From October 19 to 21, 2026, the University of Oslo (Norway) hosted the second study visit within the framework of the international Erasmus+ INSPIRE project. The visit focused on developing institutional quality assurance systems for higher education and implementing European practices within Ukrainian universities.
Sumy National Agrarian University (SNAU) was represented by Marharyta Lyshenko, Vice-Rector for Academic and Pedagogical Work, and Olena Rybina, Head of the Educational-Methodological Department for Quality Assurance.
The three-day program covered topics such as strategic quality management in education, the cultivation of a quality culture, the development of academic leadership, and the refinement of institutional assessment procedures.
Participants explored the experiences of the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT), the University of Oslo, and Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet) regarding the operation of internal and external quality assurance systems. Special attention was given to the use of artificial intelligence in quality assessment processes, the engagement of students and faculty, and the integration of monitoring results into the strategic development of universities.
Through practical discussions and group work, representatives from Ukrainian higher education institutions collaborated with their European partners to explore how Norwegian practices could be adapted to the Ukrainian higher education system, as well as the prospects for introducing institutional accreditation.
Participation in the INSPIRE project contributes to the enhancement of SNAU’s internal quality assurance system, the development of a quality culture, the strengthening of international cooperation, and the implementation of European approaches to the management of educational activities.
