18.10.2024
From October 1 to October 4, 2024, representatives of the Universities – members of the consortium implementing the ERASMUS +KA 2 CBHE project «Universities Communities: strengthening cooperation» UNICOM N.101083077 – familiarized themselves with the activities of the Czech University of Life Sciences (Prague, the Czech Republic).
NURE was represented by Vasyl Rossikhin – Vice-Rector for Corporate Affairs, Oleksii Liashenko – Dean of Faculty of Computer Engineering and Control, Maksym Kolisnyk – Associate Professor of the Department of Economic Cybernetics, and Vlad Dyachenko – Lecturer of the Department of Computer Science.
During the study visit, there was an active exchange of experience regarding the ways to implement the third mission of universities and the role of Universities as «catalysts» of positive changes in their communities and society. Achievements and challenges in implementing the third mission, as well as the conditions for efficient and sustainable cooperation were discussed.
On the first day, the visit participants were presented with general information about the University, they were told about the areas for the third mission implementation. According to the organizer, «The third mission of the Czech University of Life Sciences is an important aspect of the University activities, which helps connect the academic community with the general public and contribute to the sustainable development of the region».
The visit organizers familiarized the participants with the activities of the Center for Bioresources and Technologies, the laboratories of the faculty of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, its experimental sites and greenhouses. The visit participants had an opportunity to talk with researchers who shared practical cases of conducting scientific research, as well as cooperation with private and state institutions.
Particular attention was paid to the functioning of the University Career Centers to support students and strengthen cooperation with employers and graduates. The Career Center provides students with a wide range of career services that contribute to their professional development and preparation for entering the labor market. At the Center, students receive personalized advice on career planning, resume writing, job search in the Czech Republic and interview preparation.
The Career Center is useful not only for students but also for employers because its work at the University makes it possible to establish connections between companies and young professionals.
