ORGANIZATION OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM ACTIVITIES IN UKRAINE UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF THE MARTIAL LAW: LEGAL ASPECT

Abstract

This article is devoted to the establishment of the chronology of legal decisionmaking by state authorities regarding the organization of higher education system activities and ensuring the protection of the educational process participants. The article also identifies challenges and threats to the activity of higher education institutions in modern conditions. It was established that the main challenge for the system of higher education was the military aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, as a result of which there was a threat to the life and health of higher education institutions participants, limited access to education, destroyed educational infrastructure, loss of a significant share of potential entrants and students of higher education, as well as the part of scientific and pedagogical workers and scientists due to the departure of Ukrainian citizens abroad. Another challenge for the higher education system is reorientation in the training of qualified personnel due to changes in the needs of the war and post-war times for the restoration and development of the national economy and social life. The challenges provoked the emergence of threats to the development of higher education in the future. In particular, as a result of the departure of Ukrainian citizens abroad, significant losses are felt in the staff of higher education institutions and their contingent, and this also leads to a decrease in the potential for the formation of state orders in the coming years. In addition, as a result of the work curtailment of some Ukrainian manufacturing enterprises and scientific organizations and institutions, the base for conducting educational and pre-diploma practice for those seeking higher education is narrowing.