As part of Jean Monnet’s project “Civil Society in Conflict Resolution: EU Experience for Ukraine,” a course entitled “Civil Society in Modern Conflict Resolution” began on May 5, 2025, at the National University of Ostroh Academy.
The course will contribute to the formation of a generation of specialists who will be able to actively interact with state institutions and influence social processes through the instruments of civic participation. It will develop analytical thinking, the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of public initiatives, and apply democratic principles in professional activities. Students will gain practical knowledge about the work of public associations, volunteer and youth movements, as well as the legal and communication mechanisms of citizen participation. Particular attention will be paid to the experience of the European Union, which can be adapted to Ukrainian realities. As a result of the training, students will be able to initiate social change, develop partnerships between the state and the community, and promote transparency and accountability of the authorities. Thus, the course will be of strategic importance for the formation of active, responsible, and competent citizens of Ukraine.
Speakers for the course include:
- Sergii Ishchuk, Doctor of Law, Associate Professor, Professor of the Department of Theory and History of State and Law at NAU;
- Tetiana Sydoruk, Doctor of Political Science, Professor, Head of the Department of International Relations at NAU;
- Dmytro Shevchuk, Doctor of Philosophy, Professor, Vice-Rector for Scientific and Pedagogical Work at NAU;
- Olena Shershnova, Project Coordinator, Candidate of Sciences in Public Administration, Associate Professor of the Department of Journalism and PR Management;
- Kateryna Yakunina, PhD in History, Assistant to the Rector for Strategic Development and Quality Assurance at NAU.
“Course participants will have the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of the principles of civil society and its role in the development of democracy. They will gain practical skills in implementing their own initiatives and effectively interacting with government agencies, public organizations, and the media. The course will provide them with tools for analytical assessment of social processes and the implementation of democratic approaches in their professional activities. As a result of the training, participants will increase their competitiveness in the labor market and will be able to develop their careers in public administration, the public sector, journalism, or analytics,” said Tetiana Sydoruk, Doctor of Political Science, Professor, Head of the Department of International Relations.
We would like to remind you that the project “Civil Society in Conflict Resolution: EU Experience for Ukraine” (101084973 — EURoCoRP — ERASMUS-JMO-2022-HEI-TCH-RSCH) is being implemented by the National University of Ostroh Academy with co-financing from the European Union and aims to promote the values of EU civil society in the conflict resolution process and raise awareness of contemporary hybrid conflicts.
