University Activities Research Articles

Sir Derek Harry Roberts. 28 March 1932—17 February 2021

Derek Roberts was one of the most influential figures in British industrial technology and subsequently in the academic world. The word most frequently used to describe him is ‘visionary’. From a humble background, his abilities in science and the hard work characterizing his later career resulted in academic success in Physics at Manchester University. He joined the Plessey Company Ltd just as the silicon revolution, which was to change the face of electronics, began and quickly established his outstanding abilities in research and management. His most important scientific achievements involved the transition from component to all-semiconductor electronics, to which he made numerous original contributions in an industrial context. After rising to the top of the ranks at Plessey, he moved to GEC, where his outstanding managerial skills brought together the many different companies within the GEC portfolio. His final career move as Provost of University College London (UCL) was due in part to his strong contacts with the academic world, particularly his active presence as a Visiting Professor at UCL. There, his remarkable ability to make change was successfully deployed across all areas of the university's activity, particular successes being in the areas of health and medicine.

Prioritizing components of university brands by using the integrated Delphi and AHP methods

Branding is a crucial strategy for universities to gain an advantage over their competitors in the face of increased competition in higher education, especially in admission activities. This study aimed to identify and prioritize the university brand components that influence the attraction of prospective students. In this study, the Delphi method is combined with the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) to identify eight factors, comprising 31 subfactors that constitute the university's brand. These factors and subfactors are then prioritized in attracting prospective students. The data were gathered through four rounds of interviews with experts who were leaders or individuals with extensive experience in communication or enrollment at member universities of Vietnam National University, Hanoi. The research findings indicate that the five factors considered to be the highest priority in attracting potential learners are the university's training program, reputation, human resources, financial policies, and communication activities. Additionally, this study presents the priority rankings of 31 subfactors.

INCREASING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF AN OPEN UNIVERSITY IN THE CONTEXT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Digital transformation and globalization processes require universities to adapt to new challenges and demands of society and integrate the principles of sustainable development into all areas of their activities. Under martial law, the issue of increasing the competitiveness of universities is particularly relevant. Each university seeks to attract the most talented students, teachers, and researchers. One of the tools for assessing the competitiveness of universities is international rankings, including those aimed at measuring the achievements of universities in the field of sustainable development and their contribution to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, which are an indicator of effective management and improvement of the quality of education for its sustainability. The key rankings that rank universities by their contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals are the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, QS World University Rankings, and UI GreenMetric. Based on the analysis of the methodologies of these rankings, are identified the main criteria and indicators used in each of the rankings that have a significant impact on the competitiveness of the university in the context of sustainable development. The analysis made it possible to outline the guidelines for the university's activities to improve its ranking in the context of sustainable development, and the recommendations of the European Association of Universities prompted and became the basis for the development of the Roadmap (Policy) for Sustainable Development, which consolidates key strategic guidelines aimed at systematic integration of sustainable development principles in the areas of the university's activities: education for sustainable development, research and innovation, social impact, public engagement, partnership and cooperation, image and sustainable reputation, sustainable infrastructure. The Sustainable Development Roadmap (Policy) is aimed at systematically integrating sustainability principles into the educational process, research, and management processes of the university. The goals identified by the areas of activity will serve as indicators for the development of an internal sustainability rating of the university's structural units, which will improve the university's ranking in international sustainability rankings and ensure its competitiveness.

Teacher work engagement in Kazakhstan universities

The article is based on a study of teachers’ engagement at four universities in Kazakhstan. The changes taking place in the higher education system require the active participation of the teachers in implementing changes and improving the university's activities. This research aims to assess the level of teacher engagement based on the analysis of the survey results. The findings of the study made it possible to determine the overall level of university teacher engagement depending on age, work experience, position, and academic degree. In addition, the main problem areas that reduce involvement and the main aspects of non-involvement were identified. The study conducted by the authors claims to be a partial picture of the university teachers since it covers only two departments at each university. However, the authors formulated the main directions for increasing teachers' engagement. The article presents practical recommendations according to identified motivating and demotivating factors that influence the engagement level of the university teaching staff. The study is one of the first attempts to assess teachers' engagement levels at Kazakhstani universities. It may interest the university's management, as it will allow them to conclude the current state of affairs.

The role of higher education institutions in preparing individuals for social entrepreneurship

Introduction. Social entrepreneurship is based on work with resources, including competence, and professional and personal qualities of the individual. the system of education is able to ensure their development. Aim. To analyze the relevant scientific literature and, on its basis, to determine the role of higher education institutions in preparing individuals for social entrepreneurship. Methods. Theoretical analysis, systematization and generalization of scientific literature on the problem of interest. Results. Higher education institutions play a significant role in the social entrepreneurship ecosystem. The organization of social entrepreneurship education includes educational support, level of training, field of knowledge, content of training, tools of informal education, and work of private organizations. The author describes the personal competencies, professional and personal qualities and values that should be developed after taking the "Social entrepreneurship" course. Conclusions. The study demonstrated an important role of education in preparing individuals for social entrepreneurship and building the social entrepreneurship ecosystem. A prominent place in the educational support for the development of social entrepreneurship is occupied by the strategic planning of the university's activities with regard to social needs and the implementation of the university's "third mission". The social entrepreneurship programs should be based on both formal and informal education with the focus on developing needed personal and professional competencies.

Academic schools and social movements of Lviv University at the beginning of the XX century: The historical discoveries

The relevance of the research topic lies in the importance of understanding the historical context in which scientific schools and social movements of the Lviv University were formed at the beginning of the 20th century, which will contribute to a better understanding of contemporary scientific and socio-cultural processes and will also facilitate the discovery of new perspectives in the study of the history of the university environment and its impact on society. The aim of the study is to systematize and analyze historical events and processes related to the development of education and science in Lviv at the beginning of the XX century in order to understand their impact on the modern socio-cultural environment. During the work, methods of archival research were used to analyze documents containing information about the university's activities, and historiographic analysis to review and study scientific works and sources related to its role in the socio-cultural context. As a result of the study, the role of the Lviv National University at the beginning of the XX century in the modernization of the educational and scientific sphere of Galicia was established through archival research of archival documents containing information about the university's activities, its founders, administration, educational process, student life, as well as through historiographic analysis of scientific works and sources related to its role in the socio-cultural context; the influence of the university environment on the socio-political life of the region and student initiatives was analyzed; the ideas of creating a separate Ukrainian university as an important step in national self-identification and the development of education in Galicia were generalized. The results of the study can be used to create historical narratives, document the development of education and science in the region, as well as to preserve and study cultural heritage

SOME ASPECTS OF THE POLICY AND SYSTEM OF INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE OF EDUCATION

Currently, ensuring and improving the quality of education has become a priority and relevant direction in the system of higher education and postgraduate education. In this regard, the internal quality assurance policy and system, as one of the components of the national quality assurance model, plays an incredibly important role in the university's activities. It is a systematic approach to the management, control and continuous improvement of all aspects of university activities, aimed at achieving high standards of education, research, administrative processes and other key functions of the university. Quality assurance within the university has a positive impact on all participants in the educational process, including students, teachers, administrative staff and researchers. This descriptive work provides a brief analysis of the research results that show the importance of the internal quality assurance system of universities in the development of an institutional culture of quality, in continuous improvement and innovation in the field of education. The important and key issues of building the policy and internal quality assurance system of the university are considered. The main aspects of the policy and culture of ensuring the quality of education are disclosed.

Оценка деятельности российских национальных исследовательских университетов по развитию студенческого предпринимательства

The article is devoted to the evaluation of the activities of universities for the development of student entrepreneurship. The relevance of the study is due to the growing interest in the phenomenon of student entrepreneurship, while there is no single approach to identifying what can be attributed to the university's activities to develop entrepreneurial competencies among students and support student startups, as a result of which there are no uniform methodological and methodological bases for its assessment. As a result, there is also no unified meth-odological basis for its assessment. During the study, international and Russian rankings evaluating the activities of universities for the development of student entrepreneurship were considered and analyzed. The author's method of evaluating the activities of universities that contribute to the creation and development of student startups is proposed, on the basis of which a ranked list of Russian national research universities on entrepreneurship is formed. The results of the study may be of interest to a wide range of readers interested in studying and developing the entrepreneurial potential of universities and evaluating their activities in the field of student entrepreneurship development.

UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY’S CULTURAL HERITAGE BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE WAR

The article is devoted to defining the multifaceted activities of the university as a cultural hub at the city level in various situations, including crisis (war). The author outlines the main problems of the university's participation in urban culture in its study, preservation, and use. Based on the comparative method's application, the university's role in the development and preservation of cultural heritage during three periods - before, during the war, and after the war (prediction)- is revealed. The following criteria were used to compare these periods: the purpose of participation, methods, development, and implementation of cultural policy; development and implementation of public-private and public-public partnership in the field of culture, areas of work on preservation of cultural heritage; cultural activity in the communicative space; degree of use of communication platforms; the degree of participation in the development and preservation of cultural heritage, including city; degree of international cultural activity. In the conditions of globalization and postmodern social transformations, the self-governance and originality of the urban cultural space need to be more realized. In addition, the Russian-Ukrainian war led to profound transformations of both world and national cultural spaces. Therefore, the issue of cultural heritage protection in Ukraine is actively supported by the international community in terms of resources, legislation, and organization. And the university contributes to this in every possible way with its educational activities. A conclusion was made about the continuity of the university's goals, activities, and directions for studying, preserving, and using the city's cultural heritage at different stages. Therefore, it is expedient to consider the university's cultural activities in three periods - before, during the war, and after the war. Established social development has a cultural component and is possible in conditions of peace, resolution of humanitarian issues, and countering hybrid aggression as part of information warfare.

К ВОПРОСУ ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ СИСТЕМНО-ОБЪЕКТНОГО ИМИТАЦИОННОГО МОДЕЛИРОВАНИЯ ОРГАНИЗАЦИОННО-ДЕЛОВЫХ ПРОЦЕССОВ

The implementation of simulation modeling of management processes is one of the most effective methods of support. The purpose of this article is defined in the need to describe the procedure for implementing a system-object simulation model of the distribution of information about students, taking into account the structural units in a higher educational institution. In the course of the study, it was concluded that due to the use of simulation modeling methods in management activities, it is possible to significantly improve the efficiency of managing the university's activities and choose promising areas for its development.

Ways and prospects of development of higher inclusive education in Russia

The subject of the study is the problem of the functioning of inclusive education in Russian universities. Through the analysis of modern documents proclaiming the right of persons with disabilities to receive quality education, as well as the actual practice of introducing inclusion in the activities of universities, the author attempts to assess the level of development of higher inclusive education in Russia. The paper describes the main approaches of universities to teaching students with disabilities and with disabilities. The problems of universities that cause insufficient readiness of universities to accept and train people with disabilities are identified. The author's attention is focused on ways to overcome the identified difficulties, as well as issues of improving the process of inclusion in the activities of universities by conducting self-examination in higher education institutions for the university's readiness to teach students with disabilities. When considering materials of a legislative and legal nature, the author of the work used such research methods as analysis, description, synthesis. In order to identify the most fruitful ways of organizing an accessible educational environment for people with disabilities in universities, the method of analyzing pedagogical experience was also used. When formulating the conclusions of the study, general theoretical methods of comparison and systematization proved to be in demand. The main conclusion of the study is that Russian higher inclusive education is currently experiencing only a stage of its development, and it is too early to talk about true inclusivity in the practice of Russian universities. However, the work reflects the measures taken by universities to ensure comfortable conditions for the education of people with disabilities. Among them: the desire to expand the specialized material, technical and didactic base, the organization of psychological and pedagogical support of the category of students and teachers interacting with it. The fruitfulness of the introduction of advanced training courses for the teaching staff, the creation of resource training and methodological centers is noted. The novelty of the research lies in the fact that the author of the work introduces the concept of the inclusivity index – a kind of result of self-reflection of the university's activities, which allows to indicate the degree of its readiness to accept students with disabilities.The author also presents the main components of the inclusivity index, which are necessary for clarification when compiling questionnaires for self-examination of the university.

Formation of digital communication in the organizational and pedagogical activity of the university

Problem statement. The active development of digital technologies has had a serious impact on the field of education and led to the formation of a new information and communication environment at universities. Within the framework of the study, the features of the formation of digital communication of organizational and pedagogical activity of a modern university were considered. Methodology. The main methods chosen are a SWOT analysis of opportunities and threats associated with the introduction of the digital environment at the university, and a sociological survey to assess the attitude of all participants in the educational process to the digitalization of the university. Results. The study of the process of digital communication of the university's activities made it possible to design a pilot communication model of organizational and pedagogical activity of the university in a new digital environment. The trends in the development of the knowledge society focused on the activities of higher educational institutions and the sphere of educational services are also identified. The main provisions in the field of the processes of formation of elite consciousness and professional domestic elite capable of continuing the development of progress have been formed. Conclusion. The proposed pilot version of modeling the digital environment of the university helped to formulate the basic requirements for the organization of higher school activities and highlight the current directions of development: activation of innovative and creative potential of students, scientific and project activity of the teaching staff, improvement of the competence-based professional level of training of personnel and employees of the university, contributing, among other things, to personal development and increased labor efficiency. This strategy will help the university become a brand and take a stable position in a competitive environment, create stable economic development, and, as a result, expand partnerships, scientific and educational projects that give the right to enter the modern socio-cultural space of the country and the world.

A Review of Aalborg University’s Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Model to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals

<p>This paper introduces Aalborg University's "problem-based, project-oriented" PBL education model, analyzes Aalborg University's five departments, campus services and innovation, and gives examples of Aalborg University's activities in the research, teaching, management and operation of 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Aalborg University's experience shows that sustainability should become a core part of the university's activities and become a mission-oriented university that fulfils the three major functions of talent cultivation, scientific research and social services and contributes to the sustainable development of the environment, society and economy of the world.</p>

Research of Media Activity of Universities Using Analytical Platforms

Currently, there is a clear lack of scientific research aimed at a comprehensive study of the media activity of Russian universities online. The results of these studies may be of significant interest in achieving the goals of higher education media management and improving the effectiveness of communications. The purpose of the article was to develop measures to improve the effectiveness of the media activity of the universities of the Baikal region on the Internet based on the study of this through special analytical platforms. The research methods were work with secondary sources of information, measurement, comparison, generalization, calculation and analytical method. The analysis of the media activity of universities was carried out comprehensively across the spectrum of media channels: official website, social networks, instant messenger, video hosting. In the course of the study, it was substantiated that it is advisable to evaluate the effectiveness of the media activity of the university using a wide range of indicators. The results obtained allowed the author to develop a list of measures aimed at improving the efficiency of the media activity of universities — the objects of study. According to the author, such an analysis allows not only to assess the degree of achievement of the effectiveness of the media activity of the university on the Internet, but also to substantiate ways to increase it for each of the communication channels used by the university. The author defines the creation of a methodology for a comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness of the university's media activity on the Internet as a further direction of scientific research.

The Philosophy of Communitarianism in the Mission of a Sustainable University

Introduction. Modernity is characterized by the framework of the “neoliberal doctrine of world development”, and it defines the main vectors of the development of higher education. The “extinction” of the humanistic meaning of education, the understanding of the mission of the university solely as a contribution to public well-being through technological breakthroughs and business – all this forces us to return to the understanding of the mission of the university. The new study of the university's mission is determined by the influence of the philosophy of communitarianism on the university's activities on the track of sustainable development.Methodology and sources. The study of the problems with which the higher education system is faced, the study of the university's mission in the context of sustainable development of society and the influence of the philosophy of communitarianism and the “capability approach” are based on a systematic approach that allows us to consider the university as an integral, institutionally organized subsystem of society. The sociocultural approach allows us to consider the university corporation as a collective subject of educational, scientific and other activities focused on the values of public and personal welfare.Results and discussion. The concepts of communitarianism try to resist the dominance of neoliberalism. The main idea of these concepts is the moral improvement of society through the revival of traditional values and the education of the individual (A. McIntyre). The philosophy of “capability approach” (A. Sen, M. Nassbaum) has similar ideas on the development of moral qualities of the individual, the denial of the “egocentric essence of person”, the assertion of the priority of the general over the particular. Full-fledged human functioning depends on a set of abilities and opportunities, for example, the ability to get an education, the opportunity to participate in public and political life, to realize their own development trajectory, etc. The greater the set of these opportunities in each person's life, the higher its quality is evaluated. The philosophy of “opportunities” and the philosophy of communitarianism are interfaced with the concept of sustainable development of society. Models of “sustainable universities” that implement practices of interaction with society try to put into practice communitarian ideas, creating a balance of interests of the individual and society, public good and personal freedom.Conclusion. Combining the ideas of communitarianism with the idea of sustainable development could give a new impetus to the development of the university and change the content of its mission, and strengthen its humanitarian orientation.

Reverse Periodization Model to Increase Anaerobic and Aerobic Capacity

Circuit training is a training method used to efficiently maximize training time while providing more comprehensive, greater, and faster benefits in shaping, developing, and improving the work function of an athlete's body. This study aimed to increase anaerobic and aerobic capacity which includes speed, agility, power, power endurance, and endurance through the circuit training method applied to the Reverse periodization model. The method used in this research is an experiment with a One-Group Pretest-Posttest design. The sample in this study was a university's Women's Futsal Student Activity Unit with a total of 14 Students. The research instrument was in the form of anaerobic and aerobic ability tests. The results showed a significant effect of the circuit training method on the reverse periodization model on anaerobic and aerobic capacity. To get optimal results, athletes must manipulate a small volume of exercise at the beginning and keep increasing until the end of the meeting. Moreover, the high intensity at the beginning of the meeting was followed by a decrease until the end of the meeting. Indeed, this also should be supported by utilizing the forms of agility and power movements at each post in a structured, measured, orderly manner and interspersed activity.

INDICADORES DA TERCEIRA MISSÃO UNIVERSITÁRIA: PERSPECTIVAS PARA MENSURAR AS CONTRIBUIÇÕES DAS UNIVERSIDADES PARA A SOCIEDADE

ABSTRACT: The university-society relationship, called the third university mission, is constantly changing in an attempt to keep up with social, economic and cultural demands. Measuring the university's activities and sharing it with society is to meet the principles of governance, such as transparency, accountability and responsibility. This article aims to identify possible indicators of the third university mission and the main concepts and constructs related to the theme. Although similar, the research differentiates the concepts 'third mission' (European concept) and 'extension' (Latin American concept) according to the portfolio of their indicators and the scope of the terms. A systematic literature review (RSL) and bibliometric analysis were carried out using the Systematic Search Flow (SSF) method. It is concluded that measuring the activities of the third university mission and its social impacts, despite all academic and governmental efforts, is not an easy task. The difficulty lies in the multiple activities and interpretations of what the third mission is, however, as a result of the research the main indicators that cover the theme will be presented.

FINANCIAL RESOURCES ACCOUNTING ISSUES IN UNIVERSITIES

Obtaining information to evaluate the effective use of financial resources of universities has always been a problem in management departments. In the article, a methodology of managerial accounting of the efficiency of financial resources is proposed, which enables solving a number of problems in universities. An information system for efficient use of financial resources is recommended, according to responsibility centers. In this case, with the information registered in the accounts, management reports are regularly presented, which reveal which departments of the university's activity have failed in the field of effective use of financial resources and who are responsible for them.

Digitalization as a direction of innovative development of Ukrainian universities in the conditions of technological transformations

The article is devoted to determining the prospects of digitalization as a direction of innovative development of Ukrainian universities in the conditions of technological transformations to solve the problems caused by them in the market of scientific and educational services, as well as to develop on this basis, an approach to the justification of relevant, innovative projects. The motivational reasons for the digitalization of the university as a way of its response to technological transformations are outlined and systematized according to the areas of activity. The prerequisites and specifics of the accelerated digitization of Ukrainian universities in the conditions of quarantine restrictions of COVID-19 and war and post-war recovery are determined. An analysis of the practice of using digital technologies in the educational process of some departments of universities in the North-East of Ukraine, operating in the front-line zone, was carried out. The authors clarified the digital structure of the university and the scheme of interaction of its subsystems in the digital economy in the conditions of technological transformations. In particular, in terms of determining the characteristics of external and internal channels of information and knowledge, the interaction initiates innovative changes in the university's activities through digitalization. An approach to the analysis and substantiation of the expediency of the implementation of innovative development projects of the university has been developed depending on the level of its readiness for digitalization. The authors formed a system of indicators for its evaluation, by analogy with the Network Readiness Index, which characterizes various aspects of the university's digital readiness to implement innovative development projects. In particular: technological, human, and managerial aspects of digital readiness, as well as its expected effectiveness (usefulness). The obtained results develop the principles of innovation management in the field of higher education, in terms of the development and justification of the approach to the management of digitalization of the university, as a prerequisite for its innovative development in the conditions of technological transformations and the formation of the digital economy.

The history and identity of Queen Arwa University online and the stages of development from 1998 - 2021

Queen Arwa University was established and carried out its educational activity since the beginning of the year 1996 AD. It received many local and international students and faculty members and formed one of the most important institutions of private higher education in that era. Within the activities of students and the practical application of academic subjects, a group of students created the first electronic website and was interested in introducing The university, its news, its most important colleges and departments, and many services that we see as primitive nowadays, but it was a successful project that everyone admired. When Dr. Wahiba Farea, Chairman of the University’s Board of Trustees, learned of the matter, she personally and directly supervised the stages of designing and programming the Queen Arwa University website, and in honor of these students, the presidency was approved. The university project as an official website represents Queen's University's activity on the Internet. The website and its bulletin were officially worked on at the beginning of the year 1998 AD. It was the first Yemeni university to launch its website on the Internet and obtained a good evaluation and membership in the UNESCO Education Organization at the time.