Science knows no borders. It has the power to unite!
The Center for Ukrainian Researchers in Austria is consistently expanding the scope of international scientific partnership. Today marks a special occasion for us: the signing of a cooperation agreement with Kherson State University.
This is more than just a formality or a new entry on a list of partnerships. It represents the opening of new opportunities for Ukrainian science—a pooling of intellectual potential, experience, and research initiatives.
Through this collaboration, we plan to develop international project work, jointly prepare and implement scientific projects, and organize conferences, roundtables, and other academic events.
We are convinced that the future of science is born wherever there is mutual trust, openness to new ideas, and a readiness to act together.

The Center for Ukrainian Researchers in Austria, 🇦🇹 together with Thompson Rivers University, and Ukrainian language and literature teachers, including EdWay Ukraine, is developing the international project Ukrainian Roots Challenge. 🇺🇦Its goal is to preserve Ukrainian identity, cultural heritage, and intergenerational connections. In September, interactive seminars brought together scholars, students, educators, cultural and community leaders, and university representatives.
The Center was represented by Professor Tetiana Symonenko, Thompson University by Professor Oleksandr Kondrashov, and Ukraine by researcher Liudmyla Yuldasheva. This is an important project for Ukraine and Ukrainians worldwide. We invite students, teachers, educators, and researchers to join Ukrainian Roots Challenge, take part in upcoming activities, share your ideas, and help us preserve our heritage together. Join us and make a difference!

Symonenko, T., & Yuldasheva, L. (2026). AI-Assisted Multilingual Narrative Practice for Children’s Resilience: Theoretical Foundations, Research Perspectives, and Educational Methodologies. Vienna: f‑Zentrum. 134 pp. Available at ZUFO Repository: https://f‑Zentrum.at

The team of the Center for Ukrainian 🇺🇦Researchers in Austria 🇦🇹, led by Professor Tetyana Symonenko, in cooperation with CultureMovesEurope, acted as a host institution for leading Ukrainian scholars in the fields of philology and social communications.
Among the participants of the program: Lyudmila Yuldasheva, co-author of textbooks on Ukrainian and foreign literature, head of the Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Cherkasy region, associate professor at Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University and doctoral student at Bohdan Khmelnytskyi Cherkasy National University. Anzhelika Dosenko, head of the Department of Social Communications at the V. I. Vernadskyi Tavrichesky National University, also joined the project.
During this time, significant scientific and research work was carried out, new projects were launched, international communication was established, and cooperation with Austrian universities and scientific institutions was expanded. We are proud of the results of this cooperation and continue to work on new initiatives.

Scientists from the Center for Ukrainian Studies in Vienna: professors Tetiana Symonenko, Natalia Ovsyannikova, Olena Pavlenko, Oksana Denys, colleagues Tetiana Savchyn, Taisiia Novachuk, Vira Berkovets and others participated in the March on Vyshyvanka Day. Together with Ukraine in the heart!

From May 18 to 26, 2026, Associate Professor Tetіana Savchyn, a representative of the Ivan Pulyuy Ternopil National Technical University, was at the Center for Ukrainian Researchers in Austria 🇦🇹🇺🇦 as part of the international mobility program.
During the week, we held a number of scientific seminars aimed at developing competencies in preparing grant applications, implementing artificial intelligence tools in the professional activities of a teacher, and discussing modern problems of business communications.
The event became an important platform for academic exchange and cooperation.
In addition, we took part in the embroidery march in Vienna. We are also establishing cooperation with the Carnuntum Archaelogical Park – a museum where a city from the times of the Roman Empire, the most important Roman archaeological complex in Central Europe, has been preserved and partially reconstructed.
We sincerely thank our Austrian colleagues Dr. Gerhard Walter Ruscher and Master Hermann Dietrich for their meaningful communication and support for Ukrainian scientists in Austria, which contributes to the development of international scientific ties and partnerships in the future.

On May 14, our team participated in the 18th International Conference on Natural and Technological Education (ICON MaSTEd 2026) in Kryvyi Rih. The team included Professors Svitlana Skvortsova, Tetiana Symonenko , Kira Hnizdilova, and Yana Haievets, representing the Center of Ukrainian Researchers in Austria, Cherkasy National University named after Bohdan Khmelnytskyi, and South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University named after K. D. Ushynsky.
We presented the study “Artificial Intelligence Tools in the Visualization of Educational Materials: Teachers’ Experience and Perspectives”. The research focused on how teachers use AI tools to create visual learning materials and their future perspectives on these technologies.
We are grateful to the organizers for the excellent platform for academic exchange, especially to
Dr. Serhii Semerakov.

Professors of the Center, Svitlana Skvortsova and Tetiana Symonenko, completed an international academic internship at the University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland within the framework of academic mobility and the CIPUS programme.
For us as Ukrainian scholars, this internship opened new opportunities for cooperation and sustainable international partnerships. The working group included Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine Svitlana Skvortsova, Professor Tetiana Symonenko, Corresponding Member NAES of Ukraine Professor Nataliia Morze, and Habilitated Professor Eugenia Smyrnova-Trybulska (University of Silesia).
We participated in the scientific seminar “Digital Technologies for Innovative Teaching of Teachers and Students”, organized by the Polish Pedagogical Association at the Faculty of Primary Education and Arts.
We demonstrated an AI-based presentation workflow using Lenta laptop tools and Synthesia. Dr. Tomasz Kopczyński also presented VR, AR, and Oculus applications in mathematics education.

On April 15, we officially launched the international project Ukrainian Roots Challenge, developed by the well-known Canadian professor Oleksandr Kondrashov. The project is implemented in partnership with Thompson Rivers University, the Center of Ukrainian Studies in Austria, and the All-Ukrainian Association of Language Teachers.
The first meeting already brought together around 100 participants from Canada, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania, the USA, Austria, Poland, Italy, and other countries. It is especially valuable that professors, teachers, students, and school pupils work together as one international team. We are convinced that such cooperation generates strong ideas and meaningful initiatives.
Certificates of participation were issued to all seminar participants.
We invite everyone to join our growing community. Soon we will present new project activities, including conferences, competitions, and seminars.

Professors of the Center of Ukrainian Researchers in Austria, Svitlana Skvortsova and Tetiana Semonenko, completed an international academic internship at Jan Selye University in Komárno, Slovakia in April 2026.
During the visit, they established meaningful cooperation with colleagues from the Faculty of Economics and Informatics, which developed into a serious academic partnership with strong future potential.
The internship was carried out within the Ukrainian–Austrian project “The Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools in the Professional Activities of University Lecturers”, implemented by the South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University named after K. D. Ushynsky in cooperation with the Center of Ukrainian Researchers in Austria. This topic became the core of all academic discussions and exchanges.
We express sincere gratitude to Professor Stefan Gubo for his support, coordination, and open academic dialogue, which made the visit productive and well organized.

On the Organization of an International Seminar
The Center for Ukrainian Researchers in Austria hereby announces the organization of the international academic and educational seminar “Ukrainian Roots Challenge”, to be held on April 15, 2026, at 16:00 (Kyiv time).

The seminar is conducted in cooperation with academic partners from Canada and with the involvement of Ukrainian educators. The purpose of the event is to promote innovative approaches in education, strengthen international academic collaboration, and support the development of cultural and educational initiatives related to Ukrainian identity.
Participation in the seminar contributes to professional development and international exchange of experience among educators.
This order shall come into force upon publication.

The second stage of the project aimed at integrating artificial intelligence technologies into the professional activities of educators has officially begun. At this stage, particular attention is devoted to the development and implementation of virtual laboratories as a tool for enhancing the quality of the educational process and expanding opportunities for practical training. The project team is working on improving methodological approaches, creating digital solutions, and strengthening modern professional competencies among teaching staff. This initiative supports the development of an innovative educational environment and assists educators in effectively integrating advanced digital technologies into their instructional practices.

February 18 marked an important milestone for the Center for Ukrainian Researchers, as members of the Center’s management met with the Federal Minister for Women, Science and Research of Austria — Eva-Maria Holzleitner, who heads the Bundesministerium für Frauen, Wissenschaft und Forschung.

During the constructive discussion, a number of key agreements were reached aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation and fostering closer collaboration between the Ministry and the Center. The parties discussed prospects for joint research initiatives, support for Ukrainian scholars in Austria, and the expansion of international project activities.

We are confident that this meeting will serve as an important step and a solid foundation for the further development of partnership and the enhancement of international academic cooperation.

Dear colleagues, partners, students, pupils!
On the eve of the New Year 2026, we congratulate you and wish you a successful year, the implementation of scientific projects important for society, health, and inspiration.
May the red horse bring joy to your hearts, strength, and confidence in tomorrow.

The team of the Center for Ukrainian Researchers in Austria 🇦🇹🇺🇦 is actively developing its activities,
and it is a great honor for us to start cooperation with the Future Learning Experience Center (FLEX) WU Universität — a center for innovation and artificial intelligence. During our visit, we got acquainted with the use of virtual reality technologies, artificial intelligence and modern tools in the educational process of teachers and students. This is an extremely important event for Ukrainian scientists.
We presented our topics, shared our experience testing artificial intelligence tools, Ukrainian teachers are gradually implementing these technologies and see their benefits in teaching. We have interesting proposals for further cooperation and involving Ukrainian students and scientists from partner institutions in research.

Another article in Scopus! This is yet another step in implementing our Austria–Ukraine project 🇦🇹🇺🇦aimed at strengthening cooperation between researchers of both countries. The study “Using AI technologies to optimize the scientific activities of university teachers” explores how artificial intelligence tools can enhance the efficiency of academic work. We analyze how AI supports research planning, publication preparation, and academic communication. Many thanks to our team for the collaboration and to our Austrian partners for their support!

Within the framework of the Austria-Ukraine project, corporate training for teachers on the topic of using AI in professional activities has begun

A special event of the last few days: we received a letter from our colleague – the most influential and authoritative scientist Serhiy Semeryakov about the indexing of another article in Scopus. We congratulate the team of scientists and wish them further development of Ukrainian science in the world.

15.10.25. – 17.10.25. an extraordinary event took place in the global scientific world: the International Conference, which is one of the most influential .
This is the 17 Annual International Scientific Conference. The conference brought together: Piet Kommers, Snjezana Babic, Eugenia Smyrnova-Trybulska, Volodymyr Proshkin, Natalia Morze and Olga Barna, Filipe Carrera and others.
This event testifies not only to the large-scale presence of Ukrainian scientists in the global dimension, but also to their deep theoretical and practical training.
The topic of our research: The use of AI-Based chatbots in the professional activities of secondary school teachers in Ukraine: results of an empirical study”. Participation in the conference is implemented within the framework of the international project Austria-Ukraine.

At the extended meeting of the Council of the Center for Ukrainian Researchers in Austria, a presentation of a monograph by professors Svitlana Skvortsova and Tetyana Symonenko was held, dedicated to understanding the role of artificial intelligence in education, science, and the development of human thinking.

The event was held in a mixed format and began with a video presentation created using the Synthesia platform, which in itself became an example of the practical use of AI technologies. Then the authors personally presented the content and concept of the monograph, outlining the main ideas regarding the transformation of the educational space under the influence of intelligent systems.

After the speeches, a lively discussion and exchange of experience in interacting with AI between Ukrainian and Austrian scientists took place. The event showed that artificial intelligence not only changes learning tools, but also forms a new culture of cognition, in the center of which remains a person.

It is a great honor for us to be individually invited to the MSCA Ukraine seminar, organized by the European University Association (EUA).
We appreciate this opportunity, as it opens up space for new scientific contacts, partnerships and joint initiatives between Ukrainian and European researchers.
Participation in this event is not only a sign of trust and recognition of our work, but also an important step towards strengthening the presence of Ukrainian science in the European research environment.
We expect a fruitful exchange of experience and new forms of cooperation.

Dear colleagues and friends,
On October 13, the Vienna University of Economics (WU Universität Wien) will host a presentation of the monograph and interim results of the international scientific project “Austria – Ukraine”.
The event will be held offline.
For the first time in Ukraine and Austria, global-level experimental research combining innovative methods, artificial intelligence and modern educational approaches will be presented.
The authors of the monograph:

• Svitlana Skvortsova — Corresponding Member of the Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor of the K. Ushynsky South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University, author of mathematics textbooks;
• Tetyana Symonenko — Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor, Affiliated Professor of the WU Universität Wien, Professor of the Cherkasy National University, Director of the Center for Ukrainian Researchers in Austria.

Today, the Council of the Center of Ukrainian Researchers and Scientists took place, uniting scientists from different parts of Ukraine — Sumy and Cherkasy, Kyiv and Kharkiv, Mariupol, Odessa, Kherson and Lutsk. We met to feel the true power of unity: science knows no borders, because the desire to know and create the future unites us more strongly than distances. Ukrainian scientists who are currently working in Europe have also joined our community. Together we are building a space of trust, mutual respect and inspiration, where every idea can become the basis of an international project. We are convinced that despite all the challenges, Ukrainian science is able to speak with a powerful voice in the world. Ahead are joint initiatives, new horizons and the belief that our efforts are changing the future.

20.08-24.09.Deadline: 31.07.25

In 2024, the Center for Ukrainian Researchers in Austria signed a cooperation agreement with the South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University named after K. D. Ushynsky.
As a result of this cooperation, we achieved an important scientific victory.
Ukraine and Austria approved a list of joint research projects for 2025–2026, including our project: “The Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools in the Professional Activities of a University Teacher.”
We sincerely congratulate the project team, scientists: Svitlana Skvortsova, Tetiana Symonenko, Yana Gayevets, Tatiana Britskan and all researchers

The Council of Young Scientists of Ukraine initiated an international dialogue with representatives of the scientific community of the Center for Ukrainian Researchers in Austria. Speaker Professor Tetyana Symonenko spoke about the vectors of the Center’s activity. The event was attended by scientists from Austria, Ukraine, in particular from Kharkiv, Kyiv, Cherkasy, Sumy. These are all partner organizations. In particular, In 2023, Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A.S. Makarenko and the Center for Ukrainian Researchers in Austria concluded an agreement on cooperation in the field of scientific, scientific and pedagogical activities, higher philological education. During 2023-2025, guest lectures, summer schools for applicants were held, and joint educational, scientific and social projects were implemented.
On March 18, 2025, the event was attended by the Director of the Educational and Scientific Institute of Pedagogy and Psychology, Prof. S.Kondratiuk Svetlana Kondratiuk, prof. O.Semenog, prof. Y.Bondarenko Yulia Bondarenko, prof. T.Degtyarenko, prof. M.Drushlyak Maryna Drushlyak, associate professor
N.Osmuk, students, postgraduates of SuDPU.
We sincerely thank the Council of Young Scientists of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine for organizing this important event.

Today in Vienna, an educational dialogue took place between scientists from Ukraine 🇺🇦 and Austria 🇦🇹 and students from WU Universität and Vienna University. From the Ukrainian educational space, scientists from various universities in Ukraine (Ternopil, Kyiv, Cherkasy, Zaporizhia) joined. The organizer of the event: ZUFO (Center for Ukrainian Studies); representatives of the public organization “Nova Dumka” also participated.

Together, We Are Stronger!
At the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Austria, a meeting was held between Ukraine’s Minister of National Unity, Oleksiy Chernyshov, and the active Ukrainian community in Austria. Key challenges and strategies for overcoming them were discussed. Professor Tetiana Symonenko, Director of the Ukrainian Research Center in Austria, participated in the event on behalf of the Center. The Center’s team supports the joint initiative of the Ministry and the community to introduce the Ukrainian language in Vienna schools.

An Inspiring Meeting:
Exchange of Experience with an ERC Grant Winner of €2.5 Million

On January 9th, researchers from the Center of Ukrainian Scientists in Austria had the unique opportunity to meet with a professor from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), who secured a remarkable €2.5 million ERC grant.

This meeting served as a source of motivation and valuable insights for all participants.
The professor shared his journey to this success, providing a detailed account of the key stages in submitting a grant proposal: from shaping the idea to structuring the documents and communicating with the grant providers.

Solemn Award Ceremony of the Order of Saint Pantaleon: Honoring Ukrainian Researchers in Austria

Yesterday, in an atmosphere of deep respect and gratitude for outstanding contributions to the Ukrainian people, the solemn award ceremony of the Order of Saint Pantaleon took place. During the event, the work of the team at the CENTER for Ukrainian Researchers in Austria was highly recognized for their significant contribution to Ukraine’s struggle for freedom and independence.

Our team was honored with an award for the successful projects “In Austria with Ukraine in My Heart” and “Heart in Pixels.” These initiatives not only strengthen Ukrainian-Austrian relations but also help preserve national identity. This recognition is a great honor for our team and inspires us to continue our important work for the benefit of Ukraine.