The Verkhovna Rada is preparing a draft law that may restrict the right to deferment from mobilization for men aged 25+ due to studies. The number of such students has increased to 250,000, and inspections have revealed almost 50,000 fictitious students.
Ukraine has become a member of the UNESCO Steering Committee on Quality Education for the first time, a global body coordinating the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 4. This gives Ukraine the opportunity to influence the formation of global educational priorities.
The Ombudsman sent requests to the Ministry of Education and Science, the Prosecutor General's Office, and the Security Service of Ukraine.
Law enforcement officers have launched a pre-trial investigation into the facts revealed in a journalistic investigation regarding an underground school on the territory of a monastery in Kyiv. In this school, children were taught using Soviet textbooks and involved in performing Soviet songs.
Minister of Education Oksen Lisovyi instructed to inspect institutions where children were fictitiously enrolled as students while studying in an underground school with education in the spirit of the "Russian world. " These actions may contain signs of subversive activity, so the materials will be handed over to law enforcement agencies and the SBU.
The Verkhovna Rada may replace a number of ministers, including the heads of the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Defense, and the Ministry of Digital Transformation, during the next plenary week, which begins on January 13. The appointment of the head of the State Property Fund and the transfer of Rustem Umerov to the position of Presidential Security Advisor are also expected.
A draft resolution on the dismissal of Minister of Education and Science Oksen Lisovyi has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada. The authors of the document claim that under the slogans of higher education reform, schemes for controlling state property and land plots may be implemented, and also point to financial irregularities in the activities of the Ministry of Education and Science.
A draft resolution on the resignation of Minister of Education and Science Oksen Lisovyi was registered in the Verkhovna Rada. The document appeared on the website on December 9, but the text has not yet been published.
The Ministry of Education and Science is launching an experimental project of "zero courses" to prepare for the NMT, where schoolchildren will be able to study for 3-6 months. State support is provided for residents of temporarily occupied territories, veterans, and military personnel, including grants and scholarships.
On December 8, 2025, an All-Ukrainian scientific and practical conference was held, dedicated to the presentation of the "Scientific Concept for the Development of Ukrainian Legislation. " This strategic document, developed by over 90 leading legal scholars, is intended to become the basis for improving and modernizing Ukrainian legislation in the context of European integration and transformational processes.
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.
