Upcoming Events

Monday 27 July, 2026
18:00 - 19:30

Found In Translation: A Public Reading of Ukrainian Literature and Poetry

Join us for an evening celebrating the art of literary translation, as some of the finest translators of Ukrainian literature come together to read their translations and their own writing.

Speakers:


  • Larissa Babij

  • Uilleam Blacker

  • Vitaly Chernetsky

  • Daisy Gibbons

  • Oksana Maksymchuk 

  • Olesya Khromeychuk

Location:


School of Slavonic and Eastern European Studies, UCL
16 Taviton Street
London
WC1H 0BW

Free registration

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Monday 10 August, 2026 - Friday 21 August, 2026
18:30 - 21:00

Beginner Ukrainian | Summer intensive course | Online

This two-week intensive Ukrainian for beginners course is designed to give participants the opportunity to learn the basics of the Ukrainian language and discover more about Ukraine’s culture in a short period of time.

Speakers:


Location:


ONLINE


£270

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Monday 10 August, 2026 - Friday 21 August, 2026
18:30 - 21:30

Ukrainian B1 Speaking & Communication Intensive | Online

This two-week speaking-focused Ukrainian intensive is designed to help learners strengthen their communication skills, gain confidence in conversation, and develop fluency through daily guided practice. The course is based on UIL’s Intermediate (B1) syllabus and has been adapted to suit learners with varied prior experience.

Speakers:


Location:


ONLINE


£270

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Wednesday 26 August, 2026
15:30 - 16:30

The Ukraine Shelf: What to Read about Ukraine | Edinburgh International Book Festival

Join the recording of The Ukraine Shelf podcast live at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

Speakers:


  • Bohdana Laiuk

  • Charlotte Higgins

  • Olesya Khromeychuk

  • Uilleam Blacker

Location:


Edinburgh Futures Institute

Edinburgh

From £5 to £15.50

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Wednesday 9 September, 2026
19:00 - 20:30

Words at war – the responsibility of literature

What can literature do in a world shaped by war? Can words bear witness, document crimes, offer a form of justice when legal systems fall short, and help us imagine different futures? Drawing on their own experiences, the speakers will explore literature's responsibilities in times of conflict.

Speakers:


  • Yaryna Chornohuz

  • Inua Ellams

  • Olesya Khromeychuk

  • Misha Glenny

Location:


The Conduit Club
6 Langley Street
London
WC2H 9JA

£15 General Admission

Free of charge for Displaced Ukrainians

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Wednesday 30 September, 2026
19:30 - 21:00

Ukrainian Lessons: Art in a time of war with Charlotte Higgins and guests

The Guardian’s Charlotte Higgins joins our panel of acclaimed Ukrainian writers to reflect on the profound connections between war, art and life.

Speakers:


  • Charlotte Higgins

  • Olesya Khromeychuk

  • Sasha Dovzhyk

  • Olia Hercules

Location:


Conway Hall
25 Red Lion Square
London
WC1R 4RL

£16 Livestream Ticket

£37 In-person Event Ticket

£33.50 In-person Concession Ticket

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