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⚙️ During the visit of the delegation from the international organization PCM & MAT Kosovo (Republic of Malta), the parties discussed the prospect of establishing an International Training Center for Mine Action and Humanitarian Demining at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute. The center is expected to train specialists in the detection and disposal of explosive hazards, as well as in risk management in war-affected areas.

Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute welcomed the CEO of America-Ukraine Strategic Partners (AUSP) together with representatives of the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC).

During the conference "The Future of District Heating: International Experience, Innovative Technologies, and Digital Solutions," held in May at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, a joint event organized by the university and the ReWarm project of the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) focused on discussing key issues related to the modernization of district heating systems. Particular attention was given to the application of heat pump technologies, including those based on geothermal energy sources, as well as the implementation of digital solutions for the intelligent management of district heating networks.

The extraordinarily difficult winter that Ukraine has just endured clearly demonstrated how critical energy issues have become for the country. During wartime, energy security directly affects not only the functioning of the economy but has also become an integral component of national security. Ukrainian media have even described the pursuit of energy resilience as a new national idea, reflecting its vital importance for the country's present and future.

🤝 On Science Day, Igor Sikorsky KPI once again served as a venue for the President of Ukraine to meet with the scientific community. The Head of State familiarized himself with the latest Ukrainian achievements and developments, including the results of KPI’s scientific research.

One of the most pressing issues facing Ukraine's defense industry was the focus of the forum "Transforming Management in the Defense Industry," held at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute in late May. The urgency of the discussion was dictated by the realities of war itself: modern warfare has become highly technology-driven, and according to some estimates, technologies on the battlefield are now evolving almost every three months.

A meeting with leading British astrobiologist and planetary scientist Professor Charles Cockell took place at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute. The visit was organized with the support of the President of Ukraine’s Foundation for Education, Science and Sports under the UK–UA Visiting Professors Programme.

Redrich Putyatin, a graduate student in the Department of Technical and Software Automation at the Faculty of Applied Physics and Engineering (FAPIE) of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI), achieved a strong result at The International Physics Competition (IPhyC).

Training specialists for Ukraine's reconstruction, the development of public institutions, and modern urban infrastructure. Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute will cooperate with the State Inspectorate for Architecture and Urban Development of Ukraine.

Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute launches charity.kpi.ua — a charitable giving platform dedicated to the recovery of the university, support for students, advancement of research, and preservation of Ukraine’s largest technical university.