Public Lecture Series

Selection of photos showing some of the UoS speakers

The University of Sanctuary public lecture series is designed to bring together people from across UEA and the general public to engage in debates on a diverse range of subjects relating to sanctuary, from maternity care to education and integration through sports.

University of Sanctuary Public Lectures Series 2022-2023

ADULT LEARNING IN SCOTLAND & ENGLAND
Wednesday 21 June 2023, 4pm-5pm
Lauren Bouttell, PhD candidate, School of Education and Life Long Learning, UEA. Chaired by Theresa Frey.

In the UK, there is a lack of funding for adult education for those with a background of forced migration. This lecture will explore the role of community organisations in facilitating learning.
Please follow this link on the day: bit.ly/AdultLearningSanctuary

UEA REFUGEE WEEK EVENT. QUALIFICATION PASSPORTS FOR REFUGEES
Wednesday 8 March 2023, 12pm-1pm, Queens Building, Rm 1.03, University of East AngliaAbass Isiaka (EDU), Theresa Frey (EDU) & Yann Lebeau (EDU) and chaired by Lauren Bouttell (EDU)
This lecture will examine how the UNESCO Global Convention and Concurrent Introduction of the UNESCO Qualification Passport for Refugees is being translated into Higher Education, National and Institutional Policies.
No need to prebook


CLIMATE CHANGE AND MIGRATION
Wednesday 12 October 2022, 4pm-5pm, ONLINE EVENT.
Esmatullah Khyber, PhD student, School of International Development. Chaired by Theresa Frey.

This lecture explored human migration and its relationship to climate change and included cases from Afghanistan and other developing nations. The lecture concluded with a discussion of possible solutions and policy options.

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