The results of scientific work for 2024 and tasks for 2025 were considered during the meeting of the Academic Council of UzhNU
A regular meeting of the Academic Council of UzhNU was held on Tuesday, 25 February. The agenda included important issues related to the results of scientific work for 2024 and tasks for the current year, the introduction of an integrated information system for managing the educational process, consideration of competitive and certification cases, and more.
On the occasion of the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, UzhNU Rector Volodymyr Smolanka read out an appeal from the Academic Council of Uzhhorod National University. ‘The Ukrainian nation did not surrender to the enemy and, despite painful losses, became morally stronger, more experienced in organising resistance, learned to fight and beat the enemy. Through their heroic struggle, Ukrainians have shown the world that we cannot be forced to surrender, and no one should underestimate the patriotism of Ukrainians when they fight for their freedom, independence, statehood, and their national right to determine their own destiny for themselves and their descendants with the united efforts of a single nation at the front and in the rear. And this feeling is one of the most powerful, which cannot be shaken by the enemy's numerical superiority, its latest weapons, or the indecision or self-interest of our allies,’ the address reads.
According to a good tradition, at the beginning of the Academic Council meetings, the Rector of UzhNU Volodymyr Smolanka presents certificates for the conscientious performance of official duties and on the occasion of anniversaries. These awards were presented in honour of the 75th birthday of the Dean of the Faculty of Physics Volodymyr Lazur and in honour of the 65th birthday of the Director of the Information and Publishing Centre Vasyl Ilnytskyi. Doctor of Philosophy diplomas were also awarded. Photos are available here.
One of the key issues of the meeting was the report of the Vice-Rector for Research Ivan Myroniuk on the results of scientific work in 2024. In particular, the report focuses on international research projects of UzhNU: ‘Piezoelectricity in 2D materials: materials, modelling and applications’ (Piezo2D) - project coordinator, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Professor Yurii Vysocianskyi; “Expanding the possibilities of high technologies for higher education institutions” - project manager, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor Ihor Myroniuk; ’Sustainable optical materials and methods: Education and Research Infrastructure (SOMMER!)’ DAAD ‘SDG-Partnerships 2024-2027’ - Chief Project Manager, PhD, Associate Professor O.O. Homonai; joint Ukrainian-Swiss project ‘3D and 2D complex chalcogenides for terahertz photonics’ - Project Coordinator, PhD, Prof. O.O. Grabar; grant agreement for research with the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory ‘Monitoring of geostationary satellites using optical telescopes’ - supervisor PhD in Physics and Mathematics V.I. Kudak; ‘Support for the research activities of the Centre for Hungarology of Uzhhorod National University’ - supervisor PhD in Philosophy E.T. Bertha.
Regarding the publication activity of scientists during the reporting period: there are 116 publications in journals indexed in Scopus or Web of Science databases, 234 articles in professional publications of Ukraine of category ‘B’, publications in conference proceedings, abstracts and publications not included in the list of professional publications of Ukraine - 241, patents of Ukraine for inventions (utility models) - 29, monographs and sections of monographs - 12.
The report of the Vice-Rector for Scientific Work of UzhNU also concerned postgraduate and doctoral studies, the activities of the Educational and Scientific Centre for Training and Certification of Highly Qualified Personnel, the Scientific Secretary's Office, the Scientific Library of UzhNU, the Council of Young Scientists, editorial and publishing work, etc.
The plans for 2025 for the Research Department include: ensuring the quality and timely implementation of thematic research plans; together with the relevant structural units, ensuring state certification in the scientific fields of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and Biomedicine; analysing the indicators of scientific performance and developing a work plan for compliance with the evaluation criteria in accordance with the Methodology for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Scientific (Scientific and Technical) Activities; together with the deputy deans for scientific and technical activities.
Another important issue is the introduction of an integrated information system for managing the educational process ‘UzhNU Information System’. The head of the Information Technology Centre, Khrystyna Myshkovska, notes that the goals of the ISU implementation are to increase the efficiency of the educational institution; ensure openness and transparency of the educational process; intensify the work of the academic staff; form feedback between students, teachers and university administration; ensure control over the performance of their duties by all parties to the educational process.
They also considered competition and certification cases. According to the results of the voting, Valerii Patskan was awarded the academic title of Professor of the Department of Administrative, Financial and Information Law, Vadym Roshkaniuk - Professor of the Department of Commercial Law, Petro Stetsiuk - Professor of the Department of Information Management Systems and Technologies, Diana Voron - Associate Professor of the Department of Administrative, Financial and Information Law, Rostyslav Palahusynets - Associate Professor of the Department of Sociology and Social Work.
Regarding the election of academic staff members to vacant positions, Mykhailo Vakerych was elected Head of the Department of Genetics, Plant Physiology and Microbiology; Taras Studeniak was elected Head of the Department of Neurorehabilitation with courses in medical psychology, pulmonology and phthisiology; Vitalii Bilanych was elected Head of the Department of Applied Physics and Quantum Electronics; Ihor Likhtei, Head of the Department of Antiquity, Middle Ages and History of Ukraine of the Pre-Modern Era; Ihor Shnitser, Head of the Department of Modern History of Ukraine and Foreign Countries; Volodymyr Moizhes, Head of the Department of Archeology, Ethnology and Cultural Studies; Olesia Dyuhovanets, Head of the Department of Business Administration, Marketing and Management; Olena Savina, Professor of the Department of Fruit and Vegetable Growing and Viticulture.
Then the members of the Academic Council considered the following issues: approval of changes to the educational programmes and curricula for higher education; approval of the curriculum of medical residency; approval of the Regulations on the organisation and conduct of an objective structured practical (clinical) examination for students of educational programmes of the second (master's) level of higher education in specialties 222 ‘Medicine’ and 226 ‘Pharmacy, industrial pharmacy’ in a new edition; approval of the concept of educational activity, educational and professional programme.
