IUEH delegation worked in Bath (UK)

During the week, the delegation of our university headed by the Rector, Professor, Doctor of Law Vitalii Demianchuk, made a guest visit to the partner Bath Spa University in Bath (UK). It is worth reminding that the Bath Spa University has been cooperating with the IUEH since 2018, and in 2022 became their twin within the framework of the "Twin for hope" initiative implemented by the CCG. The visit began with a meeting with Professor Ian Gadd, Head of Development for European Projects, David Newman, University Secretary, Julia Coats, Head of Immigration Compliance and Advice, Rachael McDonald, Post Award & International Grants Manager. During the meeting, the representatives of both universities discussed plans for meetings throughout their stay in Bath and London.

The following days, the delegation visited the School of Education, the School of Writing, Publishing and Humanities, where professors spoke in detail about the specifics of the students' education and ways to attract future applicants. They also visited the Department of Film and Television at the Bath Spa University, where they shared the experience of the IUEH’s Faculty of Journalism and noted opportunities for expanding cooperation. The team also visited the annual research festival of the Bath Spa University, got acquainted with the Institute of Design and Arts, which houses student laboratories and workshops where students work and implement their creative ideas. They also met with John Strachan, Vice Chancellor for Research and Enterprise, who presented the main areas of work, international collaboration between universities and grant activities. The reception of the Mayor Michelle O'Doherty provided an opportunity to connect Bath with the Ukrainian city of Rivne, and to bring together some of the people in Bath who have been actively involved in supporting Ukraine over the past two years. A fruitful meeting was held with the Chair of the Ukrainian British Business Council, Baroness Emma Nicholson of Winterbourne and Christophe Michels in London, where we discussed the problems of education in Ukraine during the war and presented the joint activities of the universities and discussed the main educational problems of Ukraine during the war and how to solve them. During the meeting, IUEH managed to outline possible areas of future cooperation. They also had time to visit the London campus of the Bath Spa University, where they got acquainted with the activities, talked to university representatives, and learned about the conditions of study and financing of foreign students. At the end of the visit, the British colleagues announced the possibility of new joint workshops starting in September. Speaking about the visit, Professor of English Literature Ian Gadd emphasized the importance of the partnership between the Bath Spa University and Academician Stepan Demianchuk International University of Economics and Humanities: “It was a great honor for us to welcome our friends from the International University of Economics and Humanities in Bath. We have been working with them for several years, but this was the first time they were able to visit us here. It was an invaluable opportunity to present our university, discuss our cooperation in education, humanities and business, and reaffirm our support and solidarity with them and the people of Ukraine.” Professor Vitalii Demianchuk, Rector of IUEH, said: “We are deeply moved by our visit to the Bath Spa University. Our meetings with colleagues were productive, interesting and informative. We believe that we will be able to realize the prospects of our joint tasks. We are extremely impressed with the attention, care and kindness of our colleagues from the Bath Spa University, as well as the people of Bath. The memories of this visit will remain with us for a long time.”