Syrian Futures

Sheffield Hallam University has just published a scholarship opportunity on the Displaced Student Opportunities Portal! The deadline is 13 April 2023



Degree Scholarships for students from refugee backgrounds

3 degree scholarships at Sheffield Hallam University for degree study from September 2024. The scholarships are only for students in the UK who:

Have made an asylum application in the UK
Are living in the UK, with an immigration status connected to their asylum claim
Are not eligible for funding from Student Funding England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland at the start of the course
Hold an academic offer for an eligible course starting in September, or are awaiting a course decision.
All the eligibility criteria and full info is here:

Apply for a Sanctuary Scholarship | Sheffield Hallam University How to apply for a Sanctuary Scholarship as an asylum seeker.

The Centre for Open Learning at The University of Edinburgh is offering displaced persons the opportunity to take General English courses for free. These free places are available only for displaced people in Scotland, i.e. people from an area of instability or a zone of conflict who have refugee status, or indefinite leave to remain, are asylum seekers, or under humanitarian protection. This includes people from Ukraine, Syria, Afghanistan and Hong Kong.

Please check the link for more information

https://www.ed.ac.uk/lifelong-learning/our-programmes/languages-for-all/language-short-courses/general-english

The University of Edinburgh

General English Short courses in General English.

Did you know courses are running to enhance people's understanding of the UK legal system?
In these turbulent political times it is more important than ever to be well informed and educated when it comes to laws impacting refugees and asylum seekers.

Learn more here about the courses, videos and learning resources available for individuals, groups and businesses: https://edin.ac/3RJTH5g

Knowledge is power!
Empower yourself to better support refugees and asylum seekers. Attend our UK Immigration and Asylum Law event: https://edin.ac/3RJTH5g

Job opportunity

🔊 Join our team! We are delighted to be recruiting for 2 x Food & Health Sessional Workers.

The development team sessional workers will be deployed to one or more of our community development projects within the contracted period to facilitate cooking group sessions, deliver educational activities and promote positive public health messages around nutrition and diet to adults and/or children.

This role is ideally suited to candidates with a background as a chef or community cook but also for those with a nutrition or community development background.

💻 Head to our website for more information and how to apply: http://bit.ly/3J4DMIM

🍓 Closing date 24th March 2023. Interviews week commencing 27th March 2023.

community food

Job Vacancy : Food and Health Sessional Worker A recent period of growth in the organisation makes this a fantastic opportunity for the perfect candidate to join with our amazing development team. We require two enthusiastic Food and Health Sessional workers for part-time, fixed contracts. Apply today.

World Refugee Day Storyteller Celebration 2023

Calling all aspiring or ! You don't have to be a great writer, we just want your .

Please share around, so this may reach a courageous soul!

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

Storyteller Celebration Application 2023 | USA for UNHCR Submit your story for the 2023 USA for UNHCR Storyteller Celebration!

The The University of Edinburgh created a page outlining support for the recent and .

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Support for those affected by the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria Find out how you can support communities that have been affected by the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

One Health FIELD Network: Turkey and Syria Earthquake Relief Fundraiser

Since 2019, the interdisciplinary One Health FIELD Network at the University of Edinburgh has worked with Syrian-led organisations in southern Turkey and northern Syria. To support our partners after the earthquake, please join us for a fundraiser on Friday, 17th February 2023:

On Easter Bush Campus, 12:15-13:45: https://bit.ly/3YK2YKI

On Central Campus, 15:00-16:30: https://bit.ly/3RYpNs8

Find out more about One Health Field : https://www.ed.ac.uk/health/news/2020/one-health

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Syrian Futures (@SyrianFutures) / Twitter Syrian Futures is a diverse initiative at the University of Edinburgh offering support to Syrians refugees.

Did you know that Syrian Futures actively works with the City of Sanctuary?

Find out more about The University of Sanctuary here:
https://universities.cityofsanctuary.org/

Have you had a look at the varied work, projects and initiatives we do with Syrian refugees?

Check out our website; https://www.ed.ac.uk/literatures-languages-cultures/alwaleed/syrianfutures

Don't forget to follow our new Twitter page: https://twitter.com/SyrianFutures

Watch this space!

Give us a follow on Twitter.
We just made an account and would appreciate your support!

https://twitter.com/SyrianFutures

Hello All!

The University of Leicester as part of the City of Sanctuary initiative has created RefugeEAP: a free online pre-university academic English skills program for refugee-background students across the UK.

In their latest news, they were featured on TeachingEnglish - British Council. Watch the whole clip or start at 18:30 which includes conversations with the program developers, tutors, and students, giving a good insight into how the program is progressing so far.

Why not check it out:

What is the difference between academic and general English? Just the phrase ‘academic English’ can sometimes make students – and teachers - feel nervous and afraid. In this episode, in the company of Tracey Costley fr...

Calling all Muslims living in Scotland.

Are you interested in being a voice in this new research project interrogating and exploring the social impacts of digital activities in Muslim lives?

Requirements:
Muslim, Based in Scotland and open to sharing opinions.
That is all!

Reach out: [email protected]

Police Scotland Academic Challenge Sessions

The police are running sessions to gain insight into the BAME experiences of Violence Against Women and Girls, asking academics and participants to share their expertise.

Email answers to [email protected]

Questions:

- To what extent do language and socio-economic factors act as a barrier to BAME women and girls reporting crimes and accessing vital services. What measures could Police Scotland implement to remove these ‘barriers’?

- In the context of VAWG, how well do you think Police Scotland understands the demands of policing a multi-cultural society and the needs of BAME women and girls? Are you aware of any changes in strategy in Police Scotland in recent years and their associated impact?

- What are the emerging themes, areas of focus, and risks, that the police should consider with regard to understanding violent experiences suffered by women and girls with BAME identities?

- If we consider a victim-survivors end-to-end journey, at which stages do you think the police could provide additional support or develop new approaches? (e.g. contact with victim, general support methods, aftercare etc.)

- How can Police Scotland improve their overall accessibility, communication and visibility with BAME women and girls?

- Is the recent reporting on the cultural issues within policing (as they relate specifically to VAWG and sexism and misogyny), having a specific impact on the trust and confidence BAME women and girls have in policing

Great opportunity:

Mental Health Foundation is offering free "Health Issues in the Community (HIIC)" course 2023 which will start on Friday 27th January. if someone from your community is interested, please fill in the registration form as soon as you can :

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=YUoVST_trkSeG1zTF307UKw8Pz6v-g5KnYLqAhNl5p5UOUczS0xISzNKUTZMRzBJSjRQM0ZTUDc5OS4u

To be eligible, you need to be:
· Currently living in Scotland
· From a refugee and asylum seeker background
· Have a good level of English
· Be committed to attend all the course hours.

The objectives of the Health Issues in the Community (HIIC) programme are for participants to:
· Gain a broad understanding of the key topic areas – a social model of health, health inequalities, power & participation, and community development approaches in health.
· Develop their knowledge, skills and confidence to apply this learning to their own individual lives and the lives of their communities.

If you want to know more about HIIC then please check this link: https://www.hiic.org.uk/

The course is for 3 months and will be online and 3 hours per week in evening or weekend, we can give data to connect with internet and lend some tablets for those who need a device for this course.

Attached a flyer for your review.

If you have any question. Please don’t hesitate to contact Mahdi Saki on: 01414 060 632 or 07450988541.
email: [email protected]

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HIIC Health Issues in the Community (HIIC) is a course that helps people understand what affects their health and the health of their communities.

Displaced Student Opportunities Portal: Launch Event

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/displaced-student-opportunities-portal-launch-event-tickets-473248347547?mc_eid=30c59a2888&mc_cid=f828788406

STAR - Student Action for Refugees

Displaced Student Opportunities Portal: Launch Event Join Refugee Education UK, STAR and Universities of Sanctuary for the launch event of the Displaced Student Opportunities UK portal.

Join us on Wednesday 12 October at 6:30pm for a special screening and discussion of 'Wajd: Songs of Separation'. This beautiful film follows four Syrian refugees who turn to their love of music to help them find meaning in the aftermath of destruction and atrocity. Free to attend but registration essential:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wajd-songs-of-separation-film-screening-and-discussion-tickets-423964829217?fbclid=IwAR1HIetKwQb6nJ7cvOYvf6qCXy5Fy_-UIfxH7D73PDfxTf1uEFwoyZpYEjY

The University of Edinburgh
STAR - University of EdinburghThe University of Edinburgh

Wajd: Songs of Separation (Film Screening and Discussion) In the wake of unimaginable loss, three Syrian refugees turn to their love of Sufi music.

Two internships with Edinburgh’s local third-sector interface. Available at 4 or 5 days per week for 6 months so best suited for recent graduates or someone coming to the end of their contract. Internships should be paid at new Real Living Wage (£10.90/hour; 1 advert shows older rate).

https://www.evoc.org.uk/about-evoc/vacancies/

EVOC

Vacancies - EVOC Opportunity: Research and Evaluation Intern x 2 Location: 525 Ferry Road, Edinburgh, EH5 2FF (Remote/ hybrid working available) Salary: £10.90 per hour

Job opportunity:

Passionate about older people's wellbeing? Interested in impacts? A whizz with databases and spreadsheets? If you want to make a difference and be instrumental in helping people have more ‘good days’, our Administrator role may be for you! Join the Golden Years team to be part of our journey supporting older people across Edinburgh. https://buff.ly/3LCRYcL

The Bridges Programmes have a Doctors Programme to help refugees who were doctors with the process in Scotland. They mostly work with people residing in Glasgow, but you can also try to contact them for advice:

Welcome to The Bridges Programmes The Bridges Programmes supports Refugees and Asylum Seekers find relevant and appropriate work placements and shadowing experiences in Glasgow.

Job opportunity

https://peoplique.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/458858000009727021/Arabic-to-Spanish-French-German-Interpreter---Remote?source=CareerSite




Peoplique

Peoplique - Arabic to Spanish/French/German Interpreter - Remote - Remote Job Peoplique This is a remote position. Important Note: Professional interpretation experience and/or interpreter certification are required for this pos

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
Bank of Scotland Foundation - Reach Programme

Reach programme is suitable for charities can demonstrate they address disadvantage or social exclusion. This will ensure that funding will reach the most vulnerable people across Scotland, to provide them with opportunity and equality and making positive, sustainable change.

Disadvantage
Examples include charities addressing primary disadvantage such as homelessness, abuse, mental health or poverty, or secondary disadvantage such as debt issues, learning disabilities, illiteracy, lack of employability skills or health issues.

Social Exclusion
Examples include charities addressing exclusionary challenges for minorities, people with disabilities, LGBT people, drug users, institutional care leavers, the elderly or the young.

https://www.bankofscotlandfoundation.org/funding-programmes/reach

CEMVO Scotland
Re-Act: Refugee Action Scotland
Forth Valley Welcome
SCOREscotland

Bank of Scotland Foundation Our Reach programme is suitable for charities can demonstrate they address disadvantage or social exclusion. This will ensure that our funding will reach the most vulnerable people across Scotland, to provide them with opportunity and equality and making positive, sustainable change.

Scottish Refugee Council’s Communities Team is pleased to host a further Learning Exchange discussion, which will be held online through Zoom.

Learning Exchange: Support for Young People (14-18 years)
Date: Tuesday 4th October, 10:00-12:30
Online (Register via Googleforms below)

This is intended as an opportunity to consider specific support which is provided in the community for young people between the ages of 14 and 18 years - including school leavers who are interested in jobs, trainings or higher education – to identify particular issues and needs, share approaches and consider how support to this age-group of New Scots can be strengthened.
To book, please fill in the Registration Form, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQYZT2R_8nH0oqXax7enY5PVDGAzIkIS3EI6og8fpN3eovrQ/viewform . Programme details including the Zoom link will be circulated in September.

This will be the fifth in a series of regular Learning Exchanges for organisations and community groups in Scotland which work with and support refugees and asylum seekers. The Learning Exchanges are open to staff, volunteers and board members of these organisations.

If there are any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact one of the Regional Integration Coordinators team at SRC.

The University of Edinburgh
Scottish Refugee Council

Learning Exchange: Support for Young People (14-18 years) Scottish Refugee Council’s Communities Team is pleased to announce the Fifth in a series of Learning Exchanges. This session will focus on "Support for Young people" and will be delivered as an online event via Zoom and is open to staff, volunteers and board members of these organisations. This is...

Applications for New Scots Leadership Programme close on Sunday!

During this 12-day programme, participants will have the chance to...
build a strong community with other refugees living in Scotland
develop skills to make a difference in their community
gain confidence in their leadership ability
have the opportunity to gain an accreditation
Pop along to our live Q&A this Thursday at 4pm if you have questions about the programme, the application process or eligibility. We'd love to see you there!
https://www.socialenterprise.academy/scot/new-scots-q-a-2022

https://your.socialenterprise.academy/course/view.php?id=1214

TThe University of EdinburghSSocial Enterprise AcademySSTAR - University of Edinburgh

Programme: New Scots Leadership Programme If you're wondering if this programme is for you, the Scottish Refugee Council (SRC) and the Social Enterprise Academy (SEA) will be running an online Q&A session. It will provide an opportunity to learn more about the New Scots Leadership programme and the eligibility criteria. Attendees will have....

DWP Job Fair events in South East Scotland:

Penicuik
Date: 14th September (Wednesday)
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Location: Penicuik JCP, 25 John Street, Penicuik EH26 8HN
Employers: Range of employers.
Attendance: Contact Penicuik Job Centre Plus

Livingston
Date: 15th September (Thursday)
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm (By appointment only)
Location: Livingston JCP, Unit 16B Regional Centre, Almondvale, Livingston EH54 6NQ
Employers: Range of employers (Warehouse, Retail, Hospitality, Logistics and Social Care)
Attendance: People must speak to their work coach to book a place.

Livingston
Date: 28th September (Wednesday)
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm (By appointment only)
Location: Livingston JCP, Unit 16B Regional Centre, Almondvale, Livingston EH54 6NQ
Employers: Retail sector employers.
Attendance: People must speak to their work coach to book a place.

Bathgate
Date: 20th October (Thursday)
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm (By appointment only)
Location: Livingston JCP, Unit 16B Regional Centre, Almondvale, Livingston EH54 6NQ
Employers: Retail sector employers.
Attendance: People must speak to their work coach to book a place.

Department for Work and Pensions - DWP
CEMVO Scotland

We are excited to invite you to a film screening on Friday 23 September organised by the University of Edinburgh's Syrian Futures Project and Media Education Scotland.

'New Scots: Changing the Narrative' is a series of five short films created by eight young people from Syria that celebrate their lives and achievements here in Scotland.

You can find further information and book your FREE tickets for the screening here: New Scots: Changing the Narrative - Film Screening Tickets, Fri 23 Sep 2022 at 17:00 | Eventbrite

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-scots-changing-the-narrative-film-screening-tickets-410541238897

We would be delighted if you could join us.


The University of Edinburgh
Education
STAR - University of Edinburgh