Double Degree Master’s Program“Information Technologies for Sustainable Energy Development” (IT4SED) implemented by Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas (IFNTUOG) and London South Bank University (LSBU) has won a prestigious award House of Europe Award 2026. The project won in the category “Best international educational cooperation”.
Main facts about the award and ceremony:
- Date and place: First ceremony of the House of Europe Award took place on May 7, 2026 in Kyiv on the eve of Europe Day.
- Challenge: The winners were chosen from among 463 applications. After several stages of evaluation, the expert jury selected 69 finalists, among whom 9 best projects were identified, demonstrating resilience and international solidarity during the war.
- Recognition of success: The IT4SEE program has been recognized for creating a space for professional growth and exchange between Ukraine and the United Kingdom, in response to the challenges of the energy crisis in Ukraine.
- Components of the rewards: The program received a financial reward, a diploma, and a unique statuette of the House of Europe Award.
Why is this important for the program? The victory highlights the high quality of education at the intersection of IT and energy, implemented within the framework of the initiative. The project has been recognized for its systematic work and real impact on shaping a new generation of professionals capable of working on restoring Ukraine’s energy resilience according to international standards.
This award adds to the list of achievements of the program, including successful international accreditation from a German agency ZEvA and validation by the British university LSBU.