Newcastle University researcher finds work through programme supporting displaced Ukrainians
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Newcastle University researcher finds work through programme supporting displaced Ukrainians

13 Jul 2026 · Originally published 12 Jul 2026 9/10 Original headline: Newcastle University worker helped by programme reportedly bringing £31.5m to UK
Borys Zakharchenko, a chemist who fled Ukraine in 2022, has secured a research role at Newcastle University after joining the government-backed Specialist Training and Employment Programme. The initiative has helped thousands of participants find long-term work, contributing an estimated £31.5 million to the UK economy while providing stability for families rebuilding their lives.
Source: Chronicle Live Tyne And Wear
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