DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL LAW OF THE INSTITUTE OF LAW

The Department of Criminal Law and Procedure

Academic and Research Institute of law

Sumy state university

Associate Professor of the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure- Speaker at the European Digital Democracy Summit

11 жовтня 2024 року доцент кафедри кримінального права та дисциплін юстиції Марина Уткіна взяла участь у Європейському Саміті Цифрової Демократії, який відбувся у Брюсселі. Захід об’єднав лідерів думок, експертів та політиків з різних країн, щоб обговорити перспективи цифрових технологій у розвитку демократії, економіки та суспільства. У рамках Саміту Марина Уткіна виступила одним із доповідачів на панелі «Цифрова демократія та економіка», де представила інноваційні підходи до використання штучного інтелекту у фінансовому моніторингу.

Під час свого виступу вона акцентувала увагу на можливостях штучного інтелекту у процесах протидії легалізації доходів, одержаних злочинним шляхом, а також у боротьбі з корупційними діяннями. Уткіна підкреслила, що завдяки інтелектуальним алгоритмам та автоматизованому аналізу фінансових транзакцій вдається підвищити ефективність моніторингу та виявлення підозрілих фінансових операцій. Вона також зазначила важливість таких технологій для забезпечення прозорості економіки та створення надійних інструментів для захисту правопорядку.

Європейський Саміт Цифрової Демократії цього року мав на меті сприяти узгодженню порядку денного інновацій цифрової демократії в Європі, охоплюючи теми безперебійного взаємозв’язку, впровадження 5G/6G технологій, розвитку інтелектуальних послуг і стратегій у регіонах, що розвиваються, у контексті Цифрового десятиліття. Марина Уткіна у своєму виступі також підкреслила, що розвиток штучного інтелекту у фінансовій сфері має значний потенціал для країн, що розвиваються, де потрібні дієві механізми запобігання корупції та стимулювання економічного розвитку.

Участь Марини Уткіної у такій престижній міжнародній події підкреслює високий рівень експертизи українських науковців у питаннях цифрової трансформації та зміцнює зв’язки України з європейськими інституціями в галузі цифрових інновацій.

The associate professor of the Criminal Law and Procedure department took part in the event “Vitae Workshop: Career Planning for Researchers”

Associate Professor of the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure, Maryna Utkina, participated in the event “Vitae Workshop: Career Planning for Researchers,” which took place on October 10, 2024, in London. This workshop was organized by The British Academy Early Career Researcher Network and was aimed at early-career researchers, regardless of their academic background or funding sources.

The event was part of a series of workshops organized in collaboration with the international organization Vitae, which specializes in supporting the development of research professionals worldwide. The primary goal of the workshop was to provide young researchers with practical tools for planning their careers both within and outside of academia. Participants had the opportunity to familiarize themselves with current labor market trends, particularly regarding job application processes for academic and non-academic positions, interview preparation, and identifying key competencies essential for professional success.

In addition to discussing career planning options, the workshop program included interactive sessions where participants could assess their skills, motivation, and career aspirations. Special attention was given to developing individual career development plans, helping researchers effectively manage their careers in the dynamic environment of modern science. Maryna Utkina noted that the knowledge and advice gained would be valuable not only for her personal professional growth but also for further collaboration with colleagues and students within the department.

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Associate Professor Marina Utkina participated in the event “AI in Research: How Young Researchers Can Shape the Future” hosted by the British Academy.

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.

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“PhD Student of the Department of Criminal Law Disciplines Olena Tymoshenko Begins Internship at the University of Liverpool as Part of the Twinning Ukraine International Program”

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.

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Participation in the conference “On the way to the NATO summit in Washington”

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.

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Non-residential scholarship for participation in the Petr Jatsyk Program at the Munch School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto (Canada).

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.

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Participation in the workshop “Integrating equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) into teaching”

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.

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Research presentation at a conference at the University of Warwick

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.

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Successful completion of the Spring School as part of the Jean Monnet project

Ruslana DEGTYAR, teacher-intern of the department, successfully graduated from the Spring School “European technology transfer for Ukrainian universities” (European technology transfer for Ukrainian universities, UniTECH). The event was held within the framework of the Jean Monnet project “European technology transfer for Ukrainian universities” UniTECH under the JEAN-MONNET CHAIRS program.

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USAID Organized the Third Virtual Round Table: Cooperation between Ukraine and Great Britain in the Development of Legal Education – Improving Quality and Sharing Experiences

On March 1, 2024, the head of the Criminal Law and Procedure department Olha Bondarenko took part in the work of the Third virtual round table on the exchange of experience between teachers of Great Britain and Ukraine working on the development of legal education, organized by USAID.

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