Yanka Kupala
State University of Grodno
Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno invites parents to an open parent meeting
The meeting will take place on October 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the Assembly Hall at Lenina Str., 32. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream will be available on the university’s YouTube channel.
The main topic of the meeting will be university admission. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance on every stage of the enrollment process. To provide insight into the university environment, each faculty will host its own interactive session, sharing information about degree programs and admission specifics, as well as answering inquiries.
We invite the parents of prospective students to join this open dialogue—either in person or online!
Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno Hosts the 9th International Scientific and Practical Conference "Current Issues in the Psychology of Personality and Social Interaction"
Today, October 8, the Faculty of Psychology at YKSUG is hosting the scientific and practical conference "Current Issues in the Psychology of Personality and Social Interaction." The event is being held in both in-person and online formats, making participation accessible to a wide range of researchers, educators, practitioners, and early-career scientists.
The conference marks the centenary of the birth of Sviatlana Kondratsyeva—Doctor of Psychological Sciences, Professor, and Honored Scientist of the Republic of Belarus—who founded the scientific school of "Social-Perceptual and Social-Reflexive Psychology of Pedagogical Work and Teacher Professional Development" at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno. To honor the occasion, a lecture hall named after Svetlana Kondratsyeva was ceremoniously opened at the Faculty of Psychology, serving as a tribute of deep respect to this distinguished scholar and founder of the scientific school.
The conference is organized by YKSUG in collaboration with major research centers in Belarus, Russia, and Uzbekistan. Co-organizers include Belarusian State University, Belarusian State Pedagogical University named after Maxim Tank, the Institute of Psychology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow State University of Psychology and Education, Yaroslavl State Pedagogical University named after K.D.Ushinsky, Kokand State Pedagogical Institute, and other prestigious institutions. The program committee is chaired by Natalia Bashun, Vice-Rector for Research at Yanka Kupala State University and Candidate of Biological Sciences. Approximately 40 scientists, including 10 researchers from abroad, are expected to participate in the sessions. The working languages of the event are Belarusian, Russian, and English. The conference addresses a range of topics, including psychological phenomenology; the mechanisms and patterns of personality development and functioning as an agent of one’s life path; and methodological, theoretical, and applied issues in the psychology of personality and social interaction. Participants will discuss intelligence as a form of mental experience organization and a resource for coping behavior; personality formation and socialization in a digital society; current issues in professional and spiritual-moral development; agency within the educational process; and personality development within the family context, as well as the psychology of intercultural interaction.
This scientific event plays a vital role in ensuring generational continuity within the field. Sviatlana Kondratyeva’s research into the social-perceptual and social-reflective psychology of teaching laid the groundwork for the professional development of teachers across the republic. The current gathering aims to build upon this legacy amidst global technological and social changes.
A collection of scientific papers will be compiled based on the proceedings of the sessions and the roundtable discussion. All submissions will undergo expert review by the organizing committee—led by Volha Mitrafanova, Dean of the Faculty of Psychology at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno—and will be digitally archived and indexed in the Russian Science Citation Index.
From Idea to Award: Yanka Kupala State University Students Win at the "Eurasia.DOC" International Festival
On October 2, the awards ceremony for the "Eurasia.DOC" International Documentary Film Festival of CIS Countries took place in Minsk. Students from Yanka Kupala State University received a special jury prize in the youth competition for "Original Artistic Vision in Documentary Filmmaking."
The students' film, «The City That Sounds», reached the finals of the «Eurasia.DOC: 4 Minutes» youth short documentary competition. The film was created by fourth-year Journalism students Karyna Mistsiuk, Anastasia Poplavskaya, Anastasia Zhuk, and Alexandra Mozheyko, along with fourth-year Information and Communication student Yahor Harbatsiuk.
This year, the main "Eurasia.DOC" competition program received 361 film submissions, while the "Eurasia.DOC: 4 Minutes" youth competition received 52. In total, entries were submitted from 17 countries.
We congratulate our students on this well-deserved award! We are proud of them and wish them continued creative success!
Expanding International Cooperation: Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno Hosts Official Visit by Olga Vorobyeva, Associate Professor at the Institute of World History, Russian Academy of Sciences
Olga Vorobyeva, Head of the Center for Comparative History and Theory of Civilizations at the Institute of World History of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), visited Kupala University under the program "Visiting Professor". Over the course of three days, the distinguished Russian scholar shared her expertise with students, doctoral candidates, and faculty members from the Faculty of History, Communication and Tourism, while also outlining directions for joint research projects for 2026–2027.
The visit by Olga Vorobyeva marked another step in strengthening the long-standing friendly ties between the Institute of World History (RAS) and the Department of World and Slavic History at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno.
As part of the cooperation agreement, an intensive educational program was organized for the university's students and young researchers from September 23 to 25. The visiting scholar delivered a series of specialized lectures for fourth-year History students and conducted a practical workshop for graduating students titled "How to Prepare and Defend a Graduation Project," covering practical tips and common pitfalls in the preparation of final theses. Additionally, a specialized masterclass on modern research methodology was held for doctoral candidates specializing in "Theory and History of Culture" and "Historiography, Source Studies, and Historical Research Methods."
A key component of the visit involved working meetings with the leadership of the Faculty of History, Communication and Tourism and the department's academic staff. Colleagues discussed promising areas for joint research and coordinated plans for academic collaboration for the 2026–2027 academic year. In addition to the academic program, the faculty organized cultural excursions for the guest, during which Olga Vorobyeva explored the unique historical and cultural heritage of the Grodno re
Strengthening Cooperation: Iryna Kiturka Participates in the Uzbekistan-Belarus Inter-Parliamentary Forum
The Uzbekistan-Belarus Inter-Parliamentary Forum is taking place on September 29–30 in the city of Khiva (Republic of Uzbekistan). A major outcome of the first day for our university was the signing of international cooperation agreements with higher education institutions in Uzbekistan.
The forum brought together representatives from the legislative bodies, governments, ministries, agencies, universities, and business sectors of both countries. Its primary goal was to further develop inter-parliamentary dialogue, strengthen partnerships, and identify new avenues for collaboration.
A key event of the first day was a breakout session. Iryna Kiturka participated in the session titled "Strategic Partnership Between Uzbekistan and Belarus in the Humanitarian and Social Spheres: Opportunities and Prospects."
During the session, Iryna Kiturka held talks with Uzbek colleagues, resulting in the signing of three international cooperation agreements with universities in Uzbekistan: Termez State University of Engineering and Agrotechnology, Berdakh Karakalpak State University, and Urgench State University named after Abu Rayhan Beruni.
The first day of the Uzbekistan-Belarus Inter-Parliamentary Forum concluded with a visit by participants to the Ichan Kala State Historical-Archaeological Museum-Reserve.
The signed agreements will open up excellent opportunities for representatives of higher education institutions from both countries to launch joint projects, implement collaborative educational programs, and exchange expertise in the fields of research and academics. You can read more about the Uzbek-Belarusian Parliamentary Forum here:
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Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno Hosts Meeting for International Students with Law Enforcement and Employment Service Representatives
The meeting was organized to facilitate the adaptation of international students, explain internal regulations and codes of conduct, and provide information on employment opportunities during vacation periods.
Vasiliy Sianko, Vice-Rector for Ideological and Educational Affairs, opened the meeting. During the discussion, Yuri Vorobey, Head of the Citizenship and Migration Department of the Grodno Regional Executive Committee’s Internal Affairs Directorate, addressed issues regarding compliance with the Republic of Belarus's migration laws by international students.
Special attention was paid to employment opportunities during the holidays. Ihar Salei, Head of the Legal and HR Department at the Grodno City Executive Committee’s Labor and Employment Directorate, explained how to properly search for a job while taking into account current regulations and the specific status of the individual student.
Dzina Sytaya, Head of the Citizenship and Migration Department of the Internal Affairs Directorate for the Leninsky District of Grodno, spoke about the legal status of foreign citizens in the Republic of Belarus, covering their rights, obligations, and liabilities.
During the meeting, attendees learned why it is important to comply with the educational institution's rules, what questions should be clarified before seeking seasonal work, and how to proceed if doubts arise regarding migration requirements. This discussion helped international students at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno not only gain useful information but also better navigate the legal environment.
Iryna Kiturka, Rector of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, held talks with representatives of Uzbek universities during the Uzbek-Belarusian Inter-Parliamentary Forum
Today, September 30, marks the second day of the Uzbek-Belarusian Inter-Parliamentary Forum in the city of Khiva. As part of the event, the Rector of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno held a series of business meetings with the leadership of leading Uzbek universities.
During a meeting with representatives of Termez State University of Engineering and Agrotechnology, the parties discussed the design of a joint "1+1" Master’s degree program in Ecology, the conduct of joint scientific research, the organization of internships, and participation in scientific and educational events hosted by Kupala University (such as the "InNaStart" student startup competition).
In talks with the leadership of Berdakh Karakalpak State University, representatives from both countries agreed on the development and implementation of joint scientific, scientific-technical, and innovative projects, as well as the design of a joint "3+1" Bachelor’s degree program in Law. They also agreed to organize internships and professional development courses at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno focusing on "Technologies for Improving Teaching and Learning Quality in Universities" and "Research into the 'Smart University' System." Furthermore, the participants agreed on the participation of representatives from Berdakh Karakalpak State University in scientific-educational events and specialized schools planned at Kupala University, as well as the holding of joint scientific-practical conferences. Iryna Kiturka discussed the design of joint bachelor's degree programs in physics, the conduct of joint research across various fields, the exchange of staff and students for internships, and participation in scientific and educational events with the leadership of Urgench State University named after Abu Rayhan Beruni.
The final event of the Uzbek-Belarusian Inter-Parliamentary Forum was a plenary session, during which participants adopted the Khiva Declaration and signed cooperation agreements.
Professor of St. Petersburg State University of Economics visited Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno
From September 20 to 26, 2026, the Faculty of Economics and Management at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno hosted Konstantin Kostin, Doctor of Economic Sciences and Professor at the Department of World Economy and International Economic Relations of St. Petersburg State University of Economics, under the program "Visiting Professor".
The program began with a round table discussion with the faculty administration. The host party was the Department of International Business and Marketing. At the meeting, the colleagues discussed the prospects of educational and scientific cooperation between universities exchanged experiences and outlined areas for joint projects.
Konstantin Kostin conducted lectures and practical classes in key disciplines: "Business cultures in international business", "Venture Business Development", "Economics and Management of Foreign Economic activity" and "International Economic Relations". Students and undergraduates saw how fundamental theory becomes a tool for making real business decisions. The professor paid special attention to intercultural communication, venture financing and the specifics of working with foreign partners.
For the first-year students, these meetings were an opportunity to take a fresh look at their future profession. The undergraduates were able to deepen their theoretical training and relate it to practical tasks. The Visiting Professor program expands the university's educational space. It gives students a chance to learn from leading scientists, get acquainted with modern approaches and engage in professional dialogue.
Konstantin Kostin's visit made an important contribution to the development of international cooperation and practice-oriented education at the faculty. The event clearly showed that high-quality economic education is formed where theory is supported by live practice, and academic exchange opens up new career horizons for students.
Representatives of the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno took part in the celebrations dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the RCI BSU
The delegation of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno took part in a large-scale festive concert in Minsk. The celebration, which took place on September 25, was timed to coincide with three significant events at once: The Day of Education of the People's Republic of China, the World Confucius Institutes Day and the 20th anniversary of the Republican Confucius Institute of Sinology at Belarusian State University.
Kupala University was represented at the event by Sviatlana Adamovich, Head of the Translation and Intercultural Communication Department, Veranika Drobysh, lecturer of the Department, as well as 3rd-year students specializing in Linguistic Support of Intercultural Communication.
The festive program brought together teachers, students and distinguished guests who are passionate about learning Chinese language and culture. As part of the concert, bright musical and poetic performances performed by students were performed.
The creative performance of the YKSUG students was warmly welcomed by the audience. It was not only a demonstration of the high level of their professional and language training, but also evidence of a sincere interest in the traditions of China. The participation of Kupala students in events of this scale helps to strengthen international cooperation, develop the creative potential of future specialists and deepen intercultural dialogue.
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Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno hosted an online meeting with representatives of the Lanzhou Institute of Business and Technology
On September 28, Kupala University held online negotiations with Chinese partners. Representatives of the Lanzhou Institute of Business and Technology and the UNESCO Association of Gansu Province participated in the dialogue.
The meeting was attended by representatives of the Lanzhou Institute of Business and Technology Wang Zhihe, Rector, Ma Yujie, Head of the Department of International Cooperation and Exchange, Li Yubi, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Law, Ge Xing, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Law for Academic Affairs, Ma Rongping, Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Hu Yujie, Deputy Dean Faculty of Economics for Academic Affairs. The UNESCO Association of Gansu Province was represented by Du Yongjun, Chairman of the Association and Yang Zhi, Deputy Secretary General of the Association.
Participants from Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno were Iryna Kiturka, Rector, Liavontsi Paulau, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Maryna Karpitskaya, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Management, Sviatlana Cheburanava, Dean of the Faculty of Law, Siarhei Shcherbinin, Head of the Educational and Methodological Department, Alena Belakoz, Head of the Education Internationalization Centre, Aliaksandra Zhuk, Head of the International Projects and Academic Mobility Office, Iryna Meshkina, Deputy Head of the Public Relations Centre and Wang Tao, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Translation and Intercultural Communication, translator.
During the meeting, Iryna Kiturka, Rector of YKSUG, welcomed the participants, introduced the university and highlighted the importance of developing partnerships with Chinese educational institutions. She highlighted the university's achievements and its potential for international cooperation.
"Belarus has a good project initiated by the President of the Republic of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko – "Strong regions – strong country". And we are once again convinced that thanks to reliable partnerships with our regions and colleagues, we are making our countries stronger. If the regions are stronger, the state is stronger. Thanks to the relations between our two countries and the contacts between Xi Jinping and Aleksandr Lukashenko, we have the opportunity to establish close contacts in the field of education with our partner universities," Iryna Kiturka noted.
The parties discussed promising areas of cooperation: the design and implementation of joint educational programs, the coordination of specialties, the integration of curricula and the mutual offsetting of academic credits, the approval of further cooperation plans and a timetable for their implementation. Special attention was paid to the admission procedure for visiting scientists and professors recommended by the Lanzhou Institute of Business and Technology.
Liavontsi Paulau, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, noted: "In 2025, Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and the Lanzhou Institute of Business and Technology took the first steps to establish cooperation between our educational institutions. Our university, which is the largest regional educational, scientific and cultural center of the Republic of Belarus, and our Chinese partners have confirmed their joint commitment to achieving concrete results in mutually beneficial cooperation."
Wang Zhihe, Rector of the Lanzhou Institute of Business and Technology, in turn, stressed: "In early July, within the framework of the Belarusian-Chinese Forum of Regions, a regular meeting was held with the leadership of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno in Lanzhou. The two sides had a deep exchange of views, and following the meetings, the main areas of international cooperation were identified, in particular the design of joint educational programs. Both sides agreed that cooperation will be conducted in three specialties: international law, economic law, economics and management. The chosen specialties fully meet the expectations of our institute, as we have developed law and economics faculties. Cooperation between the two universities will not be limited only to the implementation of joint educational programs. We are also interested in academic mobility and exchange of students and staff. We are ready to send the best employees and specialists to YKSUG to give lectures or conduct joint research projects. We are also waiting for a delegation from your university and specialists. And we want to implement academic mobility projects as early as possible."
It is worth noting that the history of cooperation between Kupala University and Chinese educational institutions began in 2001 with the signing of a Cooperation agreement with the Chinese South Central University of Economics. The University cooperates with foreign educational institutions and organizations within the framework of 262 agreements, including with 50 universities and organizations of the People's Republic of China (24 of them – with universities, 19 – with colleges).
This meeting was a logical continuation of this long-standing partnership. The parties discussed in detail joint educational programs, as well as issues of academic mobility, exchange of students and staff, and admission of invited scientists. The agreements reached confirmed mutual interest in further development of cooperation and outlined concrete steps for their implementation.
International Cooperation in Action: Master's Graduation of Students from China Held at the Faculty of Pedagogy of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno
On September 24, a solemn diploma award ceremony was held at the Faculty of Pedagogy of Kupala University for citizens of the People's Republic of China who successfully completed their studies in the specialization "Educational Management." Half of the 22 international graduates completed their Master's degree with honours, confirming the high export potential and academic authority of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno in the international educational services market.
On the eve of the solemn event, on September 22–23, the Master's students successfully defended their final qualifying theses. The examination committee noted the high level of training of the young specialists, their ability to independently solve complex professional tasks, as well as the effective synthesis of theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
The scientific novelty of the presented research was ensured by the deep integration of Confucian philosophy and modern management approaches, the active use of artificial intelligence technologies and digital platforms, as well as the development of original methodologies in the field of music and choreographic education.
The topics of the Master's theses were closely linked to the priority areas of the state educational policy of China up to 2030 and covered the following key vectors:
Management effectiveness: management models and quality assessment tools aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of Chinese universities.
Digital transformation: research in the field of informational support of the educational process within the framework of the national programme "Education + Internet."
Aesthetic education: practical developments in the aesthetic development of schoolchildren in accordance with current directives of the Ministry of Education of China.
Nurturing a harmonious personality: comprehensive projects in civic, aesthetic and physical education, consonant with the concept of "Education for All."
Personnel for the agricultural sector: training specialists in the implementation of intelligent agricultural technologies within the framework of the state programme for the revival of rural talent.
The high results of the graduates (11 diplomas with honours) confirmed not only the personal determination of the Chinese students, but also the exceptional quality of the educational process at the Faculty of Pedagogy, as well as the developed system of support for international citizens at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno.
In a festive atmosphere, Yuri Gnezdovskiy, Dean of the Faculty of Pedagogy, addressed the new Master's graduates with words of farewell. He warmly congratulated the graduates on successfully overcoming a landmark life milestone and expressed confidence that the fundamental knowledge and professional competencies acquired at Kupala University would become a reliable foundation for their further career and scientific growth in their homeland.
Solemn Opening of the Joint Institute of Intelligent Sciences and Engineering of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and Qilu Normal University Held in China
From September 21 to 24, a delegation of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno led by Rector Iryna Kiturka is on a visit to the People's Republic of China. The main purpose of the trip was the opening of the Joint Institute of Intelligent Sciences and Engineering with Qilu Normal University.
The delegation of Kupala University included Rector Iryna Kiturka, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Liavontsi Paulau, Dean of the Faculty of Biology and Ecology Volha Yanchurevich, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics Tatsiana Vankova, and Senior Lecturer of the Department of Translation and Intercultural Communication Wang Tao.
The stay of the representatives of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno began with an introduction to the cultural heritage of the region.
The main part of the programme took place on September 23. On that day, the solemn opening ceremony of the Joint Institute of Intelligent Sciences and Engineering was held. At the beginning of the event, the partner universities presented demonstration videos telling about their institutions and key achievements. Within the framework of the ceremony, welcoming speeches were delivered by the leadership of Qilu Normal University, Rector of Kupala University Iryna Kiturka, as well as Dean of the Faculty of Biology and Ecology Volha Yanchurevich.
In addition, Iryna Kiturka and Vice-President of Qilu Normal University Sun Hongzhao met with students in an open dialogue format.
An important stage of the visit was the meeting of the Joint Management Committee of the Joint Institute of Intelligent Sciences and Engineering of YKSUG and Qilu Normal University. During the meeting, the parties heard reports on the Institute's activities, the work on the joint educational programme "Biology" and the development of cooperation. The participants discussed mechanisms for academic exchange of lecturers and students, interaction in the fields of research and culture, and the opening of new specializations for implementation at the Joint Institute.
The visit of the delegation of YKSUG to the People's Republic of China became an important step in the development of the university's international activities and strengthened partnership ties with one of China's leading universities.
For reference: Qilu Normal University is a full-time university under the jurisdiction of the People's Government of Shandong Province and subordinate to the Provincial Department of Education. The institution was formerly known as the Pedagogical Faculty of East China University (founded in 1948), renamed Shandong Pedagogical College in 1960, and transformed into Qilu Normal University in 2010.
Over the past five years, Qilu Normal University has won two national and nine provincial awards for achievements in teaching, as well as 25 awards at competitions for young teachers at the provincial level and above. The university received approval for the implementation of 30 teaching reform projects at the provincial level and 18 first-class courses, and also published 27 textbooks. In terms of the overall results of the professional skills competition for students of regular schools in Shandong Province, the university has been among the best universities in the province for five consecutive years.
Development of International Dialogue: Lecturers of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno Implement a Joint Educational Programme in China
Lecturers of the Faculty of Biology and Ecology of Kupala University – Elizaveta Uzlova, Head of the Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, and Anastasia Sakovich, Associate Professor of the Department of Systems Biology – are conducting classes at Qilu Normal University (People's Republic of China). The visit was organized within the framework of the implementation of the experimental joint educational programme "Biology 4+0" and is aimed at strengthening academic ties between the partner universities.
The educational process for Chinese second-year students is organized in lecture and laboratory formats. The lecturers of YKSUG teach the specialized disciplines "Microbiology" and "Plant Ecology," successfully combining the transmission of fundamental theoretical knowledge with intensive practical work.
Particular interest among international students is aroused by laboratory workshops, where theoretical material finds direct practical application. Under the guidance of Belarusian specialists, the students work with biological objects, master modern research methods and learn to analyze the results in detail. This format allows Chinese students not only to assimilate the academic modules more deeply, but also to clearly see the integration of biological science into research and professional activity.
The joint educational programme "Biology 4+0" serves as an effective platform for professional, scientific and cultural interaction between representatives of the two universities. For the teaching staff of YKSUG, this is an excellent opportunity to share advanced domestic experience and get acquainted with the specifics of the organization of higher education in China. In turn, for Chinese students, this is a unique chance to learn from leading specialists from a different educational environment and significantly expand their understanding of modern biological science.
The successful implementation and development of this programme serve as another confirmation of the systematic strengthening of the international academic ties of Kupala University and the expansion of the horizons of scientific and educational cooperation.
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