At the SRC, we are committed to supporting student refugees and raising awareness of the challenges they face.
Through our Volunteering service, we have partnered with local refugee support charities such as Scottish Refugee Council, Inclusive Homework Club, and Amina – The Muslim Women’s Resource Centre for several years. Many students also engage with Student Action for Refugees (STAR) and other student-led groups working to support refugees on campus.
As a University of Sanctuary, the University of Glasgow strives to be a welcoming and supportive place for refugees. While Refugee Week is usually held in June, we are bringing it forward to 17–21 March so that more students can take part.
What’s happening during Student Refugee Week?
We have worked closely with student groups and community partners to create a week of engaging and meaningful activities, where you can:
- Learn about the experiences of student refugees and the support available on campus and beyond.
- Take part in events that celebrate culture, resilience, and community.
- Reflect on what it means to leave home and bring a piece of it with you.
Event Schedule
Monday 17 March | 5:30–7pm | Maryhill Integration Network (G20 8TS)
A relaxed space for conversation and community-building between student volunteers and refugees at the Maryhill Integration Network.
Tuesday 18th March | 6-9pm | Boyd Orr, Rm 507
A special screening of “Green Border,” an award-winning drama which follows refugees, activists and soldiers caught in the middle of a Belarus-European Union border crisis.
Wednesday 19 March | 5:30–7pm | Gilchrist Postgraduate Club
Join us for an informal evening of practising conversational English and connection. Tea, coffee, and biscuits provided.
Wednesday 19 March | 12–3pm | JMS Stall
Stop by to write a welcome letter for a newly arrived refugee in Glasgow, in support of Refuweegee.
Friday 21 March | 11am–4pm | UofG Eco-Hub, Boyd Orr Building
A relaxed drop-in event celebrating art, culture, and the idea of "home" through creativity, coffee, and Ukrainian treats.
Get Involved
Want to support student refugees beyond Student Refugee Week? You can:
Check out the full event listings above and join us in building a more inclusive campus community.
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