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University response to the invasion of Ukraine
Resolution in respect of the response to the war against Ukraine
Oxford's expert commentary on Ukraine
Articles
Expert Comment: 24 months and 8 years later, Ukraine’s war for independence continues Expert Comment: No UN member, whichever continent they are in, can claim Russia's invasion does not concern them How Oxford has supported Ukrainian students Expert Comment: Three decades on, Ukraine, a sovereign country, is fighting a war for independence Expert Comment: This is no proxy war - Russia really invaded Ukraine Expert Comment: The Russian War against Ukraine: Retrospect and Prospect Expert Comment: Putin’s Russia: people increasingly identify with the Soviet Union – here’s what that means Expert Comment. Ukraine war: Putin’s masterclass in delusion, denial and defeat Expert Comment: Economic sanctions are not likely immediately to shift Russian opinion against Putin Expert Comment: How ordinary Ukrainian families are suffering under Russian shells Expert Comment: Putin’s war - How did we get here? ....Ukraine 2014 Expert Comment: How history will look back on Russian invasion Expert Comment: The UK is failing to meet its obligations to refugees from Ukraine Expert Comment: Ukraine has earned a future in the European Union Moral questions – and answers – around helping Ukraine, nuclear deterrents and self-defence Ukraine crisis: new research-led support for 'hero' parents and caregivers Competing identities of the past and future in Russia and Ukraine An analysis of Putin's imperial ambitions and Ukraine's 300-year road to statehood
Events
Ukraine: what's at stake? (Blavatnik School of Government, 1 March 2022) The Ukraine crisis: three perspectives (Oxford Global Society, 1 March 2022) Ukraine: how did we get here? (BBC with Timothy Garton Ash, 1 March 2022) Insights from Bellingcat on Russia's Ukraine ambitions (Reuters Institute, 2 March 2022) Ukraine-Belarus relations: going beyond the war (Oxford Belarus Observatory, 10 March 2022) Ukraine: What is going on and what it means with Professor Neil Macfarlane (St Anne's, 10 March 2022) Ukraine: the implications (Blavatnik School of Government, 15 March 2022) How will this end? The military situation in Ukraine and the political implications (Blavatnik School of Government, 21 March 2022) Ukraine: the economic impact (Blavatnik School of Government, 24 March 2022)
College response
Council for At-Risk Academics
How to help
University Ukraine Conflict Appeal Fund
Other support
the British Red Cross Ukraine Appeal the UNHCR Ukraine appeal the UN Crisis Relief’s Ukraine Humanitarian Fund the UK Government's Homes for Ukraine programme
Information for staff and students
Support for students
Welfare support
Nightline is an independent listening, support and information service run for and by students, offering instant messaging, Skype and telephone support. Samaritans is an independent listening service – always available 24/7 by telephone or online chat.
NHS Mental Health Helpline is open 24/7 for people who need mental health care when their situation is not life threatening. Togetherall is an NHS-approved service providing mental health support 24/7 to students , wherever you are in the world. Register free with your Oxford email to talk online to a mental health professional using the 'message a wall guide' feature or connect with other students through online forums. Oxford Safe Haven offers short-term support out-of-hours for people in Oxfordshire who are experiencing a mental health crisis including suicidal thoughts, via telephone and face-to-face support.
The University’s Counselling Service aims to see students as soon as possible but cannot provide instant access to a mental health professional. To make an appointment, please contact [email protected] .
Travel and student visas
Immigration/asylum advice
Financial support
Academic impacts
Oxford University Ukrainian Society
Support for staff
Getting support
Employee Counselling Service : A free confidential employee counselling service provided by Carefirst is available for you and adult members of your immediate family who live with you. The service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Togetherall is a safe, online community where people support each other anonymously to improve mental health and wellbeing. As a member of the University, you can access mental health support via togetherall 24/7 wherever you are in the world. Register free with your Oxford email to connect with others through online forums or connect online to a mental health professional using the ‘message a wall guide’ feature. Parenting advice during a crisis (in Ukrainian, Russian and English)
Samaritans is an independent listening service – always available 24/7 by telephone or online chat.