Congratulations on the achievement! Lecturers of the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure have successfully won the competition for the Presidential Grants of Ukraine for Young Scientists and Doctors of Sciences.
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Yevheniia Lytvynenko Successfully Completes International Course on EU Law and Policy at Ghent University
Assistant at the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure, Yevheniia Lytvynenko, has successfully completed the intensive training course “Online UGent Academy on EU Law and Policy for Ukrainian Lecturers” (Academy4UA), organised by Ghent University (Belgium) within the framework of the Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Module.
Head of the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure, Olha Maletova, Honoured with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Mayor
It is our pleasure to announce that Doctor of Laws, Head of the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure at Sumy State University, Olha Serhiivna Maletova, has been named the winner of the city competition “Youth Elite” in the category “Scientific Activity”.
“An interview with Olha Maletova has been published in the edition ‘The Formula of the Profession: Intellectual Property through the Eyes of Those Who Teach and Learn’.”
This project was implemented by the team of the “Intellectual Property Academy” Department at the initiative of the State Organization “Ukrainian National Office of Intellectual Property and Innovation” (UKRNIPO).
Solemn Awarding Ceremony of Certificates to the First Graduates of the “IT Law” Certificate Program
A solemn ceremony was held at the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure of the Academic and Research Institute of Law at Sumy State University to award certificates to the first graduates of the “IT Law” certificate program. This marks the first-ever cohort to complete the program, which was launched in response to the challenges of digital transformation and the growing importance of information technology in the field of law.
Law Enforcement as a Deliberate Choice: A Story of a Student Determined to Uphold Justice
I chose the degree programme Law Enforcement because, from an early age, I have dreamt of defending justice, supporting people, and contributing to the safety and well-being of society. This decision was not made by chance — it reflects my conscious understanding of the professional path I wish to pursue.
Intellectual Property Rights in Science: Results of the School within the ERASMUS+ Project
From June 16 to 26, 2025, Sumy State University hosted the educational school “Intellectual Property Rights in Scientific Research”, organized within the framework of the international project 101126485 – PIPRRRIBEUP – ERASMUS-JMO-2023-HEI-TCH-RSCH.
Congratulations to the Head of the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure on Being Elected Chair of the Council of Young Scientists at the Sumy Regional Military Administration
On June 20, 2025, during a regular meeting of the Council of Young Scientists under the Sumy Regional Military Administration, organizational elections for the Council’s executive body were held. As a result of the vote, Dr. Olha Maletova, Head of the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure at Sumy State University, was elected Chair of the Council of Young Scientists.
Safeguarding Personal Data in the Digital Age: The Department of Criminal Law and Procedure of SumDU Hosted a High-Level Roundtable
On June 19, 2025, the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure of the Educational and Research Institute of Law, Sumy State University, successfully held a high-profile roundtable discussion entitled “EU Experience in the Protection of Personal Data in Cyberspace.” The event was organized as part of the international academic project ERASMUS-JMO-2023-MODULE – ERASMUS2027 – 101125350 – “EUEPPDC” under the Jean Monnet Module of the Erasmus+ Programme.
The Future of Human Rights Protection Starts Now!
Anastasiia Hlushchenko, a law student at SumDU, took part in the Human Rights School in Times of War, held from June 6 to 11 in Kolychivka village (Chernihiv region). The event was organized with the support of the Human Rights House in Chernihiv and the Kingdom of the Netherlands.