Latest News
New Department Head Elected
May 4, 2025
The department has elected a new head to lead strategic growth and research innovation.
In a unanimous vote held last Friday, Dr. Oksana Shevchenko was elected as the new head of the Department of Environmental Research. With a strong …
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University Partners with Clean Water Initiative
May 3, 2025
A strategic partnership has been formed to address water pollution in post-war zones.
The Department has entered into a partnership with the Clean Water Initiative to launch new field projects in conflict-affected areas of Eastern Ukraine. This collaboration …
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Student Team Wins Grant for Soil Restoration
May 2, 2025
Students secured a national research grant to study post-conflict soil recovery.
A team of five master's students from the Department was awarded a $25,000 research grant to investigate soil degradation in regions exposed to heavy artillery. …
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Faculty Member Publishes in Nature Journal
May 1, 2025
Professor Mykola Horbach’s work on biodiversity loss has received international attention.
A recent publication in Nature highlights the cumulative impact of armed conflicts on rare species and protected ecosystems in Eastern Europe. Prof. Horbach's team used …
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New Laboratory Equipment Installed
April 30, 2025
The department now operates a state-of-the-art ecological testing lab.
Thanks to a university-wide infrastructure upgrade, the Department installed new gas chromatography and mass spectrometry systems. These instruments will significantly enhance our ability to analyze …
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Interdepartmental Conference on War & Ecology
April 29, 2025
A successful conference brought together experts from 12 countries.
The two-day War & Ecology Conference welcomed over 300 participants from 12 countries. Topics ranged from environmental justice to long-term ecological impacts of warfare. Keynote …
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New Elective Course: Ecological Resilience
April 28, 2025
Students can now explore resilience strategies in post-conflict zones.
Starting next semester, the department will offer a new elective titled 'Ecological Resilience in Conflict-Affected Areas'. The course will combine theory, fieldwork, and case studies, …
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Collaboration with Zaporizhzhia Environmental NGO
April 27, 2025
A grassroots partnership supports community biodiversity mapping.
In collaboration with the local NGO 'EcoVision Zaporizhzhia', students and faculty will conduct a biodiversity mapping campaign in southeastern Ukraine. The project aims to involve …
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New Exchange Program with German University
April 26, 2025
Students can now study abroad in Munich through a new program.
A new academic exchange agreement allows up to 10 students annually to study environmental science for one semester at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. The …
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AI Research in Environmental Data Analysis
April 25, 2025
Machine learning is now part of our research on pollution patterns.
Researchers have developed a machine learning model to predict pollution hotspots using drone imagery and real-time sensor data. This project, in partnership with the Ministry …
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Field School in Donetsk Region Opens
April 24, 2025
A new facility will support ecological research in damaged ecosystems.
The Department inaugurated a field school in the Donetsk region offering hands-on research opportunities in areas recently cleared of unexploded ordnance. Students will assist in …
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Department Launches Public Lecture Series
April 23, 2025
A monthly event will raise awareness on ecology and post-war recovery.
Open to the public, the lecture series features Ukrainian and international scholars speaking on topics such as war-related climate impact, ecological law, and community-led restoration. …
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