XTX Markets Commits £510k Donation to Aid University of Liverpool’s Support for Ukrainian Scholars

XTX Markets Commits £510k Donation to Aid University of Liverpool’s Support for Ukrainian Scholars

(IN BRIEF) Algorithmic trading firm XTX Markets has announced a significant £510k donation to the University of Liverpool through its Academic Sanctuaries Fund, aimed at supporting Ukrainian academics and students affected by the ongoing conflict. The generous funding will facilitate a new initiative, enabling up to 30 Ukrainian PhD students to participate in a co-supervision program jointly conducted by the University of Liverpool and Sumy State University in Ukraine. Additionally, the grant will provide bursaries for up to 50 visiting research students and academics, fostering knowledge exchange and research collaboration while bolstering educational opportunities in Ukraine. This partnership builds upon the University’s existing strong ties with Sumy State University, spanning education and research endeavors, including summer schools, student exchanges, and collaborative digital transformation initiatives. A recent UK/Ukraine twinning networking event hosted by the University brought together stakeholders from over 60 institutions to explore avenues for future collaboration, further underscoring the commitment to fostering enduring academic partnerships. Professor Igor Potapov of the University’s Department of Computer Science expressed gratitude for the donation, emphasizing its transformative potential in supporting the next generation of Ukrainian scholars and fostering impactful research collaborations with far-reaching societal benefits. University of Liverpool academics are invited to engage in collaborative initiatives with their Ukrainian counterparts, with contact information provided for further inquiries and partnership opportunities.

(PRESS RELEASE) LIVERPOOL, 7-Jun-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Algorithmic trading firm XTX Markets has announced a significant contribution of £510k from its Academic Sanctuaries Fund to aid the University of Liverpool in supporting Ukrainian academics and students affected by the ongoing conflict.

The donation from XTX Markets will facilitate the University’s initiative to assist Ukrainian scholars and students by establishing a co-supervision program for up to 30 Ukrainian PhD students in collaboration with Sumy State University in Ukraine. Furthermore, the grant will provide bursaries for as many as 50 visiting research students and academics, fostering knowledge exchange and research collaboration between the University of Liverpool and counterparts in Ukraine.

Building upon a robust partnership cultivated over the past two years, the University of Liverpool has engaged in various educational and research endeavors with Sumy State University. These efforts encompass joint summer schools, student exchanges, resource sharing, and a collaborative research and innovation program focused on digital transformation.

Highlighting the depth of collaboration, the University recently hosted a high-profile networking event uniting stakeholders from the UK and Ukraine. More than 100 participants from over 60 universities convened to explore avenues for fostering new partnerships and enhancing collaboration between the two nations.

Reflecting on the significance of the donation, Professor Igor Potapov of the University’s Department of Computer Science expressed gratitude to XTX Markets for their support. He emphasized the impact the funding will have in nurturing the next generation of Ukrainian PhD students and fostering research collaborations that benefit both Ukrainian and UK societies.

Academics from the University of Liverpool are invited to engage in collaborative efforts with their Ukrainian counterparts through various initiatives such as research projects, co-supervision programs, and academic mentoring. For those interested in participating, inquiries can be directed to ukraine-twinning@liverpool.ac.uk.

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Jennifer Morgan
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SOURCE: University of Liverpool