The Hall welcomes Ukrainian scholars

After a great deal of collaborative effort by academic supporters both at the Hall, the University, the British Academy and CARA (the Council for At-Risk Academics), the Hall is delighted to confirm that it is committed to hosting three Ukrainian scholars during the course of this academic year:

Professor Valery Kuzev an academic from Mariupol who has a PhD from the Institute of Philosophy at the National Academy of Sciences. He will hold a Visiting Fellowship for the academic year 2022-23.

Dr Darina Dvornichenko who has a PhD in political science. She will now be able to continue her research related to women in peace-building. She will hold a Visiting Fellowship for the academic years 2022-24, initially working remotely, before moving to Oxford during 2023.

Viktoriia Khalanchuk worked at the State Service of Ukraine for Ethnic Affairs and Freedom of Conscience focusing on international cooperation. She has tried herself as a policy analyst and diplomat de facto at that and several other positions.