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By the decision of the Academic Council on 13 November, the honorary titles Doctor Honoris Causa were conferred upon two representatives of the University of Liverpool – a long-term partner of Sumy State University (SumDU) within the framework of the UK–Ukraine Twinning Initiative.
Professor Yurii GOGOTSI (SumDU Honorary Doctor), has been included in the Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list, which recognizes scientists whose work has made a significant impact on science development.
Vasyl KARPUSHA (SumDU rector) took part in a meeting with Haiko TOMS (Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to Ukraine). The heads of leading Ukrainian universities were invited to the dialogue as well.
During the event, the parties focused on the key challenges of higher education institutions in frontline territories. The topics were demographic changes, updating educational programs in accordance with needs of country’s recovery, preserving human resources in the regions.
SumDU successfully passed state certification of higher education institutions in terms of scientific activities. It was conducted by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine in two more areas: “Humanities and Arts” and “Biomedical”.
The results were presented on 12 November 2025 during the event “World Science Day 2025: Ukraine”. It was held on occasion of the World Science Day for Peace and Development.
On 7-9 November 2025, the world championship in sports and combat sambo among men and women was held in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan).
The Ukrainian national team traditionally demonstrated a high level of training. Real pride of the Ukrainian team was Anhelina VELYCHKO, a SumDU student of the specialty “Therapy and Rehabilitation”.
Chemical engineering today is not only formulas and reactions, but also real solutions for the energy, ecology and agricultural sectors. It is able to influence economy, restore environment and form new technologies. We talked about the path in science, international projects, startups and prospects of Ukrainian chemical engineering with Ruslan Oleksiiovych OSTROHA (DSc in Technologies, associate professor, head of the SumDU Department of Chemical Engineering).
As part of the EU Career Day, a panel discussion “Creating Alliances for Cooperation as a New Stage of University and City Integration” was held at Sumy State University. It was organized by the EU Information Center with support of the EU Delegation to Ukraine.
Dear scientists, teachers, researchers, postgraduates and students of SumDU!
Every year on 10 November, we, together with the international academic community, celebrate the World Science Day for Peace and Development. This holiday is a reminder that science is called to serve humanity, to work for its security, well-being and future.
On 28-31 October 2025, Ihor Sikorskyi Kyiv Polytechnic Institute hosted the XIV International Festival “Sikorsky Challenge 2025” – the main event of the Ukrainian innovation ecosystem. This year, three startup teams from SumDU were selected for final in the categories “Defense and Security”, “Energy Sustainability and Security, Ecology and Green Chemistry”, “Biomedical Engineering and Human Health”.
On 31 October 2025, a regional forum installation “Voice of Peace – Women” was held at SumDU. It was dedicated to the 25th anniversary of adopting UN Security Council Resolution 1325 “Women, Peace, Security”. The event was organized by the 1325-Sumshchyna coalition with support of partner public organizations to implement the all-Ukrainian information campaign “1325 Strengthens the Country”.