DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL LAW OF THE INSTITUTE OF LAW
Academic and Research Institute of law
Sumy state university
Dr. Maryna Utkina, Associate Professor at the Department of Criminal Law Disciplines and Judiciary of the Educational and Scientific Institute of Law at Sumy State University, has been awarded the prestigious international title of Senior Fellow (SFHEA) by Advance HE (UK).
A scientific and practical webinar “Legal Synergy as the Basis of National Resilience: How to Bridge Institutional Gaps in Ukraine’s National Security System?” was held at the Department of Criminal Law Disciplines and Judiciary.
On October 28, 2025, the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure of the Academic and Research Institute of Law at Sumy State University held an open lecture entitled “IP Office and IP Mediation: How to Turn Conflict into a Solution?”.
The event brought together students of the “Intellectual Property” educational program, who had the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of practical mechanisms for resolving disputes in the field of intellectual property.
On October 17, 2025, members of the project working group of the Educational Programme “Intellectual Property” at the Department of Criminal Law Disciplines and Judiciary — Kateryna Yanishevska and Yevheniia Lytvynenko — participated in the webinar “Prospects for the Implementation of Certain Provisions of EU Law Acts in the Field of Copyright and Related Rights in Ukraine.”
The Department of Criminal Law and Procedure sincerely congratulates its colleagues on receiving honorary distinctions on the occasion of Education Workers’ Day!
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.”
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.”
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!
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.
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.
