GO ZAINA! 🥳💪🙌🔥😍🏆 ⁣ Zaina Aljumma 🧡 زينة 🍉, our very own Health & Wellbeing coordinator, has just graduated with distinction in her MA from University of South Wales ⁣ Zaina is a Sanctuary Scholar, a brilliant coordinator, volunteer, mother - & an all round inspiration.

We are all set for the Universities of Sanctuary Conference organised by Universities of Sanctuary. Human Rights & Advocacy Coordinator, Pinar.Aksu and Ahmed Alhindi to talk about Our Grades Not Visas campaign- access to education for Migrant students and people seeking asylum

Honoured to be part of this incredible panel at Universities of Sanctuary conference A few highlights from the session STAR | Student Action for Refugees talked about #EqualAccess to University for migrant students & the difference student activism is making across UK, highlighting that more can be done!

Fantastic couple of days with Universities of Sanctuary STAR | Student Action for Refugees and UNHCR Education, and many other friends…celebrating the wonderful work of universities across the country welcoming refugee students and considering the future…

I have been challenged and inspired in the last few days. I spoke on a panel at the Higher Education and Refugees Forum UNHCR United Kingdom Times Higher Education and delivered introductory remarks with Maryam Taher at Universities of Sanctuary’s 4th annual conference…

Our Sanctuary Team had an exciting few days at The University of Edinburgh attending the ‘UK Higher Education & Refugees Forum’ & Universities of Sanctuary’s 4th Annual Conference. The team are energised by the discussions & inspired to apply learnings to the King’s Sanctuary Programme #UnisOfSanctuary

An inspiring conference. Delighted to have learned so much from everyone. Thanks 👏🏼🙏🏼Universities of Sanctuary City of Sanctuary UK 🧡

Coming to you with some exciting news this frosty Monday morning…We Belong is hiring an entry-level Communications Officer with lived experience of the UK immigration system. 📣 Swipe through 👉 for all the details, or head to our website for more: webelong.org.uk/node/125

📣 Come work with us in Oxford! 🌈 RLRH is hiring a Project Coordinator! The role is part-time w an office at RefugeeStudiesCentre in University of Oxford. You'd join a team that's building an inclusive env't for refugee scholars. 🗓️ Deadline: Mon 13th Feb ✍️ Apply: qeh.ox.ac.uk/content/projec…

New Scholarships at London Met Univeristy now open for undergraduate and master's courses! open to those unable to access a student loan, deadline 30th June 2023 londonmet.ac.uk/applying/fundi… London Met WP London Met Uni

We are devastated by the disaster in Turkey & Syria. Our solidarity goes to everyone affected & those now working to save lives. Our little team, which has both Turkish & Syrian members, has been rocked by the last 24 hours - this is how we're trying to help...

🔔 Applications to be RLRH's Project Coordinator are due next week on Monday 13th February, by 12noon UK time. Get your applications in! Or share w anyone you think would be a great candidate! 👇 Details in 🧵.

Wonderful event by University of Warwick and Warwick STAR ⭐️ ⬇️

Displaced Student Opportunities UK is live now! More than 70 opportunities are available on the portal - from preparation for #university to PhD scholarships. You are a click away from finding the right opportunity for you! For more information, visit👉 displacedstudent.org.uk

📣Apply to RSC Pathways!📣 This 3-month course in Refugee Studies from University of Oxford is available worldwide to learners affected by forced displacement. It opens doors to funded grad degrees & career opportunities & it's free to enrol!👩‍🎓💻🌍 Please share! rsc.ox.ac.uk/rsc-pathways-2…

We need students' voices! The impact of IELTS testing on the lives of forced migrants is being researched & they want to hear how it affects access to university. Please share this short survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… or read more about the research: forcedmigrantsielts.weebly.com

There are still some scholarships open for displaced students hoping to enrol in university for September 2024. But be quick because deadlines are fast approaching ⬇️⬇️ Here's a thread 🧵 displacedstudent.org.uk STAR | Student Action for Refugees City of Sanctuary UK 🧡

The British Society for Middle Eastern Studies (BRISMES) has started a vital fund to support the survival and rebuilding of higher education in Gaza. Please consider donating & sharing this with your networks: gofundme.com/f/the-brismes-…

It was great to be part of the timely Duolingo English Test event with Lords Blunkett & Mandelson discussing "Universities under Labour". Dialogue about the future of HE and its sustainability. Work is needed now more than ever to ensure inclusion & access to HE for displaced people.

Insightful workshop on career transition challenges faced by forcibly displaced students after university: shorturl.at/WRU1P + ways universities can support them in navigating these barriers. Thanks to universities in the South-West UoS network for organising this event🎓