The University Hosts International Programme “Higher Education Reimagined: Innovation, Creativity and Digital Tools for Educators”

On September 16, 2025, the international professional development programme “Higher Education Reimagined: Innovation, Creativity and Digital Tools for Educators” was launched at the Faculty of Economics of Ivan Franko National University of Lviv. The initiative is being implemented as part of the joint project “Chemnitz–Lviv Learning Bridge 2025” in cooperation with Chemnitz University of Technology, within the framework of the programme “Higher Education Projects to Support the Educational Process in Ukrainian Higher Education Institutions through Digitalisation” of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), with the support of the Harald Christ Foundation for Democracy and Diversity. The coordinator of the program from Lviv University is Professor Marianna Kichurchak, Acting Head of the Department of Economy of Ukraine. Organizational support is provided by the Centre for International Cooperation at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv.

The Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Chemnitz University of Technology, Professor Silke Hüsing, delivered a welcoming speech to the participants of the international programme. She emphasised that the partnership between Lviv University and Chemnitz University has been thriving for four years, thanks to the financial support of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the assistance of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research as well as the Harald Christ Foundation for Democracy and Diversity. Over this period, numerous initiatives have been implemented to support students and promote the exchange of experience between academics, laying the groundwork for the launch of this international professional development programme.

In her speech, Professor Silke Hüsing emphasised that creativity, innovation, and digital tools provide a powerful foundation for the professional growth of educators in the context of ongoing technological transformation. She noted that the integration of innovative approaches into higher education is essential not only for improving the quality of teaching and learning, but also for preparing new generations of professionals who are able to meet the challenges of the modern economy and technological development. Concluding her address, Professor Hüsing wished the participants a fruitful learning experience and encouraged them to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to implement digital solutions in a creative educational environment.

Oksana Molderf, coordinator of the “Chemnitz–Lviv Learning Bridge 2025” project and Head of the Centre for International Cooperation at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, also welcomed the participants. She highlighted that the project-based cooperation between Ivan Franko National University of Lviv and Chemnitz University of Technology, within the framework of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) programme, opens new opportunities for both educators and students, particularly in the context of current military challenges. She further emphasised that this collaboration will receive sustained support over the next four years, as the universities plan to implement an additional joint project under the “German–Ukrainian Cooperation Networks in Higher Education” programme, which aims to broaden the involvement of students and faculty from both institutions. She concluded by wishing the participants inspiration, successful studies, and continued success in implementing innovations in their academic work.

The professional development programme will continue until 8 October 2025. Participants will acquire foundational knowledge in creativity, explore its role in teamwork, examine innovative approaches to teaching and learning, and investigate opportunities for integrating artificial intelligence into the educational process. Additionally, they will enhance their understanding of social entrepreneurship, digital learning platforms, international educational initiatives, and start-ups.

Based on materials from the Centre for International Cooperation

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