Academics unite as part of the Glasgow Refugee, Asylum and Migration Network
Glasgow Refugee, Asylum and Migration Network (GRAMNet), based at the University of Glasgow, is an example of academics coming together across Scotland, to…
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University of Sheffield continues to support refugees arriving under the resettlement scheme
The University of Sheffield has done some tremendous work building upon the city’s legacy of welcome as the very first City…
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DeMontford University students research new evidence to assist asylum seekers
New Evidence Search Teem (NEST) is a group of volunteers who are largely law students from DeMontford university.
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The Plymouth Law School Law Clinic Refugee Family Reunion Project
The Plymouth Law School Law Clinic Refugee Family Reunion Project involves one OISC (Officer of the Immigration Service Commissioner) registered supervisor from…
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Outreach work could improve number of refugees reaching higher education – by Lucy Judd
Lucy Judd, Outreach Coordinator at Nottingham Trent University, explains how outreach work plays an important part in refugees seeking education.
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Learning to live and work together: Bradford academics involved in innovative European research project
Five higher education institutions, across five European countries are involved in a project which aims to improve experiences and outcomes for…
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Sir David Attenborough Praises Leicester for its work as a University of Sanctuary
Sir David Attenborough highlighted the importance of University’s status as a University of Sanctuary last month when he visited, as…
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Course with creches: Cardiff Met implements a symbiotic approach
Cardiff Metropolitan University has been running teacher training courses since 1945, when the Cardiff Teacher Training College was set up…
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Leicester group says “No” to Loneliness
Representatives of the University of Leicester Sanctuary group attended a conference on loneliness and social isolation organised by DICE and…
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Space To Grow
Universities are often lucky enough to enjoy large grounds and remain some of the best green spaces in our communities.…
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Winchester recognised as a University of Sanctuary
The University of Winchester has been awarded the status of ‘University of Sanctuary’ by UK charity City of Sanctuary in…
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University of Bradford recognised as University of Sanctuary
The University of Bradford has become one of the first universities in the UK to be awarded as a 'University…
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New Campaigns Toolkit for Equal Access to Higher Education.
Student Action for Refugees (STAR) has been campaigning since 2008 to ensure that people in the UK seeking refugee protection have…
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New online course opens the door to UK higher education
Enrolment is now open for a free online course from Cambridge English to help refugees and asylum seekers get the…
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Remember Max Born – refugee scientists and a role for UK higher education institutions
A great blog from Cambridge on how higher education institutions can help in the refugee crisis.
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The Journey to Protection and the University Experience for Refugees and Asylum Seekers
On 2nd February 2017 University of Warwick pioneered an important event: The Journey to Protection and the University Experience for…
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Sanctuary Scholarships at SOAS
SOAS (The School of Oriental and African Studies), University of London has announced the seven fee waivers for asylum seekers…
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Universities of Sanctuary Support for Sanctuary Campuses across the USA
A message of solidarity