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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Successful course on translating science into policy and practice
As part of the AgriFoSe2030 programme, scholars and researchers from across East Africa gathered at Gulu University for a three-day high-impact training workshop aimed at strengthening the link between scientific research, policy development, and real-world practice. -
Lifeplan: the global biodiversity project
We are pleased to invite you to join our upcoming open webinar. Lifeplan: combining globally distributed biodiversity sampling with new methods of machine learning and big data statistics. -
Dynamics of antimicrobial resistance in the livestock environment
Valeriia Ladyhina defends their dissertation "Dynamics of antimicrobial resistance in the livestock environment" -
Women in the international years: what does 2026 hold for them?
Pastoralist communities and women farmers continue to face many structural barriers in accessing resources and services, due to discriminatory social norms, which limit their inclusion despite their central role in agrifood systems, rangeland stewardship, and climate resilience building. -
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.
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.