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The recent conflicts have severely impacted the universities in Ukraine. In a series of overnight Russian drone attacks, the state pedagogical university in Sumy along with its dormitory, suffered substantial damage, resulting in the temporary suspension of classes. Similar attacks have been reported on universities in Uman, Kremenchuk, and Kyiv, highlighting ongoing threats to educational infrastructures in these regions. Furthermore, corruption schemes involving draft evasion have surfaced, where individuals, including lecturers and university staff, promised to arrange university admission for money, exploiting the education system amid the conflict. These events underscore the challenges faced by the higher education sector in Ukraine as it navigates through periods of instability and danger.

How have universities in Ukraine been affected by the conflict?

Ukrainian universities have faced significant damages due to ongoing conflicts, with reports of drone and missile attacks destroying dormitories and educational buildings in various regions. This has resulted in the suspension of classes and an increased strain on educational resources.

What changes are being discussed regarding Ukrainian education policies?

The Ministry of Education plans to implement policies requiring state-funded graduates to work in their specialties. Furthermore, corrupt practices involving draft evasion and fraudulent university admissions are under investigation by authorities.

What measures are in place to combat corruption in educational institutions?

Ukrainian authorities, including the Security Service and National Police, are actively dismantling corrupt schemes within educational institutions, focusing on draft evasion and fraudulent activities linked to university admissions.

Are there any developments to enhance higher education in Ukraine?

The Ukrainian government, led by President Zelensky, has established a Council for the Development of Higher Education to improve educational standards and ensure the resilience of universities against external challenges and threats.

How is mobility for students affected by Ukrainian educational policies?

Ukrainian policies have allowed men aged 18 to 22 to travel abroad for educational purposes, ensuring that students can complete their higher education without interruption due to military call-ups, enhancing educational mobility.

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University and dormitory damaged in Sumy after overnight drone attack. PHOTO University and dormitory damaged in Sumy after overnight drone attack. PHOTO Four buildings of the state pedagogical university and a dormitory were damaged in Sumy during an overnight Russian drone attack on 23 October. A total of 220 windows were blown out, and classes in the buildings will be temporarily suspended. 615 1 Previously in trend: attacks on the Sumy region Shelling of Sumy

Russia attacked three universities in Uman, Kremenchuk and Kyiv: halls of residence and teaching blocks were damaged. PHOTO Russia attacked three universities in Uman, Kremenchuk and Kyiv: halls of residence and teaching blocks were damaged. PHOTO As a result of Russian attacks on the night of 21 October, the educational infrastructure of at least three Ukrainian universities was damaged. Damage was reported in the Cherkasy and Poltava regions and in the capital. 3 741 14 Previously in trend: Studying during the war

Higher education institution building damaged in Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district: fire breaks out. PHOTOS Higher education institution building damaged in Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district: fire breaks out. PHOTOS A building belonging to a higher education institution in Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district was damaged in a Russian attack. 3 647 0 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Kyiv

He promised to "arrange" admission to college for $1,000 to evade mobilisation: lecturer and local councillor has been exposed in Rivne region. PHOTO He promised to "arrange" admission to college for $1,000 to evade mobilisation: lecturer and local councillor has been exposed in Rivne region. PHOTO In the Rivne region, a lecturer at an agricultural college and a member of the district council is suspected of promising, in return for $1,000, to help a conscript gain admission to the college. According to the investigation, student status was intended to enable the man to evade mobilisation. 5 354 5 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

In Odesa, naval academy officer demanded $1,600 for admission to exam session. PHOTOS In Odesa, naval academy officer demanded $1,600 for admission to exam session. PHOTOS In Odesa, law enforcement officers have arrested a course officer at a maritime university who was demanding money from students in exchange for resolving issues relating to their studies. 3 084 17 Previously in trend: Grafters

Men allowed to travel abroad up to age 22 to finish school and university in Ukraine – Zelenskyy Men allowed to travel abroad up to age 22 to finish school and university in Ukraine – Zelenskyy President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the decision to allow men aged 18 to 22 to leave the country was made so that high school students could finish school and enroll in universities in Ukraine. 5 870 87 Previously in trend: Going abroad under age of 25

State-funded graduates will be obliged to work in their speciality: Ministry of Education told what changes are being prepared State-funded graduates will be obliged to work in their speciality: Ministry of Education told what changes are being prepared The Ministry of Education intends to amend the legislation to provide for mandatory work experience for state-funded graduates in their speciality for a certain period of time. 6 315 98 Previously in trend: Ministry of Education is preparing changes for state-funded graduates

SSU and National Police dismantle three more schemes for draft dodgers: 225 fake "students" exposed in one of universities. PHOTOS SSU and National Police dismantle three more schemes for draft dodgers: 225 fake "students" exposed in one of universities. PHOTOS The Security Service and the National Police dismantled three more corrupt mobilization evasion schemes operating in Kyiv, Cherkasy and Zakarpattia. As a result of complex measures, all organizers of the fraud were detained. Among them are the heads of two private higher education institutions... 5 754 7

As result of missile strike on January 10, 12 buildings of Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute were damaged. PHOTOS As result of missile strike on January 10, 12 buildings of Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute were damaged. PHOTOS On January 10, a missile attack on a hotel in Kharkiv on Shevchenko Street caused significant damage to the campus of the National Technical University "Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute" (NTU "KhPI"). 5 671 7 Previously in trend: War

Russians seized premises of universities in Melitopol and plan to train FSB employees there, - Center for National Resistance Russians seized premises of universities in Melitopol and plan to train FSB employees there, - Center for National Resistance The occupiers plan to train future employees of the FSB and policemen in the premises of the captured Bohdan Khmelnytskyi MDPU and TSATU named after Dmytro Motorny. 1 325 7

Russians struck center of Kharkiv, aiming university building - Terekhov Russians struck center of Kharkiv, aiming university building - Terekhov In Kharkiv, there were two Russian "arrivals" in the central part of the city, in particular in the building of one of the universities. 10 512 15 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Significant percentage of graduates who left Ukraine will remain to study abroad, - Acting Director of Ukrainian Center for Educational Quality Assessment Boyko Significant percentage of graduates who left Ukraine will remain to study abroad, - Acting Director of Ukrainian Center for Educational Quality Assessment Boyko Acting Director Valerii Boyko, director of the Ukrainian Center for Educational Quality Assessment (UCEQA), believes that a significant percentage of graduates who have left Ukraine will stay abroad to study at foreign universities. 4 660 21

Zelenskyi forms Council for Development of Higher Education Zelenskyi forms Council for Development of Higher Education Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has set up the Council for the Development of Higher Education in Ukraine as an advisory body. 10 090 230

Quarantine in educational institutions extended – Education Ministry Quarantine in educational institutions extended – Education Ministry In view of the government’s decision to extend the nationwide quarantine until April 24, educational institutions also have to extend quarantine measures. 4 785 5 Previously in trend: Anti-epidemic measures and restrictions

Prospect of full-scale hostilities resumption clearly seen, Ukrainian president says Prospect of full-scale hostilities resumption clearly seen, Ukrainian president says President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko says risk of resumption of full-scale hostilities in the east of the country is still high. 79 201 268 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Parliament bans Poplavskyi, Kivalov and other MPs who voted for the "Laws of Jan. 16" from heading universities Parliament bans Poplavskyi, Kivalov and other MPs who voted for the "Laws of Jan. 16" from heading universities The Verkhovna Rada has banned MPs who voted for the "Laws of Jan. 16" in 2014, from heading higher education establishments. 42 076 127

Vice-rector of Kyiv Medical Academy attacked in capital’s downtown – Interior Ministry (updated) In Kyiv, an unknown person attacked first vice-rector of the Shupyk National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education using firearm. The victim is in hospital. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. 52 630 52

Poroshenko wants to shut down ineffective universities: "Students pay money and receive an empty paper instead of knowledge and profession" President Petro Poroshenko held a meeting with students and professors of Taras Shevchenko National Pedagogical University of Chernihiv. 20 966 80

Dexterous Soldier or Sergeant with Civil University Degree Can Now Become Ukrainian Army Officer - Butusov The General Staff of Ukraine allowed the military command to recommend junior enlisted with higher education for promotion to a higher grade. 27 209 74

Militants Evict Teachers of Luhansk University and Confiscate Their Property The terrorists are evicting leaders of the Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University from their apartments. 23 352 44

Crimean Diplomas Will Not Be Recognized in Europe Crimean Diplomas Will Not Be Recognized in Europe Crimean diplomas will not be recognized by European Universities. 50 542 385 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea