On December 2-3, 2025, the kick-off meeting of the “DITEL – Support for the Digital Transformation of Higher Education in Ukraine” project consortium was held, in which Lviv University of Trade and Economics is one of the partners.
Over two days, participants from Ukraine, Latvia, and Poland discussed the strategic vision and relevance of digital changes in the higher education system, especially in wartime. The partners presented the vision, mission, and main objectives of the project, which include the creation of Centers for Innovative Learning and Research, strengthening the capacity of universities, developing modern digital pedagogy, and promoting inclusiveness.
During the meeting, the expected results, the structure of the work packages, and the role of each university in the implementation of the project were discussed in detail. Considerable attention was paid to issues of management, communication, financial reporting, and quality assurance. Representatives of LUTE joined the discussion of their tasks within the work package related to the creation and equipping of Centers for Innovative Learning and Research, which is one of the key elements of the overall project strategy.
The second day of the meeting was devoted to operational planning: agreeing on a work schedule, identifying key implementation stages, tools for cooperation, and mechanisms for disseminating results. The first practical steps to be taken after the meeting were also outlined, and further coordination of actions between partners was agreed upon. The kick-off meeting laid a solid foundation for the successful implementation of the project aimed at modernizing and digitally upgrading Ukraine's higher education system.
