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Daryna Zhyvohliadova

26 Feb 2026 | 13:45 - 15:00
M Leuven (Forum), Leopold Vanderkelenstraat 28, 3000 Leuven

Dr. Daryna Zhyvohliadova is a Ukrainian cultural professional and academic with an expertise in contemporary management and knowledge exchange practices for international cultural cooperation, as well as in strategies and tactics for safeguarding heritage during wartime

Daryna Zhyvohliadova

Being awarded the Cultural Protection Professional Award by IAASF (UK), Daryna has a recent record of giving guest lectures at esteemed universities worldwide, including the University of Technology Sydney, the University of Ljubljana, the University of Maribor, and several Ukrainian academic institutions, including Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.

In her recent professional roles, Daryna provided consultancy to ALIPH Foundation, Europa Nostra, and the Cultural Relations Platform, led the Creative Europe Desk and the International Cooperation at Ukrainian Cultural Foundation, and coordinated UNFPA's Humanitarian Response.

As an individual member of leading European networks, including ENCATC, Culture Solutions, the European Expert Network on Culture, and Culture Action Europe, Daryna is also a committed advocate of culture as a cornerstone of sustainable development.

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Diederick Nuyttens is a painter and musician affiliated with TOON (the national service role for healthcare heritage).

26 Feb 2026 - 13:45
M Leuven (Forum), Leopold Vanderkelenstraat 28, 3000 Leuven

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Daryna Zhyvohliadova will present the third story in the theme 'Health & Heritage' on Thursday afternoon.