Ruslan Pavlyshyn

Experience

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  Freie Universität Berlin

  Mar 2019 - Sept 2021

  Research Assistant

  Kalila and Dimna (Ar., كليلة ودمنة) stands as a monumental work in world literature, recognised as one of the seminal texts from the early Islamic era. For over a millennium, it has served as a cornerstone of political education in Islamicate societies. It treats topics such as statecraft, political strategy, ethics and human behavior, employing narratives and allegories to convey universal insights about governance and leadership across centuries, languages and cultures.

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  Ukrainian Culture Weeks

  Jun 2022 - Oct 2022

  Co-Organiser

  Ukrainian Culture Weeks was a festival of Ukrainian culture and intellectual heritage in the city of Oxford in September 2022. Jointly co-organised by Cherwell College, Dom Master Class and Oxford University Ukrainian Society, the aim of this partnership was to foster collaboration between British and Ukrainian academic and cultural institutions. The one-week festival consisted of 19 events held at 9 different locations in the city of Oxford. Bringing 42 renowned artists, academics, and musicians from Ukraine and various cities in Europe to Oxford, the festival's aim was to express gratitude to the British people for their solidarity with Ukraine. The festival has raised £125,000 in grants and donations for trusted Ukrainian charities. As a token of gratitude, the organisers donated signature Ukrainian sheet music to the special collections of the Bodleian Library (University of Oxford). Show less

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  St. Gallen Symposium

  Dec 2022 - Dec 2022

  Global Leadership Challenge

  Every year, the Global Leadership Challenge convenes 100 young leaders from over 50 countries to advance leadership that makes a difference in the world. Working with experienced experts in their fields, they co-create impact projects for the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Last December, GLC 2022 featured over 20 speakers and senior advisors, including, including Luis Guillermo Solís, the former President of Costa Rica, Justine Sass, Chief of UNESCO’s Section of Education for Inclusion and Gender Equality, and Arunma Oteh, former Vice President and Treasurer of the World Bank. Show less

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  OxUA Incubator

  Dec 2022 - now

  Co-Founder and Joint Head

  OxUA Incubator is an online platform in Oxford that accelerates Ukrainian startups and facilitates cooperation between the UK and Ukraine in the digital and technological sectors, selecting and supporting promising Ukrainian startups with academic, financial and mentorship resources.We aim to foster a dynamic and inclusive startup ecosystem in Ukraine by connecting entrepreneurs, investors, mentors and educators across the UK and US communities to support innovative and transformative concepts that prioritise sustainable growth. We prioritise biotech, health, and educational startups to drive positive change and foster economic development in Ukraine.Our vision is to establish Ukraine as a global leader in innovation and entrepreneurship by empowering startups that drive economic growth and societal impact, restoring Ukraine's economy and communities in the wake of the Russian invasion. Show less

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  Oxford Global Security Programme

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  Research Assistant

  The Oxford Global Security Programme ­­(GSP) conducts cutting-edge research on global security in the contemporary world. Taking a genuinely interdisciplinary approach to global security research, GSP focuses on security dynamics in the context of armed conflict and the global illicit economy, transitions from war to peace, and responses to insecurity - emphasising the connections between localised conflicts and insecurities with global shifts in power and order.