Khmelnytskyi National University has joined the international UK–UA Visiting Professors Programmelaunched by the Fund of the President of Ukraine for Education, Science, and Sports. The programme provides Ukrainian universities with opportunities for teaching, academic mentoring and joint research with leading professors from the United Kingdom.
This week, Khmelnytskyi National University is hosting Professor Oliver Turnbull, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Internationalisation at Bangor University and Professor of Neuropsychology. His areas of expertise include neuropsychology, clinical psychology, cognitive neuroscience and academic leadership.
Professor Turnbull holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and has more than 30 years of experience in research, clinical practice, teaching and academic management. His research interests include emotion regulation, cognitive brain functions, rehabilitation following traumatic brain injuries, psychological resilience and mental health. He is the author of five books and more than 220 research publications and has extensive experience supervising doctoral research.
On Monday, Professor Turnbull delivered his first lecture for the university community, “Brain, Emotion and Human Behaviour: Modern Perspectives in Neuropsychology.” During the lecture, participants explored contemporary approaches to understanding the relationship between brain functioning, emotions, and human behaviour, and discussed current issues in neuropsychology.
Professor Turnbull’s visit to KhNU focuses on the development of psychology, physical therapy and occupational therapy, rehabilitation, mental health and student wellbeing. The programme includes lectures, thematic events, research mentoring and professional interaction with university lecturers and early-career researchers.
Particular attention will be paid to developing research competencies and international academic cooperation. The joint work will include discussions on opportunities for international publications, the preparation of grant initiatives and the development of long-term academic links between KhNU and Bangor University.
Participation in the UK–UA Visiting Professors Programme is an important step in developing the international academic cooperation of Khmelnytskyi National University. Professor Oliver Turnbull’s visit combines the exchange of contemporary knowledge and practices, research mentoring and the development of new opportunities for KhNU lecturers, researchers and students. This cooperation will contribute to strengthening the university’s work in psychology, rehabilitation and mental health, while opening up new prospects for joint research, international publications and grant initiatives.