Materials and News "Green Campus Strategies: EU Experience for Ukrainian Universities" (2023)
GREEN CAMPUS PRINCIPLES ARE IMPLEMENTED AT SUMDU
Based on the results of the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2023 assessment, Sumy State University ranked second among Ukrainian universities. In the overall ranking, it climbed almost 20 positions, entering the top 330 universities in the world.
The UI GreenMetric World University Rankings evaluates higher education institutions that most successfully implement the Sustainable Development Goals across all aspects of their operations: infrastructure, water management, waste management, energy and climate change, transportation, environmental education, and scientific research.
ONLINE DISCUSSION: GREEN CAMPUS STRATEGIES: EU EXPERIENCE FOR UKRAINIAN UNIVERSITIES
On September 28, 2023, an online discussion on the peculiarities of forming green campus strategies took place as part of the Jean Monnet Module (101085427 GCAM — ERASMUS-JMO-2022-HEI-TCH-RSCH). The main report was delivered by Professor Yuriy BILAN, Professor of the Department of Marketing (Sumy State University, Ukraine), Associate Professor of the Faculty of Management (Rzeszow University of Technology, Poland), and Research Fellow at the Centre for Applied Economic Research (Tomas Bata University, Czech Republic).
The event was attended not only by students from Sumy State University but also by doctoral students from Rzeszow University of Technology and professors from foreign universities.
Doctoral students from the Doctoral School of the University of Szczecin joined the discussion:
- Weiyi Xiang, who shared her experience of the functioning of the green economy in the university campus.
- Putri Sinansari, who spoke about the university’s role in the development of the circular economy.
Jinyue Yang shared her experience in stress management and the development of individual, social, and environmental resilience at the university.
Invited speakers included:
- Dr. Susi Wilujeng Astuti from Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (Indonesia).
- Professor USA, Director of the Doctoral School of the University of Szczecin, Yaroslav Korpysa.
VICTORY IN AN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
No matter where they are, they are constantly moving and developing…
This time, Kateryna Shevchenko (from Sumy State University) and Kateryna Rudetska (from Vytautas Magnus University, Lithuania) took FIRST PLACE in the International Competition of Student Research Papers under the patronage of the National Commission of Ukraine for UNESCO.
The young women presented a research paper on “Digital Marketing in Forming Green Competitive Advantages of Enterprises.” The work investigated the prerequisites for forming green consumer behavior, the role of digital technologies in ensuring green competitiveness, and the selection of effective communication channels for fostering environmentally conscious consumer behavior.
Their supervisor was Olena Chygryn.
The competition’s co-organizers included educational institutions from Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Serbia, Scotland, and other countries.
Our sincere congratulations and wishes to keep moving forward!
SCIENTIFIC INTERNSHIP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SILESIA
Olena Chyhryn Begins Research Internship in Poland at “Intragen” Summer School
As part of the International Interdisciplinary Summer School “Intragen,” Olena Chyhryn has commenced a research internship at the University of Silesia in Gliwice, Poland. The internship’s theme is “Smart Public Space in Prosumer Energy Transition.”
Over a 10-day intensive program, 30 participants from universities in 7 countries will engage in 60 hours of lectures, seminars, laboratory exercises, and introductory visits. The rich curriculum, focused on energy management in sustainable public spaces, is complemented by Polish culture and language classes, industrial visits, and social activities.
The leading themes of the school are smart technologies in prosumer energy. The internship program covers various thematic areas, including: renewable energy technologies, application of future materials, functioning of smart urban spaces, architectural innovations, and much more.
LECTURE: DEVELOPMENT OF GREEN CAMPUSES: EU COUNTRIES' EXPERIENCE FOR UKRAINE
On June 8, 2023, an open lecture titled “Development of Green Campuses: EU Countries’ Experience for Ukraine” was held on the Google Meet online platform. The event took place as part of the implementation of the Jean Monnet project “Green Campus Strategies: EU Experience for Ukrainian Universities” (2022-2025, 101085427 — GCAM — ERASMUS-JMO-2022-HEI-TCH-RSCH).
Students from the Department of International Economic Relations and the Department of Economics, Entrepreneurship, and Business Administration were invited to attend the lecture.
The main speaker, Professor Tetiana VASYLIEVA, discussed the specifics of forming green campuses at leading universities worldwide. She emphasized that universities hold a unique position in addressing environmental challenges, as they bring together researchers, innovators, the public and private sectors, and communities. Universities must serve as an example for local communities, which requires them to demonstrate to employers and public institutions how to limit their own environmental impact and remember ecological ethics and justice.
The experience of organizing green campuses in universities in Poland, the Czech Republic, Finland, the USA, and Canada was particularly interesting and useful.
WEBINAR: ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR – THE BASIS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF GREEN CAMPUSES
On June 6, 2023, as part of the Jean Monnet project “Green Campus Strategies: EU Experience for Ukrainian Universities” (2022-2025, 101085427 — GCAM — ERASMUS-JMO-2022-HEI-TCH-RSCH), Tetiana VASYLIEVA and Olena CHYHRYN conducted an online webinar focusing on the principles of forming “green” awareness and environmental education in the EU.
The lecture covered the following key issues:
- Society’s personal attitude towards the environment
- The place of humans in the “human-environment” system
- What influences readiness for actions aimed at environmental preservation?
- Dimensions of environmental awareness, and many other interesting questions.
The experience shared by students and postgraduate students from the Oleh Balatskyi Department of Management was particularly engaging, as they discussed the green campuses of universities in Great Britain, Poland, and Germany.
The students articulated the main message of the meeting: “We believe in the power of change and that the best gift we can give to future generations and the most valuable legacy we can leave behind is to help students be leaders and promoters of sustainable development ideas and principles… Engaging students in protecting the planet is extremely important!”
LECTURE: GREEN CAMPUS PRACTICES IN THE EU
Implementing sustainable development principles within an academic environment involves a system of measures that touch upon the educational process, scientific and grant activities, university campus organization, and student life.
The Jean Monnet project “Green Campus Strategies: EU Experience for Ukrainian Universities” (2022-2025, 101085427 — GCAM — ERASMUS-JMO-2022-HEI-TCH-RSCH) aims to introduce students and postgraduate students to best scientific and pedagogical practices as well as student initiatives focused on ensuring climate neutrality and environmental responsibility within the university community.
On June 3, 2023, Tetiana VASYLIEVA and Olena CHYHRYN delivered an open lecture via Google Meet that explored the specifics of green campus operations in European Union countries.
Undergraduate and master’s students specializing in Marketing and Economic Cybernetics were invited and learned about the advanced experience and practices of implementing green campuses in the EU.
Student presentations on the organization of green campuses at universities in Sweden, Japan, and Poland sparked a lively discussion.
OPEN LECTURE: GREEN CAMPUSES AND CONSCIOUS CITIZENSHIP
Environmentally conscious citizenship is, first and foremost, a conscious choice, effective communication, the ability to cooperate, and the capacity to build common solutions. It’s also about a mindful attitude towards the environment, finding alternative resources, consciously making sustainable decisions, and taking responsibility for future consequences. These topics, and many other interesting points, were discussed during a webinar-discussion led by Tetiana Vasylieva, Artur Khorunzhyi, and Kateryna Rudetska.
On June 1, 2023, as part of the Jean Monnet project “Green Campus Strategies: EU Experience for Ukrainian Universities” (2022-2025, 101085427 — GCAM — ERASMUS-JMO-2022-HEI-TCH-RSCH), they delivered an open lecture dedicated to the development of green campuses as a component of forming conscious citizenship.
The speakers elaborated on European standards and best practices for implementing SDGs. They also discussed the impact of Green Campus development on fostering conscious citizenship in various spheres of public life.
Students from the Marketing Department shared their experiences from their time at the University of Hanover (Germany) and Vytautas Magnus University (Kaunas, Lithuania). Questions concerning the implementation of sustainable development principles in the organization of academic towns, student spaces, and leisure activities sparked a lively discussion.
OPEN LECTURE: EFFECTS AND BENEFITS OF GREEN CAMPUS FUNCTIONING
Improving university campuses heavily relies on the level of ecological culture and awareness. On May 31, 2023, as part of the Jean Monnet project “Green Campus Strategies: EU Experience for Ukrainian Universities” (2022-2025, 101085427 — GCAM — ERASMUS-JMO-2022-HEI-TCH-RSCH), Tetiana VASYLYEVA and Olena CHYHRYN held an open lecture on the effects and benefits of green campus functioning. The lecture’s key topics included the essential aspects of creating green campuses: implementing institutional and social changes, integrating sustainable development into education, advancing scientific research in green development, participating in energy efficiency initiatives, fostering green education and youth environmental culture, and developing cooperation and partnership programs with other organizations for sustainable development goals. The implementation of these aspects will ensure a range of socio-economic and environmental benefits. Students from Marketing and Accounting and Taxation specialties participated in the webinar. Additionally, faculty members, as well as bachelor’s and master’s students from Poltava University of Economics and Trade, and students from Sumy Construction College, were present. A highlight of the event was also the presentations by students Artem Rudychenko, who spoke about the University of Economics in Bratislava (Slovakia), and Yuliia Puhovkina, who presented on the University of Lisbon (Portugal).
WEBINAR-INTENSIVE: PRINCIPLES OF PROGRAMS AND PRACTICES OF GREEN CAMPUSES IMPLEMENTATION IN THE EU
The Department of Marketing continues to implement the Jean Monnet project “Green Campus Strategies: EU Experience for Ukrainian Universities” (2022-2025, 1010855427 — GCAM — ERASMUS-JMO-2022-HEI-TCH-RSCH) and research innovative practices for developing university campuses based on the principles of sustainable ecologically balanced development.
On May 30, 2023, within the course “EU Cohesion Policy: Green Campus Strategies for Sustainable Development,” Professor Tetiana VASYLYEVA and D.Sc. in Economics, Professor Olena CHYHRYN conducted an intensive webinar dedicated to key approaches and principles for forming and developing green academic towns. The main focus of the event was the actualization of social and environmental responsibility and the formation of a sustainable mindset.
More than 80 bachelor’s and master’s students from the “Marketing,” “Management,” “Economics and Business,” and “Finance and Entrepreneurship” specialties of Sumy State University and Poltava University of Economics and Trade were present at the online meeting.
The speakers, D.Sc. in Economics, discussed the goals and principles of forming green campuses, their role in mitigating climate change, and modern practices of organizing green campuses.
Using examples from the Technical University (Košice, Slovakia) and the Czech University of Life Sciences (Prague, Czech Republic), the attendees discussed successful examples of implementing green campus practices.
LECTURE-DISCUSSION: GREEN CAMPUS FORMATION INITIATIVES: BEST PRACTICES OF EUROPEAN UNION UNIVERSITIES
On May 25, 2023, as part of the “Green Campus Strategies: EU Experience for Ukrainian Universities” project (2022-2025, 101085427 — GCAM — ERASMUS-JMO-2022-HEI-TCH-RSCH) and the intensive course “EU Cohesion Policy: Green Campus Strategies for Sustainable Development,” a webinar on green campus formation initiatives was held. More than 100 attendees, including students and postgraduate students from the “Marketing,” “Management,” “Economics,” and “Finance” specialties at Sumy State University, Poltava University of Economics and Trade, and National University “Chernihiv Polytechnic,” participated in the online lecture-discussion.
The speakers, D.Sc. in Economics, Professor Tetiana Vasylieva and D.Sc. in Economics, Professor Olena Chyhryn, spoke about the goals and principles of forming green campuses, their role in mitigating climate change, and modern practices for organizing green campuses.
During the lecture, students and postgraduate students from the Department of Financial Technologies and Entrepreneurship also shared their experiences from studying at universities abroad in Portugal, Great Britain, Latvia, Italy, and Spain.
Links to the event from other universities.
NEW LECTURE SERIES WITHIN THE JEAN MONNET MODULE "EU POLICY FOR SMES: PERSPECTIVES AND CHALLENGES FOR UKRAINE"
DEVELOPING GREEN CAMPUSES: EU EXPERIENCE FOR UKRAINE
We invite you to take part in an open lecture «Development of green campuses: experience of EU countries for Ukraine» Speaker – D.Sc. in Economics, Professor Tetiana Vasylieva You will learn about the peculiarities of forming green campuses of leading universities in the world. June 8, 2023, 17.30 (Ukrainian time) Online platform Google Meet https://meet.google.com/yzg-qjqq-gtq Students and lecturers of the Department of International Economic Relations will talk about green campuses of universities in Poland, Czech Republic, Finland, USA, Canada. Need a certificate of participation – fill out the form at the link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11qgmJUoinpt2wlvft0t8oaIqZsTM1om9ykp_K_TCoEg/edit
ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR IS THE FOUNDATION OF GREEN CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT
Join Our Open Lecture: Environmentally Responsible Behavior – The Foundation of Green Campus Development
We invite you to an open lecture titled “Environmentally Responsible Behavior – The Foundation of Green Campus Development.”
Speaker: Tetiana Vasylieva, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor
You’ll learn about the specifics of fostering a “green” mindset and environmental education in the EU.
Date: June 6, 2023 Time: 5:30 PM (Ukrainian time) Online Platform: Google Meet https://meet.google.com/yzg-qjqq-gtq
Students and postgraduate students from the Oleh Balatskyi Department of Management will share insights on green campuses at universities in Great Britain, Poland, and Germany.
If you need a certificate of participation, please fill out the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MiAUwfJRi8QXrb4Oq4U9eTUo35kB56mNW5nF3MZM6d8/edit.
PRINCIPLES OF IMPLEMENTING GREEN CAMPUS PROGRAMS AND PRACTICES IN THE EU
Join Our Open Lecture: Principles of Implementing Green Campus Programs and Practices in the EU
We invite you to an open lecture on “Principles of Implementing Green Campus Programs and Practices in the EU.”
Speaker: Tetiana Vasylieva, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor
You’ll discover advanced experiences and practices in implementing green campuses across the EU.
Date: June 3, 2023 Time: 10:00 AM (Ukrainian time) Online Platform: Google Meet https://meet.google.com/yzg-qjqq-gtq
Students and postgraduate students of Economic Cybernetics will share insights on green campuses at universities in Sweden, Japan, and Poland.
If you need a participation certificate, please fill out the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cpNLKR7g_s0uY_O7ZEaP7vv1DUQ5xXPq9qwvKKjjTv8/edit.
EFFECTS AND BENEFITS OF GREEN CAMPUS FUNCTIONING
Join Our Open Lecture: Effects and Benefits of Green Campus Functioning
We invite you to an open lecture on “Effects and Benefits of Green Campus Functioning.”
Speaker: Tetiana Vasylieva, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor
You’ll discover European standards and best practices for implementing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and learn about the impact of Green Campus development on fostering conscious citizenship in various spheres of public life.
Date and Time: June 1, 2023, 5:00 PM (Ukrainian time)
Online Platform: Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/yzg-qjqq-gtq
Students from the Marketing Department will share insights on green campuses at universities in Germany and Poland.
If you need a participation certificate, please fill out the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1g4njsKDLr_wNGVghoSYd2aLk8XESpl2v5_L-srHtTrM/edit.
EFFECTS AND BENEFITS OF GREEN CAMPUS OPERATIONS
Join Our Open Lecture: Effects and Benefits of Green Campus Functioning
We invite you to an open lecture on “Effects and Benefits of Green Campus Functioning.”
Speaker: Tetiana Vasylieva, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor
You’ll learn about the impact of green campus operations and the key advantages of greening academic communities.
Date and Time: May 31, 2023, 5:00 PM (Ukrainian time)
Online Platform: Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/yzg-qjqq-gtq
Students from the Department of Accounting and Taxation will share insights on green campuses at universities in Portugal and Slovakia.
If you need a participation certificate, please fill out the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/153RBrhGN0JcPZv75K51MBTezCLVAeuvSawQzbxJ2E9Q/edit.
JOIN OUR OPEN LECTURE: PRINCIPLES OF IMPLEMENTING GREEN CAMPUS PROGRAMS AND PRACTICES IN THE EU
Speaker: Tetiana Vasylieva, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor
You’ll learn how green campuses are organized in leading universities worldwide and how innovative environmental programs are implemented in academic towns.
The event will take place on May 30, 2023, at 5:30 PM (Ukrainian time).
Online Platform: Google Meet https://meet.google.com/yzg-qjqq-gtq
Students and postgraduate students from the Department of Economics, Entrepreneurship, and Business Administration will share their experiences from international universities.
If you need a certificate of participation in the Jean Monnet project “Green Campus Strategies: EU Experience for Ukrainian Universities,” please fill out the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CUd10ZXGFNQ8NNcP3SsEBOGfhybyfMR0rYCS6p5rCYw/edit.
JOIN OUR ONLINE LECTURE-DISCUSSION: GREEN CAMPUS FORMATION INITIATIVES IN THE EU
Speaker: Tetiana Vasylieva, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor
You’ll learn about:
- The goals and principles of forming green campuses.
- The role of green campuses in mitigating climate change.
- Modern practices for organizing green campuses.
Time: May 25, 2023, 5:00 PM (Ukrainian time)
Online Platform: Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/yzg-qjqq-gtq
Students and postgraduate students from the Department of Financial Technologies and Entrepreneurship will share their experiences from studying at international universities.
If you need a participation certificate, please fill out the form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZaaG6nqBWmBdm7T_G8PdObD31TvxuFsSXnJ9SBtaltY/.
SUMDU ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY: PRINCIPLES OF GREEN CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT
On April 4, 2023, within the framework of the Jean Monnet project “Green Campus Strategies: EU Experience for Ukrainian Universities” (2022-2025, 101085427 — GCAM — ERASMUS-JMO-2022-HEI-TCH-RSCH), Associate Professor Dmytro Laznenko from SumDU’s Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection Technologies conducted an open seminar for scientific supervisors and lead executors of state-funded research, economic contracts, and grants at SumDU.
The webinar’s topic was: “Accounting for Environmental Consequences in Scientific Research.”
The open lecture covered the following key questions:
- Main provisions of SumDU’s environmental policy.
- Scientific activity from a product life cycle perspective.
- Procedures for accounting for environmental consequences during scientific research and development at SumDU and the implementation of their results.
A recording of the seminar is available via the link: https://youtu.be/yMrtEPcJm74 .
GREEN STANDARDS FOR UKRAINIAN UNIVERSITIES
Konstantin Kyrychenko participated in a meeting of representatives from the European University Alliance “Unite!,” which brings together higher education institutions from nine EU countries (Austria, Spain, Italy, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Finland, France, and Sweden), as well as seven leading Ukrainian universities and leaders of the National Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance of Ukraine.
The event took place within the framework of the “Green Standards for Ukrainian Universities” project, funded by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange and coordinated by Wrocław University of Science and Technology.
A unique feature of this phase of the project was the organization of the summer school “Green Technologies for Ukrainian Students,” involving students from Ukrainian partner universities. Thanks to this initiative, eight students from Sumy State University (Institute of Business, Economics and Management and TeSET Faculty) spent a week studying green business models and acquiring skills in creating and managing green projects to achieve sustainable development goals.
In accordance with the UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030, green transformations must become an integral part of a quality higher education system and the formation of green campuses. Sumy State University will soon pilot the application of green standards, developed with European partners, in science, educational activities, and campus management.