Open University in Scotland hold roundtable event
On 19 January 2021, Open University in Scotland held a virtual roundtable event exploring learning for forced migrants, as part…
Posts Categorized: Universities
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ESOL | Teaching Refugees
Two excellent blogs/podcasts about ESOL for people seeking sanctuary
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Sanctuary Scholarship at Mansfield College, Oxford
The Council of Lutheran Churches (CLC) announced it will be supporting Mansfield College, Oxford University, through the funding of a new scholarship. From autumn this year, Mansfield will offer a fully funded graduate scholarship for an outstanding scholar who has been forced to migrate from their home and has sought…
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Launch Meeting: Colleges of Sanctuary Resource Pack
Tuesday 2 February 2021
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Widening Access Good Practice Examples from Scottish Universities
On Wednesday the 2nd of December, SCAPP (Scotland's Community of Access and Participation Practitioners) and Universities of Sanctuary jointly held…
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Bath becomes a ‘University of Sanctuary’
The University of Bath has been recognised as a University of Sanctuary in recognition of its students and staff efforts…
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Widening Participation in HE in Scotland
Interested in Refugees' access to Higher Education in Scotland?
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Notes, Videos from University of Sanctuary 2020 Conference
This year the University of Sanctuary conference was an ambitious two day programme of online workshops and webinars which covered…
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Call out from One Strong Voice – new collective for people with lived experience of seeking sanctuary and the wider immigration system
Do you want to be part of making positive change? If you have direct lived experience of the asylum and…
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University of Edinburgh renews its recognition as a University of Sanctuary
Many congratulations to the University of Edinburgh which has announced the renewal of its University of Sanctuary Award. The following…
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Guide to Privacy Settings on social media and other data protection resources
Privacy International have shared a series of useful resources aimed at migrant and refugee organisations and the people with whom they work.
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Solidarity with #BlackLivesMatter
City of Sanctuary UK stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement in calling for justice and the need to address the root causes of racism. We stand firmly in solidarity with all those who struggle against racism and xenophobia.
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Event for Widening Access and Participation Professionals in Scotland
Online Event: Exploring Access to Higher Education in Scotland for Refugees and People Seeking Asylum
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“Beyond Belief” – Home Office Asylum Interviews Reveal a Culture Tainted by Prejudgement
Freedom from Torture today publishes a new report "Beyond Belief" on the experience of the asylum interview for torture survivors…
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City of Sanctuary Update from the Chair and Chief Officer
Dear City of Sanctuary Friends,
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Manchester institutions awarded University of Sanctuary and Museum of Sanctuary status
The University of Manchester and Manchester Museum have been awarded university of sanctuary and museum of sanctuary status. The universities…