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.
On 27 January, participants explored themes of influence and leadership: a visual lecture by Lesia Khomenko‑Semenova, a workshop by Anzhelika Kokarieva on EQ and IQ, and a case‑study session by Kateryna Melnykova on rapid diagnostics of educational programmes.
28 January focused on digital tools and the creative potential of AI. The programme included an online practicum by Yana Sychikova, a workshop by Tetiana Bulakh, an interactive Obsidian session by Maksym Poltoratskyi, and a training session by Daria Domanchuk on balancing deadlines and meaning.
On 29 January, participants examined internal communications and the possibilities of artificial intelligence: a lecture by Maksym Folomieiev, a Demo‑lab by Serhii Yahodzynskyi, and a repeat training session by Daria Domanchuk for those wishing to join.
The final day, 30 January, was dedicated to practical demonstrations: two Show & Try sessions by the KSU‑online and KSU24 teams (Oleksandr Lemeshchuk, Anastasiia Slyzkooukha, Volodymyr Kutishchev), followed by a concluding reflection facilitated by Serhii Omelchuk and Yuliia Yurina.
All staff members of the Department of Philosophy, Sociology, and Social Work enthusiastically took part in the intensive, as confirmed by the certificates they received.
The School of Professional Development Week became a space of inspiration, collaboration, and renewal, where each participant gained new tools, ideas, and professional guidelines for further growth.
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