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Graduate Traineeship Launches in Nairobi
On 14 October 2025, RLRH launched its Graduate Traineeship Programme in Nairobi. The cohort arrived to a warm welcome at

Graduate Horizons Welcomes New Cohort
On 1 October 2025, RLRH’s Graduate Horizons programme launched its new cohort, welcoming 1,000 learners and mentors into the programme for the

Fourth Refugee-Led Research Festival Takes Place in Nairobi
The 4th Annual RLRH Festival took place from 15-18 September 2025 in Nairobi, bringing together refugee leaders, students, researchers, and

Kenya Evidence Platform Annual Conference 2025
The Kenya Evidence Platform (KEP) Annual Conference took place on 16-17 September 2025, exploring the theme “Advancing inclusion and accountability

Refugee-Led Research Hub Launches New Hub in Southeast Asia
In July 2025, the Refugee-Led Research Hub established its Southeast Asia hub in Kuala Lumpur, expanding RLRH’s global presence and

IKEA Foundation pledges £2 million to Oxford initiative championing refugee leadership
The IKEA Foundation has renewed its support for Oxford’s Refugee-Led Research Hub (RLRH), a pioneering initiative that helps people who have been

Third Refugee-Led Research Festival takes place in Nairobi
The 3rd Refugee-Led Research Festival took place from 16-19 September 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya, showcasing a wide range of research

RLRH launches Graduate Horizons for the 2025-2026 academic year
RLRH launches Graduate Horizons for the 2025-2026 academic year: A global application support programme for prospective students affected by displacement

RLRH launches Oxford’s Graduate Application Support Scheme for scholars affected by displacement
Are you interested in pursuing a Master’s or PhD degree at the University of Oxford or other universities in 2023?

Oxford University is awarded University of Sanctuary status
We are delighted to say that Oxford University has received the University of Sanctuary award in recognition of its sustained commitment to being a place of welcome for people who have been forcibly displaced around the world.

RSC Pathways: Applications for 2023 cohort are now open
The University of Oxford’s Refugee Studies Centre (RSC) is pleased to announce the launch of applications for RSC Pathways.

The Refugee-Led Research Festival 2023 takes place in Nairobi
Are you interested in pursuing a Master’s or PhD degree at the University of Oxford or other universities in 2023?