Refugee Week events

The University supports Refugee Week, an annual festival around World Refugee Day on 20 June, celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary.

The next Refugee Week will take place in June 2027.

Unite in the community of welcome and support in Edinburgh. Join local events that highlight the importance of understanding and knowledge-sharing. Let’s celebrate refugees and asylum seekers and how they bring cultural diversity and enrich communities with their talents, traditions, and perspectives.

Apply for funding to host your own event

Funding is available for student groups and University staff to organise events to contribute to the culture of welcome at Edinburgh for those who have experienced forced migration.

  • Events can be scheduled any time throughout the year.
  • Education Beyond Borders offers funding of up to £500 for each event.

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