The project strengthens institutional capacity, education, and international cooperation by integrating sustainability, resilience, and inclusivity into hospitality and restaurant business education at the State University of Trade and Economics (SUTE) in Kiev.
It addresses a significant gap in Ukrainian higher education, where these themes and related international standards, teaching methods, and assessment practices remain underrepresented in bachelor’s and master’s programmes.
The project supports curriculum development through the creation of a shared study module, modernisation of teaching content, blended learning solutions, and an intensive virtual course on Sustainable Hospitality Development. New digital learning materials will help embed European sustainability practices into SUTE’s curricula and will also be available as a certificate programme for hospitality professionals.
Long-term student exchanges and short-term staff and student mobilities promote reciprocal learning, international collaboration, cultural understanding, and competence development. The LivingLab Sustainable & Healthy Lunch student contest further connects education, research, and societal impact while addressing themes of healthy food and sustainability.
Project results include a shared study module, updated curricula, and digital learning resources that strengthen research-based and interdisciplinary learning. By enhancing educational quality and international cooperation, the project supports Ukraine’s integration into the European Higher Education Area and contributes to the resilience and recovery of higher education in the post-war context.
Funder: Finnish National Agency for Education
Duration: 8/2026–12/2028
Project Manager: Riina Iloranta
