In November 2024, representatives of Ushynsky University conducted a working visit to the Pedagogical University of Weingarten (University of Education Weingarten, Germany). The delegation included the Vice-Rector for Research, Prof. Hanna Muzychenko, the Dean of the Faculty of Preschool Pedagogy and Psychology, Prof. Olena Bulgakova, and the Head of the International Relations Department, Oleksandra Morhun.
During the visit, a number of productive meetings were held with the university's rector, Prof. Karin Schweitzer, representatives of the faculties, also innovative and traditional laboratories, which are the pride of the university, were visited. The main goal of this visit was to establish strong academic ties and expand Erasmus + mobility programs for students and lecturers.
As a result of the negotiations, arrangements were reached and an agreement on the implementation of the ERASMUS+ KA1 level grant program was signed, which opens up new prospects for the development of cooperation between universities.
A meeting was organized with Prof. Christoph Stange, Senate representative for international cooperation with Eastern and Central European countries, professor of music didactics.
An introduction to the research activities of the Weingarten Pedagogical University (Center for Research Services, CoLiLab) was held. Makerspace, Montessori Studio, Schlossbau).
Visiting the primary school center.
Meeting with the Vice-Rector for Research, Transfer and Internationalization, Professor Claudia Bergmüller-Hauptmann, and the international office.
This event is another important step towards the integration of Ushynsky University into the global educational community.
The visit was made possible thanks to the support of the initiative of the Science at Risk UA, which promotes the development of international cooperation between Ukrainian scientific institutions.