Lviv hosted the Conference of Ukrainian Studies “Ukraine in the World”. The event brought together Ukrainian and foreign scholars, experts, government representatives, and the civil society sector. The key objective of the event was to discuss current issues regarding the advancement of Ukrainian studies internationally and the strengthening of global cooperation.

First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska addressed the event participants with a welcoming speech. She emphasized that Ukrainian studies must develop as a powerful world-class interdisciplinary field and become an organic part of global academic discourse, dismantling Russian colonial myths. Olena Zelenska is the founder of the Global Coalition of Ukrainian Studies—an international initiative that unites leading foreign universities to open new dedicated centers, departments, and programs for studying Ukraine.

The Global Coalition of Ukrainian Studies is an initiative implemented with the support of the First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, and coordinated by the Fund of the President of Ukraine for Education, Science and Sports, the Ukrainian Institute, the Mission of the President of Ukraine in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea / Crimea Platform Office, the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.

Marking the second anniversary of the Coalition’s work, the event honored universities and academic institutions that are establishing new centers, launching educational programs, and creating new opportunities for the development of Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar studies.

Permanent Representative Olha Kuryshko also joined the conference. She participated in the panel discussion ‘Global Coalition of Ukrainian Studies: From Network to Impact,’ which focused on developing the global network of Ukrainian studies, strengthening international academic partnerships, and enhancing the role of Ukrainian studies within the global research community.

During the conference, participants also discussed contemporary approaches to researching the Crimean Peninsula and Crimean Tatar heritage, as well as decolonizing knowledge about Crimea. Experts emphasized the importance of expanding international academic cooperation to foster a deeper understanding and spread the truth about Crimea worldwide.

The Mission’s participation in such large-scale events directly contributes to integrating the Crimean agenda into global academic discourse and building sustainable ties between Ukrainian and foreign research communities.

The conference was organized by the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine, the Ukrainian Institute, and the Ukrainian Catholic University, in cooperation with the Global Coalition of Ukrainian Studies. The event was supported by the International Renaissance Foundation and the Mnozhyna Foundation, with the City of Lviv serving as a community partner.