Ukrainian Studies in Australia: Past, Present, and Future

Українські студії в Австралії: Минуле, теперішнє та майбутнє 

Симпозіум присвячений до Дня Незалежності України 

This event marks Ukraine’s Independence Day, celebrated on 24 August since 1991. At a time when Ukraine is resisting Russia’s full-scale invasion, support for Ukrainian studies obtains a profound public and academic importance, recognizing the resilience of Ukrainian culture and its place in the global context. Organized by the Faculty of Arts Research Initiative on the Post-Soviet Space, the Symposium highlights the history, current developments, and future directions of Ukrainian studies in Australia, particularly in Victoria and at the University of Melbourne. It will showcase the ongoing achievements of the academic community, Ukrainian public diplomacy, and the Ukrainian community in Australia in advancing and supporting Ukrainian studies across the country.

Program:
Welcome by Professor Jennifer Balint, Dean of Arts, His Excellency Vasyl Myroshnychenko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia & New Zealand

Keynote: Ukraine & Ukrainian Studies in Australia: History in Development, Emeritus Professor Marko Pavlyshyn, Monash University

Roundtable: Ukrainian Studies in Australia: Building Cooperation Beyond the Academy

Dr Olga Maxwell, University of Melbourne
Professor Mark Edele (Chair), University of Melbourne
Dr Iryna Skubii, University of Melbourne
His Excellency Vasyl Myroshnychenko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia & New Zealand
Kateryna Argyrou, Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations
Marko Misko, Ukrainian Studies Support Fund
Jurij Suchowerskyj, Ukrainian Studies Foundation in Australia

Fri, 29 Aug, 1pm – 4:45pm AEST

Forum Theatre, Level 1, Arts West Building, University of Melbourne
Parkville VIC, Australia