The Ministry of Education and Science has submitted a resolution on co-financing joint scientific projects of higher education institutions, scientific institutions, and businesses for public discussion. The state will cover 40% to 60% of the costs, depending on the size of the enterprise.
Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine Oksen Lisovyi signed an order to dismiss former MP-bribe-taker Andriy Odarchenko from the post of rector of the State Biotechnological University. The Ministry of Education and Science claims that the rector was dismissed in 2024, but the facts indicate that the dismissal took place recently.
The leadership of the State Biotechnological University receives monthly bonuses, despite a ban due to salary arrears to the staff of over UAH 20 million. These payments have been made since 2022, after Andriy Kudryashov, a protégé of former corrupt MP Andriy Odarchenko, took over the management.
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine plans to hold elections for the rector of the State Biotechnological University within the next six months. This decision paves the way for the removal of former MP Andriy Odarchenko from the management of the university after the court found him guilty of bribery and sentenced him to 8 years in prison.
The Ministry of Education and Science plans to dismiss about 50 rectors across Ukraine to renew leadership. However, the Ministry of Education and Science has not yet terminated the contract with ex-MP Andriy Odarchenko, convicted of bribery, who retains influence over the State Biotechnological University.
Andriy Odarchenko, sentenced to 8 years in prison and hiding abroad, continues to control the State Biotechnological University through the administration. The Ministry of Education and Science does not terminate Odarchenko's contract, and the Supervisory Board of the SBU ignores corruption and salary arrears.
Education Minister Oksen Lisovyi extended the powers of Andriy Kudryashov, acting rector of the State Biotechnological University. He is under the influence of bribe-taking MP Andriy Odarchenko.
The Ministry of Education and Science approved the position of first vice-rector at the State Biotechnological University for Yevhen Hrytskov. This decision was lobbied by MP Andriy Odarchenko, convicted of bribery, to maintain influence over the university.
Andriy Kudryashov, acting rector of the State Biotechnological University, did not indicate in his declaration that he has a cohabitant and gives her expensive gifts. The NACP may initiate monitoring of his lifestyle due to inaccurate declaration.
The NACP must check the acting rector of the State Biotechnological University, Andriy Kudryashov, due to possible submission of inaccurate data in his 2024 declaration. He did not declare his cohabitant and expensive gifts, the value of which exceeds his annual income.
People's Deputy Andriy Odarchenko has been suspended from his duties as head of the Academic Council of the State Biotechnological University. It should be noted that Andriy Odarchenko still has a valid contract with the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, despite the court's guilty verdict.
Andriy Kudryashov, acting rector of DSTU, allegedly submitted inaccurate data in his 2024 declaration, failing to declare his cohabitant and expensive gifts. The NACP should check his declaration, as Kudryashov's lifestyle significantly exceeds his declared income.
MP Andriy Odarchenko, convicted of bribery, is trying to retain control over the State Biotechnological University by promoting his people to leadership positions.
Yevhen Hrytskov, a supporter of the “Kharkiv Spring” and a person with a questionable reputation, could become the new rector of the State Biotechnological University. After the scandalous fugitive bribe-taker Andriy Odarchenko, who was sentenced to 8 years in prison with confiscation of property, the university risks getting another figure in office with shadows in his biography and finances.
On October 20, the "Servant of the People" faction will hold a Coordination Meeting with government representatives. They will discuss priority areas of state policy.
As of the end of September, the planned textbooks for 8th grades have not been delivered to educational institutions. Under the new mechanism, 79.32% have been delivered, with the percentage relative to the overall delivery plan being 93.94%.
Minister of Education Oksen Lisovyi presented the draft state budget for 2026 for the education and science sector, the total volume of which is 257. 4 billion UAH. The document provides for a 30% increase in teachers' salaries from January 1 and another 20% from September 1, as well as investments in school safety.
The Ministry of Education and Science failed to properly provide textbooks to schoolchildren. The Verkhovna Rada Committee recognized the work of the Ministry of Education and Science as unsatisfactory.
Minister of Education and Science Oksen Lisovyi reported that about 300,000 Ukrainian children abroad continue their education within the Ukrainian education system. Ukraine is doing everything possible for their education under Ukrainian studies programs, re-crediting disciplines acquired in the national education systems of other countries.
More than 900 centers for studying the subject "Defense of Ukraine" are already functioning in Ukraine, where tactical medicine and drone operation are taught. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, noting the modern equipment and methodology.
The Ministry of Education has developed a draft resolution on the introduction of a "zero course" for applicants who failed the NMT. After a year-long program, students will still take the NMT for fair distribution.
The Minister of Education of Ukraine stated that as of September 1, schools have accepted 84%, which is more than in previous years, even with smaller volumes.
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has opened additional admission for Ukrainian graduates of Polish lyceums and technical schools. Admission is possible based on the results of the "matura" exam on a contract basis.
Two thousand schools from 24 regions of Ukraine joined the state educational ecosystem "Mriya". The application covered about a million participants in the educational process and continues to expand.
Men aged 18-22 can return to Ukraine without a military registration document, but they will not be able to go abroad without it. There are no restrictions on entry to Ukraine for citizens.
Ukrainian schoolchildren are preparing for the new academic year with an updated curriculum, including a new mandatory subject "Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy" and significant changes in the teaching of "Defense of Ukraine. "
Changing the government's decision regarding the merger of two universities in Kamianets-Podilskyi may have serious corruption consequences.
The Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine, Oksen Lisovyi, reported on the implementation of 170 projects worth 11 billion hryvnias, 33 of which have already been commissioned. He noted that the construction of a shelter school costs 65 million hryvnias, while a shelter for 500-700 students costs 100 million.
The MHP-Hromadi Charitable Foundation supported the publication of a collective monograph on Hryhorii Skovoroda. The 525-page book brought together 52 authors and was presented at St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv.
Minister of Education and Science Oksen Lisovyi announced an analysis of the "Defense of Ukraine" program for grades 10-11. Wider involvement of veterans in teaching and changes in the list of equipment are planned.
