Strategic partnerships

Cooperation between DNU and Charles University

Cooperation between Dnipro National University and Charles University began in 2022. In September 2022, Dnipro National University joined the Eastern Partnership Cluster (EaPUC), created on the initiative of Charles University. The interaction of the community of 12 universities from the EU and associated countries involves supporting research projects, developing joint courses and double degree programs, and promoting academic mobility between EaPUC institutions.

Between 2023 and 2025, Charles University won three grant projects funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, which involved cooperation with Dnipro National University. These projects, entitled “Development of Education, Research, and International Cooperation at Oles Honchar Dnipro National University,” were aimed at improving, in particular, distance learning technologies, promoting Open Science and Open Data, developing medical rehabilitation, sustainability, and inclusiveness in education, and internationalizing educational programs. For example, within the framework of the Project, only during the 2023-2024 academic year with the organizational support of the coordinators from Charles University, Aleksandr Kandakov, and from Dnipro University, Viktor Gasso, more than 20 joint seminars were held for researchers, teachers, graduate students and students of the Dnipro National University. During the online meetings, challenges for Ukrainian universities and ways to overcome them were discussed, namely:

- Improving the e-learning environment;
- Methodological and technical support of e-learning and digitalization for teachers and students of DNU;
- Modern didactics and use of LMS Moodle;
- Scientific seminars for research groups and students of DNU dedicated to the promotion of Open Science and Scientific Data;
- Supporting the participation of DNU in the Erasmus+ educational programme.
As a result, Ukrainian participants got 449 certificates from the Charles University. Learn more: https://www.dnu.dp.ua/news/5429

The cooperation of the DNU Scientific Library with the Central Library of Charles University helps to preserve the written sources and cultural heritage of DNU through digitization. Read more about this cooperation: https://www.facebook.com/dnu.iro/posts/269438592653334

The total amount received by Dnipro National University over the years of implementing projects with Charles University amounted to approximately 1 million 860 thousand hryvnias. These projects financed 34 small research grants (450–600 euros each), provided financial support to teachers, and provided funds for equipping a conference hall and holding an international scientific conference “Prospects for Hydroecological Research” in 2024.

For example, in 2023 the following faculties received mini-grants from Charles University for research and publication activities:
1. Faculty of Medical Technologies of Diagnostics and Rehabilitation
Project title: Study of the effectiveness of mastering the skills of using additional equipment during ergotherapeutic interventions for the arms and legs. Coordinator - Olga Voronkova, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor

2. Faculty of Chemistry
Project title: Theoretical and experimental substantiation of the principles of using non-traditional raw materials in the technology of healthy food products. Coordinator - Liudmyla Peshuk, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, Professor

3. Faculty of Systems and Means of Mass Communication
Project title: Electronic Newsletter in the System of Social Communications: Prospects for Effective Use in the Regional European Media Markets. Coordinator - Oksana Kyrylova, PhD in Philology, Associate Professor

4. Faculty of Economics
Project title: The impact of digital transformation on the functioning of the country's economy. Coordinator - Viacheslav Makedon, Doctor of Economics, Professor

5. Faculty of Applied Mathematics
Project title: Optimisation technologies in control problems with phase constraints. Coordinator - Liudmyla Hart, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Professor

6. DNU botanical garden
Project title: Alien trees and shrubs in the DNU Botanical Garden collections: assessment of the potential invasiveness for early detection of phytoinvasions. Coordinator - Anatolii Kabar, M.Sc., DNU Botanical Garden

7. Faculty of Physics, Electronics and Computer Systems
Project title: Gas sensors based on nanocrystalline ZnO for air quality monitoring. Coordinator - Oleksandr Liashkov, PhD in Physics and Mathematics

8. Law Faculty
Project title: Criminological analysis of the destructive impact of Internet content on minors and the formation of a national model to ensure the rights of the child in the digital environment. Coordinator - Nataliia Yuzikova, Doctor of Law, Professor

9. Faculty of Social Sciences and International Relations
Project title: Changes in the value system of Ukrainian citizens with the status of internally displaced persons. Coordinator - Vitalii Kryvoshein, Doctor of Political Sciences, Professor, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and International Relations

10. Scientific library of DNU
Project title: Old and rare Katerynoslav publications in the collections of the University Library: analysis and book research. Coordinator - Liudmyla Luchka, PhD in History, Director of the Scientific Library of DNU

Since 2023, delegations of scientists from Dnipro National University have visited Charles University three times, which has allowed them to establish direct links between faculties and apply for European Union grant projects. You can find out more about the visits of Dnipro National University delegations to Charles University in the following publications:
- Візит делегації ДНУ до Карлового університету, ДНУ і Карлів університет: друзі назавжди (November 2023)
- ДНУ і Карлів університет: пошук спільних наукових інтересів (October 2024)
- Навчання впродовж життя: чеський досвід для України; ДНУ і Карлів університет: синергія партнерства, що формує майбутнє освіти (November 2025 року)

In 2025, Dnipro National University and Charles University won two international Erasmus+ projects:
– academic mobility under the Physics study program(ДНУ і Карлів університет: запрошуємо на спільне навчання);
– Balance, a youth and sports project aimed at promoting an active lifestyle and cultural engagement among young people. ( Європейський проєкт BALANCE стартував!)

One of the results of the project is the purchase of modern multimedia equipment for conducting online webinars with partner universities and the establishment of a conference room at Dnipro National University.

In October 2025, the Academic Council of Dnipro National University unanimously supported the candidacy of Professor Milena Kralichkova, Rector of Charles University, for the title of “Honorary Doctor of Dnipro National University named after Oles Honchar” and the awarding of the medal “For Faithful Service to Dnipro National University.” This decision is a sign of respect and gratitude for her personal contribution to the development of strategic partnership between the two universities and comprehensive support for Dnipro National University on the international arena. Our cooperation continues. Currently, academics of DNU and Charles University seek areas of cooperation to participate in the grant programmes of the European Union.