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War doesn’t just destroy cities, it threatens knowledge, research, and the voices that shape our understanding of the world.

As the war in Ukraine continues to disrupt lives and institutions, visiting fellowships for Ukrainian academics are vital. They enable scholars to continue their work, share critical perspectives, and keep knowledge alive despite uncertainty.

Ostap Salovskyi , a visiting academic through the SITADhub Visiting Fellowship program for Ukrainians at UTS: University of Technology Sydney, is one example. Through this fellowship, he has been able to continue his research and contribute meaningfully to the academic community while Ukraine faces ongoing challenges due to war.

Supporting scholars like Ostap means protecting knowledge, voices, and the future of education.

Thank you to all involved 🙏👉🏻 the School of Communication at UTS Faculty of Design and Society (where SITADHub - Social Impact Technologies and Democracy Research Hub is housed) and the program’s main funder, the Ukrainian Studies Foundation in Australia.

It was a pleasure hosting Ostap Salovskyi at the SITADHub -Social Impact Technologies and Democracy Research Hub at UTS: University of Technology Sydney for his talk, “Business Under Fire: How a Ukrainian Retailer Managed the First 100 Days of War.”

Focusing on the case of Fozzy Group in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, the session offered a powerful look into what it takes for a business to continue operating in the midst of extreme disruption. From supply chain breakdowns to workforce challenges, the discussion highlighted how quickly conditions can change, and how organisations are forced to adapt in real time.

What stood out most was the emphasis on practical resilience: making fast decisions, adjusting constantly, and leading without a clear roadmap. It was a timely reminder of how businesses respond when the usual rules no longer apply.

Thank you 🙏 to everyone who joined us, and especially to Dr Salovskyi for sharing such valuable insights. We also gratefully acknowledge the Ukrainian Studies Foundation for sponsoring the visiting fellowship that made this engagement possible.

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Ostap Salovskyi as a Visiting Fellow with SITADHub this April. Hosted in collaboration with the School of Communication , his visit comes at a critical moment for advancing dialogue on global economics and institutional resilience in times of war.

Dr. Salovskyi (PhD in Economics), a lecturer at the Ukrainian Catholic University .business.school and the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, brings extensive experience spanning academic research and applied economic analysis. His work in institutional and comparative economics, alongside his contributions to innovation research and policy-oriented consultancy, enriches our interdisciplinary community.

During his fellowship, Dr. Salovskyi will be developing his project, “From Institutions to Economic Complexity: Ukraine in Comparative Perspective,” engaging with contexts including Australia and the European Union.

We look forward to the insights and scholarly exchange his presence will foster. Welcome to SITADHub, Dr. Salovskyi.

Save the date to meet and hear from our visiting fellow from Ukraine!

We are delighted to welcome Ostap Salovskyi to the UTS: University of Technology Sydney as a Visiting Fellow with SITADHub. His visit is generously supported by the Ukrainian Studies Foundation in Australia.

Join us for his upcoming seminar:
Business Under Fire: How a Ukrainian Retailer Managed the First 100 Days of War

📅 Friday, 10 April
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 UTS ResHub (in-person)
🍽 Light lunch provided

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, businesses faced immediate and profound disruption. In this seminar, Ostap will present a compelling case study of how a Ukrainian retail company navigated the first 100 days of war — offering insights into resilience, crisis management, and institutional adaptation under extreme conditions.

This is a unique opportunity to engage with timely research at the intersection of economics, organisations, and global crisis.

All are welcome — we look forward to seeing you there. Please register!

https://events.humanitix.com/business-under-fire-how-a-ukrainian-retailer-managed-the-first-100-days-of-war

Welcoming our new Visiting Fellow from Ukraine, Ostap Salovskyi🇺🇦🇦🇺

We are delighted to announce our new visiting fellow from Ukraine, Dr. Ostap Salovskyi, will be staying with us at the UTS: University of Technology Sydney in April! Joining us as a Visiting Fellow hosted by SITADHub, Ostap brings vital expertise at a critical time for global economics and institutional resilience.

🎓 About Dr. Salovskyi
Dr. Salovskyi (PhD in Economics) is a lecturer at the Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU) and the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv (IFNUL). His impressive background includes leading innovation research at StartUs Insights and holding fellowships in Canada and Estonia.

🔬 His Mission at UTS
While at SITADHub, Ostap will be advancing his research project: “From Institutions to Economic Complexity: Ukraine in Comparative Perspective”—a study that includes vital comparisons with Australia and the EU.

📅 Don't Miss Out
Ostap will be delivering two exclusive seminars during his visit. Stay tuned for dates and registration details!

We are honored to support the continued excellence of Ukrainian academia through this partnership. Please join us in giving Ostap a warm Sydney welcome in the comments below! 👇

📢 UPCOMING ONLINE WORKSHOP: Migration and Integration Policies for 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Refugees in 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇦🇺 Australia, Europe 🇪🇺

How do different nations approach the integration of displaced Ukrainians? Join us for an insightful online workshop: “Contrasting Pathways, Shared Challenges: Migration and Integration Policies for Ukrainian Refugees in Australia, Japan, and Europe.”

While the displacement of millions from Ukraine has triggered unprecedented global responses, the policy “pathways” created for these individuals vary significantly across borders. This session will explore the critical intersections of government policy, social integration, and the lived realities of refugees.

What we will discuss: 🌏 The Australian Context: Navigating settlement, visa structures, and employment barriers. 🌏 Insights from Japan: Understanding the unique policy framework in a non-traditional refugee-receiving nation. 🌏 The European Response: Analyzing the impact of the Temporary Protection Directive and long-term integration hurdles.

This workshop is essential for researchers, policymakers, advocates, and anyone interested in the evolving landscape of global migration.

Please email me if you want to join [email protected]

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The Ukrainian Book Shelf has opened at the State Library of New South Wales.

This curated collection of Ukrainian literature offers a unique window into Ukraine’s rich heritage, culture and community.

The project is an initiative of the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska, the Embassy of Ukraine in Australia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.

The launch event, led by Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko, was attended by representatives from federal, state and local government, along with Ukrainian community leaders, scholars and artists.

It was an incredibly moving event, and we are thrilled that our director Associate Professor Olga Oleinikova has contributed her book about Ukrainian migration to Australia to this collection. All the titles will be available on request in the library reading rooms, and accessible to readers across the state through the NSW public library network

“War took my home, but not my future: adaptation of war-affected Ukrainian students in Australia and Germany”
Huge congratulations to the team! Very important research is public.
Dr. Tetiana Gorokhova Dr Olga Oleinikova O. Matveieva V. Navumau

🌟 Last meeting of our amazing project group (Bridget & Janet 🙏) – what an incredible journey it’s been! 🎓💡 We've worked hard on measuring the graduate outcomes of refugee students who completed their university degrees at UTS, and the results are truly inspiring. Can't wait to share our findings with the world! 🌍✨ Stay tuned!

Huge congrats to our team member from SitadHub, on being the 2024 UTS Social Impact Grant recipient!

The project is of key importance to understanding the graduate outcomes of refugee students who completed university degree (including Ukrainian refugees)

Project details below 👇🏻

Developing an indicator of graduate outcomes for refugees and asylum seekers students supported by the Humanitarian Scholarship Program

Project team: Janet Ge, DAB; Dr Olga Oleinikova, Senior Lecturer, FASS, and Perpetua Burt, Student Equity Project Officer, CSJI

This research aims to investigate the economic and social status of graduates who were in the UTS Humanitarian Mentoring Program, in particular, what changes the students make after graduating from UTS.