The overall objective of the project is to modernise regional studies in Ukraine through implementing an English-language MA programme in the Baltic and Black Sea region studies. At its core, the project is meant to add value to Ukrainian universities in satisfying the need for comprehensive knowledge in the discipline of international relations and regional studies. The 2-year MA programme in Baltic and Black Sea Region studies, which will be implemented in English at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv (IFNUL), as well as the modules implemented in other Ukrainian universities, will provide an excellent opportunity for the students to obtain an interdisciplinary learning experience, combined with innovative teaching practices. The programme will be oriented for both Ukrainian and foreign students, whose academic interests or practical activities are closely related to the Baltic and the Black Sea Region. Implementation of such MA programme and modules at Ukrainian universities will promote further cooperation between HEIs of Ukraine and HEIs of countries of the Baltic Sea region, introduce comprehensive studies on the whole region, its historical and current political, economic and cultural development, national and international co-operation in and among the countries of the region, as well as the region's perspectives in the context of European integration and regional cooperation. The project also foresees training of the Ukrainian teaching staff in modern teaching methodologyThe project will help modernising the higher education curricula and teaching methods and will contribute to the internationalisation of Ukrainian higher education by quality programmes.

he main objective of QuaRSU project is enhancing the role of higher education sector in society by supporting development of Ukrainian recognition systemThe specific objevtives are:1) Design, development and testing of recognition methodology compatible with the National Qualifications Framework2) Human Resources Development for recognition3) Establishment of Recognition Support Platform (RSP)The main outputs will be:- IRecognition manual with policy recommendations- Quality Handbook for internal QA- Recognition centres and Recognition Support PlatformDeliverables will be prepared in English, and Ukrainian.It is expected that project will contribute to improving of management and operation of partner HEIs as well as of wide range of other HEIs in UA. Project outputs and outcomes will be used by managers, administrators and teaching staff of Ukrainian HEIs. Trained administrative officers and academic staff will provide implementation of developed recognition mechanisms and tools in partner HEIs and spread their knowledge and experience both in partner HEIs and outside consortium at local and national level. Recognition centers will be used by managers, teaching staff and students and will contribute to upgrading of their knowledge and understanding of recognition aims, processes and mechanisms. The outcomes of the project will be sustainable beyond the project’s lifetime and will be institutionally and financially supported by partner HEIs as parts of institutions’ infrastructure.

The project envisages integration of international students into Ukrainian educational space by means of cultural, ethnic, social and academic assets. This will be ensured by development and implementation of the Roadmap that consists of multiaspect approach towards students` integration as it envisagesthat IS will be involved to the life of University, have more communication with local students, learn EU and UA culture, way of life, values for better understanding and faster adaptation. Upgrading of administrative staff qualifications will increase efficiency of work, knowledge about cultural differences, and dealing with other cultures, master methods of communication, learn how to prevent conflicts and deal with them, Academic staff will also acquire EU experience andl earn more about methods of instruction in dealing with interculturalism, methodological features on pecularities of international students training, together with EU experts they will work on curricula, offered for IS to adjust it to the need and expectations of IS. More comfortable conditions for IS will be created by modernizing University infrastructure, learning of English by different categories of administrtive staff. The efforts will be directed on Ukrainian students and staff who will undergo cultural seminars, will be involved in promocampaign on interculturalism and tolerance. Dissemination part of the project is extremely important and it will cover the needs and demands of IS and HEIs on the natioanl level. The Ukrainian HEIs will see the benefits of the activities that will be widely disseminated at the seminars, social media, mass media, and due to participation of Ukrainian State Center for International Education. The measures will be taken to keep the project results sustainable.

The project aims to facilitate the transformation of Journalism education in Ukraine by raising the quality of BA and MA programmes to EU standards, improving students’ employability and international mobility, and promoting ‘media literacy’ within the society. These aims reflect the urgent need to improve Journalism education, as articulated in many independent studies.There are 20 partners • 4 EU HEI with Journalism/Media programmes• 2 independent professional organisations• 1 Quality Assurance organisation• 10 Ukrainian universities representing the Journalism educators across the country• 1 national employer of Journalism graduates • 2 national bodies: the Ministry and Association of Students The 10 Ukrainian university teams will review and reform their current BA and MA programmes to ensure that their new/revised programmes align with EU standards for course design and quality assurance, and with the knowledge, skills, cultural awareness, work-based learning and professional training that would be expected within a EU university. This will entail study trips to learn about European models of Journalism education; training in the utilisation of EQF; self and international peer-review of new/revised curriculum; and staff, student and employer evaluation of programmes. Project findings will lead to the production of National Guideline Statements for BA and MA Journalism programmes. In alliance with the processes of curriculum reform, DESTIN will undertake activities to increase public understanding of the role of journalists and citizens within a multi-cultural society. These will include opportunities for stakeholders to contribute to the development and sustainability of the project (e.g. through Open Days at Ukrainian universities, responses to needs-surveys, and an online discussion forum); and opportunities to learn from a suite of online ‘media literacy’ courses, targeted to the needs of secondary schools, university students, and the wider public.