World Science Day for Peace and Development

Greetings on the World Science Day for Peace and Development!

This is a celebration for all who strive for knowledge, research, and discovery; for restoring national and international commitment to using science for the benefit of society; for drawing attention to the challenges science faces, and for increasing support for scientific activities.
May scientific ideas always inspire new achievements, and may your work bring benefit and inspiration to others.
With respect for your work and perseverance!
Thanks to the Armed Forces of Ukraine for the opportunity to work!

KES-Nanotechnology

Today, on 24 October 2024, the kick-off meeting of the heads of EDUC-WIDE research infrastructures working in the field of Nanotechnology took place. Representatives from the University of Southern Norway, Masaryk University (Czech Republic), University of Rennes (France), Jaime I University of Castellón (Spain), and the University of Potsdam (Germany) were present. Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University was represented by Volodymyr Kotsiubynskyi (Head of the “Nanotechnology Lab for Materials Science, Energy and Medicine” (PNU-NanoLab), Tetiana Tatarchuk (Head of the Centre for Materials Science and Nanotechnologies ), and Lyubomyr Nykyruy (Head of the Laboratory of Semiconductor Materials for Energy). The meeting resulted in the development of the idea of a joint application for participation in the Knowledge Exchange Scheme call, announced as part of the EDUC-WIDE alliance activities. The expected outcomes of cooperation in this area include online seminars, visits to partner universities, the exchange of experience and methods in the field of advanced materials science, as well as the optimization of scientific management practices.

 

STC

On the 21st of October, the Head of the Advanced Materials Open Science Centre at the Precarpathian National University (PNU-OpenLab) presented it as an integral part of the research ecosystem of Precarpathian National University to the deputy deans for research and heads of university departments during a meeting of the Scientific and Technical Council. Volodymyr Kotsiubynskyi emphasised its role in enhancing scientific and technical cooperation, promoting openness and accessibility of shared facilities, and highlighted PNU-OpenLab’s collaboration with other innovative university structures, particularly PNU-NanoLab and PNU-FabLab. This ecosystem aims to increase the openness and accessibility of shared infrastructure facilities for scientists, students, and industrial partners, fostering the exchange of ideas and the development of innovative projects within the OSCARS project.

Orientation workshop

On October 1, 2024, Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University launched the project “Center for Open Science in Modern Materials Science at Precarpathian National University” (PNU-OpenLab) within the framework of the European Commission grant HORIZON-INFRA-2023-EOSC-01-01 – Build on the science cluster approach to ensure the uptake of EOSC by research infrastructures and research communities within the initiative of the 1st Open Call for Projects and Services in the field of Open Science OSCARS.

Today, an orientation workshop was held with the project team:

Volodymyr Kotsiubynskyi, Head of the Department of Materials Science and New Technologies at Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University,

Valentyna Yakubiv, Professor of the Department of Management and Business Administration at Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University,

Volodymyra Boichuk, Professor of the Department of Materials Science and New Technologies at Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University,

Iryna Hryhoruk, Associate Professor of the Department of Management and Business Administration at Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University,

Liliya Turovska, Associate Professor of the Department of Management and Business Administration of Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University.

The PNU-OpenLab project, hosted at Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University (PNU), aims to serve as a central hub for advanced research on materials for energy and life sciences. It seeks to expand access to cutting-edge research tools for Ukrainian scientists, with the possibility of future integration into the Central European Research Infrastructure Consortium (CERIC-ERIC). PNU-OpenLab includes existing facilities, such as PNU-NanoLab, which focuses on nanotechnology, and PNU-FabLab, a space designed to foster practical learning and prototyping. Together, these labs aim to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration and promote open access to advanced technology, tools, and expertise.

Teacher’s Day

Please accept our heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of Teacher’s Day! This day brings together all those who dedicate themselves to sharing knowledge, guiding students on their journey toward professional life, imparting wisdom, and nurturing kindness and humanity in their hearts.

Teaching is not just a profession— it is a calling of the soul. The tireless efforts of educators are invaluable, shaping conscious, wise, and patriotic citizens of Ukraine. We wish you boundless inspiration, and continued professional success, and may your students’ achievements bring you pride and joy. Let every day reward you with the fulfillment that comes from your vital work!16:19

Startech 4.0

 

The student team from Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University participated in the Startech 4.0 Nawa Edition workshops, held from 30 September to 4 October at the Space Technology Centre AGH in Krakow, Poland. The event was part of a series of joint student activities organised by Universeh, an alliance of European space universities.

This time, our university was represented by students from the Faculty of Physics and Technology — Solomiia Botiuk, Adriana Danyliuk, and Alina Holinei; the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science — Yuliia Lazarovych, Viktoriia Babala, Hanna Yaremii, and Anna Hus; and the Faculty of Natural Sciences — Nadiia Verezhak and Khrystyna Fediv.

In collaboration with students from France (Université Jean-Jaurès and INP-ENSAT), Italy (University of Rome “Tor Vergata”), Germany (Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf), Sweden (Luleå University of Technology), Luxembourg (University of Luxembourg), and Poland (AGH University in Kraków), our students developed business models for new enterprises utilizing methods of remote sensing of the Earth from spacecraft.

It is crucial that the Universeh-Extended for Ukraine project not only continues its activities but also serves as a foundation for new successful projects that integrate advanced technology with European educational standards. Notably, in October this year, the project “Digital Course for University Analog Astronauts Space Trainings” will be launched under the European Union’s ERASMUS+ grant program (2024-1-PL01-KA220-HED-000252474).

The project is coordinated by the AGH University of Krakow. The consortium members, alongside Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, include the Université De Versailles Saint-Quentin-En-Yvelines (France), the Poliarte Politecnico delle Arti SRL (Italy), and the company CreateHub (Poland).

The goal of the project, which will be conducted by the Department of Materials Science and New Technologies at the Faculty of Physics and Technology, is to develop e-learning courses tailored to train potential participants in space missions.

 

 

Call for Research Projects

🚀 Call for Research Projects: Access to EDUC Research Infrastructures 🚀
The EDUC-WIDE project is excited to announce a call for research projects requiring access to its advanced technologies and services via core facilities and research infrastructures.
🔍 Who can apply?
#Researchers at EDUC member institutions.
#PhD candidates and MSc students of EDUC member institutions.
🧑‍🔬 Why apply? This is a great opportunity to foster collaboration across EDUC partners and leverage the cutting-edge research infrastructures available, particularly in Widening countries like Czechia, Hungary, and Ukraine.
📅 Submission deadline: 31 October 2024.
🔗 How to apply?
#Register on the EDUC OpenUp platform. https://educ.openup.education/feed
💡 Tip: Before submitting, consult the head of the core facility or research infrastructure relevant to your project (listed in the platform database).

OSCARS.

A team of scientists from Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University received a grant from the European Commission HORIZON-INFRA-2023-EOSC-01-01 – Build on the science cluster approach to ensure the uptake of EOSC by research infrastructures and research communities within the framework of OSCARS – Open Science Cluster Action for Research & Society. Its coordinator is Volodymyr Kotsiubynskyi, Head of the Department of Materials Science and New Technologies.

The project will result in the creation of the Advanced Materials Open Science Centre (PNU-OpenLab). The Centre will become a part of the university’s research infrastructure and an element of the ecosystem, which will include the PNU-NanoLab (Nanotechnology Lab for Materials Science, Energy and Medicine) and the PNU-FabLab (Prototyping, 3D Printing and Design Lab).

The main tasks of the Centre will be the consolidation of the research and development activities of Ukrainian scientists in the field of obtaining, investigating, and technological implementation of new materials (including nanomaterials) following the principles of Open Science (access to full-text databases of scientific and technical information, scientific literature, experimental data).

It is envisaged that opportunities will be created for the joint use of PNU research infrastructure in the synthesis and study of new materials and that the Centre will be integrated into the CERIC (Central European Research Infrastructure Consortium) system to promote the development of science and industry in Ukraine.

It is planned to expand the capabilities of the PNU infrastructure to provide scientific services in studying the properties of substances and materials, which will be important for maintaining defence capabilities and meeting the needs of critical infrastructure.

An important component of the Centre’s activities will be the involvement of researchers in Open Science processes through seminars for students and young scientists to demonstrate the possibilities of using the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) resources.

The Centre’s work will be conducted in line with the European Forum for Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) strategy to optimise the use of scientific equipment and to form a generation of FAIR-oriented scientists and researchers (FAIR – Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, and Reusability).

The global goal of the Centre is to facilitate the entry of Ukrainian scientists into the European Research Area.