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From February 11 to 13, the Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen–Nuremberg (Germany) hosted the second interim management meeting of the international Erasmus+ project DigiUni: Digital University – Open Ukrainian Initiative. Sumy State University was represented at the consortium discussions by Vice-Rector for Research and Academic Affairs, Ivan KOZII, and Director of the E-Learning Technologies Center, Yurii ZUBAN.
The implementation of the international project Service-Learning in Higher Education for Ukraine’s Recovery (ServU), No. 101128922 – ServU – ERASMUS-EDU-2023-CBHE, continues within the framework of the Erasmus+ programme (ERASMUS-EDU-2023-CBHE).
The team of Sumy State University, represented by Dr. Oksana Shovkoplias (Department of Computer Science), Dr. Anna Nenia (Department of Information Technologies), and Dr. Yurii Zuban (E-Learning Technologies Center), has actively joined the intensive phase of the international Erasmus+ project Digital University – Open Ukrainian Initiative (DigiUni).
THEA Ukraine Lead once again brought together Ukrainian university leaders in Münster – this time for an in-depth conversation about teams, talent, conflict, and change management in times of war. The On-Site Workshop, held on 26–29 January 2026, became not only a training module but also a space for shared reflection and partnership.
Sumy State University ranks second among Ukrainian institutions in the January 2026 edition of the international Ranking Web of Universities (Webometrics). It follows Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.
On 28 January 2026, the British rating agency Quacquarelli Symonds published the third edition of the annual QS World University Rankings: Europe 2026. It includes higher education institutions from over 40 member countries of the Council of Europe. Ukraine is represented by 58 universities in this ranking, which is a record number for QS rankings.
On 28 January 2026, a staff conference was held at SumDU. The main issue was results of university activities in 2025 and definition of key tasks for 2026.
Summing up the past year, Vasyl KARPUSHA (SumDU rector) emphasized that despite the war and significant infrastructure losses, the university has remained stable and keeps developing.
The new year began with impressive achievements by students participating at the SumDU Cultural and Art Center. Throughout January, they represented the university with dignity at international festivals and competitions. Although participation in the events took place remotely, the sincere emotions from victories, reinforced by high results and diplomas, became a real holiday gift.
On 23 January 2026, a landmark event for scientific community took place. It was the Second National Forum of Talented Youth, which brought together over 600 participants from all over the country. During the event, Volodymyr ZELENSKY (President of Ukraine) presented state awards to the best young scientists, including a SumDU member.
On 21 January 2025, Times Higher Education (one of the most authoritative ranking agencies in higher education) announced ranking results of the world best universities in 11 fields of knowledge.
Sumy State University was included in five areas of the World University Rankings by Subject 2026: