Sustainable Development Goals

Gender Equality Plan for 2022-2024

07.09.2023

On September 1, 2023, a general meeting of the staff of the Faculty of Computer Engineering and Control of the Kharkiv University of Radio Electronics was held online, at which it was decided the gender equality plan of the faculty for 2023-24 was adopted . The plan clarifies the work procedure during the implementation of the Law of Ukraine “On Ensuring Equal Rights and Opportunities of Women and Men” dated September 8, 2005, the Law of Ukraine “On Principles of Prevention and Counteraction of Discrimination in Ukraine” dated September 6. 2012, Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated August 12. 2022 No. 752 ;On the approval of the State Strategy for ensuring equal rights and opportunities for women and men for the period up to 2030 and the approval of the operational plan for its implementation for 2022-2024; and Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated 20.12. 2022 No. 1163-r “On the approval of the Strategy for the implementation of gender equality in the field of education until 2030 and the approval of the operational plan of activities for 2022-2024 in the daily work of the faculty with the aim of further developing the culture of gender equality in all areas of the faculty’s activities.

By analyzing the current situation at the faculty, several areas of work were identified that will help the faculty achieve goals related to the real implementation of gender equality and improve the working culture of the faculty.

The WARN project has been extended for one year

21.08.2023

The Department of Economic Сybernetics and Management of Economic Security of NURE received fantastic news from The European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA): the WARN project has been extended for one year, until November 15, 2024!

This decision is a result of:

NURE scientists took part in the webinar “European Integration: Ensuring Sustainable Development of Higher Education and Society in Ukraine”

25.07.2023

On 25 July 2023 a cluster event on digitization and innovation for social development – webinar “European integration: ensuring sustainable development of higher education and society in Ukraine” was organised.

The organizers of the event: National Erasmus+ Office in Ukraine, HERE team, Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.

NURE Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

06.07.2023

Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics has implemented a policy aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion, as well as gender equality in all aspects of the University’s activities.
At the presentation of the Policy on July 6 at the meeting of the Academic Council, it was noted that NURE is committed to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, in particular, 5 and 10, which focus on gender equality and the reduction of inequality. NURE’s success in achieving these SDGs is reflected in the results of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. The approved policy is aimed at ensuring equality, eliminating gender stereotypes and creating equal conditions for all, it enshrines the gender principles of the University, which include issues related to both teachers and students.

NURE is one of the first universities in Ukraine that established the Center for Gender Education in 2012, the University is working to create an environment free of prejudice, stereotypes and discrimination, a space for competent people regardless of their sex, gender, health status, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, marital status, etc.

A Vision for a Gender Responsive and Inclusive Recovery in Ukraine

21.06.2023

On June 20, NURE employees joined the webinar A Vision for a Gender Responsive and Inclusive Recovery in Ukraine, which was held in a hybrid format: at the headquarters of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in London and online. The aim of the event is promote a Gender Responsive Recovery which is inclusive of all groups, in particular, as gender intersects with internal displacement, disability and psychological harm, conscription, ethnicity and other factors emerging from the ongoing wartime conditions. The discussion was based in Ukraine’s revised National Action Plan (NAP) on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) with a focus on women’s meaningful participation in decision making on recovery and reconstruction. The discussion highlighted the specific needs of women and girls and the tools that stakeholders can rely on. The event highlighted the leadership, agency and voice of women, disabled, veteran, lesbian and young women, and explore how they can shape an inclusive recovery that embeds values of human capital resilience, diversity and equality of opportunity. The importance of the private sector in promoting gender-equitable, inclusive and sustainable recovery, with human capital development at its center, was particularly emphasized.

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NURE scientists took part in COST CA19122 EUGAIN events

20.06.2023

From June 12 to 15, 2023, meetings of the COST CA19122 EUGAIN working groups and the 2nd International EUGAIN Summer Training School were held in Rome (Italy) at the Sapienza Università di Roma: Research Recharge, where the employees of the V.V. Popovskyy ICE Department: Professor Oleksandra Yeremenko and Associate Professor Amal Mersni took an active part.

The COST CA19122 EUGAIN Working Group Meetings, held on June 12-13, 2023, provided a platform for leading experts, researchers and professionals to address critical issues and explore opportunities related to the European Network for Gender Balance in Informatics (EUGAIN). The event took place at the famous University of Rome La Sapienza, in particular, at the Department of Informatics, Automation and Management (Dipartimento di Ingegneria informatica, automatica e gestionale – DIAG). Representatives of the V.V. Popovskyy ICE Department took an active part in this two-day meeting, sharing valuable ideas and facilitating the establishment of cooperation within the framework of the second working group – WG2: From Bachelor/Master Studies to Ph.D., whose main goals are to update and develop a set of measures to promote the education of more female students in graduate school.

NURE joined the Race to Zero initiative

08.06.2023

Recognizing the catastrophic consequences of climate change and the need for large-scale energy reforms, Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics has joined the global initiative Race to Zero, supported by the United Nations and accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

NURE became the second Ukrainian university to join Race to Zero and strive to ensure a carbon-free future. Currently, 1150 universities around the world have joined the initiative.

NURE has committed itself to halving its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and creating a clear pathway to net zero by 2050 based on science-based targets.

Race to Zero is a global campaign aimed at ensuring a healthy, sustainable future with zero greenhouse gas emissions. The main goal of the campaign is to give impetus to the transition to a carbon-free economy, to unite companies, cities, regions and investors around the world to address the challenges of global warming, to achieve healthy, sustainable, zero-carbon growth that prevents future threats and creates decent jobs. All Race to Zero participants are committed to transitioning to a fully carbon-free energy system and becoming climate neutral by 2050.

THE Impact Rankings 2023 – Masterclass Series

06.06.2023

Biomedical Engineering Department staff joined the webinar THE Impact Rankings 2023 as part of a series of masterclasses organised by Times Higher Education on the results of the new edition Impact rankings. Duncan Ross, Chief Data Officer at THE, told which SDGs universities represent, which SDGs they contribute to the most, which SDGs is the goal with most publications, and what universities can do to achieve the SDGs.

The largest number of publications in Scopus for the period 2016-2020 relates to SDG 3 – Good health and well-being.

Health and well-being are fundamental human rights and key indicators of sustainable development. The results of SDG 3 are the best for NURE, and BME Department makes a significant contribution to the achievement of SDG 3:

– thanks to the research of the department’s scientists, the results of which are published in highly cited journals;

– graduates of the master’s programme for training orthotists and prosthetists;

– active participation in outreach programmes, volunteering, community relations and reporting on progress on SDG 3.

To improve NURE’s position in the SDG 3 Impact rankings, proposed to actively engage young people and excluded groups – including refugees – in decision making, work intersectionality across communities and SDGs and strengthen partnerships with stakeholders.

NURE representative took part in the IAEA workshop

02.06.2023

Within the scope of scientific and methodical cooperation with the Institute of Medical Radiology and Oncology named after S.P. Associate Professor Liliya Averyanova of the Grigoriev National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine was invited to participate in the IAEA-Argonne International Workshop on Radiation Protection Optimization in Fluoroscopy Guided Interventional Procedures, Houston, Texas, USA, which took place on May 22-26, 2023 This training workshop was supported by the United States Government and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

The purpose of the workshop is to enhance participants’ knowledge of safety standards and good practice regarding radiation protection of patients and staff in image guided interventional procedures, as well as to support the improvement of their practical skills and competence in the field.

NURE SCIENTISTS PUBLISHED A SCIENTIFIC ARTICLE IN A CATEGORY A JOURNAL

27.05.2023

NURE scientists Professor Oleg Avrunin, associate Professors Natalia Shushlyapina and Yana Nosova and graduate student Ibrahim Yunuss Abdelhamid, co-authored with colleagues from Kharkiv National Medical University, Professors Natalia Gorgol and Serhii Potapov, published a scientific article “Clinical aspects and cytomorphological and functional features of the nasal mucosa in chronic pathology of intranasal structures and their verification based on computed tomography data” in the Ukrainian Radiological and Oncological Journal, which is included in the list of category A publications.

The paper presents the results of studies related to aspects of correlation between rhinocytography and computed tomography of the upper respiratory tract in typical pathological conditions with respiratory and olfactory disorders.

YOUNG SCIENTISTS TOOK PART IN THE MEETING OF THE SECTION “BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING” WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE INTERNATIONAL RADIO ELECTRONIC FORUM “ELECTRONICS AND YOUTH IN THE XX CENTURY”

12.05.2023

On May 10-11, a meeting of the Biomedical Engineering section was held within the framework of the International Radio Electronic Forum “Radio Electronics and Youth in the XXI Century”.

About 20 abstracts for the Biomedical Engineering section were received from young scientists, students, and postgraduate students of the Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics (Departments of Biomedical Engineering, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and System Engineering), Kharkiv National Medical University, Vasyl Karazin Kharkiv National University, Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, and others. The online meeting was attended by about 15 participants, speakers, and listeners.

International Scientific and Practical Conference “Transcarpathian Legal Readings”

05.05.2023

On April 27 traditional XV International Scientific and Practical Conference “Transcarpathian Legal Readings. Law as an Instrument of Sustainability and Development in Context of Modern Civilisational Challenges” was held in Uzhhorod. This year’s conference is dedicated to the 30th anniversary founding of Law Faculty Uzhhorod National University.

The conference topics included current challenges to the international order, the martial law, constitutional and legal construction in times of war, criminal law in the context of Russian aggression against Ukraine, European integration and sustainable development as tools for economic development.