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.