Navigating Challenges with Resilience: Dr. Roman Sheremeta on American University Kyiv's Journey

Welcome to  this episode, we have a very special guest with us - Dr. Roman Sheremeta, an esteemed economist and the Rector of American University Kyiv. 

Dr. Sheremeta has an impressive list of accomplishments, including being recognized as a Top Economic Thinker by Forbes, a top-rated young economist in the world by IDEAS ranking, and one of the Best 40 Under 40 Professors by Poets and Quants. He's authored over 80 articles published in leading scholarly journals, received numerous research and teaching awards, and held positions at prestigious institutions such as Case Western Reserve University.

In this episode, Dr. Sheremeta shares his unique perspective as an expert in economics and as a Rector on the current situation of opening a university during wartime in Ukraine. He sheds light on the aim of opening an American university in Ukraine, what sets American University Kyiv apart from other universities in the country, and the partnerships the institution is interested in. Dr. Sheremeta also discusses the challenges and coping mechanisms in dealing with wartime conditions as a university.

If you're curious to learn more about the fascinating world of higher education and the unique perspective of an outstanding economist and Rector, this episode is a must-listen. So, let's dive in and hear from Dr. Roman Sheremeta!

In this episode, Roman and I explore the questions and issues around the following:

• What is the aim of opening an American university in Ukraine
• What makes American University Kyiv stand out among other universities in Ukraine?
• What partnerships is American University Kyiv interested in? Are there other partners besides Arizona State University?
• How do you cope with wartime conditions? What challenges do you face as university?

Dr. Roman Sheremeta: 
LinkedIn:        @RomanSheremata
Facebook:      @RomanSheremata
Twitter:           @RomanSheremata
Instaram:        @RomanSheremata
Email:              roman.sheremeta@auk.edu.ua
Website:        American University Kyiv (AUK)

REFERENCES:
S2 E24: Stories of Resilience from the Ukrainian Battle Front: Interview with Volodymyr Dehtyarov: Soldier, CEO & Athlete.
S2 E25: Finding Resilience in the War in Ukraine. Sophia Opatska, Vice Rector at the Ukrainian Catholic University.
S3 E11: Building Resilience as an Organisational Muscle: Insights from HR Expert Svitlana Bielushkina.
S3 E25: How the War in Ukraine Has Impacted Values and Resilience: A Conversation with Oksana Semenyuk.