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Thursday, April 30, 2026
Presentation of the Book “Kherson Residents in 2022—2025”
On April 30, 2026, lecturers of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Social Work, together with first‑year students of the Social Work and Counselling programme, took part in the presentation of the book Kherson Residents in 2022–2025.
The book is a collection of personal memories of city residents about their experiences and everyday life during this challenging period. It brings together stories and photo chronicles of Kherson citizens — medical workers, utility service employees, firefighters, rescuers, volunteers, educators, cultural figures, and representatives of other fields.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Сareer guidance meeting was held with the 11th‑grade students of Hola Prystan Lyceum No. 3
On April 14, 2026, a career guidance meeting was held with the 11th‑grade students of Hola Prystan Lyceum No. 3 of the Hola Prystan City Council, Kherson Region.
The acting dean of the faculty, Professor I. V. Shaposhnykova, addressed the prospective applicants, presenting the faculty and providing general information about its departments and their academic programs.
The Head of the Department, Professor S. K. Kostiuchkov, gave a more detailed overview of the “Social Work and Counseling” program.
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Thursday, April 09, 2026
Career‑orientation meeting with students of the Muzykivka Lyceum
On April 7, 2026, a career‑orientation meeting was held with students of the general secondary education institution “Muzykivka Lyceum” of the Kherson Regional Council.
The meeting was attended by: Acting Dean, Professor, Doctor of Sociological Sciences I. Shaposhnykova; Head of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Social Work, Professor S. Kostiuchkov; and the program guarantors of “Sociology” and “Social Work and Counseling” — T. Cherkashyna and T. Shvets. The Head of the “Admissions Office” of the university, N. Starodubets, was also present.
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Saturday, April 04, 2026
Meeting with the Graduates of Kherson Educational Complex No. 56. Career‑Orientation Event.
Today, April 3, 2026, another career‑orientation meeting was held with future potential applicants to our department. Today we met with the 11th‑grade graduating students of Kherson Educational Complex No. 56 of the Kherson City Council.The prospective applicants were welcomed by the Acting Dean of the Faculty, Professor, Doctor of Sociological Sciences I. V. Shaposhnykova. The Head of the Department, Professor S. K. Kostiuchkov, also delivered a brief address.
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Monday, March 30, 2026
Students of the “Social Work” and “Social Work and Counselling” programmes have created a career‑orientation video.
Students of the “Social Work” and “Social Work and Counselling” programmes traditionally demonstrate initiative and creativity in implementing various educational and social projects. This time, they have prepared a new career‑orientation video titled “Social Work and Counselling - It’s Cool!” In the video, first‑, second‑, third‑ and fourth‑year bachelor’s students share their own vision of the profession, highlighting its modern relevance, importance, and wide opportunities for growth.
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Friday, March 27, 2026
Credit for the industrial (field) practicum of first‑year students of the I10 Social Work and Counseling specialty of the ІІ (master’s) level of higher education.
On 27 March 2026, the assessment of the first‑year students of the I10 Social Work and Counselling master’s programme (full‑time study) for their field placement was conducted. The examination committee consisted of the Acting Dean of the Faculty, Professor I.V. Shaposhnykova; the Head of the Department, Doctor of Philosophy, Professor S.K. Kostiuchkov; and T.M. Shvets, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor, and guarantor of the Social Work and Counselling educational programme.
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Thursday, March 26, 2026
Career‑orientation event with students of the Kherson Scientific Lyceum of the Kherson Regional Council.
Today, on March 26, 2026, a career‑orientation meeting was held between the lecturers of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology, and Social Work of Kherson State University and prospective applicants to the degree programs “Social Work and Counselling” and “Sociology.” Today we were joined by students of the Kherson Scientific Lyceum of the Kherson Regional Council. During the meeting, the following speakers addressed the students: Acting Dean of the Faculty, Professor I. V. Shaposhnykova; Head of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology, and Social Work, Professor S. K. Kostiuchkov;
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Thursday, March 19, 2026
Guest Lecture for Students of the “Social Work and Counselling” Programme at Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University...
On 19 March 2026, as part of Social Work Week dedicated to the celebration of World Social Work Day, the Department of Social Pedagogy and Social Work of Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University and the Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Social Work of Kherson State University held a joint interdepartmental event. The event was moderated by Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor, and Professor of the Department of Social Pedagogy and Social Work at Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University, O. L. Protas,
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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
А networking event titled “Social Work as an Activity and Profession Filled with Humanism and Compassion”
On March 18, 2026, the Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Social Work hosted a networking event titled “Social Work as an Activity and Profession Filled with Humanism and Compassion,” dedicated to World Social Work Day for first-year students of Group 111, full‑time programme, specialty I10 Social Work and Counselling. Networking is an activity aimed at exchanging information among people united by shared professional or personal interests, usually in an informal setting.
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Saturday, March 14, 2026
A professor of the department took part in the implementation of the project “Kherson Residents in 2022—2025.”
13 March 2026, on the 82nd anniversary of the liberation of our city from the Nazi occupiers during the Second World War, the book “Kherson Residents in 2022–2025” was presented in Kherson — a collection of personal memories by city residents about their lives during this period.
The book brings together stories and photo chronicles from doctors, utility workers, firefighters, rescuers, volunteers, educators, cultural figures, and representatives of other fields.
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The poetry café “Well, what are words, it would seem…”
Yesterday, on March 10, 2026, a warm and solemn meeting was held at the Kherson State University office in Ivano-Frankivsk, along with an online broadcast of a university-wide cultural and artistic event dedicated to the creative legacy of Taras Hryhorovych Shevchenko. The poetry café “Well, what are words, it would seem…”
The event featured open readings of poetic works, lyrical excerpts, and original interpretations of Taras Shevchenko’s poetry.
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Monday, March 09, 2026
Congratulations to Kseniia Fertak and her academic supervisor, T. O. Cherkashyna, on their victory at the regional stage!
Good news!
In the second stage of the All-Ukrainian Competition for the Defense of Research Projects by Student Members of the Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in the 2025/2026 academic year, first place was awarded to Ksenia Fertak, an 11th-grade student of the Regional Scientific Lyceum of the Kherson Regional Council, for her research project “Developing National-Patriotic Identity and Value Orientations of Youth through Student Self-Governance in Wartime Conditions.”
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Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Guest lecture by Doctor of Philosophical Sciences, Professor Serhii Karpych Kostyuchkov.
On 4 March 2026, a guest lecture was delivered by Doctor of Philosophical Sciences, Professor Serhii Karpych Kostyuchkov for second- and third‑cycle students of the History programme at Uzhhorod National University.
The lecture topic was:
“Terrorist Attacks by the Russian Army on Ukrainian Cities: A Military Operation Format or Systemic Omnicide
(the Case of the Hero City of Kherson)”.
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Monday, March 02, 2026
Meeting of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Social Work: March Outcomes and Development Plans
Today, on 2 March, the Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Social Work held its March meeting, during which the faculty members discussed the key areas of work for the current semester and agreed on further steps in educational, research, and outreach activities. The discussion focused on issues related to the organisation of the educational process, preparation for accreditation procedures, updating of syllabi, implementation of modern teaching methods, as well as career guidance initiatives.A significant part of the meeting was devoted to the department’s research activities.
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Friday, February 27, 2026
Сareer guidance meeting was held for future graduates of Kherson Lyceum No. 51
Today, February 27, 2026, a career guidance meeting was held for future graduates of Kherson Lyceum No. 51, under the Kherson City Council. The event helped eleventh-grade students take another step toward making an informed choice about their professional path. The participants explored current educational trends, modern labor market demands, and opportunities available after graduation.
The conference featured presentations of educational programs by Professor S.K. Kostyuchkov, Head of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology, and Social Work;
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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Presentation of the Infobox for interaction with released prisoners from captivity from the Coordination Center for Mental Health of the CMU.
The Coordination Center for Mental Health of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, in cooperation with DIGNITY – the Danish Institute Against Torture – and funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark within the All-Ukrainian Mental Health Program “How Are You?” – an initiative of First Lady Olena Zelenska, held yesterday, February 25, 2026, a presentation of the Infobox for interaction with those released from captivity. Participants of the event discussed practical mechanisms for providing comprehensive support to individuals released from captivity, as well as identified the next steps for interagency cooperation.
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Friday, February 20, 2026
Assessment of the pre-graduation internship for fourth-year students of the first (bachelor’s) level of higher education
On February 20, 2026, the assessment of the pre-graduation internship for fourth-year students of the first (bachelor’s) level of higher education, specializing in "Social Work and Counseling" and "Sociology," took place. The examination committee, consisting of the Dean of the Faculty of Psychology, History, and Sociology, Professor and Doctor of Sociological Sciences Iryna Vasylivna Shaposhnykova, and the Head of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology, and Social Work, Professor Serhii Karpovych Kostyuchkov, conducted the assessment for the bachelor’s students.
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Monday, February 16, 2026
The on‑campus study week for master’s‑level students has begun.
On February 16, 2026, the on‑campus study week began for students of the second (master’s) level of higher education in the specialty I10 Social Work and Counseling.
The meeting was opened by the Dean of the Faculty, Professor, Doctor of Sociological Sciences Iryna Shaposhnykova.
All academic staff members of the department were present, as well as an invited guest — Yevheniia Bardiak, Head of the youth NGO “Moloda Prosvita” and a deputy of the Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Council.
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Friday, February 13, 2026
Final conference and assessment for the educational practice.
Today, on February 13, 2026, the final conference and assessment for the educational practice took place for second- and third‑year students of the specialties 231 Social Work and 054 Sociology, as well as for first‑year students of the specialty I10 Social Work and Counselling (shortened study program).
The conference was attended by the Acting Dean of the FPIS Faculty, Professor, Doctor of Sociological Sciences Iryna Vasylivna Shaposhnykova, and the Head of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology, and Social Work, Professor Serhii Karpovych Kostiuchkov, who served as members of the assessment committee.
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Friday, February 13, 2026
Celebrations in honor of our master’s graduates! Our heartfelt congratulations!
On February 12, 2026, one of the most significant academic events of the year took place at the Ivano-Frankivsk office of Kherson State University — the solemn graduation ceremony for master’s students. The festive event brought together graduates, their lecturers, families, and friends to celebrate the completion of an important stage in their professional development.
During the ceremony, heartfelt congratulations and words of gratitude were extended to the lecturers and mentors. The graduates were wished confidence, courage, and inspiration as they embark on the next chapter of their lives.
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Monday, February 09, 2026
Online career‑orientation meeting
On February 9, 2026, an online career‑orientation meeting was held between representatives of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology, and Social Work of Kherson State University and representatives of the Admissions Committee, together with future graduates of the Chornobaivka Lyceum of the Chornobaivka Village Council, Kherson District, Kherson Region.
The department was represented by Acting Dean of the Faculty of Psychology, History, and Sociology, Doctor of Sociological Sciences Iryna Vasylivna Shaposhnykova,
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Monday, February 09, 2026
Orientation Conference on Educational Practice at the Department of Philosophy, Sociology, and Social Work.
The second semester of this academic year begins with educational practice for 2nd- and 3rd‑year students of the first (bachelor’s) level of higher education in the specialties 231 Social Work and I‑10 Social Work and Counseling, as well as for the specialty C5 Sociology. On February 2, 2026, the practice supervisors, I.V. Shaposhnykova and S.K. Kostiuchkov, welcomed the students at the start of the second semester and held an orientation conference during which the purpose of the practice, its main tasks, and the conditions of its implementation were outlined.
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Friday, January 30, 2026
Career‑orientation online meeting with 11th‑grade students of Kherson Lyceum No. 52 “Perspektyva”.
Today, January 30, 2026, an online meeting was held between 11th‑grade students of Kherson Lyceum No. 52 “Perspektyva” and representatives of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology, and Social Work of Kherson State University.
The Dean of the Faculty of Psychology, History, and Sociology, Doctor of Sociological Sciences Iryna SHAPOSHNYKOVA, together with the Head of the Department Serhii KOSTIUCHKOV, Deputy Dean Tetiana SHVETS, and Associate Professor Tetiana CHERKASHYNA, presented the faculty’s activities and emphasized the critical importance of the professions of sociologist and social worker in today’s realities.
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Friday, January 30, 2026
From 26 to 30 January 2026, Kherson State University hosted an intensive programme of the School of Professional Development.
From 26 to 30 January 2026, Kherson State University hosted an intensive programme of the School of Professional Development. Over the course of five days, participants immersed themselves in modern approaches to teaching, academic integrity, digital transformation, and professional self‑care. The first day began with an official opening, a motivational address by Oleksandr Spivakovskyi, and an introduction to the course delivered by Serhii Omelchuk and Yuliia Yurina. The day concluded with an expert panel by Ivan Nazarov dedicated to updates in academic integrity legislation.
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Participation in the Webinar “Prevention of Risky Behaviour Among Youth” within the All-Ukrainian Mental Health Programme "How Are You"?
On 13 January 2026, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences and Associate Professor T. M. Shvets took an active part in the webinar “Prevention of Risky Behaviour Among Youth”. The webinar is part of the project “National Self‑Education Platform”, created by the Coordination Centre for Mental Health under the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the NGO “Barrier‑Free”, within the All‑Ukrainian Mental Health Programme How Are You?—an initiative of First Lady Olena Zelenska, supported by the “Partnership for a Strong Ukraine” Programme funded by the Governments of the United Kingdom, Estonia, Canada, Norway, Finland, Switzerland, and Sweden.
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Monday, December 29, 2025
Final conferences on pre‑graduation and industrial practice were held
On 29 December 2025, the final conference on pre‑graduation practice was held for first‑year full‑time students of the second (master’s) level of higher education in the specialty I10 “Social Work and Counselling”.
The students presented the initial steps and preliminary results of their future master’s research projects.
All participants received grades of “excellent” or “good”.
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Saturday, December 27, 2025
Students of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology, and Social Work took part in the Human Rights Day Testing.
In early December, the educational platform of the National Festival “Code of the Nation” announced the launch of the Human Rights Day Testing, which is observed worldwide on December 10.
The testing was created and conducted to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.
Our students, Tetiana Savchenko and Iryna Verzun, took part in the testing and received certificates.
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Monday, December 22, 2025
Cooperation with the Ukrainian Center for Independent Political Research
The Ukrainian Independent Center for Political Research, with the support of Inclus Peace, has for the second year in a row approached our Kherson State University —
specifically Professor Serhii Kostiuchkov, Doctor of Philosophy and Head of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology, and Social Work — with a proposal for cooperation aimed at assessing the impact and likelihood of risks affecting Ukraine’s societal resilience. The focus of the political analysis is Kherson region.
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Friday, December 19, 2025
"Career guidance meeting with Ukrainian school students from Klaipėda (Lithuania)."
On December 19, 2025, the Head of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology, and Social Work, Professor S.K. Kostyuchkov, together with the guarantor of the educational program 'Social Work and Counseling' of the first (bachelor’s) level of higher education, Associate Professor T.M. Shvets, and the Chair of the Faculty Student Council, third-year student of the 'Social Work' program R. Yevsyukov, participated in the career guidance event 'Social Work: A Profession and a Life Mission' for the 11-A grade students of the East-European School (Klaipėda, Lithuania), children from Ukrainian families who have been forced by the war to reside in the Republic of Lithuania.
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Thursday, December 18, 2025
On December 18, 2025, a conference for prospective applicants “Open Day” was held.
Today, December 18, 2025, a conference for prospective applicants “Open Day” was held, at which all faculties of Kherson State University were presented.
From our faculty, the Acting Dean, Professor, Doctor of Sociological Sciences, and Honored Worker of Education of Ukraine — Iryna Shaposhnykova — delivered a presentation.
She spoke about the prospects of studying at our faculty.
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Thursday, December 18, 2025
VI All-Ukrainian Scientific and Practical Conference with International Participation “Social Work: Formation, Prospects, Development”
On December 18, 2025, the academic and teaching staff of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology, and Social Work (Professor S.K. Kostyuchkov, Professor I.V. Shaposhnykova, Associate Professor V.O. Hurich, Associate Professor T.M. Shvets), together with students O. Kosovan (Bachelor’s degree program in “Social Work”) and M. Ozerov and A. Zhilyaiev (first-year doctoral students in the “Social Work and Counseling” program at the third [educational and scientific] level of higher education), took an active part in the VI All-Ukrainian Scientific and Practical Conference with international participation “Social Work: Formation, Prospects, Development”.
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Thursday, December 18, 2025
A motivational event “Career in the Veteran Sphere for Victory” — an event with elements of networking.
On December 18, 2025, within the framework of the Week of On-Campus Learning at the Faculty of Psychology, History, and Sociology, a motivational event entitled “Career in the Veteran Sphere for Victory” was held — an event with elements of networking for graduating master’s students majoring in “Social Work.” The event was organized with the support of the Municipal Institution Center for the Provision of Social Services “Doviria” (Burshtyn, Ivano-Frankivsk region). As part of the event, a presentation of the profession “Veteran Support Specialist” took place.
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Thursday, December 18, 2025
Guest lecture by Professor S. Kostyuchkov for higher education students of Zhytomyr Polytechnic State University.
On December 17, 2025, a guest lecture by Professor Serhii Kostyuchkov was held via the Zoom application for higher education students majoring in “Journalism” at Zhytomyr Polytechnic State University. The topic of the lecture — “Bioethical Imperatives of Counteracting Neurocognitive Hacking: A Biophilosophical Interpretation” — aroused significant interest among the audience.
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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Guest lecture on the topic: “Diagnostic Approaches in Professional and Career Counseling”
On December 17, 2025, within the framework of the Week of In-Person Learning at the Faculty of Psychology, History, and Sociology, a guest lecture was delivered for students of all levels of study in the specialties 231 Social Work and I10 Social Work and Counseling by Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor, and Professor of the Department of Social Pedagogy and Social Work at Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University, Oksana Protas. The topic of the lecture was “Diagnostic Approaches in Professional and Career Counseling.”
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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Informational meeting and study visit of second-year master’s students in the specialty Social Work to the municipal institution Warrior’s House (Ivano-Frankivsk).
On December 15, 2025, within the framework of the Week of In-Person Learning at the Faculty of Psychology, History, and Sociology, a study visit and informational meeting was held for second-year master’s students in the specialty Social Work to the municipal institution Warrior’s House in Ivano-Frankivsk.
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Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Employees of our department received awards from the Kherson Regional Military Administration. Congratulations!
On December 16, during a meeting with the Rector of Kherson State University, Oleksandr Spivakovskyi, on the occasion of the week of in-person learning for students of the Faculty of Psychology, History, and Sociology, a ceremonial awarding of the staff of our department took place.
Deputy Dean Tetiana Shvets received the certificate of Associate Professor of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology, and Social Work.
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