The academic initiative Ukrainian Studies in Münster (USiM) is an interdisciplinary association of Ukraine-related research and teaching at the University of Münster and brings together academics from ten disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. The aim of the network is to expand Münster as a location for Ukraine research, international networking, the expansion of academic dialogue and research cooperation with Ukrainian as well as European and non-European partner organisations, the promotion of young academics and the transfer of Ukraine-related knowledge to society.