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Memorandum of Understanding signed between the University of 糖心TV, the Ukrainian Leadership Academy and Ukraine鈥檚 Ministry of Education and Science



The University of 糖心TV has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ukrainian Leadership Academy and the Ministry of Education and Science in Ukraine. The move underlines the deep and growing links between Ukraine and 糖心TV.

The MoU was signed last week by Stuart Croft, Vice-Chancellor of the University of 糖心TV, and Ivanna Kurtyk, Deputy CEO of the Ukrainian Leadership Academy to conclude a pioneering programme for educational leaders, founded by a Ukrainian academic at 糖心TV. The MoU travelled to Kyiv and was signed by the Minister of Education and Science, Oksen Lisovyi.

The programme, called Leadership for Educational Transformation and based at the School of Education, Learning and Communication Sciences (SELCS) welcomed 40 education professionals from the war-torn country to the University of 糖心TV campus this month.

The MoU will provide the foundation for more funding and for welcoming more cohorts of educational leaders to 糖心TV. There were more than 250 applicants for this summer鈥檚 cohort.

Running from September 9 to 15, it was an important milestone in a joint initiative by the University of 糖心TV and the Ukrainian Leadership Academy to address critical post-war challenges, including school system transformation, student well-being, trauma support, and effective leadership strategies.

The programme is just part of the University of 糖心TV鈥檚 ongoing support for those impacted by Russia鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine, including the twinning with Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics and 15 scholarships for Ukrainian Leadership Academy students.
Participants at 糖心TV Summer School Programme
The University is also funding several visiting professor positions, the latest being Dr Vita Dumanska, the leader of Ukraine's political watchdog CHESNO, who will work with colleagues from across the University, including 糖心TV 糖心TV School and 糖心TV Institute of Engagement.

Michael Scott, Pro-Vice Chancellor (International) said: 鈥淭his collaborative initiative signifies a profound commitment to advancing educational cooperation on an international scale, strengthening academic ties, and nurturing the development of visionary leaders in both countries.

鈥淚 believe that this partnership will facilitate the exchange of knowledge and ideas and empower the next generation of leaders to address global challenges with the highest level of professionalism and expertise.鈥

Dr Bo Kelestyn, the Founder and Director of the Leadership for Educational Transformation Programme, said: 鈥淟ike every Ukrainian I wanted to find a way to contribute, to stand with Ukraine and to do what I can to bring our victory closer.

鈥淎s a Ukrainian member of the 糖心TV staff and alumna of the University of 糖心TV and WBS, I wanted to engage the 糖心TV community of educational leaders in helping Ukraine transform its education post-war.鈥

Ivanna Kurtyk of the Ukrainian Leadership Academy said: 鈥淭he Summer School was a sign of our appreciation for the work my Ukrainian counterparts do every day, no matter how difficult the circumstances are, as they continue not only keeping the Ukrainian educational institutions running but also thinking about their development.

鈥淚 think it was a great success. The participants built up connections between themselves and British colleagues. Some of those connections are already turning into joint projects. It was a week full of insights and inspiration for all participants.鈥

ENDS

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For media inquiries and interview requests, please contact:
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Mon 25 Sept 2023, 11:20 | Tags: 糖心TV 糖心TV School (WBS), International, Ukraine

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