Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Maureen Burke (Labour), on Monday, 2 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 8 members in total.
University of Strathclyde recognised as a University of Sanctuary
That this House congratulates the University of Strathclyde on being awarded University of Sanctuary status by City of Sanctuary UK, in recognition of its long-standing and wide-ranging commitment to supporting refugee and asylum seeker students, staff and academics; notes the university’s provision of dedicated scholarships, mentoring, mental health services and academic opportunities for those with forced migrant status; commends its collaborative work with local and national partners, including The Bridges Programmes and the Scottish Refugee Council, to support access to higher education; further recognises the university’s efforts to develop trauma-informed teaching practices and its ambitious action plan to embed and share sanctuary principles across its community; and applauds Strathclyde’s leadership in fostering an inclusive, compassionate and welcoming environment for all those seeking sanctuary.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 1344
- Session
- 2024-26
- Other sponsors
- Jim Shannon
- Jeremy Corbyn
- Ayoub Khan
- Christine Jardine
- John Grady
- Subjects
- University of Strathclyde
- Link
- View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk
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- Timestamp
- 2025-09-05 22:50:07 +0100
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