Oleh Kaluhin on Pride in His Graduates: Interview for “Dumka”

The media outlet Dumka published an interview with Professor Oleh Kaluhin, Director of the School of Chemistry at V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, PhD in Chemistry, and Honored Scientist and Technologist of Ukraine.

In his conversation with journalists, Professor Kaluhin shared his vision for the strategic development of chemical science in the academic environment, outlined the institute’s priorities amid the transformation of the higher education system, and spoke about international cooperation and the implementation of modern educational programs, particularly in pharmaceutical and food chemistry.

Special attention was given to the topic of employment for young chemists and their involvement in scientific developments with practical applications for healthcare and industry. Professor Kaluhin passionately supports his students, keeps track of their academic achievements and career progress, and enthusiastically shares specific success stories. His honest discussion about salaries and company names where graduates find employment helps motivate students to pursue careers in chemistry. Thanks to the institute’s strong scientific foundation, cooperation with the State Scientific and Technological Center “Institute for Single Crystals” and foreign universities, as well as hands-on experience in modern laboratories, students get a fast start and earn the trust of future employers.

The School of Chemistry at Karazin University remains one of the leading centers for training professionals in the natural sciences. Its students receive a solid education that opens doors both in Ukraine and abroad — in pharmaceutical, research, and academic institutions.

The interview with Oleh Kaluhin is not just about education — it is also a reflection on the space for new discoveries and the challenges currently facing the field of chemistry.

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