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What universities can do to assist refugees Insight on how institutions can open doors for displaced scholars into and through higher education
There are now more than 100 million people forcibly displaced around the globe and a combination of war, extreme weather and persecution means this number is forecast to rise. Higher education offers a route by which these individuals can rebuild their lives and contribute to societies in their new host countries. However, refugee scholars face multiple challenges relating to accreditation requirements, limited finances, language barriers, unstable domestic set-ups and more. This collection of resources explores the different ways institutions can assist both students and academics who have been forced to flee their homes.
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Afghan Chevening scholar Naimatullah Zafary , who was among the last people to be airlifted to safety from Kabul , explains how institutions can support refugee students and staff who arrive in an unfamiliar country after experiencing perilous journeys and severe trauma
Practical ways to develop a comprehensive university ‘ …
Seven practical steps to developing a comprehensive sanctuary programme that can support the immediate needs of …
The role of complementary higher education pathways for refugees
Education has emerged as a pathway to sustainable resettlement for displaced people but establishing programmes requires …
Simple ways universities can collaborate to bring more refugees into …
There ’ s strength in numbers when it comes to meeting the unique learning and support needs of refugee students
Six steps to improve access to UK higher education for displaced students
People who have fled war and persecution often face barriers to continuing their studies in the UK . Here are six ways universities can help to improve access
What can universities do to improve routes into HE for displaced academics ?
Efforts to support Ukrainian academics offer lessons in how individual institutions can improve pathways into UK higher education for displaced scholars now and in the future , write Uta Staiger and Freya Proudman
Increasing access to higher education for refugees through digital learning
In Lebanon , a project designed to increase access to higher education for Syrian refugees through digital learning has been …
Education for humanity : designing learner - centric solutions for …
Key tenets to successfully , and sustainably , designing university initiatives that support refugee learners around the globe using …
Using tech to connect refugees with pathways to higher education : an …
Kate Symons and Georgia Cole share key lessons from a pilot project aiming to support refugees and learners from …
How can universities support Ukrainian students ? Advice from a Polish institution
Rapid response actions that universities can take to support Ukrainian students and academics , based on the experience of a Polish institution
Eight ways UK academics can help students and researchers from Ukrainian universities
From joining a working group to mentoring and collaborating , UK scholars can support Ukrainian scientists and make a difference , no matter how small
Helping refugees get their qualifications recognised
Tips for how higher education institutions and accreditation authorities can recognise refugees ’ qualifications even …
Displaced workers deserve more than short - termism from universities
Institutions must stop and think before helping reshape the career trajectories of millions of workers , says Gangaram Singh
‘ Making it ’ in the US : education and employment for Afghan refugees
With war and displacement atop most news agendas right now , higher education has a huge part to play in the US ’ national response
The US should admit Ukrainian medical students to help them rebuild their country
A caveat for recipients of such aid would be committing to moving back to Ukraine to practise after they have completed their studies
Business schools must play their part in supporting those fleeing Ukraine
As providers of education that sits at the interface of industry and academia , the onus is on business schools to step up during times of crisis
