ES for Supporting PL Education and Research in Digital Transformation

Keynote Presentation at the Plenary Session “Rebuilding Ukraine: A Major Strategic Discussion” 🇺🇦🇪🇺

I am honoured to be a Keynote Speaker at the plenary session “Rebuilding Ukraine: A Major Strategic Discussion”, which will take place at the International University, Ukraine, in Odesa, 2026.

My presentation is entitled: “European Studies as an Instrument for Ukraine’s Recovery: Digital Education, Multilingual Integration, and Visual Communication in the ESPERIDTA, ROAD2EU, and VISUAL-EU Projects.”

In this talk, I will focus on how European Studies can become a practical tool for Ukraine’s recovery by connecting digital education, multilingual inclusion, visual communication, and EU-oriented academic cooperation.

The presentation will also highlight the experience of VIZJA University in Warsaw, Poland, and Dmytro Motornyi Tavria State Agrotechnological University in Ukraine, showing how international projects can support new educational models, strengthen academic resilience, and contribute to Ukraine’s European future.

Looking forward to this important strategic discussion on education, recovery, and European integration.

Honoured to Speak Tomorrow at the Conference on Academic Culture of the Researcher 🎓✨

Tomorrow, 14 May 2026 at 10:00 (Warsaw time), I will have the honour of speaking as a keynote speaker at the IX International Scientific and Practical Conference “Academic Culture of the Researcher in the Educational Space: European and National Experience” at Sumy State A. S. Makarenko Pedagogical University (Ukraine) 🇺🇦

My presentation is entitled: “From Grant to Academic Ecosystem: The Culture of International Partnership”

During the conference, we will speak about an issue that is becoming increasingly important in contemporary academia: how international cooperation grows from individual grant initiatives into broader academic ecosystems built on trust, shared values, institutional dialogue, and long-term partnership 🌍📚

For me, this is also an opportunity to reflect on the culture of academic collaboration itself — on how projects, mobility, research cooperation, and educational initiatives help shape not only results, but also a deeper culture of responsibility, openness, and international academic engagement 🤝✨

I am sincerely grateful for the invitation and looking forward to this meaningful academic exchange.

Two New Publications within the ESPERIDTA Grant Project 📚🇪🇺

We are pleased to share that two new articles prepared within the ESPERIDTA grant project have been published in the scholarly volume Ukrainian Studies in the European Context, Issue 12 (2026) ✨

The first article, by Dr. Bożena Iwanowska, is entitled:
“EU Digital Democracy and Media Policy: Integrating the European Democracy Action Plan into Polish Education, Political Communication, and Research Practices.”

The second article, by Dr. Habil. Yan Kapranov, is entitled:
“EU Digital Language Policies in Polish Higher Education: E-Learning, AI Tools, and the Impact of Digital Platform Regulation on Language Practice.”

Both articles were prepared within the framework of the Jean Monnet Module “European Studies for Supporting Polish Education and Research in Digital Transformation: Interdisciplinary Approach”, implemented under Grant Agreement No. 101172710 — ESPERIDTA — ERASMUS-JMO-2024-HEI-TCH-RSCH 🇪🇺

We are glad to see new research results published within this grant project and contributing to current discussions on digital transformation, European policy, education, media, and language practices.

The volume Ukrainian Studies in the European Context (No. 12, 2026) is available here:
http://obrii.org.ua/usec/archive/128

We Received the Jean Monnet Module Commemorative Plaque 🇪🇺✨

Today, we were pleased to receive the Jean Monnet Module commemorative plaque — a meaningful symbol of academic work, European cooperation, and our shared commitment to developing important educational initiatives at VIZJA University 😊

This plaque is more than a formal sign of recognition. It also reflects the value of teamwork, international academic engagement, and the steady work invested in projects connected with European Studies and higher education.

A memorable moment and a meaningful recognition of our academic efforts 🤝📚

Honoured to Deliver a Guest Lecture at Kauno kolegija, Lithuania 🇱🇹✨

I am honoured to share that tomorrow, 16 April 2026, I will deliver a guest lecture at Kauno kolegija, Lithuania for first-year students of the Pre-Primary and Pre-School Education study programme at the Faculty of Arts and Education.

My lecture, “Digital European Studies through AI-Supported Teaching in Higher Education: VIZJA University Projects,” will present the main idea of Digital European Studies in higher education and show how AI can support teaching, learning, and research in contemporary academic practice 📚🤖

I will also introduce three projects implemented at VIZJA University — ESPERIDTA, ROAD2EU, and VISUAL-EU — as examples of how AI-supported and digitally oriented approaches can be meaningfully integrated into university education and European Studies 🇪🇺

The lecture will focus on both the benefits and challenges of AI-supported education, as well as on why the ethical and responsible use of AI is essential in academic teaching and learning.

I am very glad to have this opportunity to share the experience of VIZJA University in an international academic setting and to continue the dialogue on the future of education in a digital Europe 🌍🤝

ESPERIDTA Summer School 2026: A Note on Two Weeks of Academic Work, Student Engagement, and Digital European Studies 🇪🇺📚

From 9 to 22 March 2026, ESPERIDTA Summer School 2026 was conducted at VIZJA University as an intensive academic initiative bringing together students, lecturers, and interdisciplinary perspectives on Europe in the context of digital transformation ✨

Over the course of the Summer School, participants worked through several key thematic units that form the academic core of the project:
🔹 European Studies through Digital European Languages Policies
🔹 European Studies through Digital Historical Developments
🔹 European Studies through Digital Political Science
🔹 European Studies through Digital European Law
🔹 European Studies through Digital Management

These thematic units allowed students to approach European Studies not as an abstract field, but as a dynamic and interconnected area of knowledge shaped by language, history, politics, law, management, and today’s digital realities 💻🌍

A particularly memorable part of the Summer School was the students’ own contribution — especially their presentations, which showed serious preparation, academic maturity, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine willingness to engage with complex European topics. Their work gave the Summer School its real energy and academic meaning 👏🎓

The Summer School was delivered by the academic team consisting of Dr. Habil. Yan Kapranov, Dr. Bożena Iwanowska, Dr. Dawid Stadniczeńko, and Dr. Habil. Olena Pimenova 🤝 Their joint work helped create a productive educational environment in which interdisciplinary teaching, discussion, and student participation could come together in a meaningful way.

At the end of the Summer School, participants received certificates recognising their engagement and their prepared project work 🏅

This Summer School was conducted within the framework of the Jean Monnet Module “European Studies for Supporting Polish Education and Research in Digital Transformation: Interdisciplinary Approach” (ESPERIDTA; Grant Agreement No. 101172710 — ERASMUS-JMO-2024-HEI-TCH-RSCH), funded by the European Union through the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) under the powers delegated by the European Commission.

All photos of the Summer School participants are published in accordance with the signed participant declaration and consent form.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

Certificates for Our Most Active ESPERIDTA Summer School Students 🎓✨

Today, on 11 March 2026, I had the pleasure of presenting certificates of participation to some of my best and most active students within the ESPERIDTA Summer School 2026 at VIZJA University.

These certificates were awarded as part of the project ESPERIDTA – European Studies for Supporting Polish Education and Research in Digital Transformation: Interdisciplinary Approach, implemented under Grant Agreement No. 101172710 (ERASMUS-JMO-2024-HEI-TCH-RSCH) and funded by the European Commission 🇪🇺

It is always a special moment to recognise students whose engagement, consistency, intellectual curiosity, and academic commitment truly stand out. Their active participation in the Summer School has shown that meaningful learning is built not only on attendance, but also on genuine involvement, thoughtful discussion, and readiness to develop new knowledge and competences 📚

Within ESPERIDTA, these certificates represent more than participation alone — they reflect effort, motivation, and a real contribution to our shared academic work in the field of Digital European Studies 🌍

Congratulations to all the awarded students. Your dedication, energy, and academic enthusiasm truly deserve recognition 👏

ESPERIDTA Summer School 2026 in Action with Dr. Bożena Iwanowska 🎓✨

Today, I had the pleasure of visiting Dr. Bożena Iwanowska during the training sessions of the ESPERIDTA Summer School 2026 at VIZJA University 😊

The Summer School is organised within the Jean Monnet project “European Studies for Supporting Polish Education and Research in Digital Transformation: Interdisciplinary Approach” (Grant Agreement No. 101172710 — ESPERIDTA — ERASMUS-JMO-2024-HEI-TCH-RSCH) 🇪🇺

Dr. Bożena Iwanowska is leading the module “European Studies through Digital Political Science”, where participants explore how digital transformation is changing political processes, democratic participation, and the interpretation of contemporary European realities 🌍💻

During our conversation, we spoke about the role of digital tools in political analysis, new ways of understanding European political developments, and the importance of teaching students to think critically about the links between politics, technology, and society 📚🤝

A particularly rewarding moment came at the end of the training, when all participants received certificates for their prepared projects 🏅👏 It was a wonderful conclusion to a productive and inspiring academic session.

Another strong and meaningful moment for ESPERIDTA Summer School 2026 🚀

ESPERIDTA Summer School 2026 Has Officially Begun 🚀🇪🇺

Today, on 9 March 2026, we officially launched the ESPERIDTA Summer School 2026: Digital European Studies in Action at VIZJA University.

ESPERIDTA is an international project implemented across three academic schools of VIZJA University: the School of Humanities and Fine Arts, the School of Social Sciences, and the School of Business 🌍🎓

With the second year of ESPERIDTA now underway, we are continuing our interdisciplinary journey through the digital transformation of European studies — examining how Europe’s languages, history, politics, law, and management are being reshaped by digital realities. This is not merely a theoretical discussion, but a practical and dynamic academic space where knowledge becomes competence, tools, and informed action ✨

I am pleased to present the expert team of the ESPERIDTA Summer School – 2026, which is being delivered in a hybrid format — both on campus and online via Microsoft Teams 💻🤝

📅 09–22 March 2026
🌐 Hybrid format: offline + online on MS Teams
📌 European Studies for Supporting Polish Education and Research in Digital Transformation: Interdisciplinary Approach
📄 Grant Agreement: 101172710 (ERASMUS-JMO-2024-HEI-TCH-RSCH)

Module Coordinator
Dr. Habil. Yan Kapranov
🔹 European Studies through Digital European Languages Policies
🔹 European Studies through Digital Historical Developments

Module Team Members
Dr. Bożena Iwanowska
🔹 European Studies through Digital Political Science 🗳️📊

Dr. Dawid Stadniczeńko
🔹 European Studies through Digital European Law ⚖️💡

Dr. Habil. Olena Pimenova
🔹 European Studies through Digital Management 📈🧩

The Summer School has now begun, and with it begins another important stage in building Digital European Studies as a shared space for reflection, dialogue, and practice. Here, EU policies meet real-world challenges, and disciplines that are often treated separately come together in one meaningful academic framework 🔥📚

We are very glad to welcome all participants who are ready to think more critically, work more interdisciplinarily, and engage more deeply with Europe’s digital future.

ESPERIDTA Summer School: Final Coordination Before Monday ☀️✅

Today we had a coordination meeting with Dr. Bożena Iwanowska and Dr. Dawid Stadniczeńko to finalise key points for the ESPERIDTA Summer School 2026. 🤝 We discussed the module flow, session priorities, and practical details to keep the programme smooth and coherent.

And a reminder: the ESPERIDTA Summer School starts this Monday ☀️🇪🇺 — an intensive, interdisciplinary format bringing Digital European Studies into practice.

Project framework: ESPERIDTA — European Studies for Supporting Polish Education and Research in Digital Transformation: Interdisciplinary Approach
📄 Grant Agreement: 101172710 — ESPERIDTA — ERASMUS-JMO-2024-HEI-TCH-RSCH