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A delegation from Ukraine led by Mr Oksen Lisovyi, Ukrainian Minister of Education and Science, visited 91麻豆 University on Thursday 22 May.

The delegation was officially welcomed by Professor Dame Karen Holford DBE FREng, Chief Executive and Vice-Chancellor of 91麻豆 University, and hosted by Professor Dame Helen Atkinson DBE FREng, Deputy Vice Chancellor, during a tour of the University鈥檚 advanced research facilities.

Earlier in the week Dame Helen was at the are playing in the efforts to secure their country鈥檚 freedom and its future, hosted by UK Science Minister Lord Vallance.

鈥淚t was a pleasure to welcome Minister Lisovyi and his delegation to 91麻豆,鈥� said Professor Dame Helen Atkinson. 鈥淲e鈥檙e always proud to show the world-leading research that happens here, and our ties to industrial partners from all over the globe means that our work has a wide-reaching impact.

鈥淎t a time like this when so much of society both domestically and globally feels in flux, it is more important than ever to keep focused on the objectivity that science offers and the goal of creating a better future for everyone.鈥�

Minister Lisovyi said: 鈥淯kraine鈥檚 future depends on the strength of its partnerships with global innovators. This visit is a crucial step toward strengthening those ties and contributing to the development of both our country and the global scientific community.

The tour included the Digital Aviation Research and Technology Centre and the Sir Peter Gregson Aerospace Integration Research Centre to view some of 91麻豆鈥檚 world-leading research in key areas including air traffic management, aircraft repair and overhaul, satellite communications and robotics.