THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE OF UKRAINE OKSEN LISOVYI VISITED VINNYTSIA NATIONAL AGRARIAN UNIVERSITY

He began his visit from the Technological Industrial College of VNAU. There students of the Faculty of Production Technology, Processing and Robotics in Animal Husbandry and students from the college study, in connection with the temporary lease of the educational building N3. Pedagogical and scientific staff and students told how much more effective and interesting the face-to-face method of learning is compared to distance learning. They introduced to the distinguished guest the laboratories and modern technological equipment. Then, a tour of the educational classrooms was conducted to the Minister. He was told about the research laboratories that have been created in cooperation with the stakeholders.

During the conversation in the assembly hall with the teaching staff and students, the Minister noted that they were lucky to work and study in one of the best and most powerful educational institutions in Ukraine. In VNAU the dynamics of development and projects are correct, modern, and based on innovative, world-class approaches. These are the reasons, according to the Minister, that should contribute to the return of our students from abroad and in addition, receive international investments. As it is the agricultural sector that is responsible for Ukraine's food security, both in wartime and after victory. 

During the visit, Oksen Lisovyi met and talked with the stakeholders of VNAU. As was noted by the President of the University, Hryhoriy Kaletnik, it is thanks to the close cooperation with the stakeholders the huge funds have been invested to the renovation of the material and technical base of VNAU over the past 3 years. The heads and owners of agricultural enterprises argued the mistake of the deputies' intentions to dispossess agricultural educational institutions, and also asked the Minister to simplify the requirements for dual education.

Then, on the eve of the Day of Agrarian Workers, the President of VNAU Hryhoriy Kaletnik, together with the Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine Oksen Lisovyi and the First Deputy Head of Vinnytsia Regional Military Administration Natalia Zabolotna, thanked to the stakeholders and presented the awards. 

In conclusion, the Minister was shown the latest equipment purchased at the own expense, on which VNAU students work in the research farm and undergo internships. There was also informal communication. As it turned out, Oksen Lisovyi is a highly experienced, erudite, accessible and open to communication person. He willingly responded to the students' invitation to visit the student canteen, and the dormitory in which they live. They talked on various topics from strategic ones to how important it is to have a good gardener. It is nice that the VNAU dormitories also positively impressed the Minister.

Such meetings are important because they give an understanding of how much our work is appreciated at the state level! The industry is necessary, students are important, science is useful! And we already have new ideas and projects. We will soon prepare new grants and projects for investments for the Ministry and international partners! As VNAU will not stop!

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