By Diane Peters. In November 2015, Canada announced it would accept 25,000 Syrian refugees by the end of the year, with more to follow in 2016. Thanks partially to the tragic images of three-year-old Alan Kurdi washed up on the shore of the Mediterranean, Canadians overwhelmingly supported the new Liberal government’s plan and signed up to become sponsors. More...
Syriens, Irakiens, Afghans, Erythréens : ils sont vingt actuellement sur les bancs de la faculté à suivre un cursus à l'université de Poitiers. Voir l'article...
Afin d’assurer la pérennité de son diplôme inédit « Français langue étrangère pour les populations réfugiées en insertion universitaire », l’Université Paris-8 de Saint-Denis vient de lancer une campagne de collecte de dons par Internet sur le principe du « crowdfunding ». Voir l'article...
By Beckie Smith. The number of initiatives to support refugee students is multiplying rapidly at universities across Europe, but the vast majority of refugees still face insurmountable barriers to higher education. More collaboration and action are now needed, UN and HE leaders urged at the EAIE conference in Liverpool this month. More...
The Adopt an Academic programme is accepting applications for mentors and mentees. The programme gives researchers from renowned German and Arab higher education and research institutions the opportunity to support refugee scholars through academic counselling, systematic network building and administrative assistance. More...
By Sara Custer. A global database of scholarships and education opportunities available to displaced and refugee students is set to launch with backing from a new philanthropic organisation, supported by former British prime minister Gordon Brown. More...
From learning German to help with vocational and educational training: the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research is supporting the integration of refugees with an extensive package of measures. More...
Wallonia has just approved an occupational integration measure for newly-arrived refugees, with the potential to recognise their skills. In Brussels, an ‘occupational situation’ tool could help them get a ‘ticket to employment’. More...
The European Students' Union or ESU has launched a Small Grants Programme to help its member student unions contribute to securing the refugees’ fundamental human rights and stimulating a sense of belonging to the national and European community. Read more...
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