V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
Ukraine
Founded in 1804, V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University is one of the oldest and most prestigious higher education institutions in Ukraine. It holds leading positions in national university rankings and is renowned for its achievements in science, education, and culture. According to the QS World University Rankings 2024, Karazin University is ranked 691-700 globally, making it the top Ukrainian university in the QS global ranking over the past decade.
Mediation

Karazin Business School actively participates in mediation and conflict resolution projects. Faculty members have undergone mediator training through the international MEDIATS project, significantly enhancing their professional competencies in this field. Building on this experience, the school has implemented programs to develop mediation skills for healthcare and social workers, supported by GIZ.


Currently, the school is working on the Peace Education project to promote peace education principles and collaborates with UNICEF on a conflict resolution project. These initiatives aim to foster a culture of peaceful coexistence and effective conflict management in various sectors of society.

Karazin University Team
  • Yuliia Kvitka
    Project manager, Associate Professor of Karazin Business School
    She is the Head of International Department in Karazin Business School. Works across the life cycle of the projects: initiated the project, worked out the concept, planned time, cost, and resources, implemented program activities, coordinated people and resources, monitored and controlled, closed projects, managed risks, built partnerships and negotiated at all the stages with the partners.
    Developer and Manager of various ERASMUS +, Jaen Monnet, GIZ, etc projects. More than 10 years experience in mediation projects. Teaching the following courses in Karazin Business School: Conflictology, Organizational Behaviour.
  • Olena Parkhomenko
    Trainer, Associate Professor of Karazin Business School
    Certificated International Counsellor of Mediation, issued by International Master Mediation Federation.
    Teaching of disciplines “Mediation in HR-management”, "Strategic Management", "Critical thinking"
    Participant and trainer in various international projects in mediation
  • Viktor Savchenko
    Trainer, Associate Professor at Department of Civil Law
    Certified Mediator, Researcher at Oxford University
    15 years experience in teaching;
    15 years’ experience in private law practice.
    Participant and trainer in various international projects in mediation
  • Kateryna Andreieva
    Facilitator, Lecturer in Karazin Business School
    International Counsellor of Mediation.
    Teaching of disciplines “Multimethod Mediation”, "Corporate Management", “Marketing”, Economy of Business Entities”.
    Participant and trainer in various international projects
  • Yuliia Prus
    Facilitator, Associate Professor of Karazin Business School
    Expert in many international projects.
    Teaching the disciplines “Forecasting and socio- economic planning”, “Negotiation”, "Business communications". Co-organizer of more than 30 popular science and communication events. Advanced user of S3 Platform, European Cluster Collaboration Platform.