On April 25, 2025, the Department of Cultural Studies at Kherson State University held the…

On April 25, 2025, the Department of Cultural Studies at Kherson State University held the XIII All-Ukrainian (with international participation) Scientific and Practical Conference 🎓 "Current Issues of Art Education in Higher Education." This year’s event brought together scholars from Ukraine, Germany, Switzerland, and Spain, who joined efforts to address the pressing challenges facing art education amid war and global transformations. 🕊️ The conference began with a tribute to those who lost their lives in the Russian-Ukrainian war — a symbolic video presentation that reminded everyone of the price of our freedom. 🎤 The opening speech was delivered by: ▪️ Serhii Omelchuk — First Vice-Rector of Kherson State University, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor, and Honored Scientist and Technician of Ukraine. Greetings to the participants were extended by: ▪️ Nataliia Tereshchenko — Acting Dean of the Faculty of Culture and Arts at Kherson State University ▪️ Lidiia Lymarenko — Acting Head of the Department of Cultural Studies, Honored Worker of Culture of Ukraine 🔍 During the event, the following topics were discussed: ✅ the transformation of art education in times of war ✅ teachers’ readiness to face new educational challenges ✅ spiritual guidelines and cultural memory ✅ the experience of Ukrainian integration abroad ✅ the role of the media in preserving cultural heritage ✅ student initiatives and projects for Ukraine’s recovery 📸 The atmosphere was filled with professional exchange, warm meetings, and new ideas! We sincerely thank all participants, speakers, and organizers for their significant intellectual contribution to the development of Ukrainian art education!