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”.
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Representative of the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure Participated in a Webinar on the Promotion of Educational Services and Career Guidance Activities
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.”
Results of the “Best Lecturer Through Students’ Eyes” Competition Announced
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.
Diploma Award Ceremony Held at the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure for Graduates of the “Intellectual Property” Educational Programme
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.
The Department of Criminal Law and Procedure Initiates International COIL Cooperation with a U.S. University
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).
Mykhailo Dumchykov Successfully Completed an Anti-Corruption and Integrity Course
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.
Representatives of the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure among the Best Academic Staff of SumDU
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.
First Step into the Profession: Law Enforcement Students Successfully Defend Their First Coursework Projects
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.”
The Department of Criminal Law and Procedure Successfully Held the Scientific and Practical Workshop
On 23 December 2025, the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure of the academic and research institute of law organised and held the scientific and practical workshop “GDPR in Your Pocket: European Practices of Data Protection on Smartphones” within the framework of the ERASMUS-JMO-2023-MODULE – ERASMUS2027 – 101125350 – “EUEPPDC” project (Jean Monnet Module of the Erasmus+ Programme).
A Practical Forensic Lecture Held for Students of the “Law Enforcement Activity” Programme
On 16 December 2025, at the initiative of the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure of the Academic and Research Institute of Law of Sumy State University, a practice-oriented lecture entitled “Forensic Experts at a Crime Scene: How It Works in Reality” was held for students of the “Law Enforcement Activity” educational programme.