September 2021. Meeting during the quarantine period between the leadership of NU "OYA" and the newly appointed Head of the Council of Europe Office in Ukraine, by Stan Norlov.
The modern development phase of the Odesa Law Academy is characterized by the active implementation of advanced teaching methodologies, the expansion of information technologies within the University, and the strengthening of international relations. Despite the restrictions imposed in 2020 due to the spread of the coronavirus infection and in 2022 as a result of military aggression, the educational process at NU "OLA" never ceased and was in no way simplified. Since the 1990s, the institution has upheld an unwavering goal—to remain the flagship of higher legal education in Ukraine, no matter the circumstances.
In December 2020, the Faculty of Cybersecurity and Information Technologies inaugurated two innovative laboratories: the Robotics and Information Technology Laboratory and the specialized "KeepSolid" Laboratory. This new scientific space provides students with the opportunity to refine their skills in 3D modeling, robot design, and the development and operation of complex information security systems.
The facility is equipped with a specialized access control system using contactless cards, which identifies all visitors and sends notifications to those responsible for access. Future cybersecurity specialists immediately began developing a monitoring system in the new laboratories using facial recognition technology and artificial intelligence. The official opening ceremony was attended by the Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine, Ihor Garbaruk.
December 2020. The leadership of NU "OLA" and the Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine, Ihor Harbaruk, at the opening of the advanced robotics and information technology laboratory.
December 2020. The leadership of NU "OLA" and the Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine, Ihor Harbaruk, at the opening of the advanced robotics and information technology laboratory.
December 2020. The leadership of NU "OLA" and the Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine, Ihor Harbaruk, at the opening of the advanced robotics and information technology laboratory.
December 2020. The leadership of NU "OLA" and the Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine, Ihor Harbaruk, at the opening of the advanced robotics and information technology laboratory.
October 2019. President of NU "OLA" Serhiy Kivalov discusses future cooperation with Columbia University professor and renowned U.S. attorney George Bermann.
August 2021. Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine Serhiy Shkarlet at the Museum of Small Arms of NU "OYA."
September 2021. The newly appointed Head of the Council of Europe Office in Ukraine, Steen Nørlov, together with the leadership of the Ministry of Education and Science, paid a working visit to NU "OYA."
To foster collaboration, the President of NU "OLA," Academician Serhiy Kivalov, met with George Bermann — a renowned American attorney, Director of the Center for International Investment, Commercial, and Arbitration Law, lecturer at the Paris Institute of Political Studies, and head of the European Legal Research Center at Columbia Law School.
Additionally, to discuss the prospects of integrating Ukraine's educational space into European standards, Odesa Law Academy welcomed the Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine, Serhiy Shkarlet, the State Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Serhiy Zakharin, as well as an international delegation, including H. Villadsen, Ambassador and OSCE Project Coordinator in Ukraine, and S. Norlov, Head of the Council of Europe Office in Ukraine.
In the spring of 2020, the world faced a significant challenge—the COVID-19 pandemic. Serhiy Kivalov promptly decided to fully mobilize medical resources and unite the efforts of the International Humanitarian University and the National University "Odesa Law Academy" to support students, faculty, staff, and all residents of Odesa.
From the very first days of the pandemic, an Epidemic Control, COVID-19 Response, and Pandemic Protection Center was established at the university clinic of the International Humanitarian University. Within just a month, lecture halls were converted into intensive care units, and a COVID-19 Response Center was rapidly set up. A total of 15,000 COVID-19 test kits were procured, along with modern ventilators, oxygen cylinders, infusion pumps, and other essential medical equipment. As part of a social initiative, tens of thousands of Odesa residents and people from the Odesa region had the opportunity to receive free testing and high-quality medical care.
May 2020. Installation and testing of artificial lung ventilation devices SD-H30 at the Epidemic Control Center of MGU.
2020. Grand opening of the International Academic School "Odesa."
International Academic School "Odesa."
Students of IASO at the Church of St. John the Theologian.
November 2023. Group photo of students and teachers of the School of the Future.
In September 2020, the International Academic School "Odesa" was inaugurated. The construction of the school, initiated with the blessing of Metropolitan Agafangel of Odesa and Izmail, lasted nearly 10 years. The founder of the "School of the Future," Serhiy Kivalov, aimed to create an educational institution unparalleled in Ukraine and Europe.
With a total area of 22,000 square meters, the school is designed to accommodate 1,200 students. It features an indoor sports complex, a spacious gymnasium, an Olympic-standard swimming pool with six lanes, a smaller pool for younger children, a school café, and a cinema and concert hall with 800 seats. Enhancing the architectural ensemble, the school is adorned with two churches—one dedicated to the Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian and the other to Saint Sergius of Radonezh, the patron of all who pursue learning.
In November 2021, the Kyiv University of Intellectual Property and Law opened its doors as an independent educational institution. Originally founded as a structural unit of NU "OLA," today it stands as one of the most progressive universities in the country, with over 2,000 students pursuing their education there. Over the years, the university has developed a strong and experienced faculty, while its material and technical infrastructure continues to be improved.
KUIPL serves as a meeting place for distinguished legal scholars, high-ranking government officials, students, and professors. Formerly the capital's branch of NU "OLA" and now an autonomous educational institution, it has repeatedly hosted in its grand hall the General Assembly of the National Academy of Legal Sciences of Ukraine, leadership from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, and representatives of international institutions specializing in intellectual property and patent law.
September 2018. Faculty of Kyiv University of Intellectual Property and Law.
2021. The university leadership, together with Members of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and the Minister of Education and Science, at the opening of the sports complex of KUIVP.
2023. The General Assembly of the National Academy of Legal Sciences of Ukraine was held in the Academic Council Hall of KUIVP with the participation of the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Ruslan Stefanchuk.
2023. The faculty of the National University "Odesa Law Academy," together with student servicemen, awarded on the occasion of Lawyer's Day.
2022. Blood donation for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine by students of the Faculty of Civil and Economic Justice of the National University "Odesa Law Academy."
With the onset of war in Ukraine in 2022, the teams of the National University "Odesa Law Academy," the International Humanitarian University, and the Kyiv University of Intellectual Property and Law, under the leadership of Serhiy Kivalov, focused their efforts on providing maximum support to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the State Border Guard Service, and other defense units protecting Ukrainian territory.
Over the past two years, students and faculty members of these universities have organized hundreds of charitable initiatives in support of soldiers, almost every month donated blood for wounded defenders, periodically allocated a day's salary to the needs of the Armed Forces, and supplied tens of thousands of ration packs, technical equipment, and other essential materials. The National University "Odesa Law Academy" transfers approximately 10 million hryvnias to the state budget each month, contributing to the army's funding. Moreover, 52 students and 12 faculty members of Odesa Law Academy have voluntarily joined military service. This is the highest number among all higher education institutions in Ukraine. To ensure the safety of the educational process during wartime, comfortable shelters have been built in all academic buildings and dormitories of NU "OLA".
In May 2023, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the globally recognized and respected "Iron General" Valerii Zaluzhnyi, attended an international conference dedicated to Science Day at the National University "Odesa Law Academy." The Commander-in-Chief congratulated the university community on the occasion and tasked Odesa Law Academy scholars with drafting modern legislation on the status of Armed Forces personnel, aligning with EU and NATO standards.
Additionally, during sectional meetings, participants actively discussed issues related to state and public affairs, international law and security, digitalization and informatization, cybersecurity in the era of rapid artificial intelligence development, economic recovery and post-war reconstruction, as well as the transformation of science and society in the context of European integration and military aggression, and the future of Ukraine along with other critical contemporary topics.
May 2023. International scientific and practical conference dedicated to Science Day at NU "OLA" with the participation of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valerii Zaluzhnyi.
December 2, 2022. Celebration of the 25th anniversary of the National University "Odesa Law Academy" in the cinema and concert hall of the International Academic School "Odesa."
December 2, 2022. Celebration of the 25th anniversary of the National University "Odesa Law Academy" in the cinema and concert hall of the International Academic School "Odesa."
December 2, 2022. Celebration of the 25th anniversary of the National University "Odesa Law Academy" in the cinema and concert hall of the International Academic School "Odesa."
Despite the challenging times for the country, on December 2, 2022, the National University "Odesa Law Academy" celebrated its 25th anniversary. The celebration took place in the state-of-the-art cinema and concert hall of the International Academic School "Odesa," accompanied by the hum of generators. As with every event held by NU "OLA" during martial law, an essential part of the university's anniversary was the recognition of students, faculty, and alumni who, despite having military exemptions, chose to stand in defense of Ukraine's independence.
Additionally, honorary guests addressed the university community with congratulatory speeches, including the Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine, Serhii Shkarlet, the State Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Serhii Zakharin, and the Head of the National Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance, Andrii Butenko. Odesa Regional Prosecutor Serhii Kostenko, himself an alumnus of Odesa Law Academy, shared his memories of the university's formative years.
Serhiy Kivalov's comprehensive approach to the development of Ukraine's education sector will continue through the further expansion of educational institutions, modernization of their material and technical infrastructure, and the introduction of new training programs for future specialists. The leadership of NU "OLA" has numerous social, infrastructural, and educational projects in the pipeline, all of which will undoubtedly be implemented and bring tangible benefits to the citizens of Ukraine.
The key principle behind the success of the founder and president of the Odesa Law Academy, Serhiy Kivalov, is encapsulated in three words: "Never simplify!" The faculty and staff of NU "OLA" have consistently adhered to this rule, fostering student life, sports, science, and spiritual development, regardless of the challenges of the present day.
Serhiy Kivalov together with first-year students of the Faculty of Judicial and International Law
Serhiy Kivalov together with first-year students of the Faculty of Civil and Economic Justice
Serhiy Kivalov together with first-year students of the Faculty of Prosecution and Investigation (Criminal Justice)
Serhiy Kivalov together with first-year students of the Faculty of Advocacy and Anti-Corruption Activities
Serhiy Kivalov together with first-year students of the Faculty of Cybersecurity and Information Technologies
Serhiy Kivalov together with first-year students of the Faculty of Psychology, Political Science, and Sociology
Serhiy Kivalov together with first-year students of the Faculty of Journalism
Serhiy Kivalov together with first-year students of the Law College
Serhiy Kivalov together with first-year students of the United Higher Vocational School of Service Sector of NU "OLA"
Serhiy Kivalov together with graduates of the Master's Training Center for Public Service and Professional Judges
Serhiy Kivalov together with graduates of the Correspondence Department Center
