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On October 26, the All-Ukrainian Student Media Forum StuDigital 4.0 took place in Kharkiv, bringing together students, young journalists, photographers, designers, media professionals, and creators from across Ukraine. Throughout the day, the Yermilov Center — a modern space in the heart of the city, equipped as a safe shelter — became a hub of inspiration, professional dialogue, and new connections.
StuDigital is traditionally organized by the Student Council of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University. Since its launch in 2021, the forum has already become a landmark event for the Ukrainian student media community.
The first StuDigital was created as a platform for uniting student media, sharing experiences, and fostering creative thinking among young people.
In 2022, despite the full-scale invasion, the organizers continued the initiative — the forum was held online under the slogan “Knowledge cannot be destroyed by missiles.” That year, the team not only implemented a full program but also raised over 40,000 UAH for charity.
In 2023, StuDigital returned to the offline format and, for the first time since the beginning of the war, gathered more than a hundred participants in frontline Kharkiv — becoming a symbol of resilience, growth, and unity among youth.
StuDigital 4.0 continued this tradition. This year’s main themes were media, culture, creativity, and Kharkiv’s identity during the war. Throughout the day, participants attended lectures, workshops, and discussions exploring how communication is transforming in times of uncertainty.
Among the speakers were Karina Lytvynenko, author of the project “People – Stories of War,” who reminded everyone that “the power of journalism lies in people, not in headlines.” Yeva Lukash spoke candidly about her experience in video production during wartime — when filming is frightening, yet necessary.
The Kukurudza Media team — Anna Ananina and Anna Dakhnovska — discussed Instagram as a space for genuine communication, not just for likes. Viktoriia Yakymenko taught participants to see stories in every frame, while Kateryna Pereverzeva from “Lyuk” shared insights on finding creativity even when it seems all ideas are exhausted.
Maria Bohaienko spoke about management without a budget but with strong team spirit and faith in people.
Between sessions, participants enjoyed coffee breaks, informal networking, and lively conversations, exchanging experiences and planning collaborations. The atmosphere at the Yermilov Center was dynamic and creative — a place where new friendships and ideas were born.
The forum concluded with a summary session, prize giveaways from partners, words of gratitude to all participants, and an afterparty — a warm ending to an inspiring and eventful day.
Holding StuDigital in Kharkiv carries special meaning. Despite all challenges, the city remains a center of education, science, and culture, and Karazin University students continue to prove that Kharkiv is not only about resilience — it is also about growth and inspiration.
StuDigital 4.0 once again demonstrated that even in the most difficult times, young people can create, learn, and support one another. This forum is not just about media — it’s about people who refuse to be silent and never stop moving forward.
Such a large-scale event once more proved that Kharkiv is not only a frontline city, but also a place where creativity, journalism, music, and ideas are born. Here, among those who never give up, a generation is emerging that is shaping a new reality for Ukrainian media.
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