On 22 April 2026, the IV annual student scientific and practical conference “Born in Ukraine” took place at the Separate Structural Subdivision “Professional College of Oil and Gas Technologies, Engineering and Service Infrastructure of ONTU”. The event was held with the support of the regional methodological commissions of history lecturers (Puhachovp N. O.) and of lecturers of social disciplines and law (Myroshnychenko V. O.).
The aim of the event was to identify the scientific and creative potential of student youth, to develop independent work skills, and to foster patriotic values through the study of figures who made a significant contribution to the development of Ukraine.
Students of colleges in Odesa took part in the conference and presented papers on outstanding Ukrainians, in particular figures of science, culture, medicine and the arts. The presentations were notable for their substance, relevance and proper level of preparation.
The conference took place in an atmosphere of constructive dialogue and scientific exchange. The participants had the opportunity to showcase their research achievements and gain valuable public speaking experience.
The students’ papers addressed the life and work of various historical figures: Yurii Tiutiunyk, Borys Paton, Sofiia Okunevska-Morachevska, Viktor Hlushkov, Vasyl Symonenko, Borys Todurov, Ivan Marchuk and others.
The OTPC ONTU was represented at the conference by lecturer Viktor Myroshnychenko and student of group 2 TT-27 Mariia Burdelia. The topic of the paper was a study of the life and work of the outstanding Odesa artist Filip Hoziason: "Filip Hoziason: an Odesan Applauded by Paris".
In conclusion, all the participants of the conference received diplomas.
We sincerely thank the organisers, lecturers and students for their active participation and contribution to the event.