On 29 June 2026, a  diploma awarding ceremony for 2026 master’s and bachelor’s graduates with honours was held in the square near the historic columns of the SEI ‘Dnipro Institute of Infrastructure and Transport’ of the Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies. The event brought together graduates from all educational and scientific institutes of USUST, their parents, lecturers, mentors and friends, becoming a symbol of the completion of an important stage in the lives of young professionals who will soon begin their careers in various sectors of the economy, science, education, industry, transport, construction, information technology, sports and other fields shaping the future of Ukraine.

The first to receive their diplomas were 25 master’s and bachelor’s graduates of the SEI ‘Dnipro Institute of Infrastructure and Transport’, who accepted congratulations from the director of the institute, Professor Mykhailo Kapitsa. After the awarding ceremony, the graduates, together with the university leadership, took a commemorative photo on the steps of USUST’s academic Olympus.

Diplomas were then awarded to 20 graduates of the SEI ‘Prydniprovska State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture’. They were congratulated by the director of the institute, Professor Vladyslav Danishevskyi, who wished the young architects and builders professional accomplishments and successful participation in Ukraine’s future reconstruction.

The festive atmosphere was supported by the university’s creative groups. The audience welcomed with loud applause the USUST dance team, which included the student group ‘RITMIKS-team’ of the SEI ‘Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology’  and the modern choreography studio ‘Just Dance’.

Next, diplomas were awarded to 15 graduates of the SEI ‘Dnipro Metallurgical Institute. The awarding ceremony was conducted by the dean of the Faculty of Electromechanics and Electrometallurgy, Professor Vadym Selivorstov.

A particularly emotional moment was the awarding of diplomas to 30 graduates of the SEI ‘Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology’. The educational documents were presented by the director of the institute, Professor Olha Sverdlikovska.

A special creative gift for the guests of the celebration was a touching farewell student waltz prepared by the graduates of the SEI ‘Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology’.

The final stage of the diploma awarding ceremony was held for 30 graduates of the SEI ‘Prydniprovska State Academy of Physical Culture and Sport’. They were congratulated by the director of the institute, world champion, two-time Olympic medallist, Professor Viktor Savchenko, who wished the young specialists new victories in sports, professional life and personal endeavours.

The culmination of the celebration was the academic salute of the 2026 graduates. Following a long-standing university tradition, the graduates in academic gowns simultaneously tossed their mortarboards into the sky. This symbolic moment became a bright conclusion to student life, the fulfilment of dreams and the opening of new professional horizons.

The Academic Council also congratulated Taras Dutko, coach of the USUST team, Associate Professor of the Department of Physical Education, and Honoured Master of Sports of Ukraine in football, on the university team’s victory in the nationwide sports competition ‘Shoulder to shoulder’. The rector highlighted the team’s successful performance throughout all stages of the tournament, including the Dnipro League, the interregional stage held in Mykolaiv, and the final competition in Kyiv, where the USUST team ultimately secured the championship title. On behalf of the organizers, Taras Dutko presented the University Museum with commemorative branded souvenirs, including a T-shirt, a cap, and certificates of recognition.

Particular attention was paid to the development of the USUST digital publishing, which operates under a Creative Commons licence. According to the speaker, 56 electronic books, textbooks, and educational manuals were produced last year. These publications have been made available through the institutional repository, the digital publishing website, and integrated into European open science platforms,  ensuring their accessibility and international visibility.

• 2 international Erasmus+ KA2 ;
• 6 projects funded by the National Foundation of Ukraine ;
• 6  state-funded research projects;
• 2 projects led by young scientists;
• 1 international bilateral research project.

The study presented the first comprehensive comparative analysis of organisational and methodological approaches to physical recreation in the United States, European countries, and Asia. This made it possible to systematise the key structural components of this field, identify regional patterns in the development of physical activity among populations, and determine the major trends shaping its evolution.

Particular attention in the dissertation was given to the impact of socio-economic, cultural, and behavioural factors on public participation in health-promoting and recreational activities. Based on the findings, the author justified and developed an original organisational and methodological model for the advancement of physical recreation in Ukraine.

The successful defence of Serhii Serheiev’s dissertation represents an important contribution to the development of contemporary sports science and physical recreation in Ukraine. The research findings are of both theoretical and practical significance, as they may be applied to improve national and regional programmes aimed at promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles.

• Valeriia Sierova;
• Polina Volodina;
• Valeriia Zaporozhets;
• Kseniia Liaskovska;

• Odarka Kobazieva;
• Anastasiia Berdetska;
• Oleksandr Poliakov;
• Valeriia Datsenko.

• Stanislav Kovalov, director of the CREATE Center for Materials Design, Structural Engineering and Additive Technologies, head of the Department of Power Engineering at the SEI “USUCT’, Associate Professor of the Department of Materials Science, Candidate of  Chemical Sciences;
• Vadym Zakiiev, Associate Professor of the Department of Aviation Engineering at the Kyiv Aviation Institute, Candidare of Technical Sciences;
• Nadiia Kovalova, Junior Research Fellow at the Department of Fuel Technologies, Polymer and Printing Materials of the SEI’ ‘USUSCT’.

• Kyiv Aviation Institute;
• National Technical University of Ukraine ‘Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute’;
• Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics.

At the same time, cooperation between the scientific schools of USUST and RWTH Aachen University spans more than a quarter of a century. Over the years, dozens of international research projects have been implemented with the support of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, the German Research Foundation (DFG), and the European Commission. This collaboration has resulted in numerous joint publications in leading international scientific journals, as well as successfully defended PhD and doctoral dissertations.

Today, more than 25 years of cooperation between USUST and RWTH Aachen University are entering a new phase through international projects, academic mobility, joint research, and grant initiatives. Such partnerships contribute to the integration of Ukrainian science into the European Research Area and create new opportunities for the professional development of young researchers, academics, and students of the Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies.

The participation of USUST representatives in the final strategic session of the TISC network demonstrates the university’s active role in promoting innovation and supporting the intellectual property system in Ukraine. Cooperation with national and international partners opens new opportunities for the development of research, technology transfer, and the implementation of innovative solutions.