Events

The Society, War and Recovery Research Centre (SWRRC) is pleased to announcethe signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the International CentreUkrainian House UK – a significant step in building an active network that connectsresearch, civil society, and practical action.This partnership establishes a formal foundation for joint work across threeinterconnected areas: research, humanitarian initiatives, and community engagement.Under the terms of the MOU, both organisations will pursue collaborative researchprojects, volunteering programmes, fundraising efforts, and the mutual…

The Society, War & Recovery Research Centre (SWRRC) is proud to announce aformal partnership with the Korosten–Malvern Twinning Association. Thiscollaboration marks a significant step in our mission to connect academic researchwith meaningful, community-led recovery initiatives.The Story Behind the TwinningThe association was born from a powerful grassroots initiative in 2024. FollowingRussia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Olha Kraievska relocated to Malvern, whereshe became an active member of the local community and the Malvern Hills DistrictCouncil.Olha proposed twinning…

On March 6th, on the eve of International Women’s Day, the Director of the Society,War and Recovery Research Centre (SWRC), Dr Halyna Hrynyshyn, had the honourof attending the annual celebration at the University of Worcester Business School.The event served as a powerful platform for discussing modern leadership, thecreation of inclusive spaces, and the importance of professional growth through newopportunities.“As the Director of the Centre, I find the discussions on leadership rooted ingenerosity and the ability…

The Society, War & Recovery Research Centre (SWRRC) is pleased to announce anew phase of collaboration with the Department of Management and BusinessAdministration at the Lviv National University of Veterinary Medicine andBiotechnologies (LNUVMBT). Building Professional Bridges In a recent online meeting held on 16 February 2026, the Director of SWRRCreconnected with former colleagues from the Department of Management andBusiness Administration. The discussion focused on creating a sustainableframework for cooperation that bridges Ukrainian academic expertise withinternational…

On 6 February 2026, the Society, War & Recovery Research Centre (SWRRC)participated in the Ukrainian Business Community Meet-up in Manchester, an eventthat brought together Ukrainian entrepreneurs, founders, and community leaders toexchange experiences, strengthen professional networks, and support communityinitiatives. The event, held at Manchester Central Library, created an important platform fordialogue between Ukrainian-led organisations, local businesses, and communityinitiatives operating across Greater Manchester. The Centre was represented by its CEO, Dr Halyna Hrynyshyn, who attended theevent together…

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…

The Society, War and Recovery Research Centre was represented by its CEO, Dr Halyna Hrynyshyn, at the charity event “London Fundraiser for Ukraine: A Miracle from Saint Nicholas”, organised by The Community Lab Initiative CIC. The fundraiser took place on 20 November 2025 in support of the annual “A Miracle from Saint Nicholas” campaign, implemented together with frontline medics Andrew Den and Olga Klimenko, and the Ukraine-based charity Keeplife International Charity Foundation. The initiative aims…

On 20 November 2025, the Society, War and Recovery Research Centre engaged with a scientific and practical seminar “The Refugee Experience: Risks, Challenges, Reintegration”, organised by the Department of Psychology of Political and Legal Relations at the Institute of Social and Political Psychology of the National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine. The seminar addressed key psychological and social dimensions of refugee experiences, with a particular focus on risks, challenges, and pathways to reintegration in…

The Society, War and Recovery Research Centre is proud to announce a significant milestone in our community-led educational efforts. On 11 November 2025, our CEO, Dr Halyna Hrynyshyn — who also serves as a Ukrainian Language and Literature teacher and lead researcher at the school — participated in a strategic session for international educational hubs chaired by Nadiia Kuzmychova, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine. The meeting focused on the official state verification…

The Society, War and Recovery Research Centre strengthens its community engagement through the active involvement of its CEO, Dr Halyna Hrynyshyn, in local and international civic networks. In this context, Dr Hrynyshyn has formally joined the Rotary Club, becoming a member of the Malvern Rotary Club. Rotary is a global network of civic leaders committed to humanitarian action, community development, and international cooperation. Membership in the Malvern branch reflects a shared commitment to addressing local…

“As long as we teach children the Ukrainian language and tell stories about ourheroes, Ukraine lives on – not only on the map but in the hearts of these children.” –Dr. Halyna Hrynyshyn.Our CEO recently received a heartwarming recognition for her voluntary work at theUkrainian Sunday School “Talented Ukrainian Children in Malvern.” Despite herbackground in complex data and project analysis, Dr. Hrynyshyn has dedicated herSundays to teaching Ukrainian language and literature to 60 children seeking…

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Halyna Hrynyshyn, CEO of the Society, Warand Recovery Research Centre, has received official recognition from CommunityWorcester for her exceptional voluntary commitment to the Ukrainian community inWorcestershire.For the past two years, Dr. Hrynyshyn has been at the forefront of supportingdisplaced Ukrainian families who relocated due to the war. Her work has focused on:Strategic Integration: Facilitating the transition of families into the local community.Essential Service Navigation: Connecting relocated individuals with…