Members of Preston City of Sanctuary and the University of Central Lancashire, from l-r Jeff Morgan, Mary Shannon, Dawn Judd, Professor Graham Baldwin, Dr Pegg
New constituency boundaries and candidates in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble for the 2024 general electionUniversity campus
Awarded by the City of Sanctuary UK, the initiative recognises and celebrates the good practices of universities welcoming people seeking sanctuary through facilitated access to higher education, supporting local refugee communities and taking a role in learning about the issues faced by this group in pursuing university level education.The university created the Sanctuary Scholarship which supports forced migrants who are not eligible for student finance to access higher education.
“In addition, we have become a part of a dynamic group of universities working to improve the culture of sanctuary in higher education and in society generally. It works with community groups, schools, universities, local councils, libraries and theatres, to encourage inclusivity, solidarity and compassion for people from a forced displacement background.
“The University has a long and productive relationship with Preston City of Sanctuary. It has been proactive in establishing its English for Speakers of Other Languages provision for sanctuary seekers.
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