Studying Secondary Education (History) at Sumy State University is undoubtedly a satisfying and enriching experience. Both lectures and practical classes are engaging, often supported by presentations and videos that enhance understanding and spark interest. Students have the opportunity to discover a wealth of new and useful information relevant to their future careers.
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Museum Internship for History Students of Sumy State University
As is already a tradition, students pursuing the degree in History and Archaeology at Sumy State University undertake their internship at the Sumy Regional Museum of Local Lore. Future historians gain hands-on experience in scientific cataloguing of collections, artifact attribution, exhibition development—in essence, they explore the internal workings of a museum institution.
Guest Lectures by Professor Serhii Dehtiariov, Head of the Department of History at the Educational and Research Institute of Law, Sumy State University, for Students of the Jagiellonian University (Kraków, Poland)
Between March and June 2025, Professor Serhii Dehtiariov, Doctor of Historical Sciences and Head of the Department of History at the Educational and Research Institute of Law of Sumy State University, delivered a series of lectures to students enrolled in the undergraduate and graduate programs of the “Polish-Ukrainian Studies” educational track at the Jagiellonian University (Kraków, Poland).
Bachelor’s Thesis Defense by History Students of Sumy State University
On June 24, 2025, the bachelor’s thesis defense of students majoring in “History and Archaeology” at Sumy State University was held in a hybrid format. The qualification papers addressed current issues in Ukrainian history, world history, and historical regional studies. During the defense, the students demonstrated a high level of knowledge and deep understanding of the topics they had researched.
III Scientific and Practical Round Table “Modern Challenges for Migration Policy: Legal, Educational, and Historical Aspects”
On June 20, 2025, Sumy State University hosted the III Scientific and Practical Round Table titled “Modern Challenges for Migration Policy: Legal, Educational, and Historical Aspects.” The event was held within the framework of the project 101098859-EU4Migration-ERASMUS-JMO-2022-HEI-TCH-RSCH-UA-IBA / ERASMUS-JMO-2022-HEI-TCH-RSCH “EU Migration Policy and Law in the Context of the Sustainable Development Goals” under the Jean Monnet action of the Erasmus+ programme.
6th International Scientific and Practical Conference “Contemporary Political Processes: Global and Regional Dimensions”
On May 8–9, 2025, the 6th International Scientific and Practical Conference “Contemporary Political Processes: Global and Regional Dimensions” took place. During this academic forum, Candidate of Historical Sciences and Associate Professor of the Department of History at Sumy State University, Anatolii Honcharenko, delivered a presentation titled:
Meeting of the Coordination Council on the Affirmation of Ukrainian National and Civic Identity
On April 17, 2025, a meeting of the Coordination Council on the Affirmation of Ukrainian National and Civic Identity was held under the auspices of the Sumy Regional Military Administration. This advisory and consultative body was established to evaluate the effectiveness of state policy in the field of national and civic identity affirmation and to facilitate coordination among relevant stakeholders in Sumy Region.
The Second (Final) Stage of the First Round of the All-Ukrainian Competition “Teacher of the Year – 2025”
From February 3 to 7, 2025, the second (final) stage of the first round of the All-Ukrainian competition “Teacher of the Year – 2025” took place. The esteemed jury in the “History” category was chaired by Nataliia Lobko, Candidate of Historical Sciences and Associate Professor at the Department of History of Sumy State University.
Interview with SumDU Fourth-Year Student of “History and Archaeology” Angelina Kuleshova in the Magazine “Local History”
The latest issue of the magazine “Local History”, dedicated to the Slobozhanshchyna region, features an interview with Angelina Kuleshova, a fourth-year student of SumDU specializing in “History and Archaeology.” Currently, she serves as the Chief Curator at the Municipal Institution of the Trostianets City Council, “Museum and Exhibition Center ‘Trostianets’.”
Results of the “Best Teacher Through the Eyes of Students” Contest for the 2023-2024 Academic Year
Sumy State University has announced the results of the “Best Teacher Through the Eyes of Students” contest for the 2023–2024 academic year. History students highly rated their instructors, with one of the winners being Vitalii Korol, Ph.D. in History and Assistant of the Department of History, who received a First Degree Diploma.
The faculty and students of the Department of History at SumDU congratulate Vitalii Mykolaiovych Korol and wish him continued creative achievements.