On March 27, 2026, the 4th Interregional Historical and Local Lore Conference of Student Youth “Historical Memory in the Context of Modern War” was held. The event was organised by the Department of Education and Science of the Sumy Regional State Administration and the Sumy Regional Centre for Extracurricular Education and Work with Gifted Youth.
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Open House Day at Sumy State University: Exploring Educational Opportunities in the “History and Archaeology” Specialty
On March 27, 2026, Sumy State University hosted an Open House Day for prospective applicants. The event brought together high school students, their parents, and anyone eager to learn more about professional development opportunities and the specifics of studying at the university.
Historical Hour “Shevchenko Days of the Ukrainian Emigration: Based on Materials from Foreign Archives”
On March 10, 2026, the Sumy Regional Universal Scientific Library hosted a Historical Hour dedicated to the birthday of Taras Hryhorovych Shevchenko. A report was presented by Valerii Mykolaiovych Vlasenko, Candidate of Historical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of History at Sumy State University, and member of the National Union of Local Historians of Ukraine. Based on archival documents, Valerii Vlasenko spoke about the honoring of the Great Kobzar’s memory by representatives of the Ukrainian emigration, members of various public associations, and educational and cultural institutions, which confirms the consolidating role of Taras Shevchenko’s image in the formation of the national memory of the Ukrainian people.
Stage II of the All-Ukrainian Competition-Defense of Student Research Papers — Members of the Minor Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
On February 27, 2026, the Stage II of the All-Ukrainian Competition-Defense of Student Research Papers for members of the Minor Academy of Sciences of Ukraine took place in the Sumy region. Young researchers — students of grades 8–11 — presented their own studies in history, local historical studies, ethnography, and related disciplines.
Round Table “The Potebnias. The Glory of a Cossack Lineage”
A round table discussion titled “The Potebnias. The Glory of a Cossack Lineage” was held at the Romny Local History Museum of the Municipal Institution State Historical and Cultural Reserve “Posullia”. The event was dedicated to our fellow countryman Andriy Potebnia — a Ukrainian and an officer of the Tsarist army who, in 1863, joined the Polish insurgents and fought under the slogan “For Our and Your Freedom.”
Serhii Tymoshenko – Architect, Statesman, and Political Figure
On February 4, 2026, a historical event was held at the Sumy Regional Universal Scientific Library to mark the 145th anniversary of the birth of Serhii Tymoshenko, a native of the Konotop region, a participant in the Ukrainian national liberation movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and the Ukrainian Revolution of 1917–1921, a statesman and political figure, a member of the Ukrainian and Polish parliaments, Minister of Railways of the Ukrainian People’s Republic, architect and artist, as well as Professor and Rector of the Ukrainian Academy of Economics in Poděbrady.
Our Bloom Is Spread All Over the World
On January 27, 2026, an event titled “Our Bloom Is Spread All Over the World” — a historical hour — was held at the Sumy Regional Universal Scientific Library to mark the anniversaries of two natives of the Sumy region, participants of the Ukrainian Revolution of 1917–1921 and political emigrants, Ivan Kobyzkyi and Ivan Lytvynenko (Morozenko).
The life and activities of Ivan Kobyzkyi were presented by Valerii Vlasenko, PhD in History, Associate Professor, while Ivan Lytvynenko (Morozenko) was discussed by local historian and archivist Hennadii Ivanushchenko, who joined the event online from London.
The event was attended by local historians, journalists, as well as school and university students.
Results of the “Best Lecturer Through Students’ Eyes” Competition (2024–2025 Academic Year)
At Sumy State University, the results of the annual “Best Lecturer Through Students’ Eyes” competition for the 2024–2025 academic year have been announced. Based on student evaluations, students of the History programme highly appreciated the professionalism and pedagogical excellence of their lecturers.
Presentation of the Second Volume of the Scholarly Documentary Edition “Dissent in the Sumy Region. A Collection of Documents and Materials (1955–1990)”
The city of Sumy hosted the presentation of the second volume of the scholarly documentary edition Dissent in the Sumy Region. A Collection of Documents and Materials (1955–1990). The publication is part of a series of academic documentary studies devoted to the history of protest sentiments and manifestations of dissent against the communist authoritarian regime in the Sumy region during the second half of the twentieth century.
Representative of the Department of History among the Best Academic Staff of SumDU
The Department of History of the Academic and Research Institute of Law at Sumy State University demonstrated a high level of academic and pedagogical performance following the results of the “Best Academic Staff of SumDU” competition for the 2024–2025 academic year.