Professor Olena Budnyk Represented the University at an International Academic Symposium in Katowice

On October 19–20, the University of Silesia in Katowice (Poland) hosted the International Scientific Symposium “The Multidimensionality of Relationships: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Theory and Practice.” Professor of the Department of Primary Education and Educational Innovations and Director of the Center for Innovative Educational Technologies “CNU EcoSystem,” Olena Budnyk, took part in the event as one of the keynote speakers.

The event was also dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the “Lectio Magistralis Internationalis” initiative, providing an excellent opportunity to reflect on the outcomes of long-term collaborative efforts within the framework of international academic partnership. Around 100 scholars from four continents attended the events in person, including researchers from Brazil, Kenya, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Ukraine, Hungary, Slovakia, and other countries. The working languages of the symposium were Polish, English, and Italian.

On Tuesday, October 20, the official closing ceremony of the symposium and the presentation of the two-volume Anniversary Monograph took place at the Goldstein Palace (Willa Goldsteina) in Katowice, featuring co-authors from various countries around the world. Notably, Professor Olena Budnyk published and presented her book chapter titled “Education as an Existential Encounter: Intercultural Solidarity, Relational Resilience, and Spiritual Resistance in Times of Turbulence.”

In conclusion, the participants discussed prospects for further collaboration in the field of education and science, as well as joint scientific publications and international projects.