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Crimea Days at Ostroh Academy
On May 5–6, the National University of Ostroh Academy hosted the Crimea Days, an initiative organized by the Representation of the President of Ukraine in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, the “Crimea Daily” platform, Ostroh Academy, and the Foundation for Regional Initiatives. The event aimed to unite voices of resistance, art, and remembrance, focusing on a deeper understanding of Crimea as a complex cultural, historical, and educational phenomenon vital to shaping modern Ukrainian identity.
May 06, 2025
The 5th International Diplomatic Forum at Ostroh Academy
On April 30, the V International Diplomatic Forum “The Role of Diplomacy in the Current Conditions of Uncertainty” was held at the National University of Ostroh Academy.
April 30, 2025
Ostroh Academy Ranked 5th Among Ukrainian Universities in the HE Higher Education Ranking 2025 Edition
On March 20, 2025, the National University of Ostroh Academy ranked 5th among 24 Ukrainian universities and secured the 73rd position among 422 higher education institutions worldwide in the HE Higher Education Ranking 2025.
March 26, 2025
Call for Applications: KIU Guest Professorship in Interdisciplinary Ukrainian Studies (Winter Term 2025/2026)
“Infrastructural fragmentation, infrastructural resilience – Interdisciplinary perspectives on techno-politics and crisis”. In the context of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, both physical and knowledge-based infrastructures (like bridges, power plants, universities, and civil society organizations) are being systematically attacked and destroyed. These disruptions have also extended to other parts of Europe as geopolitical uncertainties rise.
March 21, 2025
Free Certificate Program - Course “Civil Society in Modern Conflict Resolution” Starts on May 5
Dear students! We invite you to join the free certificate program - the course “Civil Society in Modern Conflict Resolution” within the project “Civil Society in Conflict Resolution Process: EU Experience for Ukraine” (101084973 - EURoCoRP - ERASMUS-JMO-2022-HEI-TCH-RSCH) implemented by the National University of Ostroh Academy with co-financing from the European Union and aimed at promoting the values of EU civil society in conflict resolution and raising awareness of modern hybrid conflicts.
March 20, 2025
A mascot for the military: The National University of Ostroh Academy
The National University of Ostroh Academy is located in the Rivne region of western Ukraine. Despite its geographical distance from the front line, the university has experienced the shock of war on its doorstep. Nevertheless, the university prepared in advance for possible difficulties. Plans were developed in advance for the civil protection of employees and students, as well as for the protection of university campuses. The experience of the COVID years also came in handy.
March 04, 2025
Students of Ostroh Academy Joined the Global Act of Silence "Angels of Memory"
The Global Act of Silence' Angels of Memory' is a significant annual event held on February 20. It serves as a solemn tribute to the deceased Maidan activists, particularly the 48 protesters who lost their lives on February 20, 2014, in the heart of Kyiv. These individuals, along with 54 other killed and fatally injured activists of the Revolution of Dignity, as well as five Maidan activists who died in the spring of 2014, are collectively known as the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred. The 'Angels of Memory' action is a global initiative that aims to honour their memory and the sacrifices they made for the freedom and dignity of the Ukrainian people.
February 20, 2025
ANNOUNCEMENT: XVIІI International Conference “The problem of cultural identity in the situation of contemporary dialogue of cultures” (May 22-23, 2025)
The National University of Ostroh Academy conducts XVIIІ International Conference “The problem of cultural identity in the situation of contemporary dialogue of cultures” within the project of Jean Monnet Module Erasmus+ “Civil society in conflict resolution process: the EU experience for Ukraine” (101084973 – EURoCoRP – ERASMUS-JMO-2022-HEI-TCH-RSCH), aims to popularize the values of EU civil society in the process of conflict resolution and raise awareness of contemporary hybrid conflicts.
February 15, 2025
Ostroh Academy Once Again Сonfirms its Status as a Sustainable, Environmentally-Friendly University
According to the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, which evaluates universities all over the world in terms of environment and infrastructure, energy and climate change, waste management, water resources, transportation, environmental education and research, the National University of Ostroh Academy was ranked third out of 25 Ukrainian universities represented in this year's ranking and 448th in the world in general. This year's ranking involved 1477 universities from 95 countries, including 25 Ukrainian universities. This ranking is a significant achievement for Ostroh Academy, as it demonstrates the university's global standing and commitment to environmental sustainability.
February 10, 2025
Ostroh Academy National University Initiates the Development of an AI Usage Policy
On February 10, 2025, the National University of Ostroh Academy launched a significant initiative to regulate the usage of artificial intelligence technology in educational, scientific, and institutional administration activities. The university's Founding Rector and the Academic Council Chairman, Ihor Pasichnyk, proposed creating a comprehensive university policy on AI usage. Developing such a policy is not just essential, but a crucial step for effectively implementing and regulating AI within the university, covering ethical, legal, and technical aspects.
February 10, 2025
Ostroh Academy Becomes an Associate Partner of the KreativEU European Universities Alliance
The National University of Ostroh Academy has joined the KreativEU (Knowledge & Creativity European University) alliance of European universities as an associate partner.
January 31, 2025
Students of Ostroh Academy Awarded with the Alumni Grant
This academic year, the Ostroh Academy Alumni Grant, a significant support for students, was awarded for the fifth time. It is a testament to the dedication and achievements of the non-state-funded students who excel academically and actively participate in public life. The grant, established by the OA alums, is financed on a crowdfunding basis, allowing everyone to contribute.
January 27, 2025
Vivat to the Ostroh Academy Master's Degree Graduates!
On January 25, the National University of Ostroh Academy held a solemn Convocation-2025 Ceremony to award Master's diplomas to its graduates. The Educational and Scientific Institute of Linguistics, the Educational and Scientific Institute of Social and Humanitarian Management, I. Malynovskyi Educational and Scientific Institute of Law, the Educational and Scientific Institute of International Relations and National Security, the Faculty of Economics, and the Institute of Pre-entry, Correspondence and Distance Education conferred Master's diplomas on their graduates.
January 25, 2025
Ukraine's First Unique Patronage Interdisciplinary Master's Programme at a State University
The National University of Ostroh Academy has once again confirmed its status as an innovator in Ukrainian higher education by announcing the launch of a truly unique Master's degree programme in Global Communication Management, the first of its kind in Ukraine.
January 20, 2025
Kateryna Datsenko, a Graduate of Ostroh Academy, joined the Public Anti-Corruption Council under the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
On January 13, the Competition Support Commission for forming the Public Anti-Corruption Council at the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine held its meeting. Out of 40 applicants, 15 members were elected to the Council, including Kateryna Datsenko, a graduate of the National University of Ostroh Academy with a degree in Journalism.
January 13, 2025
The 20th Christmas Carols Festival was held at Ostroh Academy
On January 11, the 20th All-Ukrainian Festival, 'Rizdviani Pisnespivy,' a festival that has been a part of our cultural heritage for two decades, was held in the Academic Church of St. Fedir Ostrozkyi.
January 11, 2025
International scientific student online-conference “Russia’s War in Ukraine: Retrospective, Impact and Prospects”
Student council of the Educational and Scientific Institute of International Relations and National Security at the National University of Ostroh Academy together with Forum of Young Diplomats and Scientific Circle of International Relations at the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University from Poland have organized and held international scientific student online-conference “Russia’s War in Ukraine: Retrospective, Impact and Prospects”.
January 10, 2025
Congratulations to Olha Reshetylova on Her Appointment to the Esteemed and Responsible Position of the Military Ombudsman!
We view the decision of the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyi, to appoint Olha Reshetylova as the Military Ombudsman to be exceptionally rational, as Olha is a highly professional, fair, conscientious, and dedicated individual.
December 30, 2024
A Lecturer at the NaUOA Law School Ranked Among the TOP-35 Lawyers in Ukraine
Alumnus of the National University "Ostroh Academy" and senior lecturer at the Ioan Malynovskyi Educational and Scientific Institute of Law, Candidate of Science (Law), attorney, and a Senior Associate at Vasil Kisil & Partners, Bohdan Shabarovskyi, has been recognised as one of the best young lawyers in Ukraine.
December 26, 2024
The Ostroh Academy Student Brotherhood Delivered Christmas Gifts for the Children of Staryi Saltiv
Christmas is one of the favourite holidays for children when they receive gifts. However, not everyone fully experiences the joy of this holiday, especially those living in recently deoccupied territories. That is why the students and lecturers of the National University of Ostroh Academy, led by the Brotherhood of Students, organised the delivery of Christmas gifts for children from two settlements in the deoccupied Staryi Saltiv in the Kharkiv region as part of the "Together" Project of the Cultural Descent initiative. Specifically, on December 23, the children of Staryi Saltiv received stuffed toys, sweets, books, educational board games, puzzles, and more.
December 23, 2024
Ostroh Academy Ranked 3rd Among Ukrainian Higher Education Institutions in the UI GreenMetric 2024 World University Ranking
UI GreenMetric World University Rankings has evaluated universities worldwide since 2010 with six indicators: environment and infrastructure, energy and climate change, waste management, water resources, transportation, environmental education and academic research. We are pleased to announce that according to the UI GreenMetric 2024 World University Ranking results, the National University of Ostroh Academy took third place out of 25 Ukrainian universities in this year's ranking and 448th place worldwide.
December 20, 2024
Ostroh Academy and Harvard University Join Forces to Develop Educational Initiatives in Ukraine
The Rector of the National University of Ostroh Academy, Doctor of Science (Psychology), Full professor Eduard Balashov, has successfully completed the 'Leadership for Sustainable Reconstruction of Ukraine' course, a collaborative initiative between Ostroh Academy and the prestigious Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. This marks a significant step towards the global advancement of education and sustainability.
December 20, 2024
Congratulations to Ostroh Academy Researchers on Receiving Their PhD Degrees
On December 19, at the meeting of the Academic Council of the National University of Ostroh Academy, the Rector of the institution, Doctor of Science (Psychology), Full professor Eduard Balashov and the President and a Founding Rector of Ostroh Academy, Doctor of Psychology, Full professor Ihor Pasichnyk awarded doctoral diplomas to the researchers who defended their dissertations for the degree of Doctor of Science (Philosophy) this year.
December 19, 2024
All Staff Conference at Ostroh Academy
On December 19, the National University of Ostroh Academy hosted a meeting (conference) of the university staff. Traditionally, at the end of the calendar year, the Rector's Office of Ostroh Academy reports to the staff on the work done.
December 19, 2024
UC Berkeley School of Law Full Professor Steven Rosenbaum Delivered a Lecture at Ostroh Academy
Annually in December, the world community celebrates important human rights dates, including the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) and the International Human Rights Day (December 10). On this occasion and within the framework of the cooperation between the Pro Bono Legal Clinic of the National University of Ostroh Academy and the Berkeley School of Law of the University of California (USA), the webinar "Legal Clinics: "Correcting mistakes" with human rights" was conducted on December 12.
December 12, 2024
A Meeting of the OC West Civil-Military Cooperation Specialists at Ostroh Academy
On December 10, a significant gathering took place at the National University of Ostroh Academy, where the Operational Command West civil-military cooperation specialists convened.
December 10, 2024
The Inauguration of the New Rector, Eduard Balashov, Took Place at Ostroh Academy
On this historic day of December 5, the National University of Ostroh Academy inaugurated the newly elected Rector of the university, Doctor of Science (Psychology), Full professor Eduard Balashov, marking a significant chapter in the annals of our esteemed institution.
December 05, 2024
Ostroh Academy Hosted the Lecture "The Subsequent Development of the Russia-Ukraine War: Risks and Configurations"
On December 4, the National University of Ostroh Academy hosted a meeting with Mr. Ben Hodges, retired Lieutenant General of the US Army, former Commander of the US Army in Europe, Doctoris Honoris of Ostroh Academy, in an updated format. The lecture's topic was «The Subsequent Development of Russia-Ukraine War: Risks and Configurations».
December 04, 2024
Events Dedicated to the Holodomor Remembrance Day in Ukraine Took Place at Ostroh Academy
Every year, the National University of Ostroh Academy joins the commemoration of the Holodomor Remembrance Day in Ukraine. It organises several events dedicated to this topic.
November 22, 2024
Representatives of the United Nations Development Programme in Ukraine Visit Ostroh Academy
On November 22, Christophoros Politis, Deputy Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine, visited the National University of Ostroh Academy.
He was accompanied by Olena Ursu, the NaUOA graduate, the Head of the UNDP Democratic Governance team; Mariia Hutsman, the Head of the Inclusive Development, Recovery and Peacebuilding Programme; Olha Kashevska, the UNDP project coordinator in Rivne Oblast, as well as the representatives of the Rivne Regional Military Administration and the Territorial Community of the Town of Ostroh.
November 22, 2024