Cluster for Refugee Education
Championing inclusive education, with a particular focus on forced migrants
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About us
The Cluster for Refugee Education is a research and knowledge exchange group in the Centre of Research for Educational Action and Theory Exchange (CREATE), a centre of excellence harnessing the University's wide range of expertise and research interests in the broad field of Education.
The University of Winchester is a University of Sanctuary, and Refugee Education is an important strand in the work of the University of Sanctuary Network, which works closely with Winchester City of Sanctuary and other regional Universities of Sanctuary. We also work closely with Schools of Sanctuary.
News and events
2025
We are currently organising the third annual Refugee Education Conference during Refugee Week (16–22 June 2025). Further details TBA.
2024
In September, Dr Julie Wharton presented a paper at the European Conference on Educational Research (ECER) in Nicosia, Cyprus. Her paper explored effective parent-school relationships for the inclusion of refugee students.
In May, Julie provided the keynote lecture for the University of Chichester’s Inclusion Conference. In 'Sanctuary Schools: fostering inclusive environments for all', Julie explored the ways in which education settings can welcome the newly arrived and provide a sense of belonging.
For Refugee Week 2024, we organised a conference and a webinar - find out more.
2023
During Refugee Week 2023, Prof. Wayne Veck was invited as an expert in the field of refugee education to a World Refugee Day Roundtable at Parliament, Portcullis House, Westminster - find out more. He also co-organised, alongside Dr Julie Wharton, Compassion, Sanctuary, and Education: The Inaugural Conference of University of Winchester’s Sanctuary Network. This conference brought together students and teachers from Hampshire schools and colleges, along with academics and representatives from Schools of Sanctuary and International Rescue Commitment, Education.
For further information on University of Sanctuary network activities, explore the UoSN News and Events page.
Dr Julie Wharton was invited to provide a webinar for the Chartered College of Teaching and the National Association for Language Development in the Curriculum (NALDiC), titled' Children seeking sanctuary and the welcoming teacher: Learning a new language in a new place'. Watch the webinar video
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