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Cambridge provides English learning platform for Ukraine

03 November 2023

People in Ukraine will be able to improve their English using an online learning platform specially developed by the University of Cambridge, in collaboration with Cambridge University Press & Assessment, and technology companies Amazon Web Services and Catalyst IT.

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Research exposes long-term failure of Russian propaganda

03 May 2022

A study of the propaganda that flooded Donbas for years reveals a failure to build pro-Russian 'in-group' identities in the region, despite Putin’s...

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'Ukraine Teach-in' at the Cambridge Union

02 May 2022

Watch the all-day event that saw experts from Cambridge and beyond give lectures on the culture, history and economics of Ukraine.

Opinion: The West must beware the language of appeasement

28 Apr 2022

Words shape our world. We must see Russia's war on Ukraine for what it is and stop appeasing Putin with our words, write Dr Rory Finnin and Dr Thomas...

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Fake News and Real War: Panel on Russian disinformation

26 Apr 2022

A Cambridge Ukrainian Studies event saw Ukrainian journalists and analysts explore the role of propaganda as part of Russia’s hybrid warfare strategy.

Ukraine Peace Settlement Project

08 Apr 2022

A team of mediation experts led by Prof Marc Weller have launched a new resource in support of a peace settlement for Ukraine.

A wary China keeps its distance from Putin

08 Apr 2022

Jonathan Haslam writes for the Financial Times on how Russia’s invasion threatens to complicate Beijing’s relations with the west. (£)


Economic sanctions in Russia risk breaking international law if they lead to global food shortages

08 Apr 2022

Cristiane Derani argues that the war, and sanctions imposed, will spread a wave of food insecurity throughout the world.

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Protection of refugee animals is vital to support livelihoods and health

31 Mar 2022

The lifting of veterinary regulations to allow animals to be moved to safety during Ukraine's humanitarian crisis is unprecedented. Dorien Braam...

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Don’t look away – that’s what Putin wants you to do

22 Mar 2022

Dr Rory Finnin and Dr Jon Roozenbeek lay out tactics to help people navigate the "coming waves of distractions and distortions" for Politico.


The future of the Ukrainian economy

21 Mar 2022

Alexander Rodnyansky, Cambridge faculty member and economic advisor to Ukrainian President Zelensky, is interviewed for the Economics Faculty website.

Russia invades Ukraine: the reaction from the Indo-Pacific

17 Mar 2022

The Centre for Geopolitics convenes a panel to examine the reaction from the region, including the University's Dr Shruti Kapila and experts from...

Channel 4 News debate: Should we be doing more?

16 Mar 2022

Dr Olenka Pevny joins a panel of experts and politicians for a special C4 News debate on the war, and whether the UK should be doing more to assist...

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