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ABOUT US
For nearly twenty years, the Oxford University Ukrainian Society has been serving as a hub for all members of the Oxford community who are interested in Ukraine and its rich cultural heritage. Our mission is to bring together Ukrainians and non-Ukrainians alike to celebrate and encourage the understanding of Ukraine, its people, politics, history, and culture within the University of Oxford and its wider community.
The Society was founded by Eleonora Suhoviy and Roman Zaviyskyy in the winter of 2004. Ever since, the Society has been organising events such as poetry readings, lectures, and Ukrainian-themed dinners for nearly two decades. The Society is a welcoming space which has been steadily growing, and now counts students and faculty amongst its members as well as local Oxonians among the friends of the Society.
Given there is currently no dedicated chair for Ukrainian Studies at the University, the Society has been serving as a crucial knowledge-base and a trusted point of contact on Ukrainian issues in Oxford. Over the years, it has hosted as prominent politicians, scholars, diplomats, and intellectuals working on Ukraine as its speakers.
In pursuit of its vision – reach, unite, educate – members of the Society initiate charitable initiatives, organise talks, lectures, and seminars, collaborate with its partners, host social events, and arrange educational excursions in the region.
Since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24th February 2022, the Society has extended its mission to supporting Ukraine by collecting donations for trusted charities and to supporting the Ukrainian refugees in Oxford by organising community events and representing their interests with the local government. To deliver a powerful message of hope, the Society has organised peace rallies, fundraising dinners and concerts, donation drives and auctions, a festival of Ukrainian culture and intellectual heritage, and hosted the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's live address to Oxford University students from Kyiv.
Our Society is a registered entity within the University of Oxford and is administered by a committee, which is elected annually. To find out more about our regulations, please consult our constitution.
— Our Commitee
Meet Our Commitee
elected in October 2025
Professor Lionel Tarassenko
Senior Member
CBE, FREng, FMedSci, Professor of Engineering SciencePresident of Reuben CollegeFounder of Ukrainian Graduate Scholarship Programme
Provides strategic guidance to the Society, offering expertise, mentorship, and high-level support to the committee. Advises on long-term direction, external engagement, and major initiatives, helping ensure the Society’s work is effective and well-grounded.
Dasha Nepochatova
PresidentFORMER Vice-President (2024/25)
DPhil Slavonic StudiesNew College
Oversees all Society operations, ensuring activities run smoothly and align with the constitution and purpose. Provides direction to the committee, delegates and coordinates key projects, chairs meetings, and supports members in their roles. Represents the Society within the University and to external organisations.
Mariana Fedchyshyn
Vice President
BA JurisprudenceMansfield College
Supports the president by helping lead the committee, coordinating activities, and stepping in to manage responsibilities when the President is unavailable.
Elizabeth Mumford
Secretary
MSt Slavonic Studies
Oversees the Society’s administration, including preparing agendas and minutes, maintaining the membership list, managing internal communications, and ensuring compliance with University procedures. Coordinates with the University Clubs Office and supports the organisation of Society events and elections.
Olena Khailenko
Communications Officer
DPhil Experimental PsychologyMagdalen College
Manages social media accounts and communications, advertises events, creates content and announcements.
Yaroslava Bukhta
Treasurerformer President (2023-2024)
DPhil AnthropologySt John's College
Manages Society budget, spending, and other finance-related issues
George Pervushyn
Partnerships OfficerFormer Vice-President (2023/24)
MSt Study of ReligionsJesus College
Initiates and maintains institutional relationships across Oxford, the UK and internationally. Oversees joint projects, cultural events, and advocacy initiatives related to Ukraine.
Nathan Peter Adlam
Events Officer
MMath MathematicsBalliol College
Assists with venue hire and promotion of events and takes part in proposing upcoming events for the committee
Katerina Szylo
Welfare Officer
DPhil HistorySt Catherine's College
Promotes well-being, safety, and supports members.
Yuliia Shevchuk
Wellbeing Officer
Research Assistant at the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics
Supports organisation of events, partnerships, and outreach initiatives.
Yurii Hrytsak
IT Officer
BA Political ScienceMansfield College
Responsible for the Society’s digital infrastructure, managing the website, communications tools, and technical support for events and projects.
Roman lorello
Undergraduate lead
MBiolLady Margaret Hall
Maintains contact with all Ukrainian undergraduates and organises social events for them. Also coordinates with Ukrainian undergraduate groups at other universities.