TNMU Students Participated in the Academic Mobility Program “Academic Writing and Integrity”

On October 13-19, 2024, Uliana Naumova, a 5th-year student of the Faculty of Medicine, and Khrystyna Dutchak, a 3rd-year student of the Faculty of Dentistry, took part in an academic mobility program at Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic, as part of the “TAK” project. The program focused on current topics of academic writing and integrity, with a particular emphasis on the impact of technology on the educational process.

In June 2022, the Professional Network of Research and Higher Education Managers in Ukraine (PNRM Ukraine) was established. Two years later, it now includes representatives from 25 higher education institutions and four employees of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. The organization consists of “graduates” from two internationalization projects: the Training Course “Management of Internationalisation and German-Ukrainian Academic Cooperation” (MoI Ukraine) link and The Multiplication Trainings for Higher Education Administrators in Ukraine (THEA Ukraine X) link, both funded by DAAD.

Active participants of PNRM from TNMU include Professor Oksana Shevchuk (a member of MoI Ukraine) and Associate Professor Sofiya Husak (a graduate of THEA Ukraine X).

Participation in the Transnational Academic Knowledge-sharing: Czech-Ukraine Initiative (TAK) mobility program is a testament to the close cooperation between mid-level university managers in Ukraine and the active dissemination efforts through PNRM.

The program included workshops, lectures, and seminars focused on academic writing and integrity. The training format combined lectures, practical skills development, discussions, and presentations of personal perspectives on the topic. The program was attended by 22 students from various regions of Ukraine, who had the opportunity to engage in discussions with Dr. Martina Rastiková, Head of the Management Department, Head of the “Smart Society” research team, as well as Professors Anna Stilz and Iris Finger from Germany.

During discussions, topics such as students’ understanding of the principle of “academic integrity” and the differences in research paper requirements between the Czech Republic and Ukraine were raised. The use of artificial intelligence by students was a recurring issue. Presentations on the differences in implementing academic integrity in universities in Kyiv and Brno sparked interest and debate.

This event provided an opportunity to connect with students from different parts of Ukraine, exchange experiences, and discuss the challenges students face in the rapidly evolving technological landscape. Of particular interest were the discussions on the impact of artificial intelligence on academic integrity, a pressing issue in the modern educational environment.

Through discussions and practical tasks, participants deepened their understanding of the importance of avoiding academic plagiarism, proper citation of sources, and the ethical use of information technology, including artificial intelligence, in writing academic papers.