTEGRATION”, which was organized by the Ukrainian Association of Professors and Researchers of European Integration, Mariupol State University, Zaporizhzhia National University, in partnership with Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, National ERASMUS+ Office in Ukraine, National Team of Higher Education Reform Experts of the EU ERASMUS+ program, and was held on March 13-14, 2025.

⭐️As part of the sectional meeting “University and Society: A Space for Interaction, Dialogue, and Cooperation between Universities and Civil Society,” a report was presented on “Compliance Education as a Factor of Sustainable Business Development in the Context of European Integration.” The report emphasized the importance of integrating responsible business conduct standards into domestic companies, enabling them to compete successfully in the European market. The presentation also showcased an analysis of global research on the significance of compliance management in modern business strategy, the evolving role of compliance officers, and the increasing demand for qualified compliance specialists.

🎯The introduction of compliance management courses in domestic higher education institutions will equip future specialists to meet the challenges of the global market, providing them with the knowledge necessary for risk management and ensuring ethical business standards. This will enhance their competitiveness in the international job market.

🥰 These objectives will be addressed through the implementation of the Erasmus+ (CBHE) Project “Implementation of the European Approach to Compliance Management in Ukrainian Higher Education – EUComplianceM4UA.” The project involves five domestic universities, including Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics, as well as four universities from the European Union.

🤓 The primary goal of the project is to improve teaching and assessment mechanisms in higher education institutions, with a focus on quality assurance, governance, anti-corruption measures, and innovation in line with EU compliance standards. Studying compliance management will help students understand the importance of acting based on European values while considering legal and ethical standards, ultimately contributing to the development of responsible business practices.

👍 The active involvement of Ukrainian universities in implementing the European approach to compliance management will enhance academic integrity, international management, entrepreneurship, business ethics, and legal aspects in less experienced higher education institutions in Ukraine.

The first meeting of the International Economic Relations group ‘International Historian’ has taken place 27.09.2024. The group was held in the format of a ‘reading group’. The participants discussed the first three chapters of the work of the economics classic Adam Smith ‘The Wealth of Nations’ (1776). The central topic of discussion was the division of labour in society and between countries then and now.

The applicants were assigned research tasks in order to prepare research projects for further work on the problematic issue.

On July 12, 2024, with a high score of 18 out of 20, she defended her thesis on the topic “DIGITAL MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA: CASE STUDY OF CO-LIVING SOJUELA JOVEN”, which she prepared under the supervision of Professor, PhD Oliva Maria Dourado Martins. The thesis was prepared by Elvira on the example of the real Spanish company Manfred On Tour based in Sojuela (Spain), in which she completed an internship in April-May 2024.

Congratulations to Elvira Polupan, a 4th-year student of International Economic Relations who successfully defended her thesis under the double degree program in Portugal!

Elvira successfully studied at the Polytechnic Institute of Braganza majoring in International Business Management for two semesters of 2023-2024.

We wish you success! We hope that the valuable experience and positive impressions received from studying under the double diploma program at the Polytechnic Institute of Braganza will remain for life! We are waiting for you at the master’s degree!

In the teaching of the academic disciplines “Business Economics” and “International Entrepreneurship” by the associate professor of the Department of International Economic Relations and the guarantor of the educational program “Entrepreneurship and Trade” Lytvynenko Alina Oleksandrivna under the auspices of the Kharkiv Regional Entrepreneurship Support Fund, the Main Department of Economy and International Relations of Kharkiv Oblast of the state (military) administration and the Kharkiv Regional Youth Center, an event dedicated to the launch of the “School of Small Business” program was held, which will include a series of business seminars for young entrepreneurs “Laboratory of Success”.

The “Laboratory of Success” business seminars for young entrepreneurs involved scientists from the Kharkiv Higher Secondary School, entrepreneurs, representatives of the State Tax Service, and representatives of the Kharkiv Regional Employment Center.

On November 10, an online meeting of the working group of the educational program “International Business” (specialty 292 International Economic Relations” of S. Kuznets Khnev University) with representatives of the business community took place. Stakeholders-employers noted the relevance and quality of the educational program, the importance of already taught disciplines and program results. The representatives of the enterprises shared the vision and expectations of employers regarding the knowledge and skills of future specialists in international economic relations, spoke about their interest in cooperation and the vision of further cooperation with the Department of International Economic Relations to improve the quality of the educational process and its compliance with modern trends in the labor market.

It is impossible to be a modern teacher, a successful person without regular training.
At any age, knowledge is most valuable for achieving a goal, whether communicating with partners, communicating with colleagues, or interacting with business representatives. Our professors of the Department of International Economic Relations have such competences.

Today, it is necessary to be able to communicate, to understand the interlocutor, to conduct dialogue correctly, to build mutual relations and to get pleasure and benefit from business contacts and negotiations.

Associate professor of the department Lesya Yvdokimova-Lysohor is a certified participant of the course “Diplomacy: etiquette, protocol, business and intercultural communication”.