Conference of Ukrainian Studies “Ukraine in the World”
Conference of Ukrainian Studies “Ukraine in the World”
8-10 July 2026, in Lviv
The Conference aims to establish a major international platform in Ukraine, uniting academic centers and individual researchers from around the globe to shape a modern vision of Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar studies.
About
As Ukraine becomes increasingly visible on the world stage, it emerges as a central topic of study, discussion, public events, and expert debates. This heightened interest, especially following the start of the full-scale invasion, has expanded the scope of Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar studies within a global and crossdisciplinary context.
Date and place
8-10 July 2026, at the Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv, Ukraine.
Program highlights
The fundamental idea behind the conference is “Rethinking Ukrainian Studies”, built on networking, communication, and an awareness of the linguistic and cultural diversity of contemporary Ukraine.
The conference program will feature:
- Keynote speeches by invited scholars, cultural influencers, and opinion leaders.
- Thematic scientific panels, presentations of academic centers, plenary sessions.
- Showcases of academic publications and accompanying cultural events.
Event Schedule
July 8, Day 0
15:30–16:30– Optional visit to the Field of Honor Burials (Field of Mars) for participants
17:00–20:00 – Official opening ceremony at the Lviv National Opera (by invitation only)
- 17:30 – Opening remarks
- 18:00 – Public discussion “Ukraine in the World: From Empathy to Agency.” Moderator: Myroslava Barchuk. Guest speakers: Rory Finnin (Professor of Ukrainian Studies at the University of Cambridge, founder of the Cambridge Ukrainian Studies program), Ola Hnatiuk (Professor at the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy and the University of Warsaw, essayist, cultural researcher), Yaryna Chornohuz (poet, servicewoman).
- 19:00 – Award ceremony by the Global Coalition for Ukrainian Studies
- 19:30 – Musical program by the “INSO-Lviv” Orchestra
- 20:00 – Open evening program
July 9, Day 1
09:00–17:00 – Academic program of the conference
17:15–18:30 – Theatrical performance by the UCU School Theater “Na Symonovych stovpakh”
19:00–21:00 – Optional evening cultural activities for participants
July 10, Day 2
09:00–17:30 – Academic program of the conference
18:00–21:00 – Closing ceremony at the conference venue
- 18:00 – Performance by the “Dryh” music and dance group
- 19:00 – Evening networking & socializing
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
We invite applications for panels, roundtables, and individual presentations! We are also open to formats that best suit your work, given the shifting landscape of the discipline. The goal of this first conference is to share best practices and shape the future of the field together.
Logistics and safety
The conference will cover the accommodation, breakfast and lunch for the participants. Successful applicants can receive reimbursement of the travel costs.
The main program of the event will be held in an underground space and the organizing team will provide comprehensive travel and safety information to support our international participants.
Full guide for travel to Ukraine is available on the website of the Ukrainian Catholic University.
Conference Steering Committee
Alim Aliev
Dmytro Sherengovsky
Olha Oseredchuk
Ostap Slyvynsky
Olena Kovalenko
Viera Karam
Solomiia Dobosh
Conference Program committee
Bohdana Laiuk
Alim Aliiev
Volodymyr Sheiko
Olesia Khromeichuk
Iryna Starovoit
Viera Karam
Contact person
If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected]
Organizers
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