Ukraine invasion: resources for affected staff and students

The charity CARA helps academics in immediate danger, those forced into exile, and many who choose to work in their home countries despite serious risks.

The British Academy has announced new fellowships with CARA to support researchers.  

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A new programme run by the British Academy and CARA to support researchers at risk to continue their research in the UK for up to two years. The first priority will be researchers based in Ukraine. It’s receiving £3 million of government funding from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Find out more at the British Academy website. 

A map showing the support and opportunities available at universities across the world for graduate students and researchers directly affiliated to an academic institution in Ukraine.

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STAR is a national network of students aiming to build a society where refugees are welcomed. They have several useful resources:

• Information for students affected by the invasion of Ukraine
• Access to university: information for students seeking refuge or asylum and wanting to access university.
• A list of available scholarships for students
• Pre-university courses  

Help for refugees in accessing education in the UK.

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The Open University provides a list of resources to support asylum seekers and refugees who want to access free online courses. These include free courses in learning English to information about working as a translator.

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UKCISA run a confidential and independent advice line for immigration questions.

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The government has published guidance on support available to Ukrainian nationals and their family members.

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