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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 first (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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Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Defense of Master’s Theses
Today, December 16, 2025, the defense of qualification theses was held by students of the second (master’s) level of higher education, specializing in Social Work. The defense took place in a mixed format, with most of the students present at the Kherson State University office in Ivano-Frankivsk.
The Dean of the Faculty of Psychology, History, and Sociology - Professor, Doctor of Sociological Sciences, IrynaShaposhnykova - was present at the defense.
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Thursday, December 11, 2025
Meeting of the Competition Committee at KSU
On December 10, 2025, a meeting of the Competition Committee of Kherson State University was held.
During the meeting, the competition case of Associate Professor Volodymyr Hurich, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences and Associate Professor of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology, and Social Work, was reviewed in connection with his participation in the competition for the position of Associate Professor.
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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Students of our faculty and department took part in the university-wide event.
Today at 14:00, a university-wide event was held regarding the adoption of the regulations of the Student Rights Ombudsman. During the meeting, the Regulations on the Commissioner for the Rights of Learners (Student Ombudsman) of Kherson State University were discussed and approved. This document will contribute to the protection of rights, support, and proper communication between students and the administration of KSU.
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Tuesday, December 09, 2025
On the occasion of the International Anti-Corruption Day, our students received certificates.
Annually, on December 9, International Anti-Corruption Day is observed at the initiative of the UN. This is an important occasion to recall that corruption not only violates laws but also undermines the foundations of fairness, equality, and trust in society.
Kherson State University strongly condemns any manifestations of corruption. KSU urged students to be proactive and join the efforts to form a transparent and honest educational environment.
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Friday, December 05, 2025
Final Assessment of Master’s Pre-Diploma Practice
On December 5, 2025, the final assessment of pre-diploma practice was conducted for second-year full-time students of the second (master’s) level of higher education, majoring in Social Work. The assessment was attended by: Dean of the Faculty of Psychology, History, and Sociology, Doctor of Sociological Sciences, Professor I. Shaposhnikova; Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor T. Shvets; Head of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology, and Social Work, Professor S. Kostyuchkov.
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Thursday, December 04, 2025
Open Lecture on the Topic “Black Rhetoric: Manipulative Technologies in Rhetoric”
On December 4, 2025, within the framework of the competition for the position of Professor at the Department of Philosophy, Sociology, and Social Work, the Dean of the Faculty of Psychology, History, and Sociology, Doctor of Sociological Sciences, Professor Iryna Shaposhnykova, delivered an open lecture on the topic “Black Rhetoric: Manipulative Technologies in Rhetoric” as part of the educational component “Rhetoric” for students of the specialties Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, and History.
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Thursday, December 04, 2025
Career Guidance Event “Social Work: Profession and Mission of Life”
On November 13, 2025, the guarantor of the educational program “Social Work and Counseling” of the first (bachelor’s) level of higher education, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor T. Shvets, together with the Head of the Student Council of the Faculty and third-year student of the specialty “Social Work” R. Yevsiukov, took part in the career guidance event “Social Work: Profession and Mission of Life”, organized by the administration of Velyka Lepetykha Lyceum in Kherson region.
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Wednesday, December 03, 2025
First-year student of the specialty 'Social Work and Counseling' at the 1 level of higher education took part in the Testing dedicated to the Day of Dignity and Freedom!
First-year student of the specialty 'Social Work and Counseling' at the first (Bachelor’s) level of higher education, Iryna Verzun, took part in the Testing dedicated to the Day of Dignity and Freedom, which was held on the educational platform of the National Festival 'Code of the Nation'. She received a certificate.
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Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor T. Shvets took part in the online webinar for internally displaced persons...
On December 2, 2025, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor T.M. Shvets took part in an online webinar for internally displaced persons and individuals affected by the armed aggression against Ukraine on the topic: 'Granting the status of a child affected by war'. The event was organized by the NGO 'Revival of Ukraine' with the support of the Directorate for the Protection of Children's Rights of the Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity of Ukraine, as well as the Secretariat of the Commissioner of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for Human Rights.
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Monday, December 01, 2025
Assessment of Research (Pre-Diploma) Practice for Master’s Students
On December 1, 2025, the assessment of the research (pre-diploma) practice was conducted for first-year part-time students enrolled in the second (master’s) level of higher education in the specialty Social Work and Counseling. The students duly submitted all required documentation in a timely and complete manner. Based on the results of the assessment, they were awarded good and excellent grades.
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Friday, November 28, 2025
Final Examination of Industrial Practice for Master’s Level Students (28.11.2025).
On November 28, 2025, the final assessment of industrial practice was held for second-year full-time students pursuing the second (master’s) level of higher education. The conference was attended by: Acting Dean of the Faculty of Psychology, History, and Sociology, Doctor of Sociological Sciences, Professor Iryna Shaposhnikova; Head of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology, and Social Work, Chair of the Practice Commission Serhiy Kostyuchkov; Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor, and member of the Practice Commission Tetyana Shvets.
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Friday, November 14, 2025
Congratulations to Associate Professor Volodymyr Hurich
Congratulations to Associate Professor Volodymyr Hurich Department of Philosophy, Sociology, and Social Work
We extend our congratulations to Associate Professor Volodymyr Hurich on receiving an Expression of Gratitude from the Kherson Military Administration for his high professionalism under wartime conditions, outstanding achievements in professional activity, many years of diligent and impeccable work, and on the occasion of the 108th anniversary of the founding of Kherson State University. 
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Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Practice credits
The second master's level of higher education in the correspondence form of study reported on the completion of two types of practice - pre-diploma and industrial.
At the credit classes - 10.11.2025 and 11.11.2025, the graduates demonstrated a high level of theoretical and practical training.
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Thursday, November 06, 2025
Conference "Theory and Practice of Social Work: Experience, Current State, Strategies"
On November 5, 2025, the All-Ukrainian Scientific and Practical Conference for Higher Education Students and Young Scientists "Theory and Practice of Social Work: Experience, Current State, Strategies" was held.
The conference created a platform for discussing current issues and challenges in the field of social work.
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