Representatives of Daugavpils University visited WUNU
Today, West Ukrainian National University hosted a meeting with representatives of Daugavpils University (Latvia): PhD in Psychology, psychotherapist, international project coordinator Ina Grasmane and theologian, organiser of educational projects in Ukraine, Latvia and Lithuania, Normunds Grasmanis, as well as Father Ruslan Korniat, Doctor of Theology, Chairman of the Commission on Education and Upbringing of the Buchach Diocese.
The Latvian delegation met with Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs and Research Uliana Koruts, Director of the Education and Research Centre for Social and Psychological Support and Resilience Oksana Shandruk, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities Oksana Homotiuk, Deputy Dean of the FSSH, Professor of the Department of Information and Socio-Cultural Activities Yurii Shcherbiak, Head of the International Relations Office Yuliia Voityshyn, and Lecturer of the Department of International and European Law Olha Zastavna.
During the meeting, participants discussed opportunities for cooperation in new educational and social projects. Ms Ina shared her experience in the field of psychological support and rehabilitation, and spoke about international initiatives aimed at helping children and educators:
'My life's calling and mission is to create an innovative approach to education, a methodology that is scientifically sound, but at the same time simple, understandable, and easy to apply both at school and in the family. The programme we are implementing is the quintessence of our creative methodology, based on practical experience of working with children. It is an invitation to go deeper, to feel and experience. It is an opportunity to experience stories and games with enthusiasm, and most importantly, to hear each other."
‘We are very pleased to cooperate with our colleagues in the field of psychological support and rehabilitation, as there is a great need for such specialists in Ukraine. Our joint projects will be implemented to support everyone who needs it today, especially young people and children,’ said Uliana Koruts.
The guests also held an open lecture for students of West Ukrainian National University on the topic ‘Holistic approach - an innovative model for managing spiritual intelligence as an eco-competence in education and exploring its potential in multicultural contexts’. Future specialists gained valuable knowledge about modern innovative methods of psychotherapy, adaptation and learned how international experience can be used in Ukraine.
We thank Ina Grasmane and Normands Grasmanis for the open dialogue, professional advice and willingness to work together!
We believe that this meeting will be the beginning of new interesting projects and useful initiatives for students and teachers of WUNU.