UWS and UkrSURT

Education beyond conflict: a partnership for resilience, recovery and hope 

UWS and the Ukrainian State University of Railway Transport (UkrSURT) have built a pioneering partnership that demonstrates how education can continue and thrive even during conflict.

Established in 2023 through Universities UK's #TwinForHope initiative, the collaboration supports students and staff in Ukraine to sustain teaching, learning and research while preparing the next generation of professionals who will help rebuild their country. 

At the heart of the partnership is a dual degree programme in Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management, jointly delivered by UWS and UkrSURT. The programme equips students with the skills, knowledge and international perspective needed to support Ukraine's future recovery and the development of resilient, sustainable supply chains.

Despite the challenges of war, students have continued to succeed through an innovative model of flexible learning, joint teaching and cross-border collaboration.

Impact so far

• Partnership established in 2023 through #TwinForHope 
• Dual degree programme launched in 2024/25 
• Two student cohorts enrolled during wartime 
• First cohort completed studies in 2025 and will graduate in 2026 
• More than 60 participants engaged through Ukraine Cultural Week 2025 

Beyond academic achievement, the partnership has created a supportive international community that gives students confidence, connection and hope for the future.

The programme is a place where I can momentarily forget the war around me and focus on building my future.

- Student participant

Looking ahead

What began as an emergency response has become a lasting academic partnership. Together, UWS and UkrSURT are demonstrating that education shouldn’t wait for peace and that international collaboration can play a vital role in building resilience, opportunity and recovery for future generations.