Yanka Kupala
State University of Grodno
Kupalovtsy are invited to participate in the III International Competition "The Nuremberg Trials and Modern International Law"
On November 24-27, the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus, together with the International University “MITSO”, is holding the III International Competition "The Nuremberg Trials and Modern International Law." The partners are the National Centre for Legislation and Legal Information of the Republic of Belarus, as well as the Institute of History of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus.
The aim of the competition is to spread knowledge about the real results of the Second World War, prevent the revision of the Nuremberg Tribunal decisions, improve the level of education of students and undergraduates, as well as stimulate their interest in the study of international law, including public international, criminal and humanitarian law.
Participation in the competition involves the formation of teams of law students and undergraduates, consisting of two students and a coach or three students, but without a coach. To participate in the competition, you have to file an application by October 24, 2025, and submit the Memoranda of the parties to the Prosecution and Defense by November 4, 2025 by e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You can find the materials of the court case at the link. The working language of the competition is Russian, and the format of the competition is face–to–face participation. The competition will be held from November 24 to November 27, 2025 in Minsk at the address: Kazintsa str., 21/3.
It should be noted that participation in the competition is free, but the teams bear the cost of travel to Minsk and back. The cost of accommodation and meals for foreign and nonresident teams is covered by the organizers.
Detailed information about the contest is available at the link. For more information, please contact the International Cooperation Department.: Oleg Kuchinsky, head of the International Cooperation Department, +375 17 279 98 58 or Roman Nekhai, a leading specialist in the Department of International Cooperation, +375 17 279 98 62 .
Kupalovtsy, do not miss the chance to take part in this significant event!
Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno hosted an online meeting with representatives of the Shandong Women's University
On September 16, representatives of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and Shandong Women's University discussed current areas of cooperation in an online meeting.
The event was attended by Chen Ke, Dean of the International Institute and School of Continuing Education, Dou Yan, Director of the School of Continuing Education, Han Zhenji, Director of the International Design Center of the School of Continuing Education, Gao Na, Deputy Director of the International Design Center of the School of Continuing Education. Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno was represented by Liavontsi Paulau, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Alena Belakoz, Head of the Centre for Internationalization of Education, Olga Minova, Head of the International Cooperation Department, Alesia Belko, Head of the Department of International Projects and Academic Mobility, Darya Shpak, acting Head of the Educational and Methodological Department and Wang Tao, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Translation and Intercultural Communication.
The topic of discussion was current areas of cooperation, namely 0.3+0.7 one-year master's degree programs. This format involves 3 months of study in China and 7 months of study at YKSUG.
For reference: Shandong Women's University is one of the three women's universities in the People's Republic of China and a member of the World Association of Women's Universities. The training is conducted in 53 first-level higher education specialties related to eight educational profiles: mathematics, engineering, philology, pedagogy, law, economics, management and art history. The strongest of them are considered to be "Preschool education", "Social Work", "World Economy and international Trade", "Tourism business Management", "Enterprise Management", "Accounting", "Computer Science and Technology", "Human Resource Management", "Marketing", "Finance and Credit", "Business English", "Digital Media Technologies".
Current areas of cooperation in the field of sports education with representatives of Eurasian Bridge LLC and Hunan Xiangcheng Football Club were discussed at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno
On September 15, Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno hosted a meeting with representatives of Eurasian Bridge LLC and Hunan Xiangcheng Football Club.
The event was attended by representatives of Eurasian Bridge LLC Yun Hao, Xu Tao, Lin Jie, as well as Chairman of Hunan Xiangcheng Football Club Liu Feiyu and manager Gong Zhile. YKSUG was represented at the meeting by Liavontsi Paulau, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Vitaliy Khramov, Dean of the Faculty of Physical Education, Olga Pavlyut, Associate Professor of the Department of Sports Games, Anna Miloshevskaya, a leading specialist in the Department of International Cooperation, and Wang Tao, Senior lecturer at the Department of Translation and Intercultural Communication.
During the meeting, the Chinese side got acquainted with the university in general and, in particular, with the Faculty of Physical Education. The sides discussed current areas of cooperation in the field of sports education and the possibility of signing an agreement on further cooperation.
At the end the guests from the People's Republic of China were given a sightseeing tour of the university.
Students of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno took part in the "Summer University – 2025" project
The event was held at the Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin in Yekaterinburg and brought together about 300 students from 17 countries.
The international educational project "Summer University – 2025" is a unique platform where students can not only get acquainted with the potential of Russian education, but also show their professional skills and gain new knowledge and friendships.
Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno was represented at the event by Violetta Dremlyuk, a 4th-year student of Faculty of Law, and Ariadna Datsik, a 4th-year student of Faculty of History, Communication and Tourism.
As part of the humanitarian and legal field, the participants listened to lectures on "Ethics in the field of artificial intelligence", "International legal regulation of peaceful nuclear activities", "Contracts for the international sale of goods", "Fundamentals of social design", "Legal support for energy conservation and energy efficiency", "Legal support for projects using neural networks", "Environmental safety and the right to a favorable environment", "International taxation in the EAEU States" and "Peculiarities of obtaining and registering intellectual property rights and means of individualization". The key stage of the "Summer University" was the "Hackathom" competition, where participants had to prepare and defend a project in interdisciplinary teams.
In addition to intensive study, a rich cultural program was organized for the participants. The project participants visited the Skazov Park in the village of Aramil, the Europe–Asia border, an excursion around Yekaterinburg and industrial tours, during which they visited the Ural State Law University, the Legislative Assembly of the Sverdlovsk Region, the Sverdlovsk Regional Bar Association and the Museum of Military and Automotive Equipment of the UGMK. An evening of national hospitality, workshops, quizzes and sports events were also held.
After returning from the Summer University site, the participants brought with them invaluable experience, new friendships and vivid impressions.
Prospective areas of cooperation with the Longnan Pedagogical Institute discussed at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno
On September 9, Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno hosted an online meeting with representatives of the Longnan Pedagogical Institute (People's Republic of China).
Among the representatives of the Longnan Pedagogical Institute are Xiang Jun, Secretary of the Party Committee of the Longnan Pedagogical Institute, Li Yanhong, President of the Longnan Pedagogical Institute, He Xinzheng, Vice–President of the Longnan Pedagogical Institute, Wang Han, Head of the Department of Scientific Research and Foreign Affairs of the Longnan Pedagogical Institute, Fan Xiaolong, Director of the Presidential Administration, Tang Hongwei, Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs of Longnan City.
Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno was represented by Alexandr Karevskiy, First Vice-Rector, Liavontsi Paulau, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Natalia Bashun, Vice-Rector for Research, Alena Belakoz, Head of the Center for Internationalization of Education, Alesia Belko, Head of the Department of International Projects and Academic Mobility, Anna Miloshevskaya, Acting Head of the Department of International Cooperation and Wang Tao, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Translation and Intercultural Communication.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the implementation of joint research projects in various areas; the participation of representatives of the Institute in scientific and educational events planned to be held at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno in 2025, specialized schools, including the annual Summer School of the Russian Language; staff exchange for internships and lectures; development of academic mobility of students for undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate studies; designing and implementing joint educational programs in bachelor's and master's degrees with two diplomas and more.
At the end of the meeting, an agreement on international cooperation was signed between Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and the Longnan Pedagogical Institute.
Kupalovtsy are invited to participate in the competition of social project
Participation is open to students, undergraduates, postgraduates, and university staff, as well as college students at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno.
The purpose of the social project competition is to involve students and university staff in socially useful activities, create conditions for self-realization, form business activity, develop leadership skills, improve communication skills and competencies in the field of project activities.
Projects are accepted in the following categories: "PRO. Belarus", "PRO. The future", "PRO. Youth", "PRO. Trade Union", "There is no more beautiful land on Earth", "Healthy lifestyle is my style!", "Lend a helping hand", "GrSU is MY university!", "Student creativity", "Education through life", "University without borders", "We are responsible for Earth", "Media space", "Family is the foundation of modern society", "Life safety".
To participate in the competition, you must submit an application for participation and a printed project to the Department for Support of Youth projects and Initiatives of the Office for Ideological and Educational Work (22 Ozheshko St., office 308) no later than October 25.
The joint development of the Institute of Biochemistry and the Faculty of Biology and Ecology of YKSUG was presented at the III Belarusian-Uzbek Business Forum
On September 2-3 2025, the III Belarusian-Uzbek Business Forum was held in Vitebsk. The Forum was organized by the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus.
Within the framework of the Forum, presentations of products and services of enterprises of the two countries, the international scientific and practical exhibition "Growth Strategy: Science and Industry" were held. Elena Raduta, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Systems Biology, took part in the Forum.
The developments of biologically active compounds of the Institute of Biochemistry of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus were presented. Some of them were attended by the staff of the Faculty of Biology and Ecology of YKSUG. Among such developments are crinis, an anti–hair loss and growth spray, and RANLEK-PANTHENOL, a wound-healing agent with analgesic and antiseptic effects, which is intended for daily skin care, including very dry and prone to peeling, as well as as an auxiliary agent for sunburn and thermal burns, when treatment of skin injuries (wounds, burns, trophic and radiation ulcers), prevention of bacterial complications and local anesthesia.
A joint development of the Institute of Biochemistry and the Faculty of Biology and Ecology of the Higher Educational Institution Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, DiaVita yoghurts with Betulin birch bark extract, was also presented. The products have already been introduced and are being produced at JSC Molochny Mir.
Rector of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno participates in Belarusian-Uzbek Women's Business Forum
On September 2-3, Vitebsk hosts the III Belarusian-Uzbek Women's Business Forum, the theme of which is "Belarus-Uzbekistan: cooperation as a factor of sustainable development." Business representatives, experts and opinion leaders meet to exchange experiences and strengthen trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.
Today, on September 2, a large business program is taking place within the framework of the event – a meeting of seven sections. Topics range from industry to the role of local government in ensuring the sustainable development of the regions of Belarus and Uzbekistan.
Iryna Kiturka, Rector of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, attended the section "Belarus-Uzbekistan: bilateral cooperation in the socio-economic sphere (tasks and prospects)". During the section, the participants discussed key issues of bilateral cooperation in the socio-economic sphere. The section was moderated by Sergey Sivets, Chairman of the Permanent Commission of the Council of the Republic on Education, Science, Culture and Social Development, and Oral Ataniyazova, Deputy Chairman of the Senate Committee on Science, Education and Health of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
In addition to the scientific program, a concert is planned for the Forum participants today.
A plenary session of the women's business forum "Belarus-Uzbekistan: Cooperation as a factor of sustainable development" will be held on September 3.
The event also includes an exhibition of achievements of the national economy of Belarus and Uzbekistan.
The Forum is organized by the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The Summer School of the Belarusian Language and Culture has finished its work at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno
The fifth anniversary school “under the bright name of Kupala” was held at the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno from August 4 to August 15. 20 foreign guests from Russia, Kazakhstan and Turkmenista attended the school with great interest.
Today, on August 15, during the closing ceremony of Summer School, participants received well-deserved certificates for successful completion of their studies. Certificates were also awarded to those who successfully passed the exam on the level of proficiency in the Belarusian language.
During the training, the participants got acquainted with the Belarusian language and the history of our country, visited interesting cultural places, and also learned how to cook national cuisine and perform folk dances.
«During the summer school, the participants united into one friendly family. It's always warm and cozy here. I will definitely come here again next year», - Evgenia Elizarova, a participant of the Summer School of Belarusian Language and Culture, shared her impressions.
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Participants of the Summer School of the Belarusian Language and Culture of YKSUG visited the museum "Aromas of magical herbs and plants"
Today, on August 14, students of the Summer School of the Belarusian Language and Culture had the opportunity to get acquainted with plants growing in Belarus. The museum "Aromas of magical herbs and plants" gave them this opportunity.
This incredibly fragrant museum is located in the Grodno State Regional Ecological and Biological Center for Children and Youth. During the tour, the Summer School students were shown the diversity of the Belarusian flora, told where and how to collect herbs, which plants can benefit and which ones can harm. The participants were able not only to see the exhibits, but also to smell them and even taste them.
The event ended with a master class on creating a florarium and a tea party, during which the Summer School students independently chose which herbs the tea would consist of.
Participants of the Summer School of the Belarusian Language and Culture visited historical sights of the Grodno region
Today, on August 13, the participants of the Summer School "under the bright name of Kupala" went on a trip to the Grodno region to dive deep into the Belarusian culture. They visited the Catholic church in the agro-town of Trockeli in the Voronovsky district, the Volny Melnik tourist complex and the village library with its unique "contact“ ethnographic museum room in the House of Culture in the agro-town of Dvorishche in the Lida district, as well as the St. Cazimir Catholic Church in the agro-town of Vselyub.
The first stop was the Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the agro-town of Trockeli, which is a monument of architecture and wooden architecture of the early 19th century. During the tour, the participants of the Summer School learned about the history of the church, as well as about its main value – the icon of the Mother of God of Trockeli.
After that, the travelers went to the Volny Melnik tourist complex, located on the site of an ancient farmstead, on the territory of which an ancient stone watermill has been preserved. Walking through the picturesque territory of the complex, listening to the life of that time and looking at the exhibits, the tourists were able to immerse themselves in the times of medieval Belarus.
The next stop was the agricultural town of Vselyub in Novogrudok, where the St. Cazimir Catholic Church is located, the oldest Belarusian Catholic church combining Belarusian and Western European architectural traditions. There, the participants of the Summer School of the Belarusian Language and Culture took part in a bread baking master class with great pleasure. All the secrets of the process were revealed to the guests: How to knead the dough correctly, what ingredients to use, and how long it takes to achieve the perfect result. The master class was an excellent opportunity not only to master the craft, but also to deepen knowledge about Belarusian traditions.
Such events, of course, not only broaden the horizons of foreign guests, but also arouse a keen interest in the Belarusian language, history and culture.
PHOTO FACT: Chinese students get acquainted with the history of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno
Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno continues its vacation master's program for students from China. Today, on August 13, they visited The History Museum of the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno . The tour was organized for them by Alena Backman, Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs of the Pedagogical Faculty. During the visit to the museum, students learned about the history of the university, its achievements and stages of development. This visit allowed the international student to learn more about the educational institution they are currently studying at.
Kupalovtsy are invited to participate in the Science Festival
The Science Festival will be held on September 6, according to tradition, in the heart of Minsk – the Botanical Garden. Kupalovtsy can become a part of this event.
The Science Festival in Minsk is the largest popular science event in Belarus. Over the years, it has turned into a large-scale event that introduces Minsk residents and guests of the capital to the latest developments of scientists. It helps them understand new knowledge from the world of science and technology.
Bright and interesting performances by scientists, fascinating master classes, scientific shows, and unusual art objects await the participants of the event. On interactive platforms, it will be possible to get acquainted with the world of gastronomy from a scientific point of view, learn about scientific activities at universities and modern intellectual technologies, as well as meet with the first Belarusian woman cosmonaut Marina Vasilevskaya.
If you are passionate about science and are ready to actively participate, join the large-scale event! The program of the Festival is available on the official website https://scifest.by/.
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