INTERNATIONAL CENTRE
UKRAINIAN HOUSE UK

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DIRECTORY

MISSION

To create a leading center of scientific, academic, cultural, and analytical cooperation between Ukraine and the United Kingdom, fostering a deeper understanding of Ukraine in the world.

VISION

International Centre
“Ukrainian House UK” is a platform for: • education and research• strengthening Ukrainian identity abroad• supporting young scholars and analysts• disseminating the truth about Ukraine in the global space

OUR APPROACH

We combine education, science, culture, and analytics in one institute — to create an impact that lasts beyond events.

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Latest News

Family Day in Newcastle: Celebrating Family, Ukrainian Unity and the Importance of Blood Donation

A vibrant Family Day was held in Newcastle to celebrate International Children’s Day, the Day of the Family and Father’s Day. The event brought together Ukrainian families, community representatives, volunteers and friends of Ukraine around shared values of family, mutual support, Ukrainian culture and helping others. It was a warm and joyful day filled with children’s…

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🩸💙💛 Happy World Blood Donor Day!

Today, we proudly celebrate and thank all blood donors whose generosity helps save lives every day. Donating blood is one of the most powerful acts of kindness. A single donation can help multiple patients in need, offering hope to those undergoing surgery, receiving cancer treatment, recovering from injuries, or facing life-threatening medical conditions. On behalf of…

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Blood Solidarity at the “Innovations to Rebuild Ukraine” Conference in Manchester

The Blood Solidarity project was recently presented at the “Innovations to Rebuild Ukraine” business and investment conference, held in Manchester, United Kingdom. Organised by White Patch Consulting and U-Nation, the event brought together representatives of Ukrainian communities, British businesses, investors and local authorities. Attendees included Ukrainian MPs, mayors, regional administration officials, representatives of the Association of…

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Support Our Work

Help us build a bridge between Ukraine and the United Kingdom through education, research, and cultural collaboration.

Our Partners

The National Lottery Community Fund

We fund community projects that help people connect, grow and build a better future.

NHS Blood Donation

Register to be a blood donor, give blood and save lives. Find out more about blood donation.

ALL FM 96.9

Hosting Ukrainian Radioshow in UK “Razom”

Ukrainian Medical Charity

Ukrainian charity dedicated to supporting Ukraine’s healthcare sector

Fly & Joy

Fly&Joy is a trusted UK travel agency, recognised with TTG Top 50 and Travel Weekly Agent Achievement Award honours. 

Maiak

Maiak is a bilingual online magazine about history, culture, art, social entrepreneurship — and, above all, people.

Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund – is a charitable initiative that provides financial
support to local community groups and social projects to enhance the lives of residents in the airport’s surrounding areas.

Leadership Team

Ruslan Panchyshyn —
Director
INTERNATIONAL CENTRE
UKRAINIAN HOUSE UK

⁠Awarded the “Golden Cross”
breastplate by the Commander-in-
Chief of the Armed Forces of
Ukraine for courage and successful
completion of combat mission.
Advisory Board Member Society,
War and Recovery Research
Centre, Greater London, UK

Linkedin Ruslan Panchyshyn

Professor Ruslan Panchyshyn is a distinguished Ukrainian scholar, legal expert, and public servant with over two decades of experience in law, public policy, and education. He currently serves as a professor at the Kyiv
University of Intellectual Property and Law and the Academy of Labour, Social Relations and Tourism. His
previous positions include Mayor of Novodnistrovsk, Advisor to the Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine, a
Legal Specialist, and University Lecturer.

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He is the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the charitable foundation “Scientists and Educators for the Armed Forces of Ukraine” and actively supports both Ukraine’s defense sector and its academic community.

Professor Panchyshyn is also engaged in the implementation of the 100-Year Partnership Agreement between Ukraine and the United Kingdom — a landmark document signed in 2025 that establishes strategic, long-term cooperation in the areas of security, defense, economy, science, culture, and education.

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Anatolii Shalaiev —
Director of
Communication

Linkedin Anatolii Shalaiev

Anatolii Shalaiev is a Ukrainian journalist, media expert, and community leader with over 20 years of experience in communications and civic engagement.

He is the creator and host of “Together / Разом”, the only Ukrainian-language radio program in the UK,
broadcast on ALLFM 96.9, and was recognized as a Finalist of the Community Radio Awards 2024.

He has held senior roles in Ukrainian media, served as Communication Advisor under the ULEAD with Europe
program, and was named among the Top Seven investigative journalists at MezhyhiryaFest 2017.
Internationally, he has participated in the Open World Program (USA, 2015) and the Leadership Academy of
the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (Germany, 2019).

In the UK, Mr. Shalaiev leads cultural and community initiatives promoting Ukrainian traditions, music, and civic life, while strengthening cooperation between Ukraine and the UK in media, culture, and community
development.