Institutionalization of world history research in Ukrainian historical science: the role of the State Institution «Institute of World History of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine»

The article highlights the significance of the institutionalization of world history research in contemporary Ukraine. This process is exemplified by the State Institution “Institute of World History of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine”, which stands as a leading academic center for the systemic and comprehensive study of global historical development from ancient times to the present day. The multifaceted activities of the Institute are thoroughly characterized, underscoring its pivotal role in the institutionalization of world history within domestic academia. The systematic approach of the Institute in studying world history is evident, as its research encompasses a vast spectrum of issues related to the historical development of European, Asian, African, North American, and South American regions, including their civilizational peculiarities and interdependencies from the perspective of global studies and transcontinental interaction. The authors focus on the Institute’s active research and publishing endeavors. Notably, the establishment of the journal «Problems of World History» has created opportunities for direct coordination of world history studies in Ukraine. Furthermore, the Institute publishes collections of scholarly works, monographs, analytical notes, and encyclopedias, covering a wide range of global historical topics. It is emphasized that the Institute serves as a stable platform for training academic staff in the field of world history through the functioning of a specialized academic council. This ensures open access to dissertation research for scholars and the public. The article also argues for the importance of the Institute’s active implementation of digital tools (an informative official website, an electronic scholarly library, and a YouTube videoblog) to promote academic achievements in world history. It is confirmed that the Institute not only systematizes the study of global historical processes but also actively shapes the institutional environment for the development of academic personnel, ensures the openness of scholarly data, and contributes to the integration of Ukrainian historiography into the global academic space.