FLEET is an international research institution that is committed to fostering a fair, equitable, and just environment in which to conduct research worldwide. The principles of self-determination, national sovereignty, and peaceful relations among nations are the basic foundation that supports these values.
FLEET, therefore, stands in solidarity with its participating universities, the Australian government, and learned societies around the world, in condemning the Russian attack on the people and sovereignty of Ukraine. We express our sympathy and support for Ukrainian colleagues and all others who are affected.
Below we offer further links to similar statements of support, as well as resources for those who would like to do more to help Ukraine and Ukrainian researchers.
Similar statements of support from FLEET’s participating institutions and Australia’s learned academies:
– Go8 on the Russian invasion of Ukraine
– ANU Statement on Ukraine
– UOW stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine
– RMIT media release on support for Ukraine
– Acola statement on Ukraine
Ways to help Ukraine:
1. Add your name to a google sheet with a listing of global labs supporting Ukrainian scientists at all levels. Group leaders can enter their details here.
2. Consider donating funds to the Ukraine Crisis Appeal
3. Consider donating funds to the charity helping Ukrainian Refugees in Australia:
Compass Community Care: Commonwealth Bank, BSB: 063-106, Account Number: 10598904, Payment Description: “Help Ukraine”
4. Offer help and volunteer at ukrainians.org.au
5. Offer help to families escaping the war zone at visa.jointgift.com.au
6. Consider donating funds to the Safe Passages Fund through the National Academies to support a Ukrainian scholar and their family through their Scientists and Engineers in Exile or Displaced (SEED) program.