Inclusiveness in higher education of Ukraine: perception of culture, policies and practices


Natalia Tsybuliak, Hanna Lopatina, Anastasiia Popova, Olha Hurenko, Yana Sychikova
This chapter examines the perception of inclusiveness in Ukrainian higher education institu-
tions, analyzing the culture, policies and practices that aim to create a more open and diverse
educational environment. In the context of global efforts to promote sustainable development
and achieve its goals, the article examines how inclusive higher education initiatives can respond
to contemporary challenges by promoting equal access to quality education for all higher educa-
tion seekers, including vulnerable groups. On the basis of a large-scale study, conducted among
students of higher education of various specialties and levels of study (a total of 4,436 people)
and employees of higher education institutions, including administrative, teaching and support
staff (a total of 821 people), the authors identify key barriers and opportunities for improving
inclusiveness in Ukrainian universities, through the prism of indicators “Inclusive culture in higher
education”, “Inclusive policy in higher education” and “Inclusive practices in higher education”,
emphasizing the importance of integrated approaches that contribute to quality education and
ensure sustainable development of society. The authors offer recommendations for improving in-
clusive culture, policies, and practices, emphasizing the need for resource support and curriculum
flexibility to meet diverse educational needs.
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Tsybuliak, N., Lopatina, H., Popova, A., Hurenko, O., Sychikova, Y. (2024). Inclusiveness in higher education of Ukraine: perception of culture, policies and practices. Redefining higher education: innovation, inclusion, and sustainable development during wartime. Kharkiv: ТЕСHNOLOGY СЕNTЕR PC, 82–115. doi: https://doi.org/10.15587/978-617-8360-07-8.ch3