On 20–21 February 2026, representatives of the University of Silesia in Katowice took part in project activities and the international forum “Recovery of Ukraine: New Opportunities and Development Scenarios”, held at the Ukrainian Centre in Vilnius at Vytautas Magnus University.
On the eve of the conference, a meeting of the project team from Lithuania, Poland and Ukraine, implementing the SUCCESS project, took place. The meeting was devoted to discussing ongoing activities and plans for the coming months. Participants also viewed a photographic exhibition marking the fourth anniversary of the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, portraying the realities of daily life during the conflict as well as the strength and determination of Ukrainian society.
The conference brought together representatives of academic communities, public institutions and international organisations. The programme included, among other elements, an opening panel with the participation of high-ranking guests, including the First Ladies of Lithuania and Ukraine, as well as expert discussions on the reconstruction of Ukraine and its integration with the European Union. Dr hab. Małgorzata Myśliwiec, Professor at the University of Silesia, took part in one of the expert panels.
During the event, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the University of Silesia in Katowice, Vytautas Magnus University in Kaunas, and the project partners. The memorandum emphasises the importance of continued support for Ukrainian Centres in Poland and Lithuania and their role in the process of Ukraine’s integration with the European Union.
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