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:
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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.