3 October 2026 Scientific Forums

11th International Research and Practice Conference “Ukraine – the European Union amid Transformation of the Security Environment”

On 25–26 September at UzhNU, about 160 participants from Ukraine, Slovakia and Hungary worked in seven thematic sections on contemporary transformations in Ukraine and Europe

On 25–26 September Uzhhorod National University hosted the 11th International Research and Practice Conference “Ukraine – the European Union amid Transformation of the Security Environment.”

Representatives of the Department of Sociology and Social Work
The conference at UzhNU
Halyna Shumytska at the microphone
Halyna Shumytska and Csilla Fedinec
Halyna Shumytska and Csilla Fedinec

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This year the conference brought together about 160 participants from Ukraine, Slovakia and Hungary. Seven thematic sections addressed political, governance, social, philosophical, psychological and pedagogical aspects of contemporary transformations. Especially valuable was the participation of scholars from different academic fields, united by a shared effort to make sense of pressing issues facing Ukraine and Europe.

Such gatherings are not only about research findings, but also about living academic dialogue, new ideas and cooperation.

Source: Halyna Shumytska’s website

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