SumDU received large-scale humanitarian aid from the French volunteer association “Agir Ensemble pour l’Ukraine” (city of Chamalières, France) through the charitable foundation “Smilyvi”. This includes over 17,000 new original parts (162 items) for Stäubli industrial robots.

For SumDU, which continues to operate in a frontline region amid constant security threats and infrastructure damage, this support is particularly important. It strengthens the university’s material and technical base, expand opportunities for students’ practical training, and advance research in fields critical to Ukraine’s technological future.

Humanity and Solidarity Tested by Time

Behind this aid lies a long-standing volunteer initiative. Since March 2022, the French association “Agir Ensemble pour l’Ukraine” has been bringing together concerned individuals who systematically assist Ukraine, organize humanitarian missions, and mobilize necessary resources to support Ukrainians during the war.

The delivery of components to SumDU is yet another example of this solidarity, which translates into concrete actions and creates new opportunities for Ukrainian education and science.

SumDU expresses its sincere gratitude to French volunteers and the Ukrainian foundation “Smilivi” for their trust, compassion, and consistent support of Ukraine.

From Humanitarian Aid to New Engineering Opportunities

The received components cover a wide range of parts for industrial robotic systems: electric motors, drive and mechanical assemblies, electronic circuit boards, control modules, sensors, cable systems, bearing elements, gears, and other specialized parts.

These resources will be used to develop educational and research laboratories, specifically in the following areas:

• Robotics and mechatronics – design, operating principles, and maintenance of industrial robots;
• Production automation – research on actuators, control systems, sensors, and mechanical transmissions;
• Practical training for students – laboratory work, course projects, qualification projects;
• Research activities – research clubs, experimental studies, development of new engineering solutions.

The components are designed for various models of Stäubli industrial robots. It creates opportunities to build a diverse educational and research base and to deepen practical training of future engineers.

Investment in Ukrainian Future Recovery

Ukrainian recovery will require not only financial resources and modern equipment, but also specialists capable of designing, creating, maintaining, and implementing complex technological systems.

That is why support of engineering education today is an investment in country’s ability to rebuild its industry, modernize production, develop robotics, and implement automated technologies.

For SumDU, this assistance is more than material resources. It represents new opportunities for students, faculty, and researchers. It is another step to strengthen engineering education in the frontline region.

We thank our French friends and everyone who helpings Ukraine endure, recover, and build future!