European Wellness and Ukraine’s NUUPES Sign Strategic MOU to Advance Sports Science and Regenerative Medicine

KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia | KYIV, Ukraine – August 22, 2025
In a significant step toward advancing global health innovation, European Wellness Academy (Asia Pacific), the academic and research division of European Wellness Biomedical Group (EWBG), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National University of Ukraine on Physical Education and Sport (NUUPES).

The partnership will focus on the joint project titled:
“Innovative Research in Human Performance: Bridging Sports Science, Clinical Practice, and Regenerative Medicine.”

The MOU was signed simultaneously in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, and Kyiv, Ukraine, formalizing a cross-border collaboration aimed at elevating research, education, and clinical practices in the field of sports medicine, regenerative therapy, and human performance.

About NUUPES: Ukraine’s Premier Sports University

Founded in Kyiv, NUUPES is a prestigious higher education institution specializing in elite sports training, physical education, and rehabilitation sciences. With 21 departments across 4 faculties, NUUPES supports more than 3,000 students and operates multiple research institutes focused on sports traumatology, physical rehabilitation, and healthy lifestyle development.

NUUPES has contributed to the development of many world-class athletes, including:

• Serhiy Bubka, world-record pole vaulter
• Vitali Klitschko, heavyweight boxing legend
• Lilia Podkopayeva, Olympic gold-medal gymnast
• Denys Berinchyk, WBO lightweight boxing champion
• Andriy Shevchenko, football icon

Key Areas of Cooperation

The MOU outlines several strategic areas of collaboration:

• Joint research on the application of regenerative technologies in sports recovery and injury prevention
• Development of digital education platforms featuring EWBG’s medical and scientific content
• Reciprocal academic exchanges between professors, researchers, and students
• Organization of symposia, conferences, and seminars across both nations
• Collaborative analysis of clinical data and bio-regenerative therapy effectiveness
• Shared access to research infrastructure in Malaysia and Ukraine

“This collaboration unites academic excellence with regenerative innovation,” said Prof. Dato’ Sri Dr. Mike Chan, Founder and Chairman of European Wellness. “Together, we are building a future where athletes, patients, and youth benefit from science-backed performance and recovery strategies.”

For more information on NUUPES, visit: https://uni-sport.edu.ua/university

A Malaysian–Ukrainian Academic Alliance

Though the signing event at European Wellness Premier Center in Kota Kinabalu was witnessed by local researchers and medical professionals, the presence of national flags representing Switzerland, Germany, Ukraine, and Malaysia signified the multinational footprint of European Wellness’ scientific development and global research collaborations.

• Prof. Oleksandr Pyzhov, Acting Rector of NUUPES, emphasized that “the partnership enhances our capacity to combine traditional sports training with cutting-edge biomedical science—bringing long-term benefits to Ukrainian athletes and youth development programs.”

About European Wellness Academy

 European Wellness Academy (EWA) is the academic division of European Wellness Biomedical Group (EWBG), dedicated to regenerative medicine education, research, and clinical application. With hubs across Europe and Asia, the group is recognized globally for its innovation in stem cell therapy, biological medicine, and wellness transformation.

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