The Society, War and Recovery Research Centre is proud to announce the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB), Malvern Branch. This strategic collaboration, signed by the Centre’s CEO, Dr Halyna Hrynyshyn, and the Head of the Association, Natalia Kuchmak, marks an important milestone in the Centre’s institutional development.
The collaboration is grounded in the principle that robust scientific and analytical work must be informed by a deep understanding of the local context in which research institutions operate. In line with its “local to global” approach, the Centre examines broader socio-economic and migration processes through the specific lens of Malvern and its communities.
“Our mission is to ensure that research delivers tangible results for the community where we operate,” says Dr Hrynyshyn. “We thank the AUGB for their trust. Together, we are building the data foundation necessary for a resilient and inclusive local future.”
Through this Memorandum of Understanding, the Centre gains structured access to community-level insights and analytical information relating to the Ukrainian community in Great Britain. This collaboration provides an essential empirical foundation for research into migration dynamics, integration processes, and community needs at the local level.
The partnership will contribute to the development of evidence-based recommendations aimed at supporting effective local decision-making and long-term resource planning. Findings generated through this collaboration will be relevant for local stakeholders, including Malvern Hills District Council, and will support data-informed policy responses tailored to local realities.
This Memorandum of Understanding reflects the Centre’s commitment to ethically grounded research, meaningful community engagement, and the translation of academic analysis into practical value for local governance and recovery-oriented planning.