WHO WE ARE
URGENT is the “Ukrainian Research Group in Education and National Transition.” We are a team of faculty from The George Washington University in Washington, DC (GWU) and the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (NaUKMA) in Kyiv, Ukraine.
OUR GOALS
Research and Good Practices
Case studies on how Ukrainian universities operate and adapt during wartime (relocation, digitalization, international support, and academic mobility)
Educational Impact
Our university course, “Education and Resilience: Ukraine, the United States, and Countries in Transition,” including teaching materials/presentations
Knowledge Dissemination
Insights and lessons shared through public events, workshops, and publications contributing to global discussions on higher education resilience
Strengthened Academic Networks
Enhanced cooperation between Ukraine and the USA, fostering a more connected and resilient academic community
Practice Recommendations
Recommendations for universities on improving preparedness and response to crises