Our partnership with Sumy State University, Ukraine

Through our Universities UK twinning partnership, we are standing together in solidarity with Sumy State University, Ukraine. Together, we are demonstrating university collaborations at their best, showing the power of education to unite, share hope and change people’s lives.

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, Universities UK launched the UK-Ukraine Twinning Scheme. UK universities are partnering with universities in Ukraine to provide urgent, targeted support. Since June 2022, we have twinned with Sumy State University to share resources, learning and ideas.

The partnership provided vital support in the short term, so students can continue their studies, and researchers can carry on with their research. In the longer term, this collaboration will help Sumy State University rebuild its campus and play a key role in rebuilding Ukraine.

So far, the twinning partnership has made a real difference to students, researchers, and local communities.

Research twinning

Research twinning

The research programme aims to build stronger research links and develop longer-term partnerships between the 2 universities.

Teaching and training

Teaching and training

We have welcomed Ukranian students to our International Summer School, and hosted students from Sumy State in 2022/23.

Events

Engagement and events

Several events have been held to showcase the twinning partnership and research activities.