The UK-Ukraine Twinning Initiative
The Twinning scheme is an institution-to-institution collaboration model coordinated by Cormack Consultancy Group and the President’s Fund of Ukraine for Education, Science, and Sports with the support of Universities UK International. The initiative allows universities around the world to support their Ukrainian counterparts in real, concrete ways.
“Very often, British universities find connections not only at the level of teaching, but also at the level of research, which requires funding. And in this, our researchers are a little behind their British colleagues. We are not very good at applying for grants and finding the funding that is needed for the development of the research field. And here the British help with consulting, formal training and joint projects that are submitted to grant-makers".”
- Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine, Mychailo Wynnyckyj.
“The whole world compares to British education standards, and when a Ukrainian university has a partner in Great Britain, it increases the motivation to grow professionally.”
- Representative of the President of Ukraine for the Fund of the President of Ukraine for Education, Science and Sports, Olha Budnyk.
Rationale for the initiative
The main drive behind Twinning is to keep the integrity of the Ukrainian higher education system, prevent brain drain, and help universities in Ukraine to come out of the crisis with added resources, skills, and robust international experience. Twinning entails a long-term commitment (a minimum of 5 years) between participating institutions to foster sustainable and mutually beneficial partnerships. Click here to learn more about the types of projects and practical assistance involved in Twinning.
How does Twinning work?
Learn about the different stages of the Twinning process.
How to join?
Interested in joining the initiative? Click here to officially register your institution.
