International recognition of KSE students! 🎉

Our first-year student from the Master in Economics Analysis program, Yurii Havryliuk, won the Best Master Student Online award, scoring 92 points out of 100 and becoming the top-performing Master’s student in the online format at the 2nd International Economic Olympiad (ULMA), held at Ulm University.

ULMA is rapidly developing as an international platform for applied economic thinking and academic exchange. This year’s Olympiad brought together 73 participants from 23 countries and 30 universities worldwide. The competition covered microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and finance, with a revised task format designed to further strengthen the applied character of the contest.

We are proud of this achievement and congratulate Yurii on this victory! 💙💛

KSE Team Wins the National Final of the Prestigious CFA Institute Research Challenge in Ukraine | CFA Society Ukraine 🔥

🔎 On February 27, 2026, the Ukrainian local final of one of the most prestigious international student competitions in investment analysis took place. The competition brought together 11 teams from leading Ukrainian universities, who presented equity research on the public company Kyivstar.

🏆 The team from Kyiv School of Economics — third-year students of the Business Economics program Nadiia Shcherba, Diana Ivchenko, Ruslana Drapata, Sofiia Halimulina, and Marta Materynska — won the competition.

📌 Academic mentor: Oleksii Marchenko
📌 Industry mentor: Andrii Hryshchuk, Investment Associate at Blackshield Capital

💡 Next step: the team will represent Ukraine at the Eastern Europe sub-regional final.

We wish them success at the international level! 💙💛

Psychological Support at KSE: How to Book a Session

🔎 The KSE Psychological Support Service is moving to a more convenient booking system via Calendly, making scheduling faster and more private. Students can receive up to 10 free sessions per year, while staff can access up to 5.

📌 The service offers support for anxiety, emotional well-being, and crisis situations.

How to Start a Written Assignment When You Struggle with the First Sentence

📝 Curated by Mariia Diuzheva

Staring at a blank document while your mind is full of ideas — but you still can’t start writing? This is a common challenge for many students. This guide shares practical tips to help you overcome the barrier of the first sentence and get started with your assignment 💙

International Program in Poland 🎉

🔎 KSE partner, SGH Warsaw School of Economics, invites bachelor’s students to join the Future Leaders Bridge international program.

📌 The program is delivered in a blended format (online + on-site in Warsaw) and is fully funded, including accommodation, travel, and a scholarship. Participants will explore topics such as modern leadership, business ethics, ESG, innovation, and AI in business.

📅 Deadline: March 28, 2026