On October 16, 2026, a delegation from the S. Z. Gzhytskyi Lviv National University of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnologies visited the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in Uppsala, Sweden.
The university delegation included:
Mykhailo Podoliak — Vice-Rector for International Cooperation;
Kateryna Yankovska — Head of the International Relations Department;
Khrystyna Malysheva — Representative of the Department of Biotechnology and Radiology;
Alla Zheliezniak — Representative of the Department of Information Technologies.
The meeting served as an excellent opportunity to exchange experiences, discuss current scientific research and educational initiatives, and explore prospects for developing joint projects.
The program covered a wide range of areas, including bionanotechnology, sustainable agricultural development, innovative teaching approaches, and research on the removal of micropollutants from water. Special attention was given to deepening cooperation between the universities, fostering international scientific partnerships, and creating new opportunities for faculty, researchers, and students.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our colleagues at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) for their warm welcome, hospitality, insightful presentations, and openness to collaboration! Special thanks to Galia Zamaratskaia, Ioannis Dimitriou, Oksana Golovko, Oksana Valetska, and Vadim Kessler for their engaging presentations, insights into current research and projects, the exchange of experience, and a constructive discussion on prospects for future collaboration.
We highly value the opportunity to learn from our international partners, share our own work, and jointly seek solutions to pressing challenges in science and education.
We are confident that this meeting will serve as a significant step toward new joint initiatives, research projects, and the further strengthening of the partnership between our universities.
After all, true international cooperation does not falter in the face of challenges—it grows, evolves, and creates new opportunities!