In Ukraine, they decided to cancel the postponement of mobilization for contract graduate students. This was stated by the chairman of the Verkhovna Rada's education committee, Serhii Babak, emphasizing that such an opportunity existed for abuse, not for the development of science.
Key changes
- Refusal of postponement
Starting in 2025, full-time contractual training will cease to be a reason for obtaining a postponement from mobilization. - Large-scale abuses
According to Babak, more than 90,000 people applied for graduate school under the guise of "desire for science", which significantly exceeds previous years, when there were only a few thousand graduate students. - The focus on the quality of education
"Granite of Science" has become rather a cover for evasion of mobilization, rather than a real desire for research work. The abolition of this privilege aims to reduce the number of fictitious entrants and strengthen control in the field of education.
What to expect?
The decision caused mixed reactions. Supporters of the change believe it will stop abuse. On the other hand, opponents emphasize that in the conditions of war, such steps can negatively affect the development of science and encourage young people to go abroad in search of stability and prospects.
