Russia has launched a terrible war against Ukraine, but the war will not last forever, and preparations for postwar reconstruction should begin now. 

The speed and success of reconstruction—Ukraine’s national resilience—will depend on the institutional capacities of domestic organizations. Universities in Ukraine, as in other countries, are essential to developing those capacities: they build the nation’s skills base—the essential human capital underlying society, culture, and the economy. Ukrainian universities and research institutions are uniquely positioned to contribute to postwar reconstruction. 

The Ukrainian Global University (UGU) launched by the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE), Ukraine Global Scholars (UGS), in partnership with other leading universities and educational programs and the Office of the President of Ukraine, will coordinate the emergency response, prioritizing the students, scholars, and scientists facing the most severe threats, and rallying domestic and international assistance. 

The platform ensures that all Ukrainian students, scholars, and fellows receive high-quality education abroad. The initiative aims to unite educational institutions from all continents in their support and solidarity with Ukrainian students and researchers. 

We aim to preserve and increase human capital and to bring talented Ukrainians back home to rebuild Ukraine. To this end, we will not only place students but also engage them as a community, develop programming, and provide them with more educational and job market opportunities in the future.

Read more: UGU.pdf