“I never expected to become a refugee”

Since the invasion of Ukraine, millions of people have become refugees and Ukrainian academics are scattered around the world. One of them is Lina Anyshchenko, who now has a temporary position at Luleå University of Technology. As a psychologist, she has helped other refugees process their traumas – but like many other refugees, her own future is uncertain.

The university supports researchers from Ukraine

During the war in Ukraine, Luleå University of Technology has for the first time employed researchers at the request of the Scholars at Risk network. Hosting visiting researchers is a way for the university to show its support for Ukraine and international democracy.

SEK five million to support Ukrainian researchers

The Vice-Chancellor Birgitta Bergvall- Kåreborn says in her blog that Luleå University of Technology has allocated funds, SEK 5 million, to offer researchers and teachers from Ukraine work or scholarships. The departments also provide funding for the same purpose.

Published:20 April 2022
Updated: 23 February 2023
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