On March 10, a curator hour was held for first-year students of the B11 “Philology” program, devoted to the important topic of mental health and the development of self-help skills for coping with stress. Third-year students of the C4 “Psychology” program — Anastasiia Shelestova and Anna Fedorenko — were invited to conduct the meeting. They […]
Department of Foreign Philology Reviews 2025 Achievements: Science, Education, and Student Engagement
2025 was a year of active professional work, scientific progress, and strengthening of the academic community for the Department of Foreign Philology, as well as increased collaboration with students, school pupils, professional partners, and international colleagues. The department’s systematic research work included the participation of teachers and students in research initiatives, academic discussions, and interdisciplinary […]
Second Place at the Regional Stage of the Taras Shevchenko Language and Literature Competition
The staff of the department warmly congratulate Viktoriia Semystrok, a student of the Educational and Professional Programme “English Language and Translation”, on winning an honourable second place at the regional stage of the 16th International Taras Shevchenko Language and Literature Competition for Pupils and Students (humanities track). This achievement demonstrates a high level of language […]
From Theory to Professional Reality: the “ПереклаДійсність” Game for Philology Students
As part of completing the first-semester translation courses, third- and fourth-year philology students took part in the professionally oriented game “ПереклаДійсність”, which simulates real working conditions of a translator. The game served as the final stage of the course and allowed students to summarise the theoretical knowledge and practical skills acquired during the semester. The game […]
“People of the Colour of Freedom”: A Curatorial Session on Resilience, Responsibility, and Safety
On 17 December 2025, a curatorial session titled “People of the Colour of Freedom” was held for groups ІФ-251 and ІФ-252. The event took place in a friendly and open atmosphere, which encouraged active student participation and honest exchange of opinions. The central part of the meeting was a discussion of the film of the […]
The New Language Laboratory Enhances the Training Quality of Future Translators
The Department of Foreign Philology is proud to announce an important improvement of its facilities: the installation and launch of a modern language laboratory have been successfully completed. This initiative is an essential part of the strategy of Chernihiv Polytechnic National University and the Department, aimed at introducing innovative technologies into foreign-language teaching and improving […]
GUEST LECTURE BY SUE LESCHEN: PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND CHALLENGES IN LEGAL INTERPRETING
On 24 November, students of the Philology programme attended a guest lecture delivered by professional translator and lawyer Sue Leschen from Manchester, UK, who is also a member of the UK’s Translators Association. The speaker shared her many years of experience in the field of legal translation. During the lecture, Sue talked about her professional […]
BUILDING FLEXIBILITY IN TRANSLATION: HIGHLIGHTS FROM HEATHER STACEY’S LECTURE
On 17 November, a guest lecture was held for students of the B11 (035) Philology programme, delivered by translator Heather Stacey from Edinburgh (United Kingdom). The lecture was titled “Be Ready for Anything.” The speaker is an experienced specialist in both interpreting and translation and a member of the United Kingdom’s Association of Translators. During […]
International Cooperation in Action: Chernihiv Polytechnic at the E3UDRES² Science Festival
From 13 to 17 October 2025, representatives of the National University “Chernihiv Polytechnic” — Assoc. Prof. Lesia Pikun from the Department of Foreign Philology and Prof. Olena Zelenska, PhD in Economics, from the Department of Tourism — took part in an academic mobility programme within the framework of the E3UDRES² Science Festival held in Valmiera, […]
International Dictionary Day at the Department of Foreign Philology
The Department of Foreign Philology at Chernihiv Polytechnic National University traditionally joined the celebration of International Dictionary Day — an occasion that reminds us of the vital role lexicography plays in the development of languages, cultures, and academic communication. This year, students were given an engaging and creatively challenging task — to find Ukrainian equivalents […]