The Department of Criminal Law and Procedure sincerely congratulates its colleagues on receiving honorary distinctions on the occasion of Education Workers’ Day!
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A Training Session for Law Enforcement Students: “The Right to a Quality Term Paper: Academic Standards of Writing and Formatting”
On October 4, 2025, a practical training session for students of the K9 “Law Enforcement” specialty was held on the topic “The Right to a Quality Term Paper: Academic Standards of Writing and Formatting.”
A Lecture on “Protection of Intellectual Property Rights in the Fields of National Security and Defense: General Provisions”
On October 1, 2025, within the framework of the educational project “IP Connecting Students 2.0”, a lecture was held on the topic “Protection of Intellectual Property Rights in the Fields of National Security and Defense: General Provisions.”
Department of Criminal Law and Procedure Reports on the Second Year of Erasmus+ Project Implementation
The Department of Criminal Law and Procedure (DCLP) continues the successful implementation of the educational project “EUEPPDC” within the Erasmus+ programme, Jean Monnet Module. The project, dedicated to introducing and examining European experience in the protection of personal data in cyberspace, has achieved substantial results in its second year of activity.
During the reporting period, a number of important initiatives were successfully carried out to enhance knowledge and practical skills in the field of cybersecurity. The key outcomes include:
Scientific and Practical Workshop: A workshop entitled “Ensuring the Confidentiality of Personal Data in Cyberspace: Legal and Technical Challenges” was held. Participants discussed pressing issues and tools for effective data protection.
Roundtable Discussion: The event “EU Experience in the Protection of Personal Data in Cyberspace” was organised, bringing together experts to exchange views and analyse best European practices.
Updating Educational Materials: The academic course “EU Experience in the Protection of Personal Data in Cyberspace” was revised and supplemented, ensuring compliance with the latest requirements and trends in the field of cybersecurity.
Syllabus Revision: The syllabus of the discipline was updated, allowing for the integration of new knowledge and practical case studies into the teaching process.
Looking ahead, the project team has set ambitious goals for the next stage of implementation of “EUEPPDC”, aimed at further strengthening its educational and practical dimensions:
Workshop “GDPR in Your Pocket: European Practices of Data Protection on Smartphones”: A forthcoming event will focus on practical aspects of personal data protection on mobile devices.
Development of a Handbook: A practical handbook on cyber hygiene will be prepared to serve as a valuable tool for a broad audience.
Ongoing Work: The team will continue to update the academic course and revise the syllabus to ensure their relevance and high quality.
The “EUEPPDC” project remains committed to its vital mission of raising awareness and promoting the implementation of best European standards in the field of personal data protection.
All project event records are available at the following link — click!
Maryna Utkina Participates in Oxford University Podcast on the Challenges of State Consolidation in Ukraine
On September 3, 2025, the Oxford Podcasts platform released the second episode of the Oxford Ukraine Hub Podcast, entitled “Challenges to State Consolidation.” The discussion was devoted to the key challenges and prospects of consolidating the Ukrainian state in the context of post-war recovery.
Webinar for First-Year Students of the Educational Program “Law Enforcement” on International Opportunities
On September 16, 2025, the International Mobility Group of the International Cooperation Office of Sumy State University held a webinar dedicated to international educational and research opportunities for young law students.
Head of the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure, Olha Maletova, Participated in the Ukrainian Bar Association Webinar
On September 12, 2025, Doctor of Laws Olha Maletova, Head of the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure, took part in a webinar organized by the Ukrainian Bar Association on the topic “Classified Developments: Patenting in the Defense Sector.”
Head of the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure, Olha Maletova, has been awarded the Petro Jacyk Non-Residential Scholars Program Fellowship
The Department of Criminal Law and Judiciary warmly congratulates its Head, Olha Maletova, on her success in the competitive selection process and on receiving the Petro Jacyk Non-Residential Scholars Program Fellowship at the University of Toronto.
Lecturers of the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure Awarded Presidential Grants of Ukraine
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.
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.