An open lecture will be held at the Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University as part of the educational initiative of the Global Platform of the First Ladies and Gentlemen Summit.
The Council for Research Work of Students, Postgraduate Students and Young Scientists of the KNUVS invites students, postgraduate students, young scientists, scientific and pedagogical workers and all interested parties to participate in an open offline lecture as part of a series of educational events from practitioners in the field of public diplomacy and international relations.
Lecture topic: “Public Diplomacy as Power: How Ukraine is Changing the Rules of the Game on the World Stage”
Date: May 22, 2026 Start: 2:00 PM Format: offline Venue: Room 25 of the central building of the Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University.
Lecturer: Oleksandra Batii – Chair of the Global Platform of the First Ladies and Gentlemen Summit.
During the lecture, participants will have the opportunity to familiarise themselves with practical cases that shape Ukraine’s modern international positioning, particularly in public, cultural, and economic diplomacy.
The educational initiative is implemented by the Global Platform of the First Ladies and Gentlemen Summit, an international organisation founded by the First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska. The program is designed to provide students with access to practical experience and knowledge that are usually outside the academic classroom, as well as to promote young people’s involvement in the professional environment in international relations and strategic communications.
After completing the lecture program, participants will have the opportunity to complete a practical assignment, and the best candidates will be offered an internship at the Global Platform of the First Ladies and Gentlemen Summit.
To participate, please register in advance via the link: https://forms.gle/L7g2yF3Vw4HYmb3t6
We invite you to join the event and gain a unique experience directly from specialists who shape modern international communication in Ukraine.