DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL LAW OF THE INSTITUTE OF LAW
Academic and Research Institute of law
Sumy state university
The Department of Criminal Law and Justice Reports on the Successful Completion of the First Year of the Educational Project Supported by the Erasmus+ Programme, Jean Monnet Module.
The “EUEPPDC” project is dedicated to researching and implementing European experience in the protection of personal data in cyberspace.
Marina Utkina took an active part in the scientific-practical event “AI in Research: How Young Researchers Can Shape the Future”, which took place on 18 September at the British Academy in London. The event brought together young researchers and leading experts in the field of artificial intelligence to discuss contemporary approaches to using AI in research activities. The programme featured presentations from renowned experts, including a keynote speech by Professor Edward Grefenstette from Google DeepMind. Panel discussions and brainstorming sessions focused on the prospects of applying AI across various scientific disciplines. Participation in this event highlights the crucial role young researchers play in shaping the future of science and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to tackle today’s scientific challenges.
Olena Tymoshenko, a PhD student of the Department of Criminal Law Disciplines, has started her internship at the Faculty of Law and Social Justice of the University of Liverpool in September 2024. This opportunity is part of the Twinning Ukraine international program, which aims to support the development of Ukrainian scholars and foster the integration of Ukrainian universities into the European scientific and educational community.
On 16 September 2024, students specialising in Law Enforcement had the opportunity to attend a lecture delivered by Mykola Shershak, a judge at the Zarichny District Court of Sumy. The lecture focused on the general principles of criminal proceedings, which play a crucial role in the education of future law enforcement officers.
Maryna Utkina, associate professor of the KPDS department, took part in the conference “On the way to the NATO summit in Washington”. The event is organized by the joint efforts of the Center for Defense Strategies, CEO Club London and the Center for Geopolitics with the support of the International Renaissance Foundation. The event became an excellent platform for exchanging opinions, establishing partnerships and defining strategic directions for NATO policy and Ukraine’s role in the changing global order.
Maryna Utkina, associate professor of the department, received a non-residential scholarship to participate in the Petr Yatsyk Program at the Munch School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto (Canada). This Program will bring together Ukrainian scientists, civil servants, doctoral students and public figures, who will participate in regular virtual seminars led by teachers associated with the Petro Yatsik Program for the Study of Ukraine at the University of Toronto.
In the summer of 2024, Maryna Utkina, associate professor of the department, took part in the workshop “Integrating Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) into Teaching”, organized by the British Academy.
This event provided an opportunity for researchers to share their experiences and discuss ideas for the implementation of EDI in various aspects of the educational process. The workshop started with an introductory session on EDI at the University of Warwick, after which participants discussed their own experiences in groups. Three stages of teaching were considered: planning and preparation, conducting classes, and evaluation.
On June 4, 2024, Maryna Utkina, associate professor of the department, took part in a workshop devoted to the issue of finding and securing funding for scientific research in Great Britain and Europe. The event began with a panel discussion with the participation of leading experts in the field of research and funding. The discussion was followed by an interactive workshop, during which the participants were able to deepen their knowledge about research funding opportunities and applying for scholarships and grants in Great Britain and Europe. The main topic was the question of the experience of applying for the British Academy Researchers at Risk scholarships. Different types of grants and resources for finding funding were also considered.
Associate professor of the department Maryna Utkina took part in the annual conference of the School of Law of the University of Warwick (Great Britain). The presentation was devoted to the topic of the possibility of using artificial intelligence in the field of financial monitoring in the context of combating and preventing financial crimes.
