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Ukraine: 30 Years of Data on Social Change and Cohesion
Join us for a talk by Ukrainian sociologist Tymofii Brik, Rector of the Kyiv School of Economics and National Coordinator of the European Social Survey (2022–2026). Drawing on nearly three decades of sociological evidence, Brik will examine how Ukrainian society has evolved before and during Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
Using data on trust, values, identities, and political attitudes, the talk portrays Ukraine as a complex and transforming society with strong aspirations toward democracy and EU integration. The lecture will highlight findings from the European Social Survey alongside other national data sources. While some indicators suggest polarisation, others point to convergence – offering a nuanced picture of cohesion and social change under extreme pressure.
A central focus will be Ukraine’s resilience during wartime. The talk will explore why Ukrainian society has remained robust, drawing on perspectives from local governance, historical legacies, and national identity
Biography:
Tymofii Brik is a Ukrainian sociologist and currently serves as Rector of the Kyiv School of Economics. He is also the National Coordinator of the European Social Survey (2022–2026). From 2019 to 2023, he held visiting positions at Stanford University, New York University, and Northwestern University
Date:
11 February 2026, 11:00
Venue:
Nuffield College, New Road OX1 1NF
Venue Details:
Butler Room, Nuffield College
Speaker:
Tymofii Brik (Kyiv School of Economics)
Booking required?:
Required
Booking url:
https://forms.office.com/e/qKtCZ3nakS
Audience:
Members of the University only
Editor:
Laurel Millen-Quinn
