PROJECT-BASED ACTIVITIES OF THE RESEARCH CENTER FOR EUROPEAN STUDIES OF AT THE T. H. SHEVCHENKO NATIONAL UNIVERSITY «CHERNIHIV COLEHIUM»

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to present the outcomes of the project-based activities of the Research Center for European Studies of T. H. Shevchenko National University “Chernihiv Colehium” and to analyze their impact on the institutional development of the University.

The methodological framework of the article is based on the case-study approach, which involves examining the practical activities of the Research Center for European Studies through qualitative analysis of internal university documents, the Center’s reports, project websites which reflect the processes and outcomes of project implementation, as well as the author’s observations.

The scientific novelty of the article lies in the fact that it is the first attempt to comprehensively present and analyze the project-based activities of the Research Center for European Studies, which initiatives have not previously been the subject of scholarly research.

Conclusions. The project-based activities of the Research Center for European Studies, established in 2021, have become an important driver of university development in the context of European integration processes and wartime challenges. Successfully implemented Erasmus+ Jean Monnet projects, international events, academic publications, internships, and improvements in the University’s material and technical infrastructure have demonstrated the Center’s significant potential in the field of educational and research innovations.

During the period 2021–2025 the activities of the Research Center for European Studies contributed to improving the quality of European studies, expanding international partnerships, developing research competencies among students and academic staff, enhancing educational programs, and strengthening the University’s institutional capacity as a reliable international partner. Owing to project-based support, the University has reinforced its systematic adherence to currant educational standards, gained opportunities to more effectively integrate the history of the European Union into academic curricula, and demonstrated the practical value of European experience for the development of national education.

Through its comprehensive approach the Research Center for European Studies has established itself as one of the leading centers of European studies in Ukraine, influencing regional expertise in the field of European studies, supporting Ukraine’s integration into the European educational and research dimension and generating a sustainable academic impact.