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The article analyzes the problems of evaluation of cultural activity of modern classical universities. It is emphasized that in the postmodern world this activity requires a triune symbiosis of science, education and culture, which should mutually enrich each other, i.e. it is proved that a new paradigm of university life is needed. The example of the activity of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University demonstrates how the desire of a modern university to be not only a center of knowledge and professional education, but also a center of active creative cultural practices is manifested. It is noted that such practices are very diverse, that they differ in their focus, objectives and forms of work. It turns out that due to such diversity there is a need to subordinate these practices to the main goal and determine an integrated assessment of their effectiveness, development and improvement. It is demonstrated that the latest model of evaluation as an interactive, communicative, self-corrected process of evaluating the classical university cultural activities is best suited for the development of the university as a cultural hub. This model is described as contributing to a deeper and more systematic understanding and development of such activities. In this sense, evaluation is seen not so much as a tool for evaluating activities, but as a tool for its development and improvement in changing conditions, i.e. in emergent social contexts. It is argued that in the evaluationary process, in addition to communication, research methods to study and analyze the opinions, positions, proposals, critiques of all actors and beneficiaries of the cultural project should be actively used. As such, sociological surveys, expert assessments, focused group interviews are provided, which provide valuable information about the real state of the project, its strengths and weaknesses, current issues. Conclusions about the status of evaluation in modern educational practices are formulated. Potential directions of further researches of evaluative practices in educational contexts are described.

This article provides information on the principles of spiritual and educational activity and explains its role in the development of the student personality. Also, some directions of the organization of spiritual and educational activities in higher educational institutions were explained.

The employment of cultural activity within the Swedish care of older people started years ago to prevent illness and social isolation and to promote good health and wellbeing. Based on 23 interviews with local politicians and professionals working with and within care for older people and ten observations performed in care homes, day care centres and public social clubs, the present study describes and analyses experiences from cultural activity as part of the daily care and social work in one Swedish region. On the one hand, the results show that cultural activity promotes a 'normal daily life' for older people as well as a more democratic relationship between the caretaker and the caregiver, but on the other hand, that the respect of the liberated self and of cultural relativism form deep and non-negotiable obstacles to the employment of cultural activity in Swedish care for older people. Finally, it comes down to the old person to decide whether or not cultural activity will be part of their daily life and care.

Introduction. The relevance of management in the sociocultural field keeps growing nowadays. There's a need to explore the professional profile of the manager involved in this process, whose activity is to control the storing and distributing of the cultural assets. Purpose and methods. The purpose is a theoretical analysis, systematization and generalization of the scientific research on the professional profile of the sociocultural activity manager, which allows to meet the professional demands more effectively and survive at the extremely competitive market. General scientific analysis, synthesis, systematization and generalization of the theoretical knowledge have been applied during the research, as well as the experimental terminological analysis, situational, structural, functional and comparative methods. Results. The key duties and functions of the nowadays sociocultural activity manager have been explained. The following components of their professional competence have been defined: sociocultural, technological, managing, marketing, cultural, humanitarian, psychological and politic knowledge; general and special skills, general scientific and professional experience. The personal traits (leadership, will, moral) and communication capabilities (informative, interactive, perceptive) have been revealed. Conclusions and discussion. The scientific novelty of the obtained results lies in clarification of the notion of the "manager of sociocultural activity" and revealing manager's professional profile from the perspective of his duties, functions, professional competence, personality traits, communication capabilities and roles, while practical application lies in the direct use of the professional profile by the managers, operating in the sociocultural field, taking into account their individual practice.

This is the first book that documents and reflects on an aspect of the Temporary Contemporary initiative. Launching in 2018, Temporary Contemporary is a collaboration between the School of Art, Design and Architecture at the University of Huddersfield and Kirklees Council. This collaboration, in the form of an action research project, has sought to reflect on the efficacy, meanings and wider contribution of cultural activity in Huddersfield town and beyond. It is one small part of a bigger project about the future cultural heart of Huddersfield.

The title Creating Vibrant Spaces to Support the Conditions for Creative and Cultural Activity refers to the aims of Temporary Contemporary in its entirety. The initiative achieves these aims through populating former retail spaces in the town with exhibitions and events, fostering partnerships and creating networking opportunities for cultural and creative producers, repurposing fine historic buildings and making connections with rich cultural traditions in the town including music, theatre and textiles.

This book provides one contribution to the many discussions about the role of culture in towns and cities. The insights of our collaborative research may be of interest and use to policy makers, academics, artists, curators and anyone else with a concern about the cultural and social future of towns and cities in the UK and beyond.

However, the very fact of disclosing these contradictions and trends is a positive element in the system of scientific logic, since scientific substantiation and the search for solutions to the indicated problems is a potential: progress (both by the forces of the presented work and by a contribution to science as a whole). A specific indication in the direction of the search for the "salvation" of social groups (in our case, women) and society as a whole will indicate the continuity and duration of the scientific process, the information field, and therefore practice. And this is one of the components of the "stability" condition.

PurposeThis paper presents a methodological reflection on the use of socio-cultural activity theory (SCAT) as a framework to understand collaborative action and problem-solving between people with disabilities and non-disabled stakeholders in three disaster risk reduction (DRR) initiatives led by Disabled People's Organisations (DPOs) in Indonesia.Design/methodology/approachThis paper is based on case study research, using a multiple case design. It looks at the conception and implementation of three DPO-led DRR projects in Indonesia. It focuses hereby on the processes and outcomes of collaborations between DPOs and non-disabled stakeholders. It presents a reflection as to what extent the six elements of SCAT were present.FindingsThe investigation of SCAT's six elements captured the co-construction of DPO-led DRR projects and constant changes and transformation in implementation. The findings reveal the dynamics of the collaboration between DPOs and non-disabled stakeholders (e.g. funding donors, DRR experts, government and community groups) and its outcomes and learning points.Practical implicationsSCAT can provide a better understanding of collaborative learning processes and associated outcomes between DPOs and DRR actors. Such collaborations facilitate the timely and relevant inclusion of people with disabilities in DRR initiatives through DPOs' leadership in DRR. Furthermore, such initiatives can promote the realisation of the disability-inclusion principle of the Sendai Framework for DRR, which is underpinned by the all-of-society approach to DRR.Originality/valueThis paper presents a reflection on the use of SCAT in inclusive disaster studies, thereby enabling further investigation and understanding of how the collaboration between disabled and non-disabled stakeholders occurs, and its implication. This is a topic that has been rarely tackled in the disability and disaster studies literature and practice.

AbstractThis article uses an intercultural bargaining framework to analyze cooperation and conflict between buyers and sellers in intercultural negotiations. On the basis of game theoretical reasoning, culturally embedded bargaining patterns are transformed into culturally determined strategies in intercultural negotiations. The cultural differences of the players can be seen in the initial offer, the strategic approach, the valuation of time, the frequency of rejection and the objectives of the negotiation. In order to provide prescriptions for cross-cultural bargaining, the clash of cultures is dealt with in nine scenarios to show potential conflicts and cooperation between the players.

The article deals with the social and political, cultural and organizational activities of one of the leaders of the Ukrainian inter-war and post-war emigration Nykyfor Hryhoryiv in the USA and Canada in 1938-1948, based on unpublished materials of the Hryhoryiv`s family archive (Potomac,Maryland, USA). A significant part of this archive is introduced into scientific circulation at the first time in this publication. The main areas of activity of N. Hryhoryiv during this period are traced: the creation in the USA and Canada of a Ukrainian independent center-left political force; informational and educational work aimed at forming a positive image of the Ukrainian national liberation democratic movement; foundation of the Ukrainian scientific and cultural center and publishing activity. His activity is considered in the context of the socio-political life of the Ukrainian diaspora and the socio-political processes in the USA and Canada. ; Стаття присвячена громадсько-політичній та культурно-організаційній діяльності одного з лідерів української міжвоєнної та повоєнної еміграції Никифора Григорієва у США та Канаді у 1938-1948 рр. Розгляд проблеми здійснено на основі неопублікованих матеріалів родинного архіву Григорієвих (м. Потомак, штат Меріленд, США), значна частина яких вперше вводиться до наукового обігу в даній публікації. Простежено основні напрямки діяльності Н. Григорієва в означений період: створення в США та Канаді української незалежноїлівоцентристської політичної сили; інформаційно-просвітницька робота, спрямована на формування позитивного іміджу українського національно-визвольного демократичного руху; заснування Українського науково-культурного осередку та видавнича робота. ДіяльністьН. Григорієва розглядається у контексті громадсько-політичного життя української діаспори та суспільно-політичних процесів у США та Канаді.