The BNA stands with Ukraine

8th Mar 2022

The British Neuroscience Association (BNA) is shocked and saddened by the current humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and our thoughts and hearts are with the innocent people whose lives are being torn apart by this terrible war. 

We stand in solidarity with all those in Ukraine, in particular members and affiliates of the Ukrainian Society for Neuroscience (USN)

It has been wonderful to see members of our own neuroscience community take action to support Ukrainian colleagues, for example at Sussex Neuroscience and to see solidarity and opportunities shared (EMBO solidarity list, Academy of Medical Sciences and Science for Ukraine). If you would also like to reach out and show support  – from donations to practical support for all students and researchers who have been directly affected by the invasion – we have collated the list below with links that you might find helpful.

The British Neuroscience Association

How can you help?

• Donate to the DEC Ukraine Appeal | British Red Cross
• Additional fundraising opportunities at The Ukrainian Institute London, Fundraiser for Association of Ukrainians and United Help Ukraine – Helping People. Saving Lives.
• Organisations focused on helping children include: Donate to Ukraine Children Now | Save the Children UK and voices.org.ua
• You can also support local journalism at The Kyiv Independent - News from Ukraine, Eastern Europe and https://english.nv.ua/
• Share the EMBO solidarity list with opportunities for researchers across Europe
• Check out your local organisations for donating supplies