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International partnerships are built not only through grants and formal agreements, but above all through people who are willing to trust one another and work towards a shared goal. This is exactly how the collaboration between Sumy State University and the FilmEU European University Alliance evolved, resulting in the international project FilmEU Without Borders – Ukraine. Through the personal stories of SumDU students, academics, and staff, the project introduces European audiences to a Ukrainian university that continues to teach, learn, innovate, and create new opportunities despite the realities of war. In this interview, Dr. Alla Krasulia, Head of the International Relations Office at Sumy State University, reflects on how the project came to life, what it means for the university, and the prospects for future cooperation.
Presentation of the documentary project “Palm Sunday: Crime Chronology” created by the “Suspilne Sumy” team took place at SumDU. The film is dedicated to tragic events of 13 April 2025 when 35 people died as a result of a Russian missile strike on the Sumy center.
The documentary project recreates chronology of that day: from the peaceful morning of Palm Sunday to two strikes by Russian ballistic missiles on the city center. The film is based on memories of eyewitnesses, wounded persons, rescuers, volunteers and everyone who found themselves at the tragedy epicenter.
The Center for International Projects “Euroeducation” in partnership with the international group of experts IREG Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence has published results of the 20th academic rating “Top-200 Ukraine 2026”. SumDU took 4th place among higher education institutions of Ukraine.
In an interview with the well-known journalist and media expert Volodymyr SADIVNYCHYI, the SumDU rector, Vasyl KARPUSHA, outlined key priorities of the new term, spoke about challenges the university faces during the war, and shared his vision for institution development.
After winning the SumDU rector election, when the university community supported Vasyl KARPUSHA with almost 82% of the votes, the Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine signed an order appointing him to the position from 1 June 2026.
Sumy State University continues to feel the reliable support of its international partners. The latest proof of this strong cooperation is the humanitarian aid received from the University of Liverpool, SumDU's twin university-partner under the UK-Ukraine Twinning Initiative.
SumDU received furniture for its teaching and office spaces – desks, chairs, and cabinets, as well as a selection of books that will enrich the university library's collection. These materials will help improve conditions for study and work and support the development of a modern educational environment.
The international agency Times Higher Education has released results of the THE Impact Rankings 2026. This evaluation analyzes universities’ activities within 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, taking into account their scientific, educational, and social contributions to society. This year, the final list included 1,603 higher education institutions worldwide, including 55Ukrainian universities.
From 16 to 19 June 2026, Sumy State University hosted the COIL Forum of the Alliance of Ukrainian Universities (AUU) entitled "Virtual International Collaboration and COIL as a Tool for the Internationalisation of Higher Education."
As the chairing institution of the Alliance of Ukrainian Universities for the 2025–2026 academic year, SumDU's hosting of the Forum marked a natural continuation of the Alliance's efforts to strengthen Ukraine's COIL community and advance virtual international collaboration.
What is life like at SumDU today, and how does it envision its future? How does it manage to maintain high standing in global rankings and develop international cooperation during the war? Will a full-fledged student life return to classrooms? What makes SumDU students and graduates competitive, and how does the university help young people achieve their career goals? What inspires the university rector to keep moving forward amid prolonged crises, pandemic, and war?
The 9th International Conference “Design, Simulation, Manufacturing: The Innovation Exchange (DSMIE-2026)” took place in Almaty (Kazakhstan). It was co-organized by SumDU.
The event brought together scientists, industry representatives, and educators to discuss current trends in modern engineering, manufacturing technologies, material science, and industrial management.
Vladislav KONDUS (head of the SumDU Research Department) participated in the 4th Smart Industry Mission to the Czech Republic – an international mission organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic with the support of CzechInno and in cooperation with the Ukrainian Cluster Alliance.