Building Bridges for Peace: Interviews with guests from the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
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In this episode of The Perspective Pod, our hosts Natalie and Elvi interviewed Roman Petyur, the Head of the International Relations Office and Associate Professor at the Institute of International Relations at the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (TSNUK). In the interview, Roman discusses how the Russian invasion of Ukraine has affected university operations, particularly in regard to international and exchange students, and how they have persisted through challenging times. Produced by Elliott Gunnell and Natalie de Souza, Edited by Antoine Vincenot, Hosted by Natalie de Souza and Elvi Wilson. Published on May 5, 2023
In this episode of The Perspective Pod, our hosts Antoine and Carlos interviewed Volodymyr Ilchenko, First Vice-Rector of the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (TSNUK). In the interview, Pr. Ilchenko recalls his personal experience of the early days of the invasion, describes the administration’s efforts to keep the university running, and reflects on the role of education in the rebuilding process. Produced by Elliott Gunnell and Natalie de Souza, Edited by Antoine Vincenot, Hosted by Antoine Vincenot and Carlos Garcia. Published on May 5, 2023
In the final episode of our series with our Ukrainian guests, our hosts Eugenia and Joosep interviewed Professor Kseniia Smyrnova, Vice-Rector for International Cooperation at the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (TSNUK). This episode features a conversation on the first days of Russia’s full-scale invasion and the university’s response, the importance of international partner universities and educational diplomacy, Professor Smyrnova’s view on international university applicants from Russia and Belarus, and the state of corruption in Ukraine’s higher education institutions. Produced by Elliott Gunnell and Natalie de Souza, Edited by Antoine Vincenot, Hosted by Eugenia Maestrini and Joosep Raudsepp. This interview was conducted in collaboration with UPF Lund’s Webzine Committee. Published on May 17, 2023
Music credits: Ніч яка місячна - Moonlight Night by JuliusH, available at FreeMusicLibrary.org.
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