A comprehensive guide for universities, published in 2014 aims to assist Higher Education institutions to  fully support a student from an asylum seeking background. Using case studies from the real experiences of Article 26 students,  it contains a whole host of  information about the asylum process, a student’s rights and entitlements whilst they are seeking asylum and a list of organisations where universities can access further information, advice and support.

It’s important to understand how Article 26 developed its eligibility criteria and points to consider when developing criteria for your own bursary scheme. This information can also be found in the appendix of ‘Education for All’.

This report is the result of an investigation commissioned by Article 26 and carried out by Refugee Support Network and Brent Community Law Centre. ‘Establishing a Legal Basis for Artilce 26’ addresses some of the critical legal questions surrounding the work of Article 26 (and the Helena Kennedy Foundation), partner universities and their support of students at different stages in the asylum process. This is essential reading for current and prospective partner universities.

This briefing has been produced by Article 26 and RSN (Refugee Support Network). The document outlines the different rights and entitlements for people with Refugee Status, those with temporary status and asylum seekers awaiting a decision on their application for status, specifically in relation to the feasibility of their studying on an NHS degree programme. The challenges are presented, legal issues are clarified, and tangible solutions are outlined. The briefing concludes with a proposal for potential ‘next steps’ to widen access to NHS degree programmes for prospective students from an asylum-seeking background.

The Article 26 2012 evaluation report was commissioned by the Diana, the Princess of Wales Memorial Fund (our funders at the time) and produced by an independent consultant. This evaluation contains detailed information about the purpose and operational practice of the Article 26 and incorporates stakeholder feedback, including from Article 26 students.