On May 19, 2022, an online presentation of the project entitled " EU anti-corruption policy: key elements, orientation on sustainable development, lessons for Ukraine " (EU AntiCor) was held online on the Zoom platform. The event was organized by the State University of Trade and Economics within the framework of the EU Erasmus + program 101047968 - EU AntiCor - ERASMUS-JMO-2021-HEI-TCH-RSCH (Implementation period: 04.03.2022 - 03.03 2025) with support of the National Erasmus + Office in Ukraine (EU project).

The event was attended by more than 48 people (students of Bachelor's, Master's Programs, research and teaching staff, members of public organizations, and employees of business entities) from different universities in Ukraine: Cherkasy National University named after Bohdan Khmelnytskyi, State Tax University, Cherkasy State Technological University, State University of Trade and Economics, Vinnytsia State Pedagogical University, Academy of Labor, Social Relations and Tourism, Ukrainian Academy of Printing, Semyon Kuznets Kharkiv National Economic University named after Semen Kuznets, Odesa National University named after Mechnikov, Sumy State University, Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A.S. Makarenko, National Academy of Statistics, Accounting and Auditing, Institute of Industrial Economics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Institute of Postgraduate Pedagogical Education, Institute of Industrial Economics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.

In welcome speech Anatolii Mazaraki, Doctor of Economics, Professor, Rector of State University of Trade and Economics, Svitlana Melnychenko, Doctor of Economics, Professor, Vice-Rector of State University of Trade and Economics, Yulia Honcharova, Candidate of Law, Associate Professor, Dean of the Faculty of International Trade and Law welcomed participants and stressed that the future of our country, its integrity and European integration as a civilizational choice of Ukraine depends on the principled and impartial representatives of state bodies and the implementation of the EU AntiCor project will become one of the platforms for very serious discussions on combating corruption.

The event was also attended by Petro Krainik, Manager, Jean Monnet National Erasmus + Office in Ukraine (EU project), who congratulated the project team and participants of the presentation, emphasizing that in wartime it is extremely important to spread European studies, values, and discuss issues on the fight against corruption to preserve the unity of Ukraine as a state and as a nation.

During the meeting, there were reports by Tetiana Melnyk, Academic Coordinator, Doctor of Economics, Professor, Head of the Department of International Management of the State University of Trade and Economics, Vitalii Omelianenko, Doctor of Economics, Professor, Institute of Industrial Economics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Sumy State Pedagogical University named after Makarenko, Lyudmila Serova, Ph.D. in Economics, Associate Professor, Department of International Management, State University of Trade and Economics, Andriy Oliynyk, Ph.D. in Economics, Senior Lecturer, Department of International Management, State University of Trade and Economics, Liudmyla Guliaeva, Ph.D. in Economics, Associate Professor, Academy of Labor, Social Relations and Tourism.

The speakers focused on the following topical issues.

The urgency of the project is determined by the component of economic reforms in Ukraine in view of the deepening of cooperation between Ukraine and the EU in the form of an Association Agreement. The key objectives of the project are to raise public awareness in Ukraine on key aspects of EU anti-corruption policy, to enable State University of Trade and Economics students to better understand EU anti-corruption policy, to intensify anti-corruption research, to generate knowledge and ideas to strengthen EU role in fighting corruption in Ukraine in various fields of activity, etc. The EU AntiCor project is expected to implement the following measures: creation and teaching of 3 courses in the field of anti-corruption in the EU, 1 manual "EU Anti-Corruption Policy: Key Elements, Sustainability Development, Lessons for Ukraine", the study "Anti-Corruption Policy in EU Countries and Ukraine », events for the public (conference, webinars, round table.)

Also, there were announcements coordinated by Odessa National University named after І. Mechnikov (project 101047919 - MEDITERreg Ring of the Mediterranean: Regional Studies), Sumy State University (project ERASMUS-JMO-2021-MODULE - SKILLS4JOB - 101047867: EU experience in improving youth employment through the development of professional skills for teachers, economics and teachers Management), State University of Trade and Economics (Advocacy European Competition Rules module).

Video recording – at the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yrl-uzh3hnc

Strengthening competences: training on the practice of accounting for foreign trade operations and drawing up the company's financial statements in 1C: Enterprise 8.3

The teachers of the department took part in the training of practical skills of maintenance and repair accounting and preparation of financial reporting forms of an international company. A. A. Oliynyk, the assistant of the department, conducted the training.

The teachers got acquainted with the principles of accounting and acquired the practice of accounting for business operations for the supply and sale of goods and services on the domestic and foreign markets. We considered the peculiarities of accounting for banking, foreign exchange, export-import operations, and taxation of the subject of foreign exchange.

 Based on the results of the training, the employees determined that it is necessary to implement the practice of analysis and assessment by students of all forms of financial statements of the enterprise in order to increase their competitiveness and promote future career growth.

An exciting trip to "Obolon"

Students of the Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics with their mentor, associate professor of the Department of Foreign Economic Activity T.M. Stukach, Doctor of Economics. visited the country's largest enterprise for the production of non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beverages, PJSC "Obolon".

The tour was memorable for its high level of organization, content, and availability of information. Students got acquainted with the history of the establishment of the plant, its mission, assets, production, and export capacities. It is good that the company includes the main plant in Kyiv with remote productions in Oleksandria and Chemerivtsi, Khmelnytskyi region, and two subsidiaries - "Ziebert Brewery" (Fastiv, Kyiv region) and "Krasilivske" (Krasiliv, Khmelnytskyi region), and also the enterprises in Bershad, Kolomyia, Okhtyrka, Rokytny are known and desired not only in Ukraine but also in the markets of 58 other countries.

The students received comprehensive answers to their numerous questions about the resources used by the company, product quality, production technology, etc.. They were able to see with their own eyes the unique system of technological processes for the production of beverages, the largest fermentation tanks, powerful bottling lines, and also make memories clear pictures.
At the end of the excursion, the students received branded "Obolon" souvenirs as a good memory of the plant.

University tour and personal development strategy training for Kyiv students

On October 8, 2019, teachers of the department of foreign economic activity of the enterprise conducted an introductory tour of our university for students of school #148 of the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv. The coordinator of the event was Tetyana Mykolaivna Stukach, associate professor of the department.
As part of the meeting, the assistant professor of the department, Studinska Halyna Yakivna, conducted training on the strategy of personal development for schoolchildren. The guests also got acquainted with the capabilities of the department and the university in promoting comprehensive personal and professional development.

Meeting of the student science club "International"

On May 31, 2017, teachers of the Department of International Economic Relations held a meeting of the student science club "Internationalist" with the participation of students of the 3rd year of FMTP and teachers of the Department of International Economic Relations N.Yu. Korovaichenko, O.S. Holovacheva, O.V. Kam'yanetska. in the form of a brain-ring on the topic: "International trade policy".