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🌲 Spring School 2026 — ForestPost Project | Valladolid, Spain

Representatives of the Educational and Research Institute of Forestry and Landscape-Park Management of National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine had the privilege of participating in the Spring School 2026 (4–8 May), hosted by the School of Agricultural, Food, and Forestry Engineering (ETSIIAA) at the University of Valladolid (UVa) on the "La Yutera" Campus in Palencia.

The event was organised within the international Erasmus+ CBHE project ForestPost — "Modernisation of Master Programmes to Support the Transformation of the Forest Sector towards Ukraine's Post-War Green Rebuilding" (GA № 101179074), with logistical support from the University Institute for Research in Sustainable Forest Management (iuFOR).

The project brings together universities, businesses, and the forestry sector to modernise master's programmes, develop green competences, and strengthen dual education frameworks in support of Ukraine's green post-war recovery.

The week-long programme was rich and interdisciplinary, combining academic seminars on modern didactic methods, problem-based learning, and dual education with hands-on field excursions across Castile and León:
🌳 Mediterranean forests and forestry — Valladolid region
🔥 Wildfire management and post-fire landscape restoration — Zamora / Portugal border
🏗️ Green construction and the wood-based bioeconomy — CESEFOR, Soria
🛰️ Forest phytomass estimation using ground-based and remote sensing methods — Valdepoza, Saldaña

Alongside our colleagues from Ukrainian National Forestry University (Lviv) and SBTU (Kharkiv), and in close collaboration with partners from UVa (Spain), Transilvania University of Brasov (Romania), and Fachhochschule Eberswalde (Germany), we exchanged academic expertise, explored pedagogical innovation in higher forestry education, and reflected on how forest-based curricula can be reshaped to meet the challenges ahead.

Sincere thanks to the organisers, the ForestPost consortium, and all participants for an inspiring week of learning, dialogue, and new professional connections, and for the warm Spanish hospitality that made it unforgettable.

🔗 More about the project: https://forestpost.org/

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 European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

📢 Call for Experts | ForestPost Project
The ForestPost project is looking for three qualified experts to evaluate course syllabi and training materials developed within the project.

🌲 About the Evaluation
Teaching tandems are currently developing 12 new courses organized into three thematic blocks:
🔹 Circular Forest-Based Economics and Business
🔹 Forests and Climate Change
🔹 Wood Technologies for Green Rebuilding of Ukraine
Each selected expert will evaluate the courses within one thematic block aligned with their field of expertise. The work includes reviewing course syllabi and training materials and preparing peer review reports with constructive feedback and practical recommendations to enhance the quality, relevance, and effectiveness of the content.

👤 Expert Profile
We welcome applications from candidates who meet the following criteria:
✔ Proven expertise in circular economy and business, forests and climate change, or wood technologies
✔ Experience in designing and developing courses for higher education institutions (HEIs)
✔ Fluency in English (knowledge of Ukrainian is an asset)

📩 How to Apply
Please submit:
Short CV (max. 2 pages)
Evidence of relevant experience
List of publications (if applicable)

Send your application or any questions to Dr. Yuliia Nikitchenko → [email protected]
🗓 Deadline for applications: 20 May 2026
🗓 Expected review period: 15 June – 15 July 2026
💶 An honorarium will be provided in accordance with the ForestPost project budget.
🔗 Learn more: https://forestpost.org/
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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 European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the online seminar “Dual education approach and modern didactic tools for improving the quality of forest-based education”, which will take place on April 27, 2026, from 16:00 to 17:45 (EET).

The event is organized within the framework of the Erasmus+ project ForestPost and aims to discuss modern approaches to the implementation of dual education, as well as innovative didactic tools to improve the quality of training specialists in the forest sector in the context of Ukraine’s post-war recovery.

The program features presentations by leading Ukrainian and international experts. In particular, the speakers include Prof. Ihor Soloviy (Ukrainian National Forestry University), Prof. Florin Halalisan (Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania), Prof. Sergiy Zibtsev (National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine), and Prof. Yuriy Karpets (State Biotechnological University).

Registration for the event is available by the following link: https://forms.gle/LrU8F7Zck3fRz3cu6

You can join the seminar by the following link: https://nubip-edu-ua.zoom.us/j/87473937889?pwd=Adl7eXPMDekufIFqC0ifTdmsUua5tn.1

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 European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

ForestPost Project opens a Call for External Experts

ForestPost Project is seeking a qualified expert to evaluate the Guidelines “Dual Education Approach and Modern Didactic Tools for Enhancing the Quality of Forest-Based Education”.

Purpose of the Evaluation
This Guidelines provide analysis and practical recommendations for integrating dual education approaches and modern didactic tools into higher forestry education. They combine European and Ukrainian experiences to support curriculum innovation and strengthen cooperation between academia and the forestry sector. The expert is expected to review the Guidelines and prepare a concise peer review report that provides constructive, evidence-based feedback and practical recommendations to enhance the document’s structure, clarity and methodological soundness.

Expert Profile
We invite applications from professionals with:
• Proven expertise in higher forestry education, dual education or competence-based learning;
• Experience in evaluating or developing educational or policy reports;
• Familiarity with European and Ukrainian higher education systems;
• Fluency in English (Ukrainian is an asset).

How to Apply
Please submit the following:
• Short CV (max. 2 pages);
• Evidence of relevant experience;
• List of publications (if applicable).

Send your application or questions to Dr. Yuliia Nikitchenko: [email protected]

Deadline for applications: 17 November 2025
Expected completion of review: 27 November 2025

An honorarium will be provided in line with the ForestPost project budget.

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 European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

Forest Sector Transformation Conference at NUBiP of Ukraine is in the books!

On March 19–20, 2026, the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine hosted an international conference within the ForestPost project «Forest Sector Transformation towards Ukraine’s Post-War Green Rebuilding: Meeting Changing Demands for Professionals».

Bringing together around 150 participants from across Europe, the event became a powerful platform for dialogue between academia, policymakers, and practitioners. Discussions focused on modernizing forestry education, integrating innovation and digital tools, strengthening interdisciplinary approaches, and preparing a new generation of professionals for emerging challenges.

The conference opened with welcome remarks from Rector Vadym Tkachuk, Director Roman Vasylyshyn, Project Coordinator Ihor Soloviy, and distinguished representatives of international partner universities and sectoral institutions.

From cutting-edge forest monitoring technologies and LiDAR applications to adaptive forest management in wartime conditions, the programme highlighted practical solutions and forward-looking strategies. A field visit further showcased real-world forestry practices and innovative training approaches.

Sustainable recovery starts with education, science, and strong international collaboration!

We sincerely thank everyone who contributed to the conference in the shared effort to ensure a sustainable and green future for Ukraine!

More about the conference: https://forestpost.org/the-international-conference-forest-sector-transformation-towards-ukraines-post-war-green-rebuilding-meeting-changing-demands-for-professionals-held-at-nules-of-ukraine-wit/

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 European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to the International Conference “Forest Sector Transformation towards Ukraine's Post-War Green Rebuilding: Meeting Changing Demands for Professionals”, taking place on March 19–20, 2026.

Hosted by the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, this event will be held in a hybrid format (offline & online) and conducted in English.

The conference is organized within the Erasmus+ CBHE project ForestPost and aims to foster international dialogue, knowledge exchange, and forward-looking approaches to developing the forest sector as a key component of Ukraine’s green and sustainable post-war recovery. Special focus will be placed on the role of higher education in preparing professionals capable of addressing emerging environmental, economic, and societal challenges.

The event will bring together researchers, educators, students, policymakers, practitioners, and international partners for two days of meaningful discussion and collaboration:
- Day 1: Plenary session in Kyiv
- Day 2: Sessions at the Boyarka Forest Research Station (with partial online participation available via Zoom)

📄 Conference program: https://swiy.co/forestpost
📅 Add to your calendar: https://surl.li/prvuls

We warmly invite you to join us and be part of shaping the future of the forest sector in Ukraine.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out: [email protected]

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 European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

Повідомляємо, що оголошено конкурс для участі у серії академічних семінарів та воркшопів «Дуальна освіта та проблемно-орієнтоване навчання для удосконалення лісівничої освіти» в рамках проєкту Еразмус+ «Модернізація магістерських програм для підтримки трансформації лісового сектору на шляху до післявоєнної зеленої відбудови України (ForestPost)».

Дати: 20-25 жовтня 2025 року

Місце проведення: Національний лісотехнічний університет України



Програма академічних семінарів та воркшопів включає:

• Передові практики в моделях дуальної освіти;

• Дидактичні методи та інструменти для удосконалення лісівничої освіти;

• Практичні групові заняття та сесії з розробки навчальних дисциплін.

Детальніше за посиланням: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QC_jOmYXZ61RlnJ8vuXjvk8p2wpC_Kgq/view

Доєднатись онлайн за посиланням: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83963861378?pwd=bRcYWxNkpbvC7uWeOUuMgMVRsGSaBA.1

Програма за посиланням: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10psP8jHju4UrfbUItSHVlXS1ZqHrCevS/view?usp=sharing

Фінансується Європейським Союзом. Погляди та думки, висловлені в цьому документі, належать виключно автору(ам) і не обов’язково відображають позицію Європейського Союзу чи Європейського виконавчого агентства з питань освіти і культури (EACEA). Ні Європейський Союз, ні орган, що надає грант, не несуть відповідальності за їх зміст.

ForestPost Project opens a Call for External Experts

We are seeking two qualified experts to review and provide feedback on key deliverables of the project “Modernizing Master Programs to Support Forest Sector Transformation Towards Ukraine’s Post-War Green Rebuilding”.

Expert 1 will evaluate the report “Ukrainian Forest-Based Master Programs on the Way to Harmonization with Relevant EU Master Programs”.

Expert 2 will assess the White Paper “Contribution of Forest-Based Education to Green Ukraine's Rebuilding”.

Both roles involve preparing a concise peer review (approx. 2 pages) and an honorarium offer aligned with the project budget. The expert has to assess the quality of the submitted material, its novelty, relevance, potential impact, compliance with established criteria, etc.

To apply please send the following documents to the [email protected] email:
· Current CV (max. 2 pages);
· Evidence of relevant experience;
· List of publications (if applicable).

Application deadline: 4 August 2025
Review completion deadline: 15 August 2025
Applications & questions: [email protected]

If you have a strong background in forestry education, green transitions, curriculum and/or policy development, we encourage you to apply or share this opportunity within your network!

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 European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.