The Embassy of Ukraine to South Africa welcomes the development of academic cooperation between Ukrainian and South African scholars.

The Winter School on Ukraine and Southern African Strategic Futures, taking place 4–6 August 2026, Western Cape, South Africa. Organised by the Ukrainian Association of South Africa Українська Асоціація в ПАР (UAZA), in partnership with the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR), the University of Pretoria, the University of Cape Town, and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, the Winter School brings together Southern African and Ukrainian academics, researchers, and PhD students to strengthen dialogue, cooperation, and academic exchange.

The programme will include lectures, discussions, and practical workshops focused on:

•⁠ ⁠Ukraine and Southern African Futures in the Current World Disorder

•⁠ ⁠Understanding the Past for a Better Future

•⁠ ⁠Human Rights, Accountability, and Democracy

Participants will also engage with Ukrainian culture, language, and perspectives on academic life during wartime.

Who should apply?

•⁠ ⁠Academics and think-tank researchers working on Ukraine-related topics

•⁠ ⁠Scholars interested in integrating Ukraine-related case studies into teaching

•⁠ ⁠PhD students whose research connects to Ukraine

 Venue: Western Cape

 Dates: 4–6 August 2026

 Accommodation and meals covered

 Transport not covered

 RSVP by 15 June 2026, only days away! Register via the link https://www.uaza.co.za/facilitating-cooperation/ukrainian-african-academic-winter-school/