Disrupted Ukrainian Scholars and Students Initiative

The University of Alberta's Disrupted Ukrainian Scholars and Students (DUSS) initiative was founded in March 2022 just weeks after Russia invaded Ukraine.

The Initiative was established by the core teams of: Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies, Kule Institute for Advanced Study,  Kule Centre for Ukrainian and Canadian Folklore, the Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies,  the Department of History, Classics, and Religion and Wirth Institute for Austrian and Central European Studies to quickly mobilize research funding and other supports for disrupted Ukrainian scholars and students.

Since its inception, and with the support of 10 additional units from across campus, DUSS has provided funding for over 50 scholars to continue their research – both in Ukraine and, for those who have been able to travel to Canada, on the U of A campus. It has also contributed to tuition fees and living costs for over 100 Ukrainian students suffering financial hardship due to the war. 

 

2024 Hetman Award - Ukraine Crisis Humanitarian Aid Award

In February 2024, the Disrupted Ukrainian Scholars and Students (DUSS) initiative was recognized with a special honour from the Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Alberta Provincial Council (UCC-APC). At the organization’s annual Hetman Awards, which celebrate volunteers who make a positive impact in the Ukrainian Canadian community, DUSS received the newly-established Ukraine Crisis Humanitarian Aid Award.

 

Contribute to the DUSS Initiative 

Your donation will provide Ukrainian students and scholars affected by the crisis in Ukraine with access to financial assistance to help ensure their safety, security and the ongoing support of their studies.

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Contact DUSS: duss@ualberta.ca