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On 22-27 December 2025, the Faculty of Electronics and Information Technologies hosted Academic Mobility Week, a large-scale joint project of the student and administrative dean offices.
The main goal was not only to inform students about international programs, but also to prepare future participants for studying abroad so that as many representatives of the faculty as possible could take advantage of international education benefits.
On 16-17 December 2025, the kick-off meeting of the international Erasmus+ CBHE project “Alumni Management Excellence: Building University Capacity For Sustainable Graduate Engagement” (No. 101236357 – ALMEX – ERASMUS-EDU-2025-CBHE) took place in Wrocław, Poland, hosted by the Foundation of the Ukrainian Catholic University.
The international grant project ALMEX aims to transform alumni relations into a strategic development tool for higher education institutions. The core objective of the initiative is the implementation of the Circular Alumni Engagement Model, which is based on a mutually beneficial and dynamic partnership between universities and their graduates.
The support provided to Sumy State University (SumDU) by Fulda University of Applied Sciences (Germany) has a sustained and consistent character. Following the provision of technical equipment to support the educational process, the German university – a strategic partner of SumDU and a member of the E³UDRES² European University Alliance – initiated a fundraising campaign entitled “Solidarität mit Sumy – Hilfe für den Wiederaufbau der ukrainischen Partneruniversität” (“Solidarity with Sumy – Support for the Reconstruction of the Ukrainian Partner University”). As part of this initiative, EUR 5,000 was raised to support the recovery of the university following Russian attacks. This step became yet another confirmation of deep partnership and European solidarity with the academic community of Sumy.
SumDU continues to implement its social mission by joining international initiatives to support vulnerable groups. Within the HelpAge project, the university provided a series of educational events for retired people and internally displaced persons in various regions of Ukraine.
This year’s Christmas at SumDU was celebrated to the sounds of heartfelt traditional carols and with a great mission in our hearts.
Activists from the SumDU Student Trade Union created a real festive atmosphere not only within the university walls, but also brought Christmas cheer to institutions and organizations throughout our city.
The past year has been truly significant for the SumDU sports community. Students and graduates of Sumy State University won medals at world and European championships, World and European Cup stages, World Universiades, and ranking tournaments. They represented not only the university but also Ukraine on the international stage.
The university’s athletes competed in over 15 sports from dozens of countries, demonstrating a high level of training, professionalism, and performance.
On 22 December 2025, on the Day of Diplomatic Service Employees, the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a solemn ceremony of the “Honorary Ambassador of Ukraine 2025” award. Outstanding individuals and teams were recognized for their contribution to strengthening Ukraine’s position on the world stage.
The war has confronted Ukrainian universities with unprecedented challenges – from ensuring safety and preserving academic teams to strategic governance, international cooperation, and post-war recovery. Under these conditions, new leadership models are emerging – models capable of ensuring resilience and sustainable development in higher education. One such initiative is the international project THEA Ukraine Lead, already referred to as a leadership school for Ukrainian universities in times of war.
Chairman of the Academic Council, Honorary Rector of Sumy State University Anatolii VASYLIEV was awarded with the distinction of the Sumy Regional Council “For Merit to Sumy Region” (the 3rd degree).
Andriana KOSTENKO, Olena KUPENKO, Kristina SAKHNO and Tetiana POVALII (members of the Department of Psychology, Political Science and Sociocultural Technologies) in cooperation with the NGO “Intellect of Sumy Region” and the veteran center “Veteran-PRO Sumy Region” joined the organization and holding of the workshop.
The event took place on 9-11 December 2025 at Sumy State University. It brought together veterans, people with disabilities, specialists in supporting veterans, as well as other experts working with the veteran community. The workshop was aimed at strengthening the active participation of veterans in public life and developing local initiatives.
The event goal was to increase ability of veterans to initiate and implement their own community projects via management tools, psychological resilience, and adaptive sports as effective ways of social integration and development.
The workshop program was built on the principle of gradual transition: from awareness of their own experience and resources to creation of specific project solutions. On the first day, participants worked with personal stories and motivation, got acquainted with the ecosystem of veteran policy in communities. They formulated problems, goals, and objectives of their own initiatives. They joined practical classes in adaptive sports, in particular sitting volleyball.
The second day was dedicated to tools and resources for implementing veteran projects. Participants took part in aqua aerobics and music therapy classes, received practical advice on preparing grant applications, typical mistakes, and funding opportunities from state and donor programs. Considerable attention was paid to teamwork on their own project ideas.
The final workshop day focused on the role of veterans as agents of change in their communities. Participants learned about risks of project activities, presented completed mini-projects, received expert feedback. They participated in physical practices to restore resources, reduce stress, and support psychological resilience.
As a workshop result, participants increased awareness of support programs and grant opportunities, developed at least 5-6 ideas for mini-projects to implement in communities, gained practical experience in adaptive sports and physical practices, and formed active environment for further cooperation and mutual support. The event was an important step in development of veteran initiatives in the region. It once again confirmed veterans are not only recipients of assistance, but also powerful creators of change in their communities.
