ISTORIA 2026: Lessons for the Present | Full course
This eight-week course explores pivotal themes in Ukrainian history: from imperial domination and genocidal occupations to the acquisition of statehood and civic resilience. Drawing on the work of leading scholars, learners will examine how historical experiences illuminate contemporary challenges not only in Ukraine but in Europe and beyond.
London book launch: ‘Apocalypse Baroque: Tales from Ukraine at War’ by Sasha Dovzhyk
Join us for a book presentation with Sasha Dovzhyk in conversation with Uilleam Blacker, Ukrainian and Eastern European culture researcher at University College London.
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.
Date: Wednesday 30 September
Times: 7.30pm – 9pm (BST)
In this podcast, Dr Olesya Khromeychuk and Dr Uilleam Blacker speak to leading authors, intellectuals, scholars and journalists about Ukraine and its place in the world.
Legacies of Chornobyl — Issue 6 of the London Ukrainian Review marks 40 years since the 1986 catastrophe, exploring how it continues to shape political, ecological, and cultural realities worldwide.
