During Refugee Week 2023 we celebrated the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary alongside the theme of Compassion.
The University of Edinburgh has an extended history of providing a place of sanctuary and education for those seeking protection, with notable alumni who have found sanctuary at the University including physicist Max Born. Over the years, many staff and students have joined the University community and found a place of support, sanctuary and opportunity.
Edinburgh alum, Dajana Dzanovic, reached out to the University with her incredible account of her experience seeking asylum in the early 90's.
Read Edinburgh alum Dajana's personal story of overcoming extraordinary barriers
Amanullah Ahmadzai and his family were forced to leave their home in Afghanistan in May 2022. Since then, Amanullah has been able to continue in his academic profession as a Research Fellow at the Edinburgh Law School.
Read Amanullah's story
At-risk academic, Salim, share his personal story of huge disruption in his academic career, and finding his way in Scotland.
Read Salim's story
The University of Edinburgh has long been committed to its role as a University of Sanctuary, working in partnership with the Council for At-Risk Academics (CARA) to help protect vulnerable scholars and refugees. Here, we look at the role the University played in supporting renowned Viennese composer, Hans Gál, after fleeing from Nazi occupied Austria.
Read Hans Gál's story
