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On the final day of the 2025 FISU World Summer University Games in Germany, Mykola RUSHCHAK, a SumDU student, won a bronze medal in the 20 km race walk!
Mykola finished third with a time of 1:20:10. He demonstrated brilliant technique, endurance, and a thirst for victory.
SumDU continues to implement a set of measures to restore the damaged infrastructure after the missile attack on 13 April 2025. The work is being carried out systematically and in accordance with technical conclusions.
Karina CHEVHUZ, a graduate of the Department of International Economic Relations at the SumDU BiEM Institute, has recently taken an honorary position as an economic counselor at the Japanese Embassy in Ukraine. In this interview, Karina tells us about her professional path, challenges in new position and the SumDU role in her formation.
Modern warfare is hybrid and multifaceted, affecting every aspect of life – from security to education and science. One of the most pressing challenges is the issue of academic freedom, which shapes the worldview and values of future generations.
According to the updated results of the international ranking “Web of Universities (Webometrics)”, SumDU is assessed second among Ukrainian institutions after Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. The top five domestic institutions also include Ihor Sikorskyi Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, Lviv Polytechnic National University, and V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University.
Scientist Vladyslav SIKORA participated in the International Conference on Ukrainian Recovery “The Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2025)”. It took place in Rome (Italy), where he made a significant contribution to promoting and enhancing the image of SumDU. Also, he currently belongs to and the University of Foggia (Italy). Here, he is currently conducting research.
SumDU continues its systematic work to restore infrastructure damaged by missile attack. A number of important measures were implemented during this week.
In Academic Building 2, 29 windows and 31 double-glazed windows were replaced. Repair work is also continuing on Armstrong suspended ceilings, which will provide a safe and comfortable educational environment.
Dear students, teachers, staff, and friends of Sumy State University!
I sincerely congratulate you on the Ukrainian Statehood Day, which we celebrate on 15 July. It is the day of honoring St. Vladimir the Great, Equal to the Apostles, and the Baptism of Rus-Ukraine.
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.