Special virtual address from Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine
Deakin is honoured to join universities across the country in a special virtual address by His Excellency President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, on Wednesday 3 August 2022.
We will hold an in-person screening at our Burwood Campus, with President Zelenskyy speaking live via video link from Ukraine.
The event, hosted by the ANU Centre for European Studies, will be opened by The Hon. Julie Bishop and feature a Q&A session between students and President Zelenskyy. Director of the ANU Centre for European Studies, Ms Anne McNaughton, and Head of the National Security College, Professor Rory Medcalf AM, will provide observations to close the virtual event.
This is a unique opportunity for our students to engage – in real time – with a world leader navigating the confronting realities of war, and to reflect on the importance of upholding and defending the rule of law, democracy and the rules-based international order.
Nearing six months since the start of the invasion of Ukraine, President Zelenskyy continues to inspire the world through his leadership and service to his country. We are incredibly grateful to have President Zelenskyy share his time and thoughts with our community.
Deakin is proud to join the Special Address as a partner university, and in support of the Ukrainian people. This event is presented by our friends at the ANU Centre for European Studies, National Security College and Embassy of Ukraine in Australia.
How to attend
When: Wednesday 3 August, 4.45–6pm. Doors open at 4.30pm.
Where: Burwood Corporate Centre, Level 2, Building BC, Deakin University Burwood Campus, 221 Burwood Hwy, Burwood VIC 3125.
You MUST register to attend this event. Tickets are strictly limited, so BOOK NOW.
If you register to attend the event, you also have the opportunity to submit a question that may be used in the Q&A session. If selected, your question will be read out on stage and attributed to you and Deakin. You can submit your question until 4pm, Tuesday 2 August.
In line with current advice and requirements, face masks are strongly recommended at this event. If you feel unwell on the day, please do not attend.
If you’re unable to attend this in-person event, you can join via the livestream. You can also show your support and contribute to the discussion via the hashtag #UnisWithUKR.
Please note: this event may be cancelled at short notice.