TEEI in Practice
16 August 2022 TEEI Supports Kharkiv National University of Arts

TEEI in Practice

TEEI Supports Kharkiv National University of Arts

The Kharkiv Kotlyarevsky National University of Arts is the leading music and drama institution of higher education in Ukraine with 100+ years ...

The Kharkiv Kotlyarevsky National University of Arts is the leading music and drama institution of higher education in Ukraine with 100+ years of history. The university has raised many talented generations of musicians, actors, and directors within its walls. However, and sadly the war didn’t bypass the university. Kharkiv is a city located in the northeast of Ukraine, close to the border with Russia. Since 24th February, it has been under bombing and shelling every day. As a result of two heavy rockets and air strikes, the university building was severely damaged, and almost all windows were broken. There is significant damage to the interior, and the building’s roof condition is critical.

The most painful issue is the condition of musical instruments that have barely withstood a load of March temperature -18°C. Unfortunately, many of them can no longer be used in the learning process. Musical instruments are crucial for the students learning and a great loss.

Therefore The Educational Equality Institute decided to provide the Kharkiv Kotlyarevsky National University of Arts with crucial assistance through our university support programme with fundraising support to reconstruct the building, preserve the musical instruments, continue its activity, digitalisation and admit new students in the upcoming academic year.

TEEI is truly grateful to its existing partners for their efforts and support so far. The NGO would love to see more Norwegian and international organisations join our endeavours because more resources are needed to give the help and support to rebuild Ukraine.

Support Kharkiv Kotlyarevsky National University of Arts by donating to our university support programme today!

TEEI’s commitment to Ukrainian higher education extends across Kharkiv: the Kharkiv School of Architecture similarly relocated to Lviv and received hardware, software, and access to learning platforms through TEEI’s support. TEEI also launched an emergency relief campaign for universities forced to flee occupied territories. For students displaced internationally who need to continue their professional development, the DataCamp partnership offers free data science training, and TEEI Mentorship connects them with career guidance from experienced professionals abroad.

Key facts

  • The Kharkiv Kotlyarevsky National University of Arts was severely damaged by Russian shelling since February 24th, affecting its building, roof, and musical instruments.
  • The Educational Equality Institute (TEEI) launched a university support programme to fundraise for the university's reconstruction, instrument preservation, and continued academic activities.
  • Many of the university's musical instruments became unusable after withstanding March temperatures of -18°C in the damaged building, a critical loss for students.
  • TEEI's support for Ukrainian higher education also includes assisting the Kharkiv School of Architecture and offering free data science training through a DataCamp partnership.