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As part of strengthening cybersecurity measures, Taras Shevchenko Kyiv National University (KNU), Ukraine’s largest university, has banned the use of Telegram in official correspondence, citing the possibility of Russian intelligence services accessing Telegram user data, which could pose a security threat.
KNU has decided to restrict the use of Telegram to all university employees, including the removal of all official channels, bots and accounts associated with the university. This decision was a continuation of the recent ban on the use of the messenger on official devices of the state and law enforcement agencies of Ukraine.
The message about the ban first appeared on one of the university’s popular Telegram channels, but later the administration confirmed its authenticity and urged students to choose alternative means of communication. According to the results of the survey, Instagram and WhatsApp are the most popular. Students and teachers noted that despite Telegram’s popularity for educational and personal use, they have alternative platforms for communication.
Telegram is widely used by Ukrainian educational institutions to exchange information, coordinate tasks, and even receive quick notifications about air raids and military threats. While students are not prohibited from using the messenger for personal purposes, some have reported difficulty accessing Telegram on university Wi-Fi and in dormitories. KNU is not the only university considering such a ban – similar statements have already been made by the National Aviation University and the Ukrainian Catholic University.
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