Language students studying
Language students studying

18-10-25: Breaking the Languages Barrier

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 14:15:00 BST

Reform Scotland issues new report stating the facility to use other languages will play a critical part Scotland’s future economic success and influence

Logo for the 25 Calls actions to transform children's lives campaign by Children in Scotland
Logo for the 25 Calls actions to transform children's lives campaign by Children in Scotland

18-10-25: Children in Scotland Anniversary campaign - 25 Calls

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 12:29:00 BST

Prof Alison Phipps responds to Call 14: From homelessness to the Home Office, young people's services must be humanised

Alison Phipps and Naa Densua Tordzro
Alison Phipps and Naa Densua Tordzro

18-10-17: Karine Polwart - Laws of Motion

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 09:48:00 BST

Honorary graduate Karine Polwart dedicates title track to Unesco Chair

Group photo of Islamic University of Gaza students with University of Glasgow staff
Group photo of Islamic University of Gaza students with University of Glasgow staff

18-10-09: IUG Students arrive on Erasmus+ Mobility programme

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 14:01:00 BST

We recently welcomed 20 students from the Islamic University of Gaza!

Oudai Tozan
Oudai Tozan

18-09-27: World Changing Alumni Award nominations for UNESCO RILA colleagues

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 11:30:00 BST

Annual honour recognises achievements of alumni who have made a major contribution to the community, arts, science or business

Dr Ross White
Dr Ross White

18-09-13: Dr Ross White honoured with Health Humanities Best International Research Award

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 15:37:00 BST

UNESCO Chair collaborator Dr Ross White wins inaugural Health Humanities Medal

Photo of an island landscape overlaid with a quote by Alison Phipps. Text reads: We can all find ways of lighting the darkness of the suffering of others.
Photo of an island landscape overlaid with a quote by Alison Phipps. Text reads: We can all find ways of lighting the darkness of the suffering of others.

18-08-30 Laughter as Hospitality

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 10:31:00 BST

Alison Phipps reflects on friendship that sustained and nourished her and that taught her that dignity, hospitality and laughter are intimately related.

Night view of the Clyde Arc & Science Centre tower
Night view of the Clyde Arc & Science Centre tower

17-06-18: The Kindness of Strangers: The Challenges and Rewards of Opening Your Home to Refugees

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 12:15:00 BST

In this piece Professor Alison Phipps reflects on her experiences hosting a refugee displaced by conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa.

SRC Logo tile
SRC Logo tile

18-06-20: Scottish Refugee Council blog - "Do you get my drift?"

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 11:50:00 BST

Prof Alison Phipps talks about her upcoming annual lecture with Faris Dannan from the SRC

Alison Phipps standing next to a banner which reads: English Language Partners New Zealand Working with Refugees and Migrants. Good language, Successful lives, Strong communities.
Alison Phipps standing next to a banner which reads: English Language Partners New Zealand Working with Refugees and Migrants. Good language, Successful lives, Strong communities.

18-05-01: Prof Alison Phipps announced as Chair of New Scots Core Group

Tue, 01 May 2018 11:24:00 BST

Prof Alison Phipps to Chair Scotland's Refugee Integration Partnership and Strategy.