Every year, November 10 marks World Science Day for Peace and Development, proclaimed by UNESCO to highlight the role of science in solving society’s pressing problems and ensuring sustainable development.
During the war, Ukrainian science is going through difficult times. At the same time, it is especially important right now to preserve the country’s scientific potential and to continue research whose results will help counter Russian aggression and, later on, will contribute to the recovery and further development of the country. For the Institute of Technical Mechanics of the NAS of Ukraine and SSA of Ukraine, this means continuing work in its traditional research areas and searching for new tasks that meet Ukraine’s current needs. Research in rocket and space technology, mechanics of transport systems, dynamics and strength of structures and radio electronics is not only of scientific but also of practical importance.
Recent years have been a serious test for our staff as well. Despite damage to the Institute’s buildings, difficult working conditions and the everyday hardships of wartime, researchers continue to work, publish research results, take part in scientific conferences and maintain ties with colleagues in Ukraine and abroad. Behind every such result is the daily work of people dedicated to what they do.
On World Science Day, we extend our greetings to all our colleagues and wish them inspiration, new research results, opportunities to bring their ideas to life and, most importantly, peace, without which the full development of Ukrainian science is impossible.
