About us

International Centre
“Ukrainian House UK”

An innovative hub for Ukrainian studies, education, culture, and policy analysis in the
United Kingdom

1. Ukrainian Studies Center
Courses in Ukrainian history, language, culture, and arts
Guest lecturers from Ukrainian and British universities
Public lectures, seminars, and literary readings

2. Ukraine–UK Scholars Bridge
Internships for early-career researchers from Ukraine
Collaborative research projects focused on:
Postwar recovery
Democracy
Ecology
Human rights

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3. Ukrainian House Online Academy
Certified remote learning platform

Courses in:
Ukrainian for foreigners
English for displaced persons
IT and media literacy
Webinars with experts from Ukraine, the UK, and the EU

4. Academic Journal: Ukrainian Presence in the UK
Peer-reviewed publication on diaspora, culture, politics, and history
Languages: English and Ukrainian
Published twice a year

5. Ukraine’s Intellectual Front
Research on the cultural and educational impacts of Russian aggression
Analytical reports and policy briefs for UK institutions
Public discussions, panels, and debates

6. Summer School “Ukraine and Europe”
Two-day intensive program for students from Europe, the UK, and Ukraine
Topics include:
European integration
Geopolitics
Human rights
Academic diplomacy

7. Youth Research Lab
Mentorship program for students of Ukrainian origin
Focus areas: sustainable development, technology, and social innovation
Essay and startup competitions

8. “Ukrainian History Without Myths”
Partnerships with historians and publishers
Multimedia courses and educational videos
Presentations in schools and libraries across the UK

9. Program: “Learning Through Culture”
Masterclasses in traditional Ukrainian crafts, songs, and dance
Educational activities as part of cultural festivals

10. Think Tank
Research on migration, integration, and the role of the diaspora
Publication of white papers and policy recommendations

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On May 21, the official launch of the Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) stream took place in London as
part of the UK–Ukraine 100-Year Partnership.

The event was attended by the Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine, Oksen Lisovyi, First Deputy
Minister Yevhen Kudriavets, representatives of the UK government, academic communities, and innovation
businesses from both countries. Its goal was to establish connections between stakeholders, enabling
scientific communities in the UK and Ukraine to exchange expertise and deepen collaboration.

During the event, Ukraine’s Minister of Education and Science Oksen Lisovyi and the UK Minister for Science,
Research and Innovation, Lord Vallance, presented the priorities for cooperation within the STI stream. The
two sides plan to develop a long-term institutional partnership between Ukrainian and British researchers, and
to use science as a tool to enhance national capacities, recovery, and development.

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Our approach is different: all funds generated through these activities will be reinvested into our community programmes and the further development of International Centre Ukrainian House UK.

We are building a model where professional expertise creates sustainable community impact.

This means that every consultancy project and professional engagement will contribute directly to strengthening our work with communities, supporting Ukrainians in the UK and developing new educational, social, cultural and community initiatives.

We are building a model where professional expertise creates sustainable community impact.

We look forward to working with partners, organisations, businesses, local authorities and community organisations who share our vision and values.

International Centre Ukrainian House UK — professional expertise for stronger communities.

Leadership Team

Ruslan Panchyshyn —
Director
INTERNATIONAL CENTRE
UKRAINIAN HOUSE UK

⁠Linkedin Ruslan Panchyshyn

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


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

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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.

Dr. Inna Thompson –
Director

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Obstetrician and gynaecologist, graduate of Odesa State Medical University, where she ranked 8th out of 410 students. In the UK she gained her qualification at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, completed foundation training and spent nine years in specialty training in obstetrics and gynaecology with the Mersey Deanery. Since 2017 she has worked as a Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Warrington and Halton NHS Trust.

She holds the RCOG Diploma of the Faculty of Family Planning and has trained in colposcopy, hysteroscopy and pelvic ultrasound. She takes part in national clinical research, mentors medical students and serves as an educational supervisor to foundation doctors. Her distinctions include a Gold Certificate for the best audit (Liverpool Women’s Hospital, 2014) and the Warrington NHS Trust “Working together for Excellence” award with her team (2024).

Dr Thompson bridges the British and Ukrainian medical communities. She is the author of a publication on organising psychological support for mothers after stillbirth in the UK and Ukraine, and in 2026 she presented at an online conference in Ukraine. She brings her experience of both healthcare systems and her commitment to international cooperation to the work of Ukrainian House.