On May 26, the Institute opened the Hybrid Threats Research Laboratory (auditorium 402) as part of the Erasmus+ project "Academic Response to Hybrid Threats 610133-EPP-1-2019-1-FI-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP". The laboratory is created as an organizational and research center for the joint work of teachers and students of the institute. Similar centers have also been opened in six Ukrainian universities participating in the project. The equipment has been carefully selected specifically to support master's programs and research work in the relevant fields of the project, which will ensure the creation of a comprehensive interdisciplinary academic environment for the joint work of educators, scientists and professionals of various fields in order to strengthen the resilience of society and counter hybrid influences and threats. The total amount of equipment purchased for the Laboratory is 893,812 hryvnias 82 kopecks.

Many thanks to our partners from the Ukrainian Catholic University for their efforts in purchasing equipment, taking into account all partner wishes and harmonizing all grant requirements with Ukrainian legislation.

Special thanks NEO in Ukraine and its coordinator Svitlana Shitikova for assistance in complying with and agreeing on the requirements of the grant and Ukrainian legislation in the process of purchasing equipment.