The Role of the University in War

The Role of the University in War

This interdisciplinary (hybrid) conference considers the role of universities in war past and present. With a particular focus on the war in Ukraine, this conference considers how universities operate in war zones and the role universities play in non-conflict zones to support the academy and the communities they serve in war and displacement. Keynote speakers include: Professor Sir Hew Strachan, University of St Andrews, Dr Iryna Sikorska, Mariupol State University, and Simon Banks-Cooper, Entrepreneur, Charity Trustee and University of Hull alumnus. Hosted by the University of Hull (UoH) and Mariupol State University (MSU), the conference is part of a British Council-funded project exploring the role of the civic university. We are working in partnership with the University of New Haven, USA, Hull and East Yorkshire Ukrainian Community (UK), Hull 4 Heroes (a UK Veterans charity) and Hull Truck Theatre (a Theatre of Sanctuary).