Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) and Nordic Ukraine Forum to host event on higher education in Ukraine
Ukrainian musical performances & art exhibition "Unissued Diplomas"
The event will feature musical performances by and , both renowned singers from Ukraine, as well as a violin performance by Sofia Kolupov, a British-Ukrainian violinist. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to explore the exhibition which uncovers the stories of 36 Ukrainian students who tragically lost their lives in the war.
Theme of the discussion
The discussion will focus on the crucial role of human capital in the construction of modern Ukraine and its path towards a prosperous future in the European Union. While the importance of hard infrastructure is often emphasized in conversations about rebuilding, the role of higher education is not always highlighted. This event aims to address this gap and highlight the contributions of KSE in educating future leaders and providing policy analysis to guide reforms in Ukraine.
During the evening, Kyiv School of Economics (), SITE, and the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) will present their initiatives to support students and academics from Ukraine. Representatives from and will also discuss the importance and new opportunities for projects and collaborations in Ukraine. The success of post-war reconstruction in Ukraine depends on collective efforts to preserve and develop the country's human capital.
Registration & program
Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference and contribute to the future of Ukraine. Register for the event via the Trippus platform and access the preliminary program to plan your evening. If you are unable to attend, you can still support the cause by making a donation () or spreading the word about the event.
For more information and inquiries, please contact site@hhs.se.
Special guests
- , President of the Kyiv School of Economics ()
- , Executive Vice President of Partnership and Strategy and Associate Professor at SSE Riga
- Katarina Hägg, Chief Executive Officer of SSE Executive Education
- , Head of Nordic Ukraine Forum and Visiting Professor from KSE
- Anders Olofsgård, Deputy Director of SITE
- , Director of Swedfund Project Accelerator
- Volodymyr Kykot, student representative from SSE
- Alina Kotliarova, student representative from SSE
- Lesia Rublevska, student representative from SSE
- Torbjörn Becker, Director of SITE
Contact
Dominick Nilsson
Communications Manager at SITE
Email: dominick.nilsson@hhs.se
Phone: +46 8-736 9691