'From Sanctuary to Community' is a display exploring the experiences of refugees and displaced people within our University community - past, present and future. It is currently available in the University Main Library, the Nucleus Building and through audio playlist. Education Beyond Borders scholars 2024-2025 in the Old College Quad. About the display From Sanctuary to Community is a display exploring the experiences of refugees and displaced people within our University community - past, present and future.It honours the journeys of students and staff who have come to the University of Edinburgh after being forcibly displaced by conflict, war, violence, or persecution. Their personal reflections and lived experiences are shared alongside examples of University initiatives and community support, which contribute to a culture of welcome, support, and solidarity. The display also includes some examples of sanctuary offered in the past from the University's archives.This display is a collaborative project between the Edinburgh Global Communications Team, Education Beyond Borders and Library and University Collections. View the display – dates, location, access University Main Library Dates: 18 August 2025 to 8 January 2026Location: Mezzanine level of the Main Library, George SquareAccess: Students and staff may visit during normal Library hours.All are welcome to attend. Nucleus Building, King's Buildings Dates: 24 October 2025 to 13 January 2026Location: 1st floor, Nucleus Building (next to Larch Lecture Theatre)Access: Open to students and staff during the building's opening hours.All are welcome to attend. Audio playlist If you're unable to visit the displays in person, experience the content through our audio playlist. From Sanctuary to Community audio playlist Discover more Find out more about the work of Education Beyond Borders A University of Sanctuary Heritage Collections This article was published on 2025-08-15
