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June 2025 was another month of consistent work to restore the SumDU infrastructure, which had been damaged by missile strikes on 13 April.
As of 1 July 2025, the total amount of donations to SumDU charity accounts was 2,247,779 hryvnias, as well as 1,000 pounds and 345 euros. During June, we received additional 2,300 hryvnias, 1,000 pounds, 345 euros. We are infinitely grateful to everyone who joined in supporting our university. Together, we are bringing the restoration closer.
Despite wartime challenges, SumDU keeps confirming its reputation as one of the strongest sporting centers in Ukraine. In the 2024-2025 academic year, over 600 SumDU students represented the university in regional, national, and international arenas. They demonstrated not only athletic skills but also spirit strength of a frontline institution.
On 1 July 2025, SumDU hosted the second strategic session on the Local Cluster Development Program for Sumy Oblast. The event brought together representatives of regional authorities, business, scientific institutions, public organizations, and experts.
The cluster development program is a strategic document aimed at strengthening the local economic potential with developing an innovative ecosystem and integrating local businesses into global value chains. It is a result of broad partnership between government agencies, businesses, educational and scientific institutions. Here, SumDU plays a key role as the local leading scientific and educational center.
Over the past week, active work has been continued at SumDU to repair the damage caused by the missile attack.
In Academic Building 2, 16 windows have been replaced and repairs are underway on Armstrong-type suspended ceilings. Besides, State Emergency Service specialists dismantled damaged roof structures covering an area of approximately 100 m².
SumDU, together with the International Association for Technological Development and Innovation and the Polytechnic University of Porto, organized and successfully held the 8th International Conference “Design, Modeling, Manufacturing: Innovation Exchange” (DSMIE-2025).
On 24-25 June 2025, the annual NATO summit and public forum was held in the Hague (the Netherlands). It was attended by 500 politicians, military personnel, diplomats, scientists, and heads of analytical centers. Among the participants, there was a SumDU representative – Mykola NAZAROV (PhD in Political Science, head of the Center for Regional Security Studies).
SumDU is expanding opportunities for researchers, teachers, students, and project managers. The scientific coordination center of the Horizon Europe program at SumDU has prepared a practical guide: step-by-step instructions to prepare a successful application to one of the EU largest research initiatives.
The Constitution Day symbolizes our fundamental rights to freedom, dignity, security; right to live, work, and create in our homeland. It is about an opportunity to raise children, achieve dreams, and rejoice in each new day.
The international platform “Science|Business”, which brings together European universities, scientific institutions, and politicians in innovation, published an article about SumDU initiative to raise funds for recovery of its destroyed infrastructure. The publication appeared on 6 June 2025 in the International News section and became another testament to SumDU’s growing influence in the international academic community.
The Euroeducation International Projects Center (in partnership with IREG Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence, an international group of experts) presented the latest version of the Top 200 Ukraine ranking. Compared to last year’s ranking, SumDU improved its position, moving up to fourth place, behind Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Lviv Polytechnic National University, and Ihor Sikorskyi Kyiv Polytechnic Institute.