On November 2, 2024, Sumy State University held its Open Day, welcoming prospective students and their parents interested in future studies. Among the various academic offerings, the specialties of the History Department drew particular attention. Professor S. Degtyarov, Doctor of Historical Sciences, and Associate Professor A. Honcharenko, Candidate of Historical Sciences, introduced attendees to the unique opportunities in the “History and Archaeology” and “Secondary Education (History and Civic Education)” programs.
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NMT Preparatory Courses in “History of Ukraine” Have Commenced
In 2023, “History of Ukraine” was established as a mandatory component of the National Multi-subject Test (NMT). Adhering to tradition, October 2024 saw the inauguration of preparatory courses at Sumy State University (SSU). The esteemed faculty members from SSU’s Department of History have been entrusted with delivering the “History of Ukraine” curriculum to preparatory course participants. The distinguished instructors include Associate Professor N.V. Lobko, Ph.D. in Historical Sciences, and Associate Professor V.A. Nesterenko, Ph.D. in Historical Sciences.
Participation of History Department Lecturers in the Development of Programs for Acquiring Ukrainian Citizenship
In early summer 2024, the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine initiated the creation of Working Groups to develop examination programs on the basics of the Constitution of Ukraine and the history of Ukraine for foreigners and stateless individuals seeking to acquire Ukrainian citizenship. Lecturers from the History Department of Sumy State University, Candidates of Historical Sciences, Associate Professors Alla Ivanivna Zyakun and Vadym Anatoliyovych Nesterenko, were included in the Working Groups and actively contributed to the development of the history of Ukraine program, which has now been submitted by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine for public discussion: link to the public discussion.
The History Department congratulates its colleagues and wishes them continued success.
Participation in the All-Ukrainian Online Forum “Prominent Figures of Ukraine in the Struggle for National Independence (20th – Early 21st Century)”
On 23 August, in celebration of Ukraine’s National Flag Day and on the eve of Independence Day, the Donetsk Regional Museum of Local History organised an All-Ukrainian scientific and educational online forum on the topic “Prominent Figures of Ukraine in the Struggle for National Independence (20th – Early 21st Century).” This significant event brought together museum professionals, local historians, academics, and scholars from various regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv, Donetsk, Dnipro, Ivano-Frankivsk, Chernihiv, Kirovohrad, Cherkasy, Vinnytsia, Odesa, Sumy, Lviv, and many others.
Sergiy Degtiarov has been elected as the deputy chair of the Coordination Council on July 4, 2024.
On July 4, 2024, a meeting of the Coordination Council for the Affirmation of Ukrainian National and Civic Identity was held under the chairmanship of O.A. Boyko, the deputy head of the Sumy Regional State Administration and chief of the Regional Military Administration. During the meeting, Sergiy Degtiarov, a Doctor of Historical Sciences and head of the Department of History at Sumy State University, was elected as the deputy chair of the Council. Participants discussed the regional program for national-patriotic education, its relevance in current conditions, the main aspects of developing patriotic education in educational institutions, and the future work vectors of the Council.
THE RESULTS OF THE 2nd ART AND URBANISM COMPETITION
The winner of the 2nd Art and Urbanism Competition named after Hippodamus of Miletus, which was held as part of the study of the discipline “Historical Urban Studies” at Sumy State University, has been determined.
Workshop within the Framework of the Jean Monnet Chair “EU Standards on Freedom of Expression and Information”
On March 22, the Workshop “State Media Policy: Freedom of Expression and Protection of Journalists’ Rights through the Lens of Martial Law Challenges.”was held, organized within the Jean Monnet Chair EU Standards on Freedom of Expression and Information (101127062 EUMediaFree) with the support of the European Education and Culture Executive Agency. This project is being implemented jointly by the International, European, and Comparative Law Department, the Department of History, and Postgraduate Education Center of Sumy State University.
Award from the Head of the Kyiv City State Administration
Dr. Mateusz Kamionka, received an award from the Head of the Kyiv City State Administration, Vitalii Klychko, for his significant personal contribution to the development of the volunteer movement, strengthening the state’s defense capabilities, and active citizenship.
Historian student – player of the basketball team “National team of the Sumy region – BC Sumy State University”
In the Higher League of the Basketball Championship of Ukraine, among the men’s teams, the National Team of Sumy Oblast–BC Sumy State University is competing. Vyacheslav Kiktev, a history student, plays in this team. To date, he has a significant number of achievements – the champion of Ukraine among the teams of the Youth League 2023, the bronze medalist of the All-Ukrainian Universiade 2023, the silver medalist of the final of the 3×3 Cup of Ukraine 2023, the silver medalist of the 1st group stage of the Higher League 2023.
Head of the Department of History of Sumy State University, Serhii Degtyarev, took part in the meeting of the Advisory Council on Cultural Heritage Protection at the Department of Culture, Tourism and Religion of the Sumy Regional Military Administration
On January 23, 2024, a meeting of the Advisory Council on Cultural Heritage Protection at the Department of Culture, Tourism and Religions of the Sumy Regional Military Administration was held, which was attended by members of the Advisory Council on Cultural Heritage Protection at the Department of Town Planning and Architecture of the Sumy Regional Military Administration.