We sincerely thank the team of the Leading Partner - Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava (Romania) - for valuable experience, new knowledge and fruitful cooperation!
The event has been covered by the Romanian media.
Besides it, Professor Y.Koroliuk presented two digital laboratories created at the institute with grant funds in his report. After all, the project “Links between Theory and Practice in Cross-Border Education in Romania and Ukraine” (LINKSROUACBE, ID HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043) is funded by the Interreg VI-A NEXT Hungary – Slovakia – Romania – Ukraine 2021-2027 Program. Its total cost is 516,757.50 Euros, of which 465,081.57 Euros is non-refundable funding.
The project coordinator, Doctor of Public Administration, Professor Yurii Koroliuk, spoke on behalf of the delegation of the ChITE SUTE. He welcomed the Romanian colleagues, emphasized the importance of joint grant initiatives for improving the quality of education in both countries, and shared the experience of implementing digital technologies and innovative educational tools at the ChITE SUTE.
We are sincerely grateful to our colleagues from the Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava (Romania) for the invitation and fruitful dialogue!
On December 4, 2025, the Ukrainian team of implementers of the international grant project "Links between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and Ukraine" (HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043) took part in the round table "Education related to the labor market - the link between theory and practice", which was held at the Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava (Suceava, Romania).
During the event, the following issues were discussed:
• modern digital tools for creating educational courses;
• EdTech solutions and principles of digital pedagogy;
• concept of an integrated digital educational platform developed within the project.
The aim of the LINKSROUACBE project is to expand access to new technologies in higher education through cross-border cooperation and adaptation of the university curriculum to the requirements of the labor market. The need to develop digital skills in education and the importance of strategic partnerships with employers are undeniable and relevant. Therefore, academic mobility in the form of permanent cooperation between the ChITE SUTE and the Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava will serve as an engine for the modernization of curricula.
Ukrainian team of the grant project, together with Romanian colleagues, worked on the development of an integrated digital educational platform, which will include software and training modules for the fields of finance, accounting, marketing, management, HoReCa and other areas. Ukrainian team includes the following members: Professors Anatolii Vdovichen and Yurii Koroliuk, Associate Professors Konon Bagrii, Olha Vdovichena, Alla Shymko, Valeria Peniuk, Yulia Ursakii.
From December 2 to 4, 2025, the executors of the international grant project “Links between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and Ukraine” (HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043) of Partner 1, Chernivtsi Institute of Trade and Economics of the SUTE, had participatеd in academic mobility and exchanged experience with teachers of the Leading Partner – Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava (Suceava, Romania).
The purpose of the trip was to improve the professional competence of teachers through mastering modern digital technologies, innovative teaching tools and methods of creating educational resources.
On December 1, 2025, the LINKSROUACBE project tutors, Yuliia Ursakii and Valeria Peniuk, conducted classes in the Applied Modeling Laboratory. The students had the opportunity to get acquainted with the new equipment purchased with grant funds provided by the European Union within the framework of the LINKSROUACBE project and installed in two new laboratories.
On November 28, 2025, the LINKSROUACBE project participants discussed and approved the academic mobility program, which will take place on December 3-5, 2025 at the Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava (Romania).
On November 26, 2025, the LINKSROUACBE project management team took part in a project management training for lead partners organized within the framework of the Interreg VI-A NEXT Hungary-Slovakia-Romania program.
During the round table, the LINKSROUACBE project participants demonstrated the capabilities of the new digital laboratories to the guests.
Thank you to USV for the partnership and participation in the roundtable!
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Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava – the Leading Partner at the LINKSROUACBE project – was represented by PhD, project manager Anamaria-Geanina Macovei, and project manager assistant Cristina-Gabriela Cosmulese.
The LINKSROUACBE project team is extremely grateful to Oleksii Hrushko, Head of the Chernivtsi Regional Public Organization “Agency for Regional Development of the Chernivtsi Region”, and project manager Hryhorii Livshyts for their help and support in holding the round table “Inclusive and Digital Economy in the Process of Ukraine’s Integration into the European Space: Education, Innovation, Business”.
The expert discussion was attended by the directors of enterprises and stakeholders: Olena Plakhuta, Liudmila Hryhorovych, Dmytro Motovilin, Leonid Milman, Tetiana Tomniuk, as well as the research coordinator of the project HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043 Olha Vdovichena, the Deputy Director of the Chernivtsi Regional Center for Advanced Training Serhii Hakman, and the Deputy Director of the Chernivtsi Regional Employment Center Olha Bahrii. The discussion was lively and fruitful, new ideas and directions for their implementation emerged. Let's keep working!
Vdovichen Danylo, Master’s student majoring in Business Administration represented the students of ChITE SUTE on the event. His report’s topic was "Crypto infrastructure as a driver of digital inclusion and economic integration of Ukraine with the EU".
Petro Bryzhak, Head of the Department of Reform Support and Audit of Local Programs of the Chernivtsi Regional Council, reported on the problems of involving school children and students of the Chernivtsi region in the creation of startup projects, the development of creative ideas, innovative thinking in order to achieve a new level of development of science and technological progress.
Liubov Kozholianko, Director of the Chernivtsi Regional Employment Center, considered the role of the employment service in the development of an inclusive and digital economy in the context of Ukraine's European integration.
Inclusiveness as a priority of the EU Strategy 2025-2030 was considered in her reports by Lidiia Shynkaruk, Corresponding Member of the NAS of Ukraine, Dr. of Economics, Professor, Head of the Department of Production and Investment Management of the National University of Life Resources and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine.
The speakers delivered impulse speeches and reports. Mykhailo Khmelevskyi, Deputy Director of the Department - Head of the Investment Policy and Tourism Department of the Chernivtsi OVA was the first speaker. He spoke about digital tools for attracting investments (investment passport of the Chernivtsi region).
The round table was dedicated to the problems and prospects of an inclusive and innovative economy, social mobility, public administration. The digitalization of education and the development of human capital, sustainable development and digital and international integration were discussed. Dr. of State Administration, Prof. Yurii Koroliuk, the project manager of LINKSROUACBE, was the Chairman, and Ph.D. in Economics, Shymko Alla Vasylivna, project assistant manager, moderated the event. All participants were welcomed by Director of the ChITE SUTE, Dr. of Economics, Prof. Anatolii Vdovichen.
On November 26, 2025, the Chernivtsi Institute of Trade and Economics of SUTE in partnership with the Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava (Romania) held a round table "Inclusive and Digital Economy in the Process of Ukraine's Integration into the European Space: Education, Innovation, Business" within the framework of the international project "Links between Theory and Practice in Cross-Border Education in Romania and Ukraine" (LINKSROUACBE), HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043. The representatives of local government, education and business were the guests of the event. The ChITE SUTE teachers and students also participated in the event.
The stickers were produced and placed to mark equipment purchased with grant funds provided by the European Union within the framework of the LINKSROUACBE HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043 project.
The participants of the LINKSROUACBE project determined the date and format of the round table “Inclusive and digital economy in the process of Ukraine’s integration into the European space: education, innovation and business”. The list of invited employers and representatives of government, local government and education, topics of reports, event budget, etc. were discussed.
On November 3, 2025, at the working meeting, the participants of the LINKSROUACBE project decided on the organization of the round table “Inclusive and digital economy in the process of Ukraine’s integration into the European space: education, innovation, business” within the framework of the international project “Links between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and Ukraine”, HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043.
Visibility and communication actions.
A sticker layout was developed, which is a mandatory visibility tool for equipment labeling.
We invite everyone to the roundtable “INCLUSIVE AND DIGITAL ECONOMY IN THE PROCESS OF UKRAINE'S INTEGRATION INTO THE EUROPEAN SPACE: EDUCATION, INNOVATION, BUSINESS” within the framework of the international project "Links between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and Ukraine", HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043!
Powerful PC All-in-One monoblocks allow you to work with various software, taking into account the features of all modern requirements for it.
Comfortable tables for mono-blocks and laptops, as well as bookcases and cabinets for documents of multifunction printers, were installed in two educational spaces: the applied modeling laboratory and the seminar-type laboratory.
At the end of October 2025, the working group participants at the final meeting accepted new equipment and furniture, which were purchased with grant funds provided by the European Union within the framework of the LINKSROUACBE HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043 project.
On October 24, 2025, as part of the 13th Bukovyna Student Festival of Science, a working meeting of the top management of the Chernivtsi Institute of Trade and Economics of SUTE with Professor Carmen Nastase, the Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Management of Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava (Romania), took place. The parties discussed areas of further cooperation in the field of science and education, as well as the implementation of tasks in the joint international grant project of the CHITE SUTE and the University of Suceava "Links between Theory and Practice in Cross-Border Education in Romania and Ukraine" (HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043).
As a result of the meeting, it was agreed to hold a joint competition of student scientific works in the near future.
We are sincerely grateful to our Romanian partners for their cooperation, openness and support of Ukraine in such a difficult time!
A delegation from our institute took part in the international business project competition within the Innovation Week, which was organized by the University of Suceava together with the Moldovan National University. This was a valuable experience for organizing the future competition of scientific papers within the framework of the LINKSROUACBE project. The festival has become another step towards strengthening academic ties between Ukrainian and Romanian universities!
On October 24, 2025, the second day of the 13th Bukovyna Student Science Festival took place in the city of Suceava (Romania). Participants from Kyiv, Lviv and Chernivtsi cities met with students and teachers of the Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava to exchange experiences, get acquainted with the educational process and present their own business projects. Students presented their innovative ideas and gained valuable international experience.
Scientific research covered topical topics: green logistics, branding of tourist regions in wartime, development of family business, challenges of tourism and reputation management. The festival confirmed that Bukovyna region remains a hub for young talents, and student youth are ready not only to generate innovations, but also to implement them into real solutions for the development of the country.
Student project presentations at the Science Festival demonstrated creativity, relevance and practical usefulness. Digital Kit, HempTech, Food Waste Zero, "EcoLink", SkillUp UA, "Hornietko" (edible tableware) and others were named as the most striking business projects.
On October 23, 2025, the Chernivtsi Institute of Trade and Economics of the SUTE held the 13th Bukovyna Student Science Festival. The event brought together students, teachers, young scientists and business representatives from Ukraine and Romania. The goal of the festival was to identify student ideas with scientific and entrepreneurial potential for the post-war recovery of the Ukrainian economy. The jury included representatives of local authorities, business and financial institutions, who noted the high level of training of the students and the realism of the presented ideas.
Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals. Implementation through partnerships between HEIs, ministries, the IT sector of Ukraine and Romania, with the integration of European initiatives (Erasmus+, Digital Education Hub). Analysis of barriers and stages of project implementation strengthens international cooperation, knowledge exchange and assessment of the effectiveness of the platform for joint sustainable development of education.
Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities. The LINKSROUACBE project analyzes differences in approaches to online education in Ukraine, Romania and the EU, taking into account technical literacy and access to technology. The cross-border platform reduces inequalities through joint learning, cultural integration and recommendations for scaling, ensuring equal access for students from different regions.
Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure. The development of an integrated digital laboratory includes technical mechanisms (Internet of things, AI), analysis of legal and organizational prerequisites for cross-border cooperation. This contributes to building a sustainable digital infrastructure for education, overcoming barriers (language, cultural) and innovative solutions for online learning between Ukraine and Romania.
Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth. The platform focuses on practical skills in the HoReCa, finance and marketing and other economic specialties, strengthening the connection between theory and practice. Analysis of EU best practices and implementation of mechanisms (AI, cloud solutions) prepares students for the labor market, contributing to economic growth through cross-border partnerships, pilot projects and integration with the IT sector.
Goal 5: Gender Equality. Within the framework of the diagnostics of needs and the portrait of the consumer of educational services (demographic, psychographic characteristics), the LINKSROUACBE project takes into account gender aspects, ensuring equal access to digital education for women and men. The development of a culturally sensitive platform contributes to overcoming gender barriers in cross-border education, for example, through inclusive pedagogical design for blended learning.
Goal 4: Quality Education. The LINKSROUACBE project contributes to ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education through the creation of a cross-border online platform ("smart laboratory") that integrates theory and practice in the fields of HoReCa, finance, accounting and marketing. Analysis of models (MOOC, virtual universities, and digital laboratories) and diagnostics of students’/teachers' needs (surveys, interviews) allow adapting education to real challenges, increasing the accessibility of education for students from Ukraine and Romania, especially in the context of the digital divide.
Project research coordinator Olha Vdovichena, Ph.D., Associate Professor, gave a lecture on "Brand Management" for the students.
Brand management as an academic discipline is directly related to the development of a cross-border integrated digital laboratory, as it forms in students the competencies of strategic management of the image, reputation and value of educational and business projects in the digital environment. Within the framework of the joint Ukrainian-Romanian online platform, knowledge of brand management will contribute to the formation of a recognizable educational brand and increase the competitiveness of universities. At the same time, students gain practical experience in developing brands in a cross-border context, combining theory and real cases of international partnership. Thus, the integration of brand management in the project HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043 "Links of Theory and Practice in Cross-Border Education in Romania and Ukraine" contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, in particular improving the quality of education, innovation and cross-border partnerships (SDG 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 17).
On October 7, 2025, scientists of Chernivtsi Institute of Trade and Economics of SUTE met with the Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Public Administration of Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, Professor Nastase Carmen in Suceava (Romania).
Head of the Department of Scientific and Methodological Work and International Relations Alla Shymko, Professor Yurii Koroliuk and Associate Professors Olha Vdovichena and Konon Bagrii during the meeting discussed all the details of holding a joint event - the 13th Bukovyna Student Science Festival. After all, the second day of the festival, which will take place on October 23-24, 2025, will be held at our partner's institution.
The event is held within the framework of the international project «Links between Theory and Practice in Cross-Border Education in Romania and Ukraine» (LINKSROUACBE), HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043 to promote research, innovation and cooperation between students and teachers from both countries.
The working meeting resolved the following issues:
- reporting on the progress of the project;
- coordination of further scientific research and conducting surveys of students and business representatives;
- joint publications in EU scientific publications;
- specifications of the software and hardware components of the integrated digital laboratory;
- holding a joint competition of student scientific works;
- discussion of features of implementing educational programs in Ukraine and Romania, especially in the inclusive dimension;
- implementation of further tasks of the Agreement etc.
Chernivtsi Institute of Trade and Economics of SUTE is very grateful to the project partner, the Stefan Cel Mare University of Suceava, for the warm welcome and mutually fruitful working meeting.
On October 7, 2025, a working meeting of the project implementers «Links between Theory and Practice in Cross-Border Education in Romania and Ukraine» (HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043) from the Chernivtsi Institute of Trade and Economics of SUTE and Stefan Cel Mare University of Suceava (Romania) took place.
The meeting was attended by project manager and coordinating partner Yurii Koroliuk, principal researcher Olha Vdovichena, trainer-teacher Konon Bagrii and project manager assistant Alla Shymko.
On the part of Stefan Cel Mare University of Suceava, the leading partner of the project, the working meeting was organized by Anamaria G. Macovei, project manager, and Marian Socoliuc, Vice-Dean for Material Base and Relationship with the Socio-Economic Environment, Doctoral Supervisor in Accounting.
We sincerely thank all the participants of the round table for the meaningful discussion and active participation! Special thanks to the management of the Grand Royal Hotel and Resort for providing the conference room. We were once again convinced that HoReCa is not only about business, but also about people, partnership and readiness for change. The discussion gave us important ideas that will become the basis for new scientific, research and practical initiatives aimed at the restoration and development of the hospitality industry in Ukraine and the cross-border space.
Cooperation between higher education institutions. The round table was also attended by scientists from the V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University and the Central Ukrainian National Technical University.
We would like to express our special gratitude to Maria Paska, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, Professor of the I. Boberskyi Lviv State University of Physical Culture, for her active participation and exchange of experience.
Such a partnership contributes to the formation of a common scientific space and improving the quality of training specialists in the HoReCa industry, as well as developing common approaches to training specialists in the hospitality industry in the face of modern challenges.
During the event, participants listened to meaningful reports of the leading experts and practitioners in the industry.
Mykhailo Karpov, Brand Chief of Ridge Hospitality Group, outlined modern approaches to restoring the HoReCa sector after the crises and presented cases and successful practices.
Liudmila Hryhorovych, Administrator of the Premium Hotel Complex and the Park Restaurant, spoke about the hotel business security system under martial law and shared practical experience in protecting guests, staff and property.
The discussion confirmed: HoReCa is not just a business, but first of all people, partnership and readiness for change.
The roundtable participants presented scientific and practical reports that highlighted the key areas of development of the hospitality industry.
Olha Vdovichena, research coordinator of the project HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043 «Links between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and Ukraine», made a report on educational and scientific solutions for training a new generation of personnel in the context of digital challenges.
Project manager Yurii Koroliuk spoke about digital innovations in HoReCa and the role of project management.
On September 30, 2025, the ChITE SUTE Department of Food Technologies and Hotel and Restaurant Service held a round table on the topic «HoReCa in Times of Challenges: Digitalization, Security and Recovery». The purpose of the event is to create a space for professional dialogue between scientists, business and educators in the field of hospitality. The event took place within the framework of the international project «Links between Theory and Practice in Cross-Border Education in Romania and Ukraine» and was timed to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the ChITE SUTE. The event was opened by the Head of the department, Karina Palamarek, who emphasized the relevance of the digital transformation of the HoReCa industry and the importance of intersectoral dialogue. The Director of the ChITE SUTE Anatolii Vdovichen and Deputy Director Iryna Losheniuk delivered warm welcoming speeches. Associate Professor Inna Danyliuk, the moderator of the round table, ensured a professional and dynamic discussion as well as an effective interaction between the participants.
On September 27–28, 2025, within the framework of the international project «Links between Theory and Practice in Cross-Border Education in Romania and Ukraine», a general institution-wide training «Sustainable Development Goals as Value-Based Guidelines for the Development of Educational Directions at the ChITE SUTE» was held, timed to coincide with the Tourism Day.
The participants of the event discussed modern approaches to increasing the effectiveness of educational programs, their alignment with the global goals of sustainable development, and the integration of value-based guidelines into the educational process. The training was an important step in the formation of a responsible, environmentally conscious, and innovative educational environment.
On September 22, 2025, the LINKSROUACBE project working group discussed the details of the upcoming roundtable on the topic «HoReCa in Times of Challenges: Digitalization, Security, Recovery».
On September 18, 2025, the Uzhhorod and the Chernivtsi Institutes of Trade and Economics of SUTE held a joint student roundtable on the topic «Innovations in Cross-Border Cooperation in Tourism: Educational Programs and Digitalization». The event was held within the framework of the international project «Links between Theory and Practice in Cross-Border Education in Romania and Ukraine» (LINKSROUACBE), HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043 and was timed to coincide with the Tourism Day.
During the event, innovative approaches to the educational process in the field of tourism, forms and methods of cross-border cooperation in the field of hospitality, and the role of digitalization in the development of tourism and education were discussed. Students shared their experience of international practices.
The event became a platform for lively discussions, constructive dialogue and exchange of ideas that open up new prospects for the development of cross-border cooperation in tourism. One of the most interesting initiatives announced during the roundtable was the proposal to organize a joint Tourism Festival next year, which would bring together students, teachers, and representatives of the tourism industry.
On September 17, 2025, trainer and lecturer Valeriia Peniuk, together with a second-year Bachelor’s degree student majoring in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, began work on a scientific project.
The results of this collaboration will be presented on October 23, 2025, at the XIII Bukovinian Student Science Festival.
The proposed project will be introduced within the framework of the international initiative HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043, which aims to create a platform fostering collaboration between students (education) and businesses (entrepreneurs). This approach is expected to strengthen the integration of academia and entrepreneurship and promote modern models of cooperation.
The 13th Bukovinian Student Science Festival will be held on October 23-24, 2025. The purpose of the Festival is to create conditions for the search and implementation of scientific initiatives of young people with entrepreneurial potential, as well as to acquire skills in generating such ideas and presenting them. The event is held within the framework of the international project "Links between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and Ukraine" (LINKSROUACBE), HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043 to promote research, innovation and cooperation between students and teachers from both countries.
On September 15, 2025, the project manager Yurii Koroliuk, Doctor of Public Administration, Professor, made a presentation of the possibilities of the LINKSROUACBE project to ChITE SUTE 3rd and 4th-year students in order to popularize them.
On September 12, 2025, at the meeting of the LINKSROUACBE project participants, the issues of purchasing furniture and equipment were discussed.
The Student Round Table named «Innovations in Cross-Border Cooperation in Tourism: Educational Programs and Digitalization» will be held on September 18, 2025. The event is held within the framework of the international grant project «Links between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and Ukraine» (LINKSROUACBE), HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043 and to the Tourism Day.
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On September 04, 2025, we published the press release on the results of the study within the framework of the LINKSROUACBE project and the round table «Collaboration between business and academia to develop student skills: partnerships in creating effective curricula» in regional media.
The work plan for the next period had been reviewed and approved at the working meeting. The role and tasks for each project participant had been discussed in detail.
On September 2, 2025, the LINKSROUACBE project working group discussed the interim results of the report for the first period and individual reports of the participants.
On August 22, 2025, the ChITE SUTE announced an open tender (with specifics) for the purchase of data processing machines (monoblocks - PC All-in-One) within the framework of the implementation of the project HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043 «Linking Theory and Practice in Cross-Border Education in Romania and Ukraine».
We have prepared a press release on the results of research conducted as part of the LINKSROUACBE project and the roundtable discussion «Collaboration between business and academia to develop student skills: partnerships in creating effective curricula» for publication in regional media outlets.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR MESSAGE OF APPRECIATION AND FOR YOUR WARM
WORDS ADDRESSED TO OUR TEAM. IT IS AN HONOR FOR US TO COLLABORATE ON THE PROJECT «LINKS BETWEEN THEORY AND PRACTICE IN CROSS-BORDER EDUCATION IN ROMANIA AND UKRAINE.»
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR YOUR OPENNESS AND SUPPORT, AND WE ARE CONFIDENT THAT THROUGH OUR JOINT EFFORTS WE WILL STRENGTHEN CROSS-BORDER ACADEMIC COLLABORATION AND BRING LASTING BENEFITS TO OUR STUDENTS, OUR COMMUNITIES, AND SOCIETY AS A WHOLE.
WITH WARM REGARDS, ANAMARIA G. MACOVEI
Thank you to Anamaria-Geanina Macovei, Project Manager at the Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, and Gabriela Cosmulese, Assistant Manager, for the partnership and participation in the roundtable!
On August 27, 2025, the Chernivtsi Institute of Trade and Economics of the SUTE, in partnership with the Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava (Romania), held a round table as part of the international project «Links between Theory and Practice in Cross-Border Education in Romania and Ukraine» (LINKSROUACBE), HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043 «Cooperation between business and academia for the development of student skills: partnership in the creation of effective training programs.»
The roundtable event was chaired by LINKSROUACBE project manager, Doctor of Economics, Prof. Yurii Koroliuk, and moderated by assistant manager, Candidate of Economics, Alla Shymko.
The event was opened with a welcome speech by the Director of the Chernivtsi Institute of Trade and Economics of the State University of Trade and Economics, Prof. Anatolii Vdovichen, and by Anamaria-Geanina Macovei, PhD, from Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava (Romania), project manager at USV, the Leading Partner of the project.
Project research coordinator Olha Vdovichena, PhD in Economics, Associate Professor, presented a report entitled «Prospects for the integration of digital technologies into the educational process: adaptation to the labor market.» The following people took part in the discussion 27 representatives of local government, education, and business.
The event participants discussed the components of modern educational programs at ChITE, adapted to the demands of the labor market; the integration of advanced information technologies into educational processes through the creation of online educational platforms; and the technical and organizational support of innovative information infrastructure in the form of digital smart laboratories by partner higher education institutions.
The level of familiarity with key technologies remains low and superficial. Even for those tools that are already actively used in business (ERP, BigData, chatbots, mobile applications), only 10–15% of respondents declared a sufficient or high level of knowledge.
1. The general level of awareness is low. For most technologies, more than 60–70% of respondents noted levels 1–2 (not at all familiar / unfamiliar). This indicates a significant gap between technological innovations and the level of their perception by the audience.
2. The least familiar technologies. Augmented Reality (AR): 71% - levels 1–2; Blockchain: 64% - levels 1–2. This means that even the loud trends remain «technologies of the future», still poorly understood by the majority.
3. A similar picture is observed for «basic» digital tools. ERP systems, mobile applications, chatbots, CaseWare, BigData, AI - on average 63–66% of respondents are not familiar or have little knowledge. Even among technologies well integrated into business, the level of deep knowledge rarely exceeds 12–13%.
4. The situation is relatively better. Virtual Reality (VR) – has a slightly higher level of awareness: 14%. This may be due to the active use of VR in education and entertainment.
The definition of the main skills for specialists in the next 5 years was a very important indicator in the study.
1. Key competencies of the future
- Analytical thinking (76.7%).
- Communication with AI systems (62.8%).
- Work with large databases (56.5%).
2. Medium importance
- Cybersecurity in finance (44.3%).
- Automated accounting (36.9%).
3. Very low importance
- Soft skills (0.6%) and critical thinking / teamwork (0.3%). Paradoxically, they are practically ignored by respondents, although in the long term they may remain important for leadership and team effectiveness.
The market is clearly focused on technical and analytical skills, especially in combination with work with AI and data. Soft skills are currently underestimated, but in the future they may return as a factor of differentiation. This creates the risk of creating one-sided specialists: highly qualified in technical terms, but weak in communication, critical thinking and team interaction. Such a trend can reduce competitiveness in the global labor market, cause problems in teamwork and reduce flexibility in crisis situations.
The solution should be to integrate the development of soft skills into educational programs and professional training to combine technological expertise with the “human factor”. This will allow specialists to effectively apply technologies in complex and dynamic conditions.
We continue publishing the results of the study conducted within the framework of the LINKSROUACBE project. Let's consider the technologies that, according to respondents, are of the top importance for the future of the relevant professional industry.
Absolute leaders: artificial intelligence and machine-aided learning (58.5%) - the main driver of innovations, shaping future trends. Data analytics / BI (55.7%) confirms the growing role of data-based decision-making.
Strong trend: generative AI (48.9%) is rapidly gaining popularity thanks to Chat GPT-like solutions. Digital marketing (41.5%) and process automation (41.2%) focus on customer orientation and cost optimization.
Medium level of importance: data visualization (39.8%), cybersecurity in fintech (37.8%), cloud services (31.8%). They are important as an infrastructural and protective foundation.
Low importance: CRM (25.3%), chat bots (21.6%), fintech solutions (15.3%), ERP (13.1%). They are considered to be basic or secondary tools.
Minimal impact: other technologies (0.9%). They are applied locally and point-by-point.
Thus, business and the innovation market are moving towards AI, analytics and automation, while classic tools (CRM, ERP) are perceived as a mandatory, but not a strategic basis.
On August 14, 2025, the Chernivtsi Regional Public Organization «Bukovyna Agency for Initiatives and Development» was recognized to be the winner of the procurement of services for organizing a Round Table in cooperation with the business environment within the framework of the implementation of the project HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043 «Links between Theory and Practice in Cross-Border Education in Romania and Ukraine». A Procurement Agreement was concluded with the winner.
LINKSROUACBE project tutors Anatolii Vdovichen, Konon Bagrii and Olha Vdovichena are preparing a scientific publication «The Impact of Global Digital Transformations on the Development of Accounting» for submission to scientific «B»-category journals. The study provides a comprehensive analysis of the development of accounting in the context of global digital transformations, which significantly change traditional approaches to accounting processes. The relevance of the study is due to the need to adapt existing international accounting standards to the new conditions of the digital economy, involving the implementation of modern technologies, such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and automated data processing systems.
On August 5, 2025, the working group of the LINKSROUACBE project met to discuss the details of organizing the Round Table «Collaboration between business and academia to develop student skills: partnerships in creating effective curricula». The list of invited business employers, representatives of government, local government and educational institutions and the topics of reports had been determined.
By August 1, 2025, the CHITE SUTE has announced an open tender (with specifics) for the payment for the provision of services to organize the exhibitions/fairs and congresses within the framework of the implementation of the project HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043 «Links Between Theory and Practice in Cross-Border Education in Romania and Ukraine».
The seminar-type laboratory with 27 seats is designed for conducting seminars, presentations, case analysis, discussions, and brainstorming, as well as working with interactive displays, projectors, and digital platforms. Training in this laboratory will contribute to the development of students' critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills, solving complex problems, and adapting to the digital environment.
The Applied Modeling Laboratory is designed to develop students' applied digital and technical skills through the practical application of theoretical knowledge. During their studies, they will be able to use modern specialized software for modeling, data processing, developing digital solutions; creating individual and team projects, testing IT products, and performing laboratory work. It has 16 workplaces. Students will gain practical experience in a technologically safe, ergonomic environment with high-quality equipment.
The participants of the LINKSROUACBE project met on July 31, 2025 to inspect the renovated premises. The wall decoration was updated, all necessary equipment and blinds were installed. All work was carried out by the ChTEI SUTE at its own expense.
Results of the research within the framework of the LINKSROUACBE project:
- the audience of respondents is heterogeneous, which forms the need for multi-level educational resources;
- participation in international educational programs has proven its practical value, which stimulates the demand for the further development of such initiatives;
- traditional forms of learning are gradually shifting towards online courses and blended formats, which reflects the global trend of digitalization of education;
- users most often use platforms that combine convenient communication tools and classic LMS functions;
- mass online courses are actively used for self-education, but this is only an additional resource, not the main learning tool.
Modern new generation platforms are gradually gaining popularity, although they do not yet have the same reach as traditional solutions.
A study of the functions of an international online platform for collaborative learning was conducted. The most popular ones include video lectures/webinars and access to educational materials. Online tests and exams help students monitor progress. Discussion forums/chats are very important for exchanging ideas and discussions, as are joint projects between students and a platform for sharing experiences.
Respondents showed low interest in academic mentoring and gamification.
Therefore, it is worth focusing primarily on content (video + materials), testing and collaboration tools for a successful international online platform.
The study analyzed the most popular online platforms. The main experience of respondents is centered around Google Workspace, Moodle and Microsoft Teams, while other tools play a supporting or additional role.
The largest share includes universal tools for communication and work with documents (Google Workspace, Teams). Moodle remains the key LMS for educational institutions. Platforms for mass online courses (Coursera, edX, Prometheus) are actively used, but more as additional resources. Canvas and Blackboard have less coverage, although Canvas is gradually gaining popularity. Other services (Zoom, Discord, etc.) are perceived as supporting rather than main educational platforms.
During the research within the framework of the LINKSROUACBE project (ID HUSKROUA/23/23/RS/3.1/043), the professional experience in the relevant specialty of the respondents was distributed as follows: the largest number is occupied by respondents with experience in the specialty of more than 10 years (44.3%), as well as those who have no experience (26.1%).
Of the total number of respondents, 55.1% participated in international educational programs (online courses, advanced training, etc.) or projects, 44.9% do not have such experience. The forms of education used: full-time (67.3%), online courses (55.1%), blended (offline/online) learning (45.2%), exchange programs between students/academic community (24.4%).
The majority of respondents (96.3%) identified the theoretical knowledge obtained there as useful in practical activities.
The tutors of the LINKSROUACBE project are preparing scientific publications in scientific journals of category «B». One of them is «The Role and Importance of Digital Communications in the Tourism Sector», authors – Valeria Peniuk and Vasyl Kyfyak. Their study examines the role and importance of digital communications in the tourism sector. The emphasis is on how online platforms, social networks and digital marketing influence customer behavior and the promotion of the tourism destination. The effectiveness of digital tools in increasing tourist engagement, improving the accessibility of services and strengthening the competitiveness of tourism enterprises is analyzed.
On August 27, 2025 at 10:00, a round table «Cooperation between business and academia for the development of student skills: partnership in creating effective educational programs» will be held in the Flora Club concert hall as part of the LINKSROUACBE project.
The renovation of two educational spaces of the LINKSROUACBE project is being completed. New electric lighting with LED lamps, sockets, routers and computer networks have been installed in the classrooms.
The integrated Smart Digital Lab was created within the framework of the LINKSROUACBE project (ID HUSKROUA/23/23/RS/3.1/043) and is a structural unit of the ChITE SUTE. It is designed to ensure high-quality training of students, the development of digital competencies, support cross-border inter-university cooperation and create conditions for flexible learning based on active methods and close connection with practice. It consists of two specialized educational and research spaces, each of which has clearly defined functionality in accordance with the goals of the LINKSROUACBE project.
On July 15, 2025, a meeting of the participants of the LINKSROUACBE project work group took place. The organization of the round table «Cooperation between business and academia for the development of students' skills: a partnership in creating effective curricula» was discussed. The date and format issues of the event, etc. were determined.
Professional experience by specialty was distributed as follows: the presence of 26.1% of respondents without experience in their specialty indicates the need for programs that will help to acquire practical skills and quickly adapt to the requirements of the labor market. At the same time, groups with experience of over 10 years (5.1%) and 6–10 years (5.1%) can become important carriers of expert information and mentors for younger colleagues. Thus, the sample is representative for the analysis of educational strategies in the cross-border region, as it simultaneously reflects the needs of beginners, experienced specialists and the academic community. This allows us to develop recommendations that will be relevant for different groups of users and most effective in implementing modern educational and digital solutions.
Quite interesting, among the respondents, groups that can be combined by age 46-60 stand out noticeably. Their active participation in the study indicates that interest in learning does not disappear over the years, on the contrary - more and more people seek to exercise their right to education throughout life. This is extremely important in conditions when the labor market changes faster than resumes can be updated. The age structure, dominated by young people under 25 (33.8%), and the group of 46–60 years old (26.1%) indicates a high interest in learning both among those who are just starting their professional path and those who already have significant life and professional experience. This combination shows that lifelong learning is no longer the exception but the norm, especially in a world of rapid technological and economic change. The majority of respondents were from Ukraine – 98.9%, of whom 61.1% were women and 38.9% were men. 51.4% had incomplete higher education (Bachelor’s and Master’s degree students); 36.4% had a scientific degree; 12.2% had higher education. The combination of the two largest groups – students (42.3%) and teachers/scientists (45.5%) – creates a unique two-sided view of the educational process: from the side of those who study and those who shape curricula. This makes it possible to better identify gaps between theory and practice, as well as to coordinate approaches to the implementation of modern digital solutions.
As part of the LINKSROUACBE project (ID HUSKROUA/23/23/RS/3.1/043), a study on how to make training even more effective and modern was conducted. Its goal is to find the best digital tools and solutions to improve the quality of student training, adapt programs to the needs of the modern labor market, and develop the digital skills of future economists.
To date, 352 participants have participated in the study, most of whom are under 25 years old (33.8%).
The resulting sample is valuable for analysis, as it covers a wide range of age categories, professional statuses and levels of experience, which allows for a comprehensive assessment of the needs for education and digital tools.
We continue the work on the renovation of the classrooms and the ordering of the necessary inventory (measurements of blinds, monitor sizes relative to desks, etc.).
On July 10, 2025, a meeting of the LINKSROUACBE working group members was held to agree on the purchase and installation of the necessary equipment for the renovation of the digital laboratory premises.
Currently, active work is fulfilled in the room No.202 on the first floor of building No. 1 of the ChITE SUTE, located in the Chernivtsi city at the following address: 7, Central Square. The workers fulfil preparational works for painting works in the room. It is planned to install new electric lighting with LED lamps and update the room.
The space is to be transformed into a modern, comfortable and safe learning environment with updated lighting and special finishing materials.
On July 1, 2025 the renovation of the premises for the future digital laboratory has begun at the CHITE SUTE. The renovation is part of the international project LINKSROUACBE «Linking Theory and Practice in Cross-Border Education in Romania and Ukraine» (HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043), which is implemented with the support of the European Union. The work began in June and will continue until the end of July.
In order to provide high-quality training of the students, develop digital competencies, support cross-border inter-university cooperation and create conditions for flexible learning based on active methods and close connection with practice, as well as to implement the objectives of the grant Project LINKSROUACBE (ID HUSKROUA/23/23/RS/3. 1/043), the document Regulations on the Integrated Digital Smart Laboratory of the ChITE SUTE was developed, approved and put into effect (Decision of the Academic Council of the ChITE SUTE dated June 26, 2025, Resolution No. 8/12), Order of the ChITE SUTE No.4 dated June 26, 2025).
On June 26, 2025, an important meeting was held at the CHITE SUTE for the future improvement of the quality of education and practice. Director Anatolii Vdovichen, Deputy Director Vasyl Kyfyak and Professor Yurii Koroliuk received guests - Chairman of the Board of the Interbank Currency Exchange, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of ZNU, former Chairman of the Board of OAO Oschadbank, Doctor of Economics Anatolii Hulei and Head of the Main Department of the Pension Fund of Ukraine in the Chernivtsi region Ihor Bohatyrets. Anatolii Hulei, as a former graduate of ChITE, interested in improving the quality of education at his alma mater, initiated a discussion of the issue of practical financial education, in particular, internships for students and graduates of the ChITE SUTE, in the aforementioned institutions and organizations. At the meeting, the guests were also presented with the international project LINKSROUACBE «Linking Theory and Practice in Cross-Border Education in Romania and Ukraine» (HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043) and discussed the possibilities of cooperation within the project.
Active dissemination of information about the LINKSROUACBE project «Linking Theory and Practice in Cross-Border Education in Romania and Ukraine» (HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043) by our media partners helps the public learn more about the project's goals and the need for education-business partnerships.
Thank you to our Leading Partner in the LINKSROUACBE project –Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava for the partnership and participation in the roundtable!
The objectives of the LINKSROUACBE project became the topics for discussion at the round table «Education related to the labor market - the connection between theory and practice»: creating an online platform for cross-border learning and cooperation, equipping a smart digital laboratory, adapting and modernizing the university curriculum, connecting universities with the labor market through partnerships with employers, etc. Representatives of the business community, practitioners and employers were invited to the round table discussion: Vitalii Yakubenko, Tetiana Tomniuk, Andriy Krughlyanko, Mykola Skrypnyk, Volodymyr Yevdoshchak, Olena Plakhuta, Liudmula Stoliar, Pavlo Katerynchuk, Leonid Milman, as well as representatives of the academic community.
On June 26, 2025, a round table «Education related to the labor market – the connection between theory and practice» was held. Co-organizer – Suceava Stefan cel Mare University (Suceava), Leading Partner of the ChITE SUTE on the project "Linking Theory and Practice in Cross-Border Education in Romania and Ukraine" (HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043). The theme of the event was education focused on results - partnerships for effective design and development of university curricula. The head of the LINKSROUACBE project PhD, Professor of the CHITE SUTE Yurii Koroliuk was the moderator of the round table. The partners from Romania were represented by Marian Sokoliuc, Vice Dean of the Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, and practicing entrepreneurs. Yurii Koroliuk's report concerned the development of practical competencies of students of economic specialties using the example of the implementation of the project. Olha Vdovichena, Ph.D., Associate Professor of the Department of Economics of the SUTE, reported on the study of the features of integrating the latest digital technologies into the educational process in the field of Economics.
LINKSROUACBE Project Financial Manager Valentyna Bachenina and Procurement Manager Ivanna Ponych are working on the selection process, conditions, tender announcement for equipment and ergonomic furniture, as well as services related to the organization of events in cooperation with the business environment within the framework of the LINKSROUACBE project.
On June 20, 2025, the LINKSROUACBE project working group met to discuss the details of organizing a Round Table with employers «Education related to the labor market - the connection between theory and practice». The format of the event, the topics of the reports, the list of invited guests from employers and representatives of the academic environment were discussed.
The event aims to strengthen the dialogue between the institute and the labor market in order to develop a institute curriculum adapted to the real needs of employers and the requirements of the modern economy.
The working meeting on the procurement of furniture and equipment for the arrangement of the digital laboratory was held. The complexities of the procurement process (volume, number of times, etc.) were also discussed.
The meeting analyzed the work of each participant in the LINKSROUACBE project and formed a plan and tasks for the next quarter:
- preparation of a scientific publication in Scopus based on the results of the study;
- development and implementation of the regulation on the digital laboratory;
- creation of a digital platform in an interactive way;
- discussion of the conference, etc.
Working meeting on the development of international cooperation between the CHITE SUTE and EU countries in the field of education. Knowledge exchange, improving the quality of education, developing innovations - all these factors broaden the worldview of scientists and higher education students, form intercultural competence, strengthen the positions of the ChITE SUTE in the global educational space and contributes to increasing the competitiveness of specialists in the global labor market. That is why it is necessary to expand international cooperation with other universities in Europe.
MASĂ ROTUNDĂ CU ANGAJATORII Educaţia conectată cu piaţa muncii – conexiuni între teorie şi practică Tema evenimentului Educaţia orientată spre rezultate: parteneriate pentru proiectarea şi dezvoltarea eficientă a curriculum-ului universitar - 26 iunie 2025 – SUCEAVA - CHERNIVTSI ATTENDANCE LIST
ROUND TABLE WITH EMPLOYERS Education connected to the labor market – connections between theory and practice Event theme Results-oriented education: partnerships for the design and efficient development of the university curriculum - June 26, 2025 – SUCEAVA - CHERNIVTSI ATTENDANCE LIST
Working meeting on the development of international cooperation between the CHITE SUTE and EU countries in the field of education. Knowledge exchange, improving the quality of education, developing innovations - all these factors broaden the worldview of scientists and higher education students, form intercultural competence, strengthen the positions of the ChITE SUTE in the global educational space and contributes to increasing the competitiveness of specialists in the global labor market. That is why it is necessary to expand international cooperation with other universities in Europe.
On June 11, 2025, a working meeting of the participants of the LINKSROUACBE project was held, at which they discussed the plan for preparing for the round table with employers “Education related to the labor market - the connection between theory and practice” in partnership with the University of Stefan cel Mare (Suceava, Romania).On June 11, 2025, a working meeting of the participants of the LINKSROUACBE project was held, at which they discussed the plan for preparing for the round table with employers “Education related to the labor market - the connection between theory and practice” in partnership with the University of Stefan cel Mare (Suceava, Romania).
Participants of the working group of the LINKSROUACBE project «Linking Theory and Practice in Cross-Border Education in Romania and Ukraine» (HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043) discussed the results of a survey on the integration of the latest digital technologies into the educational process in the field of Economics.
Scientists of the ChITE SUTE received certificates of participants of the NEO Entrepreneurship Conference «Challenges and Opportunities for a Sustainable Development» (Suceava, Romania). It’s great to have the opportunity to cooperate with one of the largest educational institutions in Romania - our project Lead Partner Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava!
As part of the conference, a working meeting was held with the co-implementers (representatives of the Lead Partner) of the grant project «Links between Theory and Practice in Cross-border Education in Romania and Ukraine» (LINKSROUACBE, ID: HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043), funded by the European Union under the Interreg VI-A NEXT Program «Hungary - Slovakia - Romania - Ukraine 2021-2027». The structure of the digital integrated laboratory was discussed at the meeting.
On June 5, 2025, a delegation of scientists from the Chernivtsi Institute of Trade and Economics of the SUTE participated in the NEO Entrepreneurship Conference «Challenges and Opportunities for a Sustainable Development» which was held at the Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava (Suceava, Romania). During the plenary session, the participants had the opportunity to hear interesting and meaningful reports of the scientists from Cyprus, Sweden, Austria, Italy, Lithuania and Romania. The main topics of discussion were digital innovations in entrepreneurship, social and neo-entrepreneurship, and research on entrepreneurial competencies in European universities. The conference became an excellent platform for exchanging experiences, establishing new academic contacts, and discussing contemporary challenges of sustainable development.
We sincerely thank PhD Anamaria G. Macovei of the Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava (USV) for the invitation and the opportunity to participate in a meaningful scientific dialogue, which opens up new opportunities for future development!
A delegation from the Bohodukhiv district of Kharkiv, which included representatives of education, local self -government, volunteers and the management of NGO «Protection for the sake of victory», visited Chernivtsi on May 30, 2025. In ChITE SUTE, they were presented with a project «The Relationship between Theory and Practice in Cross -Border Education in Romania and Ukraine» Linksrouacbe Huskroua/23/Rs/3.1/043 and proposed to undergo a questionnaire on the integration of the latest digital technologies in the educational process in the economy.
To implement the international project LINKSROUACBE «Links between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and Ukraine», the participants conduct a study on the integration of the latest digital technologies into the educational process in the field of Economics, within the framework of which an open questionnaire is being conducted. Participation in this study will allow all participants in the educational process to better understand what tools and digital solutions need to be integrated into it in order to improve the quality of students' professional training, adapt curricula to the requirements of the modern labor market, and develop digital competencies of future economists.
We invite to complete the survey everyone who seeks to participate in improving the quality of educational services: students, teachers, and business representatives at the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZU2pIi0C4nHQGxwA3T7lnmK__02VrEBwGrjc4yhu2h66d-Q/viewform?pli=1
Your answers are anonymous and will be used exclusively for research purposes.
We will be grateful for your time!
An article about the work on the project LINKS BETWEEN THEORY AND PRACTICE IN CROSS-BORDER EDUCATION IN ROMANIA AND UKRAINE - LINKSROUACBE was published in the Bukovynian newspaper «Molodyi Bukovynets», and also on its relevant pages in social media: https://molbuk.ua/index.php?newsid=338192.
As part of the LINKSROUACBE project «Links between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and Ukraine», on May 27, 2025, the Student Scientific Internet Conference in foreign languages «Financial-Economic and Accounting-Analytical Principles of Regional Development: Threats and Challenges» was held at the ChITE SUTE. It was organized by the Department of Finance, Accounting and Taxation of ChITE, headed by Associate Professor Konon Bahriy, trainer of the LINKSROUACBE project working group.
The purpose of the event is to promote the development of scientific activity of student youth, discuss current problems of financial and economic development of regions, and form foreign language communicative competences of students of economic specialties.
The event was opened by Professor Vasyl Kyfyak, who emphasized the relevance of the topic and the importance of presenting scientific achievements in foreign languages. Students presented interesting reports in English and German.
Communication between scientists and students of the institute in this format is extremely useful, since future specialists can already identify new challenges of our modern time, and the new knowledge and professional experience gained will contribute to the development of leadership qualities in future specialists.
The participants of the ChITE SUTE- Project Partner 1 are sincerely grateful to the team of the Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, the Leading Partner, for organizing the second day of the Сonference, sincere hospitality, and an interesting tour around the USV campus and the new modern laboratory!
The second day of the International Scientific and Practical Conference «Modernization of the Management of the Socio-Economic Development of the Region in the Conditions of European Integration» was held on May 16, 2025 at the Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava (USV) in Romania.
Director Anatolii Vdovichen, Deputy Director Vasyl Kyfyak and Associate Professor (Deputy Director of the Chernivtsi Regional Center for Advanced Training) Serhii Hakman held an official meeting-acquaintance with the Vice-Rector for Scientific Work of the University of Suceava Aurelian Rotaru. Ioan Itsko, the European Union expert on the development of the hospitality sector, was the invited guest of the conference.
The conference was opened by Professor Marian Socoliuc, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration of USV, who welcomed the guests and emphasized the importance of cross-border cooperation. Panel discussions on the higher education system in Romania, various training programs, organization and internationalization of the educational process and educational opportunities were extremely active and interesting.
The conference participants also had the opportunity to participate in the work of the project «Links between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and Ukraine» (ID: HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043). Project managers Dr. Annamaria-Geanina Macovei and Professor of the ChITE Yurii Koroliuk, together with their groups of project implementers from Ukraine and Romania, held panel discussions on the topics of exchanging experience in implementing European grant projects (ERASMUS+, INTERREG, etc.), innovative business technologies and international cooperation in training new generation specialists. Dr. Veronica Grosu focused on the role of the project in the development of modern education through the implementation of SmartLab and a collaborative digital platform.
Project participants from ChITE SUTE explored the USV campus and visited the main educational and research spaces.
Thank you to our Lead Partner in the LINKSROUACBE – Stefan cel Mare University for participating in the first day of our conference!
The city government and education representatives got acquainted with the Project during the conference. On the photo - Deputy Mayor of the Chernivtsi city Yevhenii Makhovikov and our colleagues from the Uzhhorod Institute of Trade and Economics of SUTE Nataliia Vasylykha and Liudmila Chobal.
On May 15, 2025 the International Scientific and Practical Conference «Modernization of Management of Socio-Economic Development of the Region in the Conditions of European Integration» was held at the ChITE SUTE. Scientists from Ukraine, Romania, Poland and Uzbekistan took part in the conference.
The conference was welcomed by the Rector of SUTE Anatoliy Mazaraki, representatives of the Chernivtsi city authorities, the Consul General of Romania in Chernivtsi (Ukraine) Irina-Loredana Stenculescu, ‘Stefan cel Mare’ University of Suceava, Vice-Rector Prof.Stefan Purici, Ph.D (Suceava, Romania), Professors Bohdan Vladarchek (Lodz, Poland), Nicolae Marinescu (Brasov, Romania) and Ioan Itsko, an expert of the European Union on the development of the hospitality sector.
The conference was attended by the team of our partner from the international project «Links between Theory and Practice in Cross-Border Education in Romania and Ukraine» (ID – HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043) – the Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, led by the Deputy Dean, Professor Marian Socoliuc.
At the plenary session, scientists presented their reports, shared best practices in various fields, and discussed the prospects for the development of cross-border cooperation in education.
The goals of the LINKSROUACBE project are the modernization and Europeanization of higher education in the region, so this conference is an important stage in strengthening the Romanian-Ukrainian partnership.
On May 8, 2025, Vasyl Kyfyak, Deputy Director for Scientific and Methodological Work, International Relations and Innovative Development of the ChITE SUTE, took part in a meeting of the Coordination Council for Tourism Development of the Chernivtsi Regional Military Administration. Among the participants, there were representatives of local authorities, business and the public. During his speech, Vasyl Kyfyak emphasized that the training of high-quality personnel for the hotel, restaurant and tourism business is critically important for the sustainable development of the hospitality sector. It was proposed to join efforts to popularize professions that form the future of the industry. He also presented the international grant project HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043 «Links between Theory and Practice in Cross-Border Education in Romania and Ukraine», which is implemented by ChITE SUTE together with the Romanian Leading partner. Strong cooperation between education and practice is the key to the development of not only the region, but also the entire border area.
On May 7, 2025, Daria Ivanova, Development Manager of StrikePlagiarism.com, held a workshop at the Chernivtsi Institute of Trade and Economics of SUTE, where she revealed the functionality, features and capabilities of the system for checking academic texts for authenticity and uniqueness. The event was attended by Anatolii Vdovichen, Director of ChITE SUTE, Vasyl Kyfyak, Deputy Director, participants of the Links between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and in Ukraine - LINKSROUACBE Project, teachers and students of all educational programs of the institute, and administrators of the StrikePlagiarism.com system. During the workshop, the lecturer described in detail the work algorithm of the system.
In turn, the members of the Links between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and in Ukraine - LINKSROUACBE Project working group presented the project to the StrikePlagiarism.com Development Manager and discussed the system's opportunities and current issues of academic integrity within the project.
The use of the StrikePlagiarism.com system will help create a stimulating and fair learning environment at the institute, where every student will have the opportunity to develop one’s potential and succeed through own efforts and original research.
International cooperation in action. Ioan Itsko, European Union expert on the development of the hotel, restaurant and tourism business, organized a meeting between Vasyl Kyfyak, Deputy Director of the ChITE SUTE, and the Romanian delegation from the Suceava County on May 4, 2025. At the meeting issues on cooperation in the implementation of the project «Links between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and in Ukraine – LINKSROUACBE» were discussed.
On May 3, 2025, Deputy Director of ChITE SUTE Vasyl Kyfyak signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with a stakeholder – Volodymyr Voroniuk, director of the «Bukovynska Troya» family recreation club. At the meeting, Mr. Kyfyak presented the project «Links between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and in Ukraine» – LINKSROUACBE. The features of improving students' practical training were discussed, in particular within the framework of implementing the project provisions.
ChITE SUTE actively cooperates with representatives of local authorities. In particular, on May 2, a meeting was held between Alina Pobizhan, Deputy Head of the Department of Reform Support and Audit of Local Programs of the Chernivtsi Regional Council, and Vasyl Kyfyak, Deputy Director of ChITE SUTE. At the meeting, Mr. Vasyl presented the project Links between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and Ukraine – LINKSROUACBE and discussed the possibilities of further cooperation in the direction of developing education in border territorial communities.
A business meeting was held between the Director of the ChITE SUTE Anatolii Vdovichen and the Chairman of the Chernivtsi Regional Council of Trade Unions Volodymyr Barabakh. At the meeting, Mr. Barabakh awarded the Director of the ChITE with an awards for strengthening social partnership with the trade unions. And Mr. Vdovichen presented the project ‘Links between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and in Ukraine’ – (LINKSROUACBE). The result of the meeting was coordination of further cooperation in the development of the project.
On May 1, 2025, a student roundtable «Challenges and Prospects for the Development of the Hospitality and Tourism Sector in (Post)Wartime» was held at the ChITE SUTE. The organizer was the Department of Food Technologies, Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Service. Attendees were delegations of scientists from Lviv State University named after I. Bobersky and Chernivtsi Professional College of Business and Food Technologies, stakeholders, ChITE SUTE teachers and students. Deputy Director Vasyl Kyfyak presented the project Links between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and Ukraine – LINKSROUACBE to those present. He informed that the project envisages creating conditions for increasing digital literacy among students and employers.
The press release of the project «LINKS BETWEEN THEORY AND PRACTICE IN CROSS-BORDER EDUCATION IN ROMANIA AND IN UKRAINE» - LINKSROUACBE was published in the local Bukovynian newspaper «Molodyi Bukovynets».
At the Working Meeting of participants of the Project «Links between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and in Ukraine» (LINKSROUACBE) the possibilities of cooperation with business were discussed.
At a meeting on April 29, 2025, participants of the Project «Links between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and in Ukraine» (LINKSROUACBE) discussed the possibilities of exchanging educational experience between teachers of the ChITE SUTE in Ukraine and the Stefan cel Mare University in Suceava.
Working meeting of participants of the project «Links between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and in Ukraine» – LINKSROUACBE. Topic of the meeting: translation of the documentation related to the development of a digital platform.
On April 28, 2025, at the meeting of the working group participants of the Project «Links between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and in Ukraine» (LINKSROUACBE) discussed the publication of articles in scientific journals.
On April 25, 2025, working meeting of participants of the project «Links between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and in Ukraine» – LINKSROUACBE. Discussion of the curricula for the educational process.
On April 24, 2025, the participants discussed details concerning ordering the project for press release of the Project in the regional media.
On April 23, 2025, the participants of the project LINKS BETWEEN THEORY AND PRACTICE IN CROSS-BORDER EDUCATION IN ROMANIA AND UKRAINE - LINKSROUACBE held a working meeting on the discussed the peculiarities of public procurement within the framework of project.
A working meeting of the project participants of the «LINKS between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and in Ukraine- LINKSROUACBE» Project on the organization of the International Scientific and Practical Conference «Modernization of Management of Socio-Economic Development of the Region in the Context of European Integration», which will be held on May 15-16, 2025 at the ChITE SUTE (Chernivtsi, Ukraine). Our Leading Partner is the Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava (Suceava, Romania). During the meeting, the main issues of experience exchange within the framework of cross-border cooperation and project implementation were discussed.
Within the framework of the Agreement of the Project «LINKS between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and in Ukraine- LINKSROUACBE», a working meeting was held to develop the structure of the digital platform in an interactive and adapted form, in accordance with the characteristics of different devices (PCs, tablets, smart phones).
As part of the implementation of the Project Agreement of «LINKS between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and in Ukraine- LINKSROUACBE» Project, work is fulfilled to conclude contracts with contractors for the printing of information materials. The Project's Press Officer Nelia Savielieva is the person in charge of this.
On April 14, 2025, the participants of the project «LINKS between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and in Ukraine - LINKSROUACBE» held a working meeting on the organization of student competitions, publication of scientific works on the integration of new technologies in the field of education, which is one of the stated goals of the agreement. The working meeting was held by the Project's Research Coordinator, Olha Vdovichena. During the meeting, it was also planned to conduct a research to substantiate the methods and mechanisms for developing and implementing a cross-border joint online learning platform in the form of an integrated digital smart laboratory.
Actions on visibility and communication. At a working meeting on April 15, 2025, the participants of the project «LINKS between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and in Ukraine- LINKSROUACBE» discussed topics for a press release and agreed on the details of layouts for information materials: pens, folders, notebooks, roll-ups, shoppers and booklets. The meeting was held by the Project's Press Officer Nelia Savielieva.
On April 9, 2025, a meeting of the Higher School of Pedagogical Excellence and Professional Development was held for teachers and staff members of CHITE SUTE, as well as participants in the «LINKS between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and in Ukraine- LINKSROUACBE» Project. Associate Professor Tetiana Nezveschuk-Kohut made a presentation on «Features of the Information Policy of the Higher Education Institution», in which she revealed the importance of social networks and digital platforms for promoting the brand of the institute, forming an attractive image, increasing the level of trust from partners, as well as recognition in the educational and professional environment. The event also presented the official project pages on social networks Facebook LINKSROUACBE-Project Chite and Instagram chite_linksrouacbe
On April 8, 2025, the participants of the project LINKS between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and in Ukraine - LINKSROUACBE took part in a scheduled working meeting on the implementation of its provisions. The working meeting was held by the Project Manager, Yurii Koroliuk. At the meeting the job responsibilities of the participants and set targets for April were coordinated.
On April 7, 2025, as part of the Career Week-2025, a lecture-presentation «Peculiarities of public procurement of goods, works and services in public sector institutions» was held at Chernivtsi Institute of Trade and Economics of SUTE.
Stakeholder Maryna Balasheskul, Chief Specialist of the Financial Department of Banyliv Rural Territorial Community, covered the issues of procurement monitoring as a type of state financial control and the updated system of risk indicators. They also discussed the peculiarities of public procurement within the framework of international projects, in particular the project LINKS between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and in Ukraine - LINKSROUACBE, in which our institute participates. We are grateful to the speaker for the opportunity to improve the quality of the educational process through cooperation with the leading practitioners.
April, 2025. The round table «Scientific and Practical Determinants of the Development of Socio-Economic Systems under Uncertainty» was held at the CHITE SUTE as part of the project LINKS between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and in Ukraine- LINKSROUACBE. The following stakeholders were invited to the event: Volodymyr Havresh, Deputy Chairman of the Bukovyna region Entrepreneurs’ Club, co-founder and Director of «Ukrdrevexim» LLC; Anna Venerska, lawyer; Violeta Shalieieva, manager of the «Ribs and Fire» Restaurant and «Fan Fan» children's space; Pavlo Katerynchuk, Associate Professor, Counselor of the Mayor of the city of Chernivtsi.
The speakers shared their experience and discussed problems in their respective fields of activity and suggested ways to solve them. The roundtable has become an important platform for sharing experiences and ideas on how to overcome the challenges which are faced by Ukrainian business and the economy in the context of global changes.
On March 31, 2025, the ChTEI SUTE was visited by a delegation from the Stefan cel Mare University in Suceava (Romania), led by Anamaria–Geanina MACOVEI and Ionuţ BALAN - our partners in the project «Links between Theory and Practice in Cross-Border Education Romania-Ukraine» - LINKSROUACBE, ID: HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043. The meeting is dedicated to the launch of the project, which is implemented in partnership and receives funding from the European Union within the framework of the Interreg VI-A NEXT Program «Hungary - Slovakia - Romania - Ukraine 2021-2027». Implementation period: 01.01.2025 - 31.12.2026.
From the ChTEI SUTE, the meeting was attended by Director Professor Anatolii VDOVICHEN, Deputy Director Professor Vasyl KYFYAK, Project Manager Professor Yurii KOROLIUK, Assistant Project Manager Alla SHYMKO, Translator Lesya HORZHU, and Promotion officer Nelya SAVIELIEVA.
During the meeting, problematic issues of project implementation were discussed, joint events were agreed upon, and the first implemented stages were presented.
The seminar «State Registration of MTD Projects of INTERREG NEXT Programs in Ukraine» was held on March 27, 2025. The coordinators of the HUSKROUA INTERREG NEXT Programme 2021-2027 projects and the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine were the organizers of the event. The issues of state registration of these programs and some issues of booking conscripts during martial law, administrative, technical and financial aspects, reporting, key provisions of the Grant Agreement, etc. were considered.
On behalf of the Chernivtsi Institute of Trade and Economics of SUTE, the Project Manager of the project «Links between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and Ukraine» – LINKSROUACBE (ID: HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043P3: A cooperating border region) Yurii KOROLIUK and Financial Manager Valentyna OSADCHA took part in the event.
Project Leading Partner is Stefan cel Mare University in Suceava (Romania).
On March 21, 2025, Deputy Director of the CHTEI SUTE, Professor Vasyl Kyfyak presented the Project «Links between theory and practice in cross-border education in Romania and in Ukraine» (LINKSROUACBE) to the heads of educational institutions of Storozhynets and Vyzhnytsia territorial communities and teachers of lyceums in the city of Chernivtsi. He outlined the goals, objectives and expected results of the project, both short-term ones in the form of implemented initiatives and activities, and also long-term ones in the field of education development of the Chernivtsi region.
On March 21, 2025, the project «Links between theory and practice in cross-border education Romania - Ukraine» (LINKSROUACBE) – ID HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043 was presented to students of the Chernivtsi Institute of Trade and Economics. The implementation of this project will provide students from the border regions of Ukraine and Romania with equal access to modern, relevant practical economic knowledge, which will contribute to their competitiveness in the labor market.
The partnership between educational institutions of both countries introduced by the project will contribute to a coordinated approach to solving regional human resources problems of business.
On March 20, 2025, scientists from the Chernivtsi Institute of Trade and Economics of SUTE (Ukraine) joined online the Launch Conference of the Project «Links between Theory and Practice in Cross-Border Education Romania - Ukraine» (acronym: LINKSROUACBE; ID HUSKROUA/23/RS/3.1/043), organized by the Leading Partner – Stefan cel Mare University in Suceava (Romania). The conference presented the project partners, its main goal, objectives and expected results.