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Stand with Ukraine: Support the next generation of medical professionals

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Meeting, Wednesday 14th May 2025, 13.00 UK time, 14.00 CEST, 15.00 Ukraine time

Academia Europaea Cardiff is taking action to support Ukrainian researchers facing scientific isolation due to war. In collaboration with Odesa National Medical University, we are launching a pilot initiative to connect Ukrainian PhD students – qualified medical professionals – with academic mentors across Europe.

Join our meeting this May, chaired by our Hub Director Professor Ole Petersen CBE FRS ML MAE, to hear directly from representatives of Odesa National Medical University and the PhD students seeking academic support in the areas of medicine and health. Through short talks and personal stories, they will share their challenges, aspirations, and the crucial role international collaboration can play in sustaining Ukrainian medical research.

Speakers include:

  • Valerie O’Donnell MAE, Research Professor, School of Medicine, Cardiff University
  • Alexei Verkhratsky MAE, Professor of Neurophysiology, University of Manchester, UK
  • Valeriia Marichereda, First Vice-Rector, Professor of gynaecology and obstetrics, Odesa National Medical University, Ukraine
  • Viktoriia Borshch, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor of Management in Healthcare, Odesa National Medical University, Ukraine
  • Oleksandr Shakhanov, PhD student, “A modern approach to the treatment of chronic wounds”, Odesa National Medical University, Ukraine
  • Borys Bovsunovskyi, PhD student, “Optimisation of bone canal formation technique in osteosynthesis”, Odesa National Medical University, Ukraine
  • Daria Drobot, PhD student, “Visfatin as a marker for the development of atypical hyperplasia and endometrial cancer in women with metabolic syndrome”, Odesa National Medical University, Ukraine

This is a chance to make a real difference. Show your support, stand with Ukraine, and discover how you can play a vital role in mentoring and supporting Ukraine’s next generation of medical professionals.

Supported by Cardiff University.

Registration

To attend, please email ‘Register me for the webinar meeting‘ to Juliet Davies at DaviesJ89@cardiff.ac.uk, and you will receive the joining details for the meeting.

Updated 2nd May 2025. For more information contact AECardiffHub@cardiff.ac.uk

36th Annual Conference of Academia Europaea

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36th Annual Conference of Academia Europaea (AE) and Conference of the Young Academy of Europe (YAE)

Resilient Futures: Bridging Sciences, Technology, Humanities and Society

Conference Date: 15th to 17th October 2025

Conference venue: Parc de Recerca Biomèdica Barcelona (PRBB), Barcelona

Registrations are open!

Building Bridges 2025: Fostering Knowledge Across Disciplines

In an era where misinformation and subjective narratives challenge the foundations of truth, the role of rigorous academic inquiry has never been more crucial. Building Bridges 2025, the annual meeting of the Academia Europaea in Barcelona, will bring together leading scholars from all areas of knowledge to reaffirm the value of critical thinking, scientific evidence, and interdisciplinary dialogue.

At a time when public discourse is often fragmented and influenced by misleading information, academia remains a beacon of intellectual integrity. By connecting disciplines—from the humanities to the natural and social sciences—this meeting will explore how collaborative research can address global challenges, foster innovation, and reinforce the importance of knowledge-based decision-making in society.

As we gather in Barcelona in October 2025, we invite participants to engage in thought-provoking discussions, build new synergies, and strengthen the role of academia as a pillar of informed public debate. In a world of uncertainty, knowledge remains our most reliable bridge to the future. Let’s reinforce it!