UzhNU scientists took part in the festival of research and knowledge exchange from the University of Central Lancashire (UK)
Recently, the University of Central Lancashire (UK) organized a Festival of Research and Knowledge Exchange, which included a number of activities at the university's campuses in England and Cyprus. Teachers and postgraduate students of Uzhhorod National University also joined the educational and scientific events in a remote format. Among them were Myroslava Lendiel, UzhNU Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, professors, researchers and graduate students Tetiana Karabin, Vadym Roshkanyuk, Nadiya Kichera, Ihor Vehesh, Hanna Melehanych, Natalia Korol, Svitlana Delehan, Oleksandra Reho, Antonina Bulyna, Leonid Ilko, Natalia Popovych, Ihor Vehesh, Maryna Kryvtsova, Natalia Korol and Diana Kainz.
During the Festival of Research and Knowledge Exchange, UzhNU scientists attended workshops, trainings and discussions on innovation and growth held by a number of departments of the University of Central Lancashire, including the Institute of Criminal Law and Social Justice, the Institute of Regional and Migration Studies, the Institute of Art, Communities and Culture, the Institute of Biomedical Evidence-Based Interdisciplinary Healthcare, the Institute of Digital Technologies of the Future, the Institute of Sport and Rehabilitation, the Institute of Health and Human Development, the Institute of Health Sciences, the Institute of Health and the Institute of Education.
During the festival, scientists from Uzhhorod National University had the opportunity to communicate, share experiences and establish connections that could lead to effective cooperation and partnership in the future.
Leonid Ilko, a postgraduate student of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at UzhNU, said: "The Festival of Science, which was held by the University of Central Lancashire, is an interesting format of international scientific interaction. Attending such events gives an opportunity to hear reports on research topics that are not widely known, but which have research and creative potential. This allows scientists who are usually focused on their research interests to expand their background knowledge and evaluate their own work from a different perspective. Another important aspect is the social interaction between representatives of different universities. Science festivals create new social connections and accelerate the dynamics of interaction within the scientific community. As a result, the potential for future joint research projects is created."
Oleksandra Reho, a postgraduate student of the Department of Social Medicine and Hygiene, also shares her impressions: "Participating in the Festival of Science organized by the University of Central Lancashire was extremely rewarding and inspiring for me. I was able to attend five different events during the week, each of which was deeply informative and extremely exciting. I particularly remember the talk by Professor Richard Preziosi, who shared his knowledge of experimental research design and statistical methods in analysis in an interactive conversation format. This session allowed me to significantly deepen my understanding of statistics and research design, which is important for my work as a researcher and graduate student, as well as for my teaching experience in similar disciplines at the School of Medicine.
An equally exciting experience was the Researcher Speed Dating, where I had a great opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with fellow academics, researchers and professionals from universities in the UK and Cyprus. These short but intense discussions laid the groundwork for future joint research and promise an active and fruitful collaboration. I am grateful for such a unique opportunity to exchange experiences and ideas, which opens up new horizons for my research career."
Natalia Popovych, Associate Professor of the Department of Multicultural Education and Translation at UzhNU, said: "As part of the UCLan Research and Knowledge Exchange Festival, I took part in two online events. The first one was called "Institute for Creativity, Communities and Culture" and featured presentations on various topics, including reports on culture, religious studies, and culture for sustainable development. The second conference, Leaving No One Behind in Research, attracted more attention: Equitable Research Partnerships (The TRUST Code). It was about a code of trust and partnerships in the field of research of a new level. The presentations of the participants of this event comprehensively characterized the concept of "Equitable Research Partnerships" and proved the feasibility of introducing the concepts of "Trust Code" and "Equitable Research Partnerships" at the international level using the results of their own applied research. The event ended with a lively and active discussion and answers to the speakers' questions."
Nadiya Kichera, Associate Professor of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at UzhNU, said: "Thanks to the efforts of our British colleagues from the University of Central Lancashire, my colleagues and I were able to attend a meeting with researchers from the Institute for Area and Migration Studies as part of the scientific festival. This is the first, but extremely useful experience of this format. The scheduled meetings during the five days of the festival took place offline, but our partners provided the opportunity for online participation. As a result, we were able to get acquainted in detail with the peculiarities of the scientific and research work of the Institute of Territorial and Migration Studies, which combines research on the region and migration to develop a research-intensive environment and culture, thus striving to create effective results and recommendations that can constructively influence societies, economies, cultures and governments."
I was impressed by the approach of my colleagues to the study of migration, the angles of assessment of this process, the identity and cultural characteristics of migrants in different time periods. This approach, which expresses not only scientific interest but also respect for cultures and peoples, allows us to develop effective recommendations for preserving the identity of ethnic groups, while integrating and ensuring intercultural dialogue."
Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Myroslava Lendiel adds: "The format of the event is extremely interesting. Schools and research centers of our partner University of Central Lancashire presented their scientific achievements. The emphasis was placed on those scientific areas and projects that are a priority for this university, and therefore receive funding from public or private funds. The UzhNU scientists who joined the event had the opportunity to compare their research focuses with the research benchmarks implemented by their British colleagues."
It is worth noting that UzhNU has been actively cooperating with the University of Central Lancashire for several years in a row as part of the UK-Ukraine university twinning scheme. Two initiatives on English language courses for UzhNU students and staff have already been implemented, and a number of scientific and educational events have been held.
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