Agroexpert Magazine. University of the future: science, education and business for the restoration of Ukraine

Synergy

What is the difference between a research-type University and a classical or specialized one? Such a higher education institution combines three components-high-quality education, innovative research and practical application of knowledge. A striking example of such a university is the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine. Today, NUBiP of Ukraine is among the top ten universities according to the national rating «Top-200 of Ukraine», is positioned in the international rankings QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education, and ranks third among the country's universities in the Webometrics transparency rating. This, in particular, confirms the high level of training of specialists that the University trains in 54 Bachelor's programs, 70 — master's and 37 PhD. In fact, the entire range of specialties is covered, graduates of which work in agro-industrial production: from livestock breeder, agronomist, ecologist, biotechnologist to lawyer, land surveyor, financier, accountant. NUBiP of Ukraine as a center of innovation, it has a unique Employers ' Council that unites more than a hundred business representatives. The synergistic combination of education and entrepreneurs ' efforts provides training that meets current market needs. Business participates in the adaptation of educational programs and training content in accordance with current and future production tasks. Employers help create a network of practice bases and internship places for students, and use job fairs as a platform for finding young professionals with up-to-date knowledge.

Partnership

Science — this is the locomotive that moves the country forward. NUBiP of Ukraine has a leading position in the country in terms of research funding, patent activity, the effectiveness of participation in the EU Horizon Europe Framework program, and the highest publication activity in influential scientific journals. One of the best practices for the development of scientific and innovative activities is the creation of numerous modern laboratories at the University-agrochimservice in precision farming, fertilization, System Engineering, Engineering and technical support of the forest complex, human nutrition and Genomics, Center for aquatic Bioresources and aquaculture, Eastern European Fire Monitoring Center, etc. — in close cooperation with employers and partners. They were created with the support (and often on the initiative of successful graduates working there) of such recognized world leaders of the agricultural market and their representative offices as Kun-Ukraine, ELVORTI, AGSOLCO, Agrico Ukraine, IMK, Amako, Agrosem, AGCO, agricultural firm Bread of Ukraine, agricultural firm «Kolos», Ukrainian agricultural holding, Agrein, Ukravit, Agrilab, FG «Tatiana 2011» (TM Zinka), Stihl, EVA landscape company, Kernel-trade, DTEK networks, Cherkassyoblenergo, «482 solutions», korteva agriscience Ukraine, art-agro, MANN+HUMMEL filtration technology Ukraine, Vortex industry, Bratslav, Association of Land Management Specialists of Ukraine, Biotestlab, Btu Center. Extreme today in this series was the recent presentation of Hyundai TM equipment laboratories and the Mzuri training center from Polish partners. And such modern enterprises as Myronivsky khliboprodukt, Bayer AG, LLC NVA «Zhemchuzhyna Podillya», Brovafarma, Hlobynskyi meat processing plant, BASF T. A. V., FMS Ukraine and others are customers of scientific research and practice bases for our students.

Leadership

NUBiP of Ukraine offers businesses a range of tools and resources which can be useful for the development of companies, increasing profits, improving technological efficiency, using modern financial instruments, implementing innovative ideas, and meeting modern environmental trends. In October 2024, the University held the second Forum «Science, Education and Business — 2024» (SEB-2024), where more than 200 representatives of companies discussed, shared their experience of successful cooperation, and strategized on effective partnership mechanisms. In addition to successful cases and the search for new effective points of contact, the focus was on the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine, the implementation of European integration processes, which is impossible without the agricultural sector. The main advantages of cooperation with NUBiP business calls: technology transfer, access to the knowledge base, scientific developments, rare and expensive equipment, experimental sites, professional development of personnel, partnership in the implementation of social projects, environmental initiatives, etc. National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine it has become a platform for discussions, public policy development and a trendsetter in many sectors of the economy. NUBiP of Ukraine is open to new ideas and partnerships. It is impossible to become a leader — and this is evidenced by the existing pool of high — ranking officials and well-known entrepreneurs-without a reliable partner. Which is the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine. Therefore, we invite you to cooperate! Vadym TKACHUK,
rector of the National University of
Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine