Address: 49045, Dnipro, 72 Nauky Avenue, Academic Building No. 1, 7th floor, Room 706
Phone: (056) 374-98-65, (067) 916-99-49
E-mail: sfplusDNU@ukr.net
Working hours:
Monday-Friday: 08:00–16:30
Lunch break: 12:00–13:00
Structure of the Service
- Svitlana Oleksandrivna Kolomeiko – Director of the Sociological Service “SocioFocus+”
- Vitalii Volodymyrovych Kryvoshein – Scientific Supervisor of the Sociological Service “SocioFocus+”, Doctor of Political Science, Professor
- Viktoriia Anatoliivna Boiko – Leading Specialist, PhD in Sociology, Associate Professor
- Olesia Zenoviivna Hudzenko – Leading Specialist, PhD in Sociology, Associate Professor
- Valeriia Olehivna Fenko – Specialist of the Sociological Service “SocioFocus+”
About the Sociological Service “SocioFocus+”
The Sociological Service “SocioFocus+” is an independent structural unit of Oles Honchar Dnipro National University (hereinafter – DNU). It was established on January 1, 2025, by Rector’s Order No. 426 dated December 27, 2024, based on the decision of the DNU Academic Council (Minutes No. 5 of December 19, 2024).
The Service was created to organize and conduct sociological research, provide consulting and methodological support to students, postgraduate researchers, academic and scientific staff, and other university employees, as well as to promote the development of sociological science at DNU and in the region.
Main Tasks
- Conducting sociological research on current issues related to the functioning of DNU, the activities and daily life of students, postgraduate researchers, academic staff, and other employees, as well as studying social processes within specific groups and society as a whole
- Providing consulting and methodological assistance to students, postgraduate researchers, academic staff, and other employees of DNU in addressing social issues
- Organizing and conducting training sessions, round tables, scientific conferences, and other educational and academic events in the field of social sciences
- Establishing cooperation with government bodies, local authorities, academic and educational institutions, public organizations (including the Sociological Association of Ukraine), enterprises, and other stakeholders to exchange experience and improve efficiency
- Organizing academic and practical internships for students and postgraduate researchers, as well as socialization and educational activities and professional development for specialists in social-oriented professions
- Providing services related to the organization and implementation of sociological research, sociological support for public campaigns and activities under contractual agreements, as well as obtaining grants, charitable contributions, and other lawful sources of funding
- Performing other tasks that comply with Ukrainian legislation and the DNU Statute
Types of Activities
- Research
- Analytics
- Consulting
- Education
- Public outreach
Priority Areas of Activity
Sociological Research :
- Studying current social processes within the university environment
- Analyzing social phenomena at regional and national levels
- Conducting commissioned research (under contractual agreements)
Methodological and Consulting Support:
- Providing methodological recommendations for organizing sociological research
- Consulting students, postgraduate researchers, and scholars on preparing academic works
- Assisting in the development of sociological research tools (questionnaires, surveys, coding schemes, interview guides, etc.) and methods of data processing and analysis
Educational and Scientific Outreach Activities:
- Organizing and conducting training sessions, seminars, and workshops
- Holding scientific conferences, symposia, round tables, and similar events
- Promoting sociological knowledge
Cooperation with Academic and Educational Institutions:
- Establishing partnerships with educational institutions, research organizations, government bodies, public associations, enterprises, and financial institutions
- Participating in joint research projects at national and international levels
- Attracting grant funding to support scientific initiatives
Implementation of Research Results in Practice:
- Supporting strategic planning and development processes at DNU
- Using research findings to improve managerial decision-making within DNU and its structural units
- Integrating research results into the educational process
Organization of Academic and Practical Internships:
- Ensuring practical training for students in social-oriented fields
- Providing professional development for academic staff and specialists in sociology and other social sciences
Social Interaction and Information Activities:
- Informing the public about research results through media, social networks, and official platforms
- Supporting civic initiatives and promoting social responsibility
Participation in State and Regional Programs:
- Conducting research and other tasks within targeted programs at international, national, regional, and local levels
- Analyzing the effectiveness of social policies and programs in humanitarian and socio-economic development
Reporting Documentation:
- Reports on the Service’s activities
- Reports on completed research
Publications:
- In mass media and social networks
- In academic journals
