Section: Ukrainian Institute, London (UK)
“Despite the crisis, Ukraine’s literature is going though a boom” – talk by Svitlana Pyrkalo, 21 January
Despite the political and economic turmoil Ukraine is going through, its literature is experiencing a period of tremendous development, such was an inspiring summary of Svitlana Pyrkalo, EBRD’s Advisor on Culture and a founder of BBC’s Annual Book of the Year Award for best pieces of Ukrainian literature. January 21, 2016 Svitlana...
Ukrainian-British City Club holds its annual Ukrainian Christmas Reception. January 20, 6:30
UKRAINIAN-BRITISH CITY CLUB (UBCC) presents Ukrainian Christmas Reception ~ 10 years of celebrating Ukrainian Christmas in the City of London ~ ~ supported by Ukraine International Airlines ~ Wednesday 20 January 2016 London, UK Reception: 18:00 – 21:00 Speeches: 19:00 On 7 January 2016 all Ukrainians around the world celebrated Ukrainian...
Strategic, Humanitarian & Propaganda Dimensions of the Conflict in East Ukraine, February 1, 5-6:30pm
This event is organized in partnership with the Russian and Eurasian Security Research Group, Department of War Studies, King’s College, London TIME: February, 1, 17:00-18:30 VENUE: War Studies Meeting Room (K6.07) Speakers: Anna Matveeva, Visiting Senior Research Fellow, King’s College, London Aleksei Bobrovnikov, journalist, 1+1,...
What the Ukraine Crisis reveal about the West. A talk by Volodymyr Dubovyk, 19 January 2016
An event jointly held by the Henry Jackson Society and the Ukrainian Institute TIME: 18:00 – 19:00, Tuesday 19th January 2016 VENUE: Floor 26, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP SPEAKER: Dr. Volodymyr Dubovyk, Associate Professor, Odesa Mechnikov National University, Ukraine The crisis in Ukraine, beginning in late 2013, brought the...
“Mamushka. Recipes from Ukraine and Beyond” New book by Olia Hercules. A talk with the author. 17 December, 2015, 7pm
“Green borshch, bursting with the malachite hue of wilted sorrel” and “enciting smells of warm poppy seed cakes”. Welcome into the world of Olia Hercules, aka “Mamushka” who introduced a whole different Ukraine to the Brits, the land of sunflower fields, sun-drenched tomatoes, with an amazing mix of cultures and flavors thrown in. Watch...
“In Wartime. Stories from Ukraine” New Book by Tim Judah. A talk with the author. 10 December , 2015, 7pm
In this compelling book of reportage, Economist correspondent Tim Judah explores the impact of the ongoing conflict on the inhabitants of Ukraine. Each section of the book is a story in itself: Judah meets with 91-year-old Mihailo Gasyuk, who remembers when Communist Party officials came to lecture his village near Lviv on collectivisation in...
What the war in Ukraine tells us about propaganda battles of the 21st century. Panel discussion held in partnership with Henry Jackson Society
TIME: 13:00 – 14:00, Thursday 12th November 2015VENUE: Floor 26, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QPSPEAKERS: Peter Pomerantsev, Senior Fellow,Legatum Institute Marina Pesenti, Director, Ukrainian Institute Moderator: Andrew Foxall, Director, Director of the Russia Studies Centre at The Henry Jackson Society. To attend please RSVP...
Ukrainian language classes re-launched
The Ukrainian Institute re-launches its Ukrainian language courses for learners at all levels (beginners, intermediate and advanced). The autumn term will commence on Thursday October 15, 2015 and will run till the week, ending on December 20. Evening classes will be held on Thursdays between 6:30 and 8:30pm. The classes are for non-Ukrainians...
Marina Pesenti appointed Director of the Ukrainian Institute in London
The Rector of the Ukrainian Catholic University has appointed Marina Pesenti as Director of the Ukrainian Institute in London, after a selection competition conducted by the Steering Committee of the Institute. A native of Kyiv, Marina Pesenti has lived in the UK since 1998. For nine years she presented BBC Ukrainian Service programmes, and later...
Vacancy: Director of the Ukrainian Institute
Vacancy: Director of the Ukrainian Institute The Ukrainian Catholic University has established a steering committee for the Ukrainian Institute in London, which is seeking a new director for the Institute. The position is not paid, but reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed. The director will need to live in or near London and be available...
