Collaboration between IIR and the University of Padua

As part of the Arqus project for Ukraine, associate professors of the Department of International Organizations and Diplomatic Service of the IIR Olena Kovtun and Marta Konovalova made a study visit to the University of Padua (Italy) from September 24 to 29, 2023.

During the visit, the teachers of the department got acquainted with the organizational structure and educational process in Italy, met with Italian colleagues from the Department of Political Science, Law and International Relations, presented the activities of the Institute, the educational programs of the department, discussed the possibilities of further cooperation in the areas of international mobility, joint scientific and teaching practices.

Olena Kovtun also held an open lecture for students of the University of Padua on "Eastern Europe in the 21st century: trends and prospects," Marta Konovalova held an open lecture on "Artificial intelligence and diplomacy: challenges and prospects." We look forward to further fruitful cooperation with the University of Padua.