FIRST STEPS IN RESEARCH: MEMBERS OF THE “PROFESSIONAL FINANCE STUDIO” STUDENT SCIENTIFIC CLUB PARTICIPATE IN THE NBU INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

As part of the activities of the “Professional Finance Studio” student scientific club, first-year students took part in the III International Scientific Conference “Money & Banking: Monetary Reforms”, organised by the National Bank of Ukraine on 8–9 October 2026.

The conference served as a platform for exchanging knowledge and experience among Ukrainian and international experts in the history of monetary circulation, economic history, numismatics, banking history, art history, linguistics and archaeology.

Students had the opportunity to learn about the experience of representatives of the European Central Bank and central banks of other countries. In particular, the presentations by Andrii Boiko-Haharin (National Bank of Ukraine), Benjamin Zachel (European Central Bank), Barbara Jaroszek (National Bank of Poland), Berk Yücel Balkız (Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye) and Karolis Tumelis (Money Museum of the Bank of Lithuania) addressed the history of the introduction of the hryvnia, monetary reforms, the redesign of euro banknotes, the development of collector coins and the preservation of cultural and historical heritage through numismatics.

Learning about international experience enabled students to explore how different countries approach monetary system reforms, organise communication between central banks and the public, and use national currencies and commemorative coins to preserve historical memory. Of particular interest was the comparison of Ukraine’s experience in introducing the hryvnia with the practices of other countries.

During the conference sessions, Ukrainian researchers presented their findings on the historical significance of monetary reforms, the development of monetary circulation and numismatics at different stages of the history of Ukraine and the world.

Participation in the international conference provided first-year students with an opportunity to broaden their professional horizons, deepen their knowledge of the history of finance and banking, explore current research and learn about the ways in which research findings are presented. Direct communication with Ukrainian and international experts offered valuable insight into the professional research community.

Such events are an important part of the activities of the “Professional Finance Studio” student scientific club, as they foster students’ research interests, develop scientific thinking and encourage their involvement in academic research from the very beginning of their university studies.

10.10.2026