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SumDU continues to receive support from international partners in restoring the educational process after extensive damage caused by air attacks. This time, the university received humanitarian aid from the University of Bern (Switzerland) – modern computer equipment.
On August 29, Sumy State University welcomed James Howard Yellin – a retired American diplomat who served as U.S. Ambassador to Burundi in 2002–2005 and is now an independent filmmaker and humanitarian.
The American director is currently working on two documentary projects about Ukraine:
On 1 September 2025, a symbolic and extremely important event took place at SumDU – the Indomitability Tournament.
On the night of 18 August 2025, Russians insidiously struck the university’s academic buildings and sports infrastructure with drones and rockets. Among the damaged facilities was the N Building, within the walls of which the ceremonial part of the tournament took place.
On 29 August 2025, SumDU hosted the annual August conference of administration, management, scientific and teaching staff. The event was attended by Denys KURBATOV (deputy minister of education and science of Ukraine).
On 29 August 2025, as part of a working trip to Sumy Oblast, the Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine Denys KURBATOV visited SumDU.
The visit began with inspection of the university campuses that suffered from a massive attack by Russian troops two weeks ago, including the scientific infrastructure. The most extensive damage was suffered by the N Building. Here, the Center for Collective Use of Scientific Equipment was located.
SumDU rector Vasyl KARPUSHA spoke at the Forbes University forum where he took part in the panel discussion “University + Business”. Participants discussed how education and business can effectively interact, adapting curricula to market requirements.
This holiday symbolizes fulfillment of the age-old dream of the Ukrainian people – to live in their own free and independent state. This is a day when we gratefully remember those who defend our freedom, giving their strength, knowledge and even their lives for the future of Ukraine.
The blue-yellow flag is not only a state symbol, but also personification of our freedom, dignity and national unity. Under its colors, the Ukrainian people fought for the right to their own state, defended independence and protected native land in the most difficult times of our history.
On 18 August 2025, SumDU was again attacked by the Russian army. The enemy deliberately and cynically struck several consecutive blows at the leading educational institution – the center of scientific and intellectual development.
At a time when the enemy is deliberately destroying the educational infrastructure and trying to strike at the intellectual future of Ukraine, the academic community solidarity is of extremely great importance.