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On March 19, 2026, within the framework of the Social Work Week dedicated to the World Social Work Day, the Department of Social Pedagogy and Social Work of the Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University and the Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Social Work of the Kherson State University held an interdepartmental joint event. The event was moderated by Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor, Professor of the Department of Social Pedagogy and Social Work of the Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University Protas O.L., who congratulated all those present on the World Social Work Day, noting that social work is a mission of good and the professionalism of specialists who change lives for the better.

On March 18, 2026, the Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Social Work hosted a networking event "Social Work as an Activity and Profession Full of Humanism and Mercy", dedicated to World Social Work Day for applicants of group 111 of full-time study in the specialty I10 Social Work and Counseling.

A meeting of members of the expert group on the preservation of the collection of the KhSU archaeological museum during the occupation, which works at our university, with applicants and teachers of the Faculty of Psychology, History and Sociology, took place at Kherson State University.

The meeting was held in the format of an open dialogue between members of the expert commission and applicants of the faculty.

Senior Research Fellow, Scientific Secretary of the Department of Early Iron Age of the Institute of Archaeology of the NASU Olena Dzneladze spoke about the institute's research during the war. She also presented a presentation: "Atlas of Late Scythian Monuments of the Lower Dnieper".

The participants paid special attention to the topic of preserving cultural heritage in southern Ukraine. Deputy Head of the Regional Inspectorate for the Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments of the Department for the Implementation of Humanitarian Policy of the KhOVA Denis Sikoza spoke about the work on recording the destruction of cultural monuments in Kherson caused by Russian aggression.

Documenting such facts is important not only for science, but also for the further restoration and international recording of crimes against cultural heritage.

During the event, experts also shared the nuances of the work of the expert group on the preservation of the collection of the KhSU Archaeological Museum. They noted that the decision of the university rector to evacuate the collection is absolutely correct and legal, since such collections are subject to evacuation in the first place.

The participants of the round table also had the opportunity to ask questions to specialists.

As noted by the Dean of the Faculty of Psychology, History and Sociology Iryna Shaposhnikova, such meetings are extremely important for students. This is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand about the work of specialists, learn more about modern research and the current challenges that science faces during war.

Today, in a solemn atmosphere, an online broadcast of the university-wide cultural and artistic event dedicated to the work of Taras Hryhorovych Shevchenko took place - the Poetry Café "Well, what if, it seemed, words..."
During the event, open readings of poetic works, lyrical excerpts and author's interpretations of Taras Shevchenko's poetry were held. The event was addressed by the acting head of the Department of Psychology, associate professor, candidate of pedagogical sciences Volodymyr Hurich, as well as a 3rd-year student in the specialty "Social Work" and the chairman of the student council of the Faculty of Social Sciences Yevsyukov Rostyslav.

On March 4, 2026, a guest lecture by Doctor of Philosophy, Professor Sergey Karpovich Kostyuchkov was held for applicants for the second and third levels of higher education in the specialty "History" of Uzhhorod National University. The topic of the lecture: "Terrorist attacks by the Russian army on Ukrainian cities: the format of a military operation or systemic omnicide (on the example of the hero city of Kherson)". The lecture was held within the framework of the OK "Terrorism in the Modern World" at the invitation of Doctor of Historical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Modern History and Foreign Countries Natalia Mykolaivna Radchenko.
After the lecture, a discussion was held, during which applicants and present teachers discussed current issues of threats from global terrorism and ways to overcome it.
The organizers of the event thanked the Faculty of Psychology, History and Sociology of Kherson State University and invited them to further cooperation.

Today, 02/27/2026, a career orientation meeting was held for future graduates of Kherson Lyceum No. 51 of the Kherson City Council. An event that helped eleventh graders take another step towards a conscious choice of their professional path. Students got acquainted with current areas of education, modern labor market requirements, and opportunities that open up after graduation. The conference was attended and presented by the head of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Social Work, Professor Kostyuchkov S.K., guarantor of the educational program “Social Work and Counseling” of the first (bachelor's) level of higher education, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor Shvets T.M., as well as a representative of the student community - the head of the student council of the faculty, a 3rd year student of the specialty “Social Work” Yevsyukov R.

During the meeting, high school students learned about the educational program "Social Work and Counseling" and "Sociology", received advice on choosing a specialty, learned about the features of the admission campaign and heard real stories of professional development. The atmosphere of the event was lively and interested.

Special thanks for organizing the event to the Deputy Director for Educational Work of Lyceum No. 51, Roman Olegovich Synyakov.
Such events help graduates to navigate the world of professions more confidently and make the process of choosing a future career more conscious and inspired.

On February 24, 2026, the III International Conference “Southern Ukraine and the Full-Scale Military Invasion of Russia on February 24, 2022: Source Aspect, Directions of Historical Research, Memorialization” was held. The event was organized by Kherson State University. The conference brought together scholars from Ukraine and European universities for a professional understanding of the experience of war, occupation and liberation of Ukrainian territories. Traditionally, the event was opened by the head of the university, Oleksandr Spivakovsky. The rector recalled how he perceived the news about the beginning of the war, how he returned to Kherson, because he was on a business trip, how the decision to relocate the university was made.

Robert Kuśnież, professor, doctor of habilitative sciences, director of the Institute of History of the Pomeranian University in Slupsk, also addressed the participants with a welcoming speech.

Iryna Shaposhnikova, Dean of the Faculty of Psychology, History and Sociology, also spoke, drawing attention to the importance of holding such events and wishing fruitful work to the conference participants.

Within the framework of three thematic sections — “War and Society”, “Trauma and Memory”, “War and Everyday Life” — the participants discussed the issues of oral historical reconstructions of events in Kherson, the activities of the TRO in the first years of the war, information trauma of the population, memorialization of events, the consequences of the destruction of the Kakhovka HPP, the transformation of the logistical role of the ports of the Northern Black Sea Region and other topical problems of modern historical research. The conference became an important platform for scientific dialogue, exchange of experience and the formation of new approaches to the study of modern history of Ukraine.

Oleksandr Cheremisin - Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor of the Department of History, Archaeology and Teaching Methods visited Lyceum No. 5 in Ivano-Frankivsk. The meeting with schoolchildren was aimed at understanding the experience of modern Ukrainian history through the prism of events in the South, in particular in Kherson, the professor recalled the first attempts by the Russians to capture the village of Strilkove, Kherson region, as harbingers of further aggression, and also emphasized the failure of attempts to destabilize the region by imposing a pseudo-republic scenario. Special attention was paid to the events of February 24, 2022 - the beginning of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation and the situation of Kherson under temporary occupation. Oleksandr Cheremisin also revealed the phenomenon of civil resistance of the townspeople, in particular, mass pro-Ukrainian speeches on Freedom Square as a manifestation of the city's indomitable Ukrainian identity. Based on his own experience of surviving the temporary occupation, he outlined the nature of the repressive practices of Russian security forces, and also highlighted the role of Kherson State University in organizing humanitarian aid, supporting the resistance, and preserving cultural heritage.

One of the most productive days of the week of full-time study: together with the head, Doctor of Philosophy, Professor, Head of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Social Work, we carefully studied the history of the structural unit, achievements, traditions, and plans for the future. Psychologists, together with the heads of the practice bases, worked with clients, and historians revealed the intrigue for the entire faculty and finally showed what was hidden behind the packages of finds. The week is gradually moving towards the finish line.

Within the framework of the practical training and the week of full-time study, a consultative meeting was held with the acting head of the psychological support department of the military unit XXXX of the National Guard of Ukraine. For many peaceful years, the faculty's graduates underwent practical training there, today cooperation is reaching a new level. We believe in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and strive to be as useful as possible. And historians have new discoveries, as reported by student interns. Social workers studied the experience of the NGO "Moloda Prosvita" (Ivano-Frankivsk), got acquainted with the activities of the Ivano-Frankivsk regional organization "Moloda Prosvita", which is engaged in educational, cultural and social activities, supporting youth initiatives and protecting the rights of citizens.

As part of the week of full-time study at the Faculty of Psychology, History and Sociology, a hybrid lecture “Working with the Youth of the City of Ivano-Frankivsk: the Role of the Public Sector” was held. The lecturer was Yevheniya Bardyak, coordinator of youth social work in Ivano-Frankivsk, she heads the NGO Moloda prosvita in her city and is a deputy of the Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Council. The youth of the Kherson region learned about the programs for youth that exist in the region and the prospects for our applicants to participate in them. In turn, a candidate for the specialty I10 Social Work and Counseling, Larysa Samoilova, shared her own experience, who spoke about the experience of social assistance to communities with TOT, whose management staff was relocated to the Mykolaiv region. Then the work continued at the practice bases, and the history students returned to studying the treasures of the Archaeological Museum of KhSU.

On February 12, graduation ceremonies were held for master's degree graduates. We sincerely congratulate them and wish them success and inspiration in their professional activities!

On December 30, 2025, the final meeting of the student government bodies for this semester was held.
The results of the first semester of the 2025/2026 academic year were discussed: successes and what needs to be worked on.
The chairman of the student council of the FPIS, Rostyslav Yevsyukov, a 3rd year student, reported on the work done, thanked all members of the student council for their activity and congratulated everyone on the upcoming New Year 2026, wished them a good rest and recharge their batteries to continue their studies!

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Within the framework of the week of full-time study, teachers and students of historical specialties met with colleagues-historians of the Faculty of History, Political Science and International Relations of the Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University. The main purpose of the meeting was to present the scientific publications of the universities for 2025 and discuss plans for scientific cooperation for the next year.

In the welcoming walls of the Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University, the Kherson historians were met by the Dean of the Faculty, Ihor Hurak, who emphasized the importance of cooperation between historians from different regions.

This time, Natalya Kuzovova, Head of the Department of History, Archaeology and Teaching Methods of the Kherson State University, presented the paper edition of the reference book “Kherson: Liberated Map”, which was published in 2025 and presented it as a gift to the Carpathian colleagues.

As part of the week of full-time study, applicants and teachers of the Faculty of Psychology, History and Sociology on December 17 took part in a meeting with veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war, which was dedicated to issues of security, communication and information stability in war conditions.

The event was held with the assistance of the Department for Support of War Veterans and Demobilized Persons of the Ivano-Frankivsk City Council. The meeting consisted of three thematic parts. The first part was dedicated to safety measures and awareness of weapons and the dangers associated with them. Participants learned about the basic rules for handling explosive objects, potential risks and ways to minimize them.

The guests introduced the attendees to the specifics of communication with military personnel and veterans. In particular, they discussed ethical interaction, effective communication, mutual respect, and sensitivity to the experience of people who have gone through war.

A significant part of the meeting was devoted to information warfare — the principles of modern information security and methods of countering disinformation.

The event presented educational programs of the Faculty of Psychology, History and Sociology, the benefits of studying and employment opportunities.

On December 17, 2026, within the week of full-time study, at the Ivano-Frankivsk office of Kherson State University, for KhSU applicants of specialties 014 Secondary Education, specializations 014.03 History and Civic Education and 032 History and Archaeology of bachelor's and master's levels of higher education, a guest lecture was held by Andriy Zinoviyovych Korolko, Ph.D. in History, Associate Professor of the Department of History of Ukraine and Methods of Teaching History of the Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University, on the topic: "Continuity of research and search local history work of institutions of general secondary and higher education." At the beginning of the lecture, the Dean of the Faculty of Psychology, History and Sociology, Doctor of Social Sciences, Professor Iryna Vasylivna Shaposhnykova, introducing the lecturer, thanked for the cooperation of the KNUVS. The lecturer focused on the importance of involving young people in the study of historical local history and the role of the university in preserving and spreading the local history movement. The issues outlined in this topic aroused considerable interest among applicants and teachers of the Department of History, Archaeology and Teaching Methods of KhSU. Andriy Zinoviyovych suggested possible areas of cooperation between KhSU and KNUVS. We sincerely thank you for this opportunity and counter-steps regarding joint projects!

Motivational event "Career in the veterans' sphere for victory" - an event with elements of networking (presentation-acquaintance with the profession of "veteran support specialist") for master's degree graduates in the specialty "Social work", held by specialists of the Municipal Institution "Center for Providing Social Services" "Doviriya" (Burshtyn, Ivano-Frankivsk region)

On December 18, 2025, as part of the Week of Full-time Study at the Faculty of Psychology, History and Sociology, a motivational event "Career in the veterans' sphere for victory" - an event with elements of networking for master's degree graduates in the specialty "Social work". The event was held with the assistance of the Municipal Institution "Center for Providing Social Services" "Doviriya" (Burshtyn, Ivano-Frankivsk region). The presentation of the profession "veteran support specialist" took place as part of the event.

The lecture on the topic: "Diagnostic approaches in professional and career counseling" was given by Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor, Professor of the Department of Social Pedagogy and Social Work of the Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University O.L. Protas for applicants of all levels of study in specialties 231 Social Work and I10 Social Work and Counseling

On December 15, 2025, as part of the Full-time Study Week at the Faculty of Psychology, History and Sociology, an information meeting-excursion for 2nd-year students of the second (master's) level of higher education in the specialty "Social Work" was held to the municipal institution "Soldier's House" in Ivano-Frankivsk. "Soldier's House" is an institution that provides social, psychological and legal services to military personnel, veterans and their families.

During the week of full-time study, teachers, applicants, and faculty staff met with KhSU Rector Oleksandr Volodymyrovych Spivakovsky, First Vice-Rector Serhiy Arkadiyovych Omelchuk, Vice-Rector Veronika Vyacheslavivna Denysenko, and Vice-Rector Oleksandr Igorovych Lemeshchuk.

In a warm festive atmosphere, the rector presented the associate professor's certificate to the deputy dean for organizational and educational work, Shvets Tatyana Mikhailovna.

Professor Serhiy Vodotyka and Professor Serhiy Karpovich Kostyuchkov also received thanks from the head of the Kherson Regional Council from the hands of the rector.

At the end of the meeting, the students congratulated Oleksandr Volodymyrovych on the upcoming holidays and presented him with memorable gifts.