Courses
Kino
Discover Ukraine through cinema
For decades, Ukrainian cinema was overshadowed by imperial narratives, with its most innovative works appropriated or censored. Yet, despite these challenges, Ukrai
Istoria
Discover Ukraine through history
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. The course offers insights from Ukrainian history on citizenship, democracy, and civic resistance, highlighting lessons for building resilient societies globally.
Literatura
Discover Ukraine through literature
Throughout its history, Ukrainian literature has struggled for its right to exist against larger powers, chief among which was the Russian Empire, later the USSR, and
Kultura
Discover Ukraine through culture
What is the role of art and visual culture in shaping and defining identities? How can we ascribe artists and artworks from historical periods and geographies to contemporary nation-states? What is the value of art, especially in the time of war? And can it be weaponised or used as a tool of cultural diplomacy? Within the eight weeks of the Ukrainian Institute London’s Kultura course, we will delve into all these questions and more.