On the eve of the All-Ukrainian Education Workers’ Day, the university held a celebratory event honouring those for whom the vocation of teaching is a way to change the world. This holiday holds special significance here where the future teachers of the next generation of pupils and students are trained.
The ceremony began by honouring the memory of the Heroes of Ukraine who gave their lives for freedom and for our present and future. Among the university’s alumni, students, colleagues, and friends are those who took up arms to defend Ukraine; some have returned home, while others have forever joined the ranks of the Heavenly Host.
University Rector Professor Valentyna Bodak addressed the audience, congratulating her colleagues on their professional holiday.
“Through your daily, diligent work, you uphold our university’s high reputation as a powerful, innovative research and educational centre securing strong leadership positions in prestigious academic and international rankings!”
Chaplain Father Oleh Kekosh conveyed greetings to the university staff on behalf of the clergy of the Sambir-Drohobych Eparchy of the UGCC, emphasizing that Education Workers’ Day is a wonderful opportunity to honour educators and thank them for their dedication and commitment to their vocation.
Student Rector Nadiia Yaniv expressed gratitude to the faculty for the knowledge, support, and mentorship that help young people grow both professionally and personally.
In keeping with university tradition, the best teachers were recognized for their achievements during the 2025/2026 academic year.
The Department of the History of Ukraine and Law has once again become the leader in research activity among the university’s departments. The award was accepted by the department head, Professor Vasyl Ilnytskyi.
Associate Professor Taras Kavetskyi, Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, was named the best researcher among associate professors.
Associate Professor Nataliia Storonska of the Faculty of Primary Education and Art was named the winner in the “Best Academic Group Mentor” category.
Associate Professor Khrystyna Voitovych was named the best international project manager.
The winners in the “Best Faculty Lecturer (as voted by students) for the 2025/2026 Academic Year” category were: Senior Lecturer Svitlana Bereza (Faculty of History, Pedagogy, and Psychology); Senior Lecturer Oksana Fihura (Faculty of Human Health and Natural Sciences); Associate Professor Nataliia Kalyta (Faculty of Primary Education and Art); Associate Professor Khrystyna Voitovych (Faculty of Physics, Mathematics, Economics, and Innovative Technologies); and Associate Professor Olena Vovk (Faculty of Ukrainian and Foreign Philology).
The honourees received certificates of merit from University Rector Professor Valentyna Bodak and the Head of the Staff Trade Union Committee, Associate Professor Olena Kutsyk.
A concert prepared by university students and faculty served as a delightful gift for the attendees of the ceremonial gathering.
