Ongoing partnerships with Ukraine
Joint publications with Ukrainian institutions
Explore SLU’s research collaborations with Ukrainian partners in our publication database. Here you can find scientific articles, reports, and studies co-authored with institutions in Ukraine, reflecting ongoing cooperation across disciplines.
News and events
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The war in Ukraine shows that short food supply chains secure food in times of crisis
When crisis strikes, large-scale food supply systems do not always hold. Experiences from Ukraine demonstrate how quickly distribution can break down. A new research project is now being launched to examine how local solutions can strengthen preparedness. -
Bridging borders in the barn. Ukrainian food technology experts bring fresh perspectives to SLU
Two guest lecturers from Sumy National Agrarian University in Ukraine are currently on campus at the Department of Molecular Sciences as part of the Erasmus+ Staff Exchange Programme, bringing Ukrainian agricultural science to the heart of Swedish academia. -
SLU welcomes Ukrainian researchers through Erasmus+ exchange
SLU has granted Erasmus+ scholarships to two staff members from Sumy National Agrarian University, strengthening academic collaboration despite the ongoing challenges following Russia’s full-scale invasion in Ukraine. -
SLU Hosts Ukrainian Professor for Inspiring Lecture on Animal Welfare and Human Well-Being
Prof. Andriy Getya from the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine (NUBiP) delivered a thought-provoking presentation as part of the LEARNSAVE project, funded by the Swedish Institute. -
Local Voices Uncover Hidden Needs in Ukraine’s Post-War Recovery
When Ukrainians rebuild their lives after liberation from Russian occupation, some restoration efforts matter more than others. By visiting villages, SLU researchers found that actions such as restoring gardens and demining forest are crucial for people’s well-being – yet they are often overlooked.
Strengthened cooperation between Sweden and Ukraine in agriculture, fisheries and food
RETURN - Restoring Environments in Ukraine
The project Restoring Environments in Ukraine (RETURN) was carried out between 2023 and 2025 in collaboration with the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (NaUKMA). It focused on environmental monitoring and ecological restoration in war-affected Ukraine, resulting in two scientific publications and a new course in ecological restoration at NaUKMA. The project highlighted the importance of international research cooperation during wartime and led to a follow-up initiative in southern Ukraine starting in 2026.
Wildfires and War – what Sweden can learn from Ukraine
What role do forests play when crisis strikes? In this campaign, researchers at SLU explore how Sweden’s forests can strengthen national preparedness – from wildfires and droughts to storms and beyond.
ECOTWINS
The ECOTWINS research partnership aims to strengthen the research capacity of the team at the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine (NUBiP) and establish a networking platform for sharing best practices in agroecological intensification, enhancing scientific excellence and international cooperation.
LEARNSAVE: Learning under attacks – sustainable education at risk in Ukrainian universities
The aim of the project is to strengthen the capacity of youth to tackle existing and future challenges in the agricultural sector and to implement demand-driven practice-oriented educational offers and an effective knowledge transfer.
EU-WISH
EU-WISH is a Joint Action under the EU4Health programme, supporting the EU’s efforts to prevent, prepare for, and respond rapidly to serious cross-border health threats. The project aims to strengthen national capacity for wastewater-based public health surveillance by promoting knowledge exchange and sharing evidence-based best practices.
SULAWE - Sustainable Livestock Production and Animal Welfare
SULAWE aims to educate professionals in animal breeding and livestock production to international standards, supporting sustainable agriculture, animal welfare, and climate-neutral livestock practices in line with the European Green Deal 2050.
QuantiFOR: Developing capacity in quantitative methods and research expertise for early-career forest researchers in Ukraine
The project will support early-career forest researchers in Ukraine by improving their technical skills and research expertise. Quantitative methods in forestry are in focus.
WoodReconstruct
The project will investigate how wood can be used effectively for repairs, temporary housing, and long-term sustainable rebuilding in war-torn Ukraine. It will also strengthen Swedish preparedness within wood building.
Food security and collective action in Ukraine
The project examines how large-scale industrial and small-scale household farming in Ukraine respond to wartime challenges, focusing on solidarity and collective action.