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Uman National University expands the implementation of distance learning within the DEFEP project

09.05.2025 by admin

Uman National University continues to actively implement modern approaches to the organization of the educational process, responding to the challenges of time and the needs of higher education students.

Since 2024, the university has been successfully implementing the DEFEP project (Distance Education for Future: best EU practices in response to the requests of modern higher education seekers and labor market), which aims to adapt the best practices of distance education in the European Union to Ukrainian realities.

The pilot educational program implemented under the DEFEP project was the second (master’s) level study program “Social Security Economics” in the specialty 232 “Social Security”. Thanks to the integration of innovative digital solutions, in particular the use of the Moodle platform, an effective and accessible educational environment has been created that provides an opportunity to receive quality education regardless of the students’ location.

Given the positive experience and results of the pilot phase, the Academic Council of the University decided to expand the practice of distance learning to a number of other educational programs. From now on, distance learning is available in the following specialties:

Expanding distance education at the university is an important step towards creating an open and inclusive educational environment. This allows students to combine their studies with professional activities while maintaining high quality education.

Discussion of strategic issues within the DEFEP project: Uman National University joined the working meeting of partner universities

09.05.2025 by admin

On April 21, 2025, a regular Zoom meeting of participants of the international project DEFEP (Distance Education for Future), implemented with the support of EU countries and aimed at developing distance education in Ukraine, took place. The event was attended by representatives of higher education institutions – project partners, including Uman National University.

The participants discussed a number of key issues important for the further implementation of innovations in the field of distance education. In particular:

agreeing on the structure and content of the Sustainability plan, a document that defines a long-term strategy for the development of project results after the end of grant support. It was agreed to distribute responsibilities between the partners for its content.
drafting a cooperation agreement with representatives of the public, civil society, and business sectors, as well as a draft memorandum on the establishment of the Association to Support Distance Education. The documents are expected to be finalized taking into account the legal opinions of the partner universities.
agreeing on the final version of the letter to the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, which should outline recommendations for regulatory support for the development of distance programs.
Discussion of the course of the distance learning course “Intercultural Communication”, which has already started. Participants were reminded of the need for active participation of students, timely completion of tasks and interaction with teachers in both asynchronous and synchronous formats.
preparing for the 2025 admission campaign for experimental distance master’s programs. The partner universities shared plans for competitive proposals, targeted recruitment programs, and information and advertising activities to attract applicants.
monitoring the quality of the educational process: a survey of students and teachers is underway, as well as the collection of video feedback as part of internal self-assessment.

Uman National University is actively involved in the DEFEP project, implementing European quality standards for distance learning and maintaining a partnership dialogue to transform the educational environment in Ukraine.

New educational opportunities – distance learning – were presented to bachelor’s students

09.05.2025 by admin

The faculties of Uman National University held meetings with final-year bachelors to familiarize them with the possibilities of continuing their studies in a master’s program. Particular attention was paid to the new format of organizing the educational process – distance learning, which is being implemented within the framework of the DEFEP project (Distance Education for Future: Best EU practices in response to the requests of modern higher education seekers and labor market). This form, along with full-time and part-time education, opens up new horizons for higher education students.

During the meetings, teachers and representatives of the faculty administration told students about the advantages of the distance format, including

flexible study schedule;
the ability to combine studies with work or other responsibilities;
access to educational materials through the electronic platform Moodle;
maintaining the quality of education in the modern digital environment.

Students learned that when applying for a master’s degree, they can choose a form of study according to their life circumstances, combining mobility and convenience with academic efficiency. Most of the participants noted that understanding the flexible learning opportunities increases their motivation to enroll in a master’s program at Uman National University.

The choice is now up to the student: full-time, part-time or distance learning – each of them is adapted to the needs of a modern higher education student.