On November 28, 2025, an optional online class was held as part of the implementation of the project “Monitoring of Environmental Objects in the Context of European Integration” (MEOUE), which is implemented with the support of the European Union under the Erasmus+ program.
The topic of the class was devoted to familiarizing students with the guidelines and principles of informing the public about atmospheric air quality, radiation and chemical hazards, which is extremely relevant in modern conditions.
The purpose of the optional class was to familiarize students with the Radiation and Smog Alarm system of the All-Ukrainian network of public air quality monitoring Eco City, Ukrainian real-time air quality monitoring systems from public initiatives LUN Misto AIR and SaveDnipro. Not only students of natural sciences, but also students of the “Hotel and Restaurant Business” program participated in the optional class, which emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of the problems of environmental safety and sustainable development.
During the lesson, students got acquainted with the international experience of calculating air quality indices AQI (EPA USA, EEA EU) and the practice of their application for the purpose of promptly informing the population, a list of main pollutants and physical factors that affect air quality and safety, air quality categories for main pollutants, as well as the capabilities of the single environmental platform “EcoSystem” – a nationwide automated information and analytical system for access to environmental information.
We are convinced that awareness, understanding of environmental monitoring mechanisms and the ability to use modern digital notification tools are an important component of the formation of a responsible citizen and future specialist, regardless of specialty.
We sincerely thank all participants for their activity and interest. Ahead are new optional classes, practical cases and opportunities for professional development within the framework of the Erasmus+ project.
