Chineese master's degree students of the Pedagogical Faculty visited creative educational venues in Grodno

On August 7, master's degree students visited the interactive center "Sovushka", which operates on the basis of the children's branch of the Grodno Regional Scientific Library named after E. Karsky.

This institution is a creative educational platform, the purpose of which is to use modern achievements in the field of information technology.

Students were told about the work of the center and introduced to the branch's book collection.

At Sovushka, people can study in several unique programs, including art, music, engineering and robotics, and foreign languages. The creative laboratory "Lego" works here.

As a sign of gratitude for the guided tour, students presented the interactive center with a memorable gift reflecting the culture of their Homeland.

Kupalovtsy discussed the prospects of cooperation with the Asian-European Future company

Today, on August 4, Xiao Kaixian, Director of Asia-European Future LLC, met with representatives of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno.

The event was attended by Liavontsi Paulau, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Olga Minova, Head of the Department of International Cooperation, Irina Glavnitskaya, Head of the Department of Recruitment and Registration of Foreign Citizens and Alexandra Zhuk, acting Head of the Department of International Projects and Academic Mobility.

The parties discussed promising areas of cooperation, including: bachelor's and master's degree and postgraduate studies; 3+2 joint educational program; pilot project "Implementation of a model for integrating the educational program of the first stage of higher education (Republic of Belarus) with the educational program of non-university higher education (PRC) in a shortened period", scientific cooperation and others.

The discussion of these issues became an important step towards creating a solid foundation for long-term cooperation between Asia-European Future LLC and Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno.

Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno will host Summer School of the Belarusian Language and Culture

The fifth anniversary Summer School of the Belarusian Language and Culture "Under the bright name of Kupala" will be held from August 4 to 15 at the scientific library of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno. More than 20 participants from Russia, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan are expected.

The School's program is designed for everyone who is interested in the Belarusian language, history, traditions and culture of the Belarusian people.

During the classes, guests will be able to learn the basics of the Belarusian language and literature and get acquainted with the rich cultural heritage of Belarus through lectures and outdoor activities. In addition, students will have guided tours of the center of Grodno and the iconic places of the Grodno region, visit the city's museums, participate in master classes, cultural events and creative evenings.

You can follow the news of the Summer School on the social networks of the scientific library of the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno.

Taste of Belarus: The Summer school of the Russian language in Grodno opens doors to culinary traditions

A master class on cooking Belarusian cuisine was held at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno as part of the Summer School of the Russian Language. This experience has become not only fascinating, but also informative, allowing students to gain a deeper understanding of the cultural traditions of Belarus.

Under the guidance of experienced chefs, the participants mastered the recipes of famous Belarusian dishes such as draniki, kholodnik, baked apples and others. The master class was held in a friendly atmosphere where everyone could show their culinary skills and learn the secrets of the Belarusian gastronomic art.

Such an event contributed not only to the strengthening of language skills, but also to the creation of friendly ties between the participants. After the participants of the Summer School, an international evening was waiting for them, where they could taste the treats they had made and learn a little more about each other.

Chinese applicants are being interviewed at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno

On July 31, Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno hosts interviews for applicants from China who wish to enter the Faculty of Psychology.

To be interviewed, applicants for a bachelor's degree must demonstrate proficiency in English. Candidates for the Master's degree, in addition to language skills, must demonstrate knowledge of their specialty by answering questions also in English.

Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno is actively developing cooperation with Chinese universities and research centers, which creates favorable conditions for the exchange of experience and knowledge. Successful completion of the interview will be an important step for Chinese applicants to receive a high-quality education at YKSUG.

PHOTO FACT: master's degree students of the Pedagogical Faculty visited the scientific library of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno

Foreign students of the Pedagogical Faculty of Master's degree in "Educational Management", together with Alena Bekman, Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs, visited the scientific library of our university. Svetlana Misyukevich, head of the Library Information Technology Department, conducted the tour for them. Together with her, the students got acquainted with new library technologies and ancient books from the collections.

PHOTO FACT: master's degree students of the Pedagogical Faculty from China attended the hockey match "Neman" – "Dynamo-Molodechno"

On July 24, the first match of the hockey club "Neman" took place after the summer break. Foreign students of the Pedagogical Faculty of Master's degree in "Educational Management", together with Alena Bekman, Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs, attended the game and assessed the level of professional training of Grodno hockey players.

Kupalovtsy discussed cooperation opportunities with representatives of the Federal University of Santa Catarina of the Federative Republic of Brazil

The meeting was held on July 23 in an online format. The event took place thanks to established relations during the visit of Aleksandr Karevskiy, First Vice-Rector of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, to Rio de Janeiro in June 2025 to participate in the League of University Rectors of Brazil, Russia and Belarus, as well as the BRICS University Rectors Forum.

The meeting participants discussed promising areas of work, including conducting joint scientific research and publishing their results. Special attention was paid to the issues of staff exchange to ensure the educational process, as well as academic mobility of students, including in an online format.

Representatives of the YKSUG expressed interest in the "Language Without Borders" program implemented at the Federal University of Santa Catarina, which offers online Portuguese language courses. This initiative can become a valuable resource for staff and students of Kupala University.

Following the meeting, it was decided to start cooperation with the Federal University of Santa Catarina in the field of scientific research in the fields of biochemistry, biotechnology, ecology, artificial intelligence and other areas of mutual interest. It is planned to establish direct scientific contacts between scientists from the two universities in order to expand the range of interaction. At the end of the event, the parties discussed the text of the cooperation agreement

For reference: The Federal University of Santa Catarina is a public, non-profit educational institution located in Florianópolis, Brazil. It is one of the youngest universities in the country and is considered one of the best educational institutions in Brazil and Latin America, offering a wide range of educational programs and conducting active research in various fields, including arts and humanities, engineering, biomedical and social sciences, management and natural sciences. The University aims at the production and dissemination of philosophical, scientific, artistic and technological knowledge, the development of critical thinking and the formation of a just and democratic society. The Federal University of Santa Catarina holds high positions in international rankings: it is among the top 780 in the QS ranking, among the 20 leading universities in Brazil and among the top 10 best universities in Latin America according to Times Higher Education and Webometrics (9th and 10th places, respectively).

Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno opens a Centre for the Russian Language and Belarusian Culture in China

The joint project with the Sichuan Vocational and Technical College is planned to be launched in the autumn of 2025.

On July 24, a working online meeting was held between representatives of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and Sichuan Vocational and Technical College. During the meeting, questions of organizing a Centre for the Russian Language and Belarusian Culture were discussed. The Chinese side presented options for sites for its placement.

The main goals of the Centre will be to popularize the Russian language and Belarusian culture, deepen the intercultural dialogue between Belarus and China and internationalize education, science, and culture.

The implementation of the project will expand opportunities for the exchange of teachers and students, joint scientific research and cultural events, which will contribute to the further development of partnerships between Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and Sichuan Vocational and Technical College.

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