On November 26, 2025, a Memorandum of Cooperation between Ushynsky University and the Public Organization "All-Ukrainian Association of Polygraph Examiners" was signed at the state institution "South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University named after K.D. Ushynsky".

This is an important step in the development of a partnership aimed at improving the quality of professional training of students of all levels and strengthening the practice-oriented component of the training of future psychologists.

The document provides for the implementation of joint educational and scientific projects, the involvement of specialists of the Association in the practical training of students, the exchange of expert experience and the development of professional competencies of students and teachers.

The event was attended by:

• Andriy Krasnozhon, Rector of Ushynsky University, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor;
• Diana Shcherbyna, Head of the Representative Office of the All-Ukrainian Association of Polygraph Examiners in the Odesa region;
• Olena Kosyanova, Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Theory and Methods of Practical Psychology, responsible for cooperation;
• Oksana Vdovichenko, Director of the Educational and Scientific Institute of Psychology and Social Sciences, Doctor of Psychological Sciences, Professor.

The cooperation opens up new opportunities for the professional growth of students, the development of modern educational technologies, and the implementation of important scientific and practical initiatives in the field of psychology.