Between May 19 and 23, 2025, staff members of Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian (Carpathian) National University participated in the International Staff Week program hosted by the University of Rennes (Université de Rennes, France) within the framework of the European Digital UniverCity (EDUC) alliance.

The event brought together around 50 representatives from universities in Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Germany, Norway, the United Kingdom, Canada, Italy, Spain, Japan, Georgia, and other countries. The participants from Carpathian University included: Tetiana Solodzhuk – Head of the Project Management Department; Tetiana Korniienko – Head of the Department of Document Management and Record Keeping; and Anastasiia Hrytsak – Leading Specialist at the International Relations Office.

The program was structured around three main tracks: Finances, Libraries and Open Science, and International Relations. Participants attended sessions, workshops, and visits to the University of Rennes’ departments. The Finances track covered EU policies, funding, and sustainable approaches to resource and property management. Libraries and Open Science addressed open access, data sharing, infrastructure, copyright, and academic integrity. International Relations focused on internationalization, academic mobility, foreign student recruitment, and models of managing international activities.

Participation in the International Staff Week will contribute to the development of our university’s international cooperation, the implementation of European open science practices, improved financial management efficiency, and the integration of Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian (Carpathian) National University into the European Research Area.