Ukrainian HEIs reponse to the humanitarian and societal crisis
The new phase of Russia’s war against Ukraine, the occupation of territories, the destruction of infrastructure, and the loss of human capital have forced the Ukrainian academic community to rethink the mission and functions of universities during the war and post-war recovery.
In the face of threats to Ukrainian statehood and identity, there is a growing need to consolidate society and strengthen the social responsibility of higher education institutions, which should be manifested both in supporting their activities and in contributing to the life of communities. The war has worsened the conditions for ensuring the quality of education, while strengthening the social role of universities, which will be no less important in the reconstruction of Ukraine.
This report provides an overview of the role of universities in overcoming the humanitarian and social crisis in Ukraine by supporting the social adaptation and integration of IDPs (Internally Displaced People). The activities and research carried out under Work Package 4, Activity 6, are aimed at expanding knowledge about the contribution of Ukrainian higher education institutions to strengthening social resilience in times of war.
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