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Christmas Gifts for the Children of Staryi Saltiv from Ostroh Academy Students' Brotherhood
The students and lecturers of the National University of Ostroh Academy, led by the Students Brotherhood, organised the delivery of Christmas gifts for children from two settlements in the deoccupied Staryi Saltiv in Kharkiv region as part of the "Razom" Project of the Cultural Descent initiative.
December 22, 2025
Ostroh Academy Ranks 3rd Among Ukrainian Universities in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2025
According to the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2025, the National University of Ostroh Academy ranked 3rd among 33 Ukrainian higher educational institutions represented in this year’s ranking and placed 484th globally out of 1,754 universities from 105 countries worldwide.
December 19, 2025
The National University of Ostroh Academy Received the Bethlehem Peace Light
On December 18, Sofiia Balahura, Head of the Rivne District Plast Seniorate and a first-year Master's student in Public Administration at the National University of Ostroh Academy, delivered the Bethlehem Peace Light to the university. This flame, continuously burning at the birthplace of Jesus Christ, symbolises the spreading of goodness, inner peace, and love for people and the world.
December 18, 2025
Congratulations to Ostroh Academy Researchers on Receiving Their PhD Degrees
On December 18, 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 of Ostroh Academy, Doctor of Science (Psychology), Full Professor Ihor Pasichnyk awarded doctoral diplomas to the researchers who defended their dissertations for the PhD degree this year.
December 18, 2025
Ostroh Academy Hosted the Discussion Focused on Hybrid Warfare and Global Politics
On December 11, 2025, the Laboratory for Hybrid Threats Research in National Security of the Department of National Security and Political Science at the National University of Ostroh Academy, within the framework of the projects "WARN: Academic Counteraction to Hybrid Threats" and "Modeling and Analysis of Information Warfare Processes as a Tool for Protecting Democracy in the EU and Countering Threats," held the All-Ukrainian Student and Postgraduate Research-to-Practice Conference "Hybrid Wars and Global Politics."
December 11, 2025
At Ostroh Academy, Discussions Were Held about Ukraine's Journey Towards European Union Membership
As part of the implementation of the Erasmus+ Jean Monnet project “Studying the Principles and Values of European Politics from Pericles to the Present,” a scientific conference titled “Ukraine’s Path to the EU: Challenges and Opportunities” took place on December 9 at the National University of Ostroh Academy.
December 09, 2025
Retired US Army Lieutenant General Ben Hodges Spoke about Ukraine's Security System after a Possible Ceasefire
On December 2, Mr Ben Hodges, retired Lieutenant General of the US Army, ex-commander of the US Army in Europe and Doctoris Honoris of Ostroh Academy, delivered the sixteenth lecture at the National University of Ostroh Academy. Lecture topic: "Ukraine's Security Architecture After a Ceasefire: Mechanisms, Guarantees, and Long-Term Scenarios".
December 02, 2025
The NaUOA Students Participated in the International Youth Exchange' Creative Entrepreneurs – Startup Our Future' in the Netherlands
On November 22–30, 2025, seven students from the Educational and Scientific Institute of Linguistics at the National University of Ostroh Academy, together with their group leader, Oksana Mararenko, Head of the International Relations Department at the National University of Ostroh Academy, took part in the international youth exchange programme "Creative Entrepreneurs – Startup Our Future" held in Dordrecht (the Netherlands). The event was organised by the Dutch organisation 'Stichting Be Innovated' in partnership with Ostroh Academy and with the participation of representatives from the Netherlands, Ukraine, Moldova, North Macedonia, Croatia and Hungary.
November 30, 2025
‘Malynovskyi Readings-2025’ at Ostroh Academy
On 27-28 November, the National University of Ostroh Academy hosted the Applied Research Conference 'Malynovskyi Readings-2025'. The event is organised by the I. Malynovskyi Institute of Law in co-organisation with the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence, 'Hub of the EU Solutions'.
November 28, 2025
Honorary Professor of Ostroh Academy, Tadeusz Kszonstek, Gave Lectures to Students
On November 26, the National University of Ostroh Academy hosted a guest lecture by Colonel Tadeusz Kszonstek, professor at the Centre for Eastern Studies at the University of Warsaw and Honorary Professor at Ostroh Academy.
November 26, 2025
An Exhibition and Books about the Holodomor were Presented at Ostroh Academy
On November 25, the lobby of the new academic building of the National University of Ostroh Academy hosted the presentation of the art project "HØLØDØMØR" by visual communication designer and artist Yuliia Fedorovych, along with books on the topic.
November 25, 2025
A Lecture, "From Defence to Renewal: The Future of Ukraine's Security and Global Role," was Delivered at Ostroh Academy
On November 18, Mr Ben Hodges, retired Lieutenant General of the US Army, ex-commander of the US Army in Europe and Doctoris Honoris of Ostroh Academy, delivered the fifteenth lecture at the National University of Ostroh Academy. The lecture topic was 'From Defence to Renewal: The Future of Ukraine's Security and Global Role."
November 18, 2025
Professor Thomas Price of the USJ and Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary Gave Lectures to Master's Students of the 'Chaplaincy Service' Programme
As part of the course "Historical Theology and Contemporary Theological Models," included in the interdisciplinary educational programme "Chaplaincy Service," the National University of Ostroh Academy hosted lectures by Dr Thomas Price, an invited professor from the USJ and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
November 14, 2025
Open Day at the National University of Ostroh Academy
On November 14, the National University of Ostroh Academy held an all-academic Open Day in the traditional “All-Ukrainian Forum of the OA Future Students” format.
November 14, 2025
Ostroh Academy becomes a Full Member of the European University Association (EUA)
The National University of Ostroh Academy has officially been granted the status of Individual Full Member of the European University Association (EUA). The decision to admit the Academy to the association was made at the EUA Council meeting on October 31, 2025.
November 11, 2025
Ostroh Academy Classified Among Top Ten Ukrainian Universities with the Low-Risk Level in Higher Education
Traditionally, the State Service for Education Quality of Ukraine determines the risk levels of higher education institutions. In 2025, the risk level for educational activities at the National University of Ostroh Academy was rated "insignificant" with a score of 15 points.
November 10, 2025
Language Internship for Students of the Educational and Scientific Institute of Linguistics at the Language School of Paris
Students of the Educational and Scientific Institute of Linguistics at the NaUOA completed a language internship at the ESI Language School in Paris as part of the academic mobility and international cooperation programme.
November 06, 2025
Ostroh Academy Celebrates Ukrainian Writing and Language Day
On October 27, the academic community of the National University of Ostroh Academy traditionally celebrates Ukrainian Writing and Language Day.
October 27, 2025
Ostroh Academy Hosted an International Research-to-Practice Conference on the Adaptation of NATO Experience in Ukraine’s Military Legislation
On October 24, the first International Research-to-Practice Conference "Substantiating Ways to Implement the Experience of Leading NATO Member States into Regulatory and Legal Changes in Ukraine's Military Service Legislation" was held at the National University of Ostroh Academy and hosted by the Department of National Security and Political Science. The conference was initiated by the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, the Department of Personnel Policy of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, and the Scientific and Methodological Centre for Personnel Policy of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.
October 24, 2025
International Conference “Civil Society in Conflict Resolution Process: EU Experience for Ukraine” Held at Ostroh Academy
The National University of Ostroh Academy successfully hosted the international conference “Civil Society in Conflict Resolution Process: EU Experience for Ukraine”, which brought together scholars, researchers, educators, and civil society representatives from various European Union countries and Ukraine. The event was implemented within the framework of the Jean Monnet project of the same name (ERASMUS-JMO-2022-HEI-TCH-RSCH), co-funded by the European Union.
October 23, 2025
A New Elite of Leaders: Ostroh Academy Holds the Inauguration Ceremony for the First Master's Students of the 'Global Communication Management' Educational Patronage Programme
On October 16, the National University of Ostroh Academy inaugurated its first cohort of Master's students in the unique interdisciplinary programme 'Global Communication Management,' fully covering all tuition costs.
October 16, 2025
Happy Birthday, Ostroh Academy!
Every year in October, the National University of Ostroh Academy celebrates University Day. This year, the first higher education institution in Eastern Europe marks 449 years since its founding and 31 years since its revival.
October 16, 2025
EU Career Days 2025 at Ostroh Academy
On October 13–14, the National University of Ostroh Academy hosted the 'EU Career Days 2025'. The event was organised by the EU Information Centre, established at the university with the support of the Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine. The programme included a panel discussion on 'Ukraine's European Integration Aspirations and Prospects in the Context of the Contemporary Geopolitical Landscape' and a series of training sessions for students.
October 14, 2025
We invite you to participate in the international conference “Civil Society in Conflict Resolution Process: EU Experience for Ukraine”
Dear colleagues! We invite you to participate in the international conference “Civil Society in Conflict Resolution Process: EU Experience for Ukraine” within the framework of the Jean Monnet project “Civil Society in Conflict Resolution: EU Experience for Ukraine” (101084973 – EURoCoRP – ERASMUS-JMO-2022-HEI-TCH-RSCH), which aims to promote the value of EU civil society in conflict resolution and raise awareness of contemporary hybrid conflicts.
October 13, 2025
The 'Mr. Leader' Centre for Education and Care for Preschool-Age Children Opened at Ostroh Academy
On October 9, the National University of Ostroh Academy launched the 'Mr. Leader' Centre for Early Childhood Education and Care. This initiative was spearheaded by the NaUOA President, Prof. Ihor Pasichnyk, with assistance from Member of Parliament Volodymyr Voronov. The opening was supported by the NaUOA Rector Prof. Eduard Balashov, Vice-Rector for Academic and Educational Affairs Ruslana Kalamazh, and Assoc. Prof. Maksym Karpovets, the Director of the Educational and Scientific Institute of Social and Humanitarian Management.
October 09, 2025
Ostroh Academy Launched an Innovative Cultural and Educational Project "Prostir SLOVA"
On September 17, a presentation took place for an innovative cultural and educational space in the new building of the National University of Ostroh Academy. The project was carried out by the Museum of History and is centred on Mykola Zhulynskyi's invaluable, one-of-a-kind book collection.
September 17, 2025
Shirin Ebadi's Lecture at the National University of Ostroh Academy: "The Importance of Protecting Human Rights in the Modern World"
On September 10, 2025, an open lecture by Shirin Ebadi — an Iranian lawyer, human rights activist, and recipient of the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize — took place at the National University of Ostroh Academy. The event became part of the Fifth Anniversary Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen, initiated by the First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska. For the fifth consecutive year, the Summit has served as an international humanitarian platform, bringing together thought leaders, cultural figures, educators, and policymakers to address global challenges jointly.
September 10, 2025
Ostroh Academy is the First Classical University in Ukraine to Receive a Seven-Year International Accreditation from HAKA
The National University of Ostroh Academy has received unique international recognition: the Estonian Quality Agency for Education (HAKA) has granted the university accreditation for 7 years. This decision confirms that the academy's strategic development, educational, and research activities comply with European quality standards, making it the first Ukrainian university to successfully undergo institutional accreditation within the framework of an international pilot project.
September 04, 2025
Inauguration 2025 at Ostroh Academy
On August 31, the National University of Ostroh Academy held the "Inauguration-2025" solemn ceremony to initiate first-year students. This year, more than 1000 young men and women from all over Ukraine entered the legal successor of the first institution of higher education in Eastern Europe.
August 31, 2025
Summer School of Music Therapy, "Drum Power Ukraine", at Ostroh Academy
On August 25, the National University of Ostroh Academy will host a unique educational event: the Summer School of Music Therapy "Drum Power Ukraine," supported financially by the 'Andreas Tobias Kind Stiftung' from Germany.
August 25, 2025