DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL LAW OF THE INSTITUTE OF LAW
Academic and Research Institute of law
Sumy state university
Artem Krysko, a first-year master’s student at Sumy State University, majoring in Law and enrolled in the Intellectual Property educational program, is completing an internship at the NGO “Center for Civic Initiatives ‘Intellect of Sumy Region’” within the project “Training Young Analysts to Strengthen Social Resilience.”
From February 2 to February 6, 2026, the competitions of the participants of the second (final) stage of the first round of the All-Ukrainian “Teacher of the Year – 2026” Competition took place.
Mykhailo Dumchykov, Associate Professor at the Department of Criminal Law Disciplines and Judiciary of Sumy State University, delivered an educational open lecture-discussion on “iOS vs Android: Real Differences in Smartphone Security”.
Associate Professor Mykhailo Dumchykov of the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure (KPDС) at the Academic and Research Institute of Law, Sumy State University, participated in a webinar entitled “Promotion of Educational Services within the University Career Guidance System.”
The results of the “Best Lecturer Through Students’ Eyes” competition have been announced. The competition was held to identify and recognise lecturers who enjoy the greatest respect and trust among higher education students and who demonstrate a high level of professionalism and pedagogical excellence.
A formal diploma award ceremony was held at the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure for graduates of the “Intellectual Property” educational programme. The event marked an important final stage in the academic journey of higher education graduates who successfully completed the programme and acquired professional knowledge in the field of legal protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights.
Today, the first working online meeting took place as part of the preparation of an international educational COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) project between the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure of the Academic and Research Institute of Law at Sumy State University and California State University, Chico (USA).
Associate Professor, Doctor of Law Mykhailo Dumchykov has successfully completed the online course for lecturers of the academic discipline “Anti-Corruption and Integrity”, confirming a high level of professional competence in promoting anti-corruption culture and adherence to the principles of academic integrity.
The Department of Criminal Law and Procedure of the Academic and Research Institute of Law at Sumy State University has once again confirmed its high academic and pedagogical standards and its active contribution to strengthening the University’s human capital.
According to the results of the “Best Academic Staff of SumDU” competition for the 2024–2025 academic year, representatives of the Department were recognised as laureates at both the University and Institute levels, demonstrating the effectiveness of their educational, research, and organisational activities.
✨ Among the laureates of the competition are:
▪️ Maryna Utkina — Associate Professor of the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure;
▪️ Olha Maletova — Head of the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure.
The professional achievements of the lecturers received high recognition at the University level, once again confirming the role of the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure as one of the leading academic and educational units of the University in the field of criminal law and judicial proceedings.
👏 The Department warmly congratulates its colleagues on this well-deserved recognition and wishes them further academic achievements, professional growth, and new successes.
January 7 became a truly special and milestone day for students majoring in Law Enforcement — they completed the first coursework defense of their academic journey within the course “Institutional Foundations of Law Enforcement Activity.”
