An off-site meeting of the Council of the North-Eastern Scientific Centre of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine was held at Sumy National Agrarian University – an event of a high state and scientific level, which brought together leading representatives of the academic community, government bodies and higher education institutions.
The topic of the meeting – “The work of scientific institutions and higher education institutions of Slobozhanshchyna in modern conditions: state and prospects (using the example of Sumy region)” – was focused on the key challenges and strategic opportunities for the development of science and education under martial law. The participants discussed the issues of preserving and increasing scientific potential, integrating education, science and innovation, as well as the role of regional scientific centres in the formation of a sustainable and competitive state.
The following took part in the off-site meeting:
During the meeting, special attention was paid to the activities of Sumy National Agrarian University as an example of a modern university that demonstrates a systematic approach to development in conditions of crisis challenges. The Rector of SNAU Ihor Kovalenko presented the key areas of the university’s activity, in particular in the field of energy independence, the implementation of dual education, the development of applied scientific research and the strengthening of the scientific and research component of the educational process.
It was emphasized that the modern material and technical base, updated laboratory infrastructure, active cooperation with business, scientific institutions and partners allow SNAU to remain competitive and effective even in difficult wartime conditions. Within the framework of the field meeting, the participants also got acquainted with the university’s infrastructure, which clearly demonstrated its scientific potential and readiness to implement innovative and interdisciplinary projects.
Summing up the work of the meeting, the participants noted the importance of consolidating the efforts of science, education and the state to ensure sustainable development of the region and the country as a whole. Sumy National Agrarian University remains an open platform for professional dialogue, innovation and partnership, confidently shaping the prospects for the development of science and education in Slobozhanshchyna.
