by Eleftheria Gravani | Sep 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
As part of the FREEAC project, a Teaching Gaps Analysis explores the current needs and challenges of three Ukrainian universities: IHU, SSU and TSNUK. Based on a survey conducted in 2024, the analysis covers 67 questions across eight areas, including teaching, staff,...
by Eleftheria Gravani | Jun 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
Between October 2025 and May 2026, the FreeAc project implemented a series of key academic and dissemination activities, including guest lectures, workshops, and webinars. These activities engaged scholars and practitioners from Ukrainian and European partner...
by Eleftheria Gravani | May 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
The war in Ukraine presents immense challenges and problems for young people, yet it also offers unique opportunities for leadership development. On the one hand, the conflict has brought significant hardships that have disrupted the lives of countless young...
by Eleftheria Gravani | Apr 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
On 28 April 2026, an Expert Meeting within the Erasmus+ project “Promoting Academic Freedom in Ukraine (FreeAc)” took place in Palermo, Italy. The meeting brought together Ukrainian and European experts, policymakers and university representatives to validate and...
by Eleftheria Gravani | Apr 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
New research developed within the FreeAc Project Consortium explores the profound impact of the war on universities, students, and academic staff in Ukraine. The study reveals significant challenges, including displacement, disrupted learning, financial strain, and...
by Eleftheria Gravani | Mar 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
On 6 March 2025, an online workshop titled “Supporting Veteran Transition into Higher Education” was organised within the Erasmus+ project “Promoting Academic Freedom in Ukraine (FreeAc)”. The event brought together representatives of Ukrainian partner universities —...
by Eleftheria Gravani | Dec 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
The International Political Science Association World Congress took place in Seoul from July 12 to July 16, 2025. The event provided an excellent opportunity to: 1) promote the results of the FreeAC project, 2) participate in the global discourse on the challenges to...
by Giannis Sifakis | Dec 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
This lecture explores how the principles of climate justice can shape Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction. As the country recovers from the devastating effects of armed conflict, rebuilding efforts present a unique opportunity to prioritize sustainable development,...
by Giannis Sifakis | Dec 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Overall, more than 22 000 different sanctions are currently active against Russia. This is the highest number ever in human history. Russia is 3+ times more sanctioned than Iran, 5+ times more than Syria or North Korea. But some areas remain untouched. For example, it...
by Giannis Sifakis | Dec 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has placed academic freedom under severe threat, making media coverage a key arena where its narrative is constructed. This study employs qualitative content analysis to examine how leading Ukrainian news outlets frame academic freedom in...
