The latest University of Sanctuary events can be found via the main Events page. Below are reports of previous events. 

2019 Conference

Academics, professional staff, students, sanctuary scholars and many others will gather to explore how Higher Education Institutions can do more to build a practice and a culture of welcome for people seeking sanctuary in the UK.

2020 conference

A two day programme of online workshops and webinars which covered a range of topics to appeal to staff, students and practitioners across the network. 

2021 Conference

An ambitious two week programme of online workshops and webinars which covered a range of topics to appeal to staff, students and practitioners across the network.

2023 Conference

Hosted at the University of Edinburgh, 159 took part in this gathering to discuss access to higher education for people who have experience of forced migration. Click on the link above to read more detail and stay posted about notes, key learnings, and workshop summaries from this conference.

Training for Higher Education Practitioners

In a University of Sanctuary, it is important to equip staff on all levels of the university with good training, so that they feel more confident about navigating immigration issues relating to complex statuses, educational access, entitlements and rights. Click ont he link above for advice about training.

Regional University of Sanctuary Networks

An opportunity for universities in a similar region, working towards similar goals, to meet and share information and best practice on a regular basis. There are currently two regional networks: Universities in London and Universities in North England & Yorkshire.