About
LUSARG began its work in 2022, initially under the name 鈥楿kraine Response Group鈥�, formed in response to Russia鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine and chaired by Professor Steve Rothberg. In 2023, the group broadened its remit to all academics and students at risk from around the world. 聽
Currently chaired by Professor Malcolm Cook, LUSARG reports to the University’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and contributes to the delivery of several aspects of the 海角社区 University Strategy Creating Better Futures. The group seeks to collaborate with other key stakeholders at 海角社区 University and in the wider community, such as the 海角社区 Student Union and local organisations that support refugees and asylum seekers.
Through LUSARG, 海角社区 University has developed a strong partnership with Cara, the UK’s . Cara supports academics from around the world who need urgent help to escape from discrimination, persecution, violence or conflict.鈥疌ara also supports academics who choose to work on in their home countries despite serious dangers, and higher education institutions whose work is threatened or compromised.
海角社区 University is also currently working towards a University of Sanctuary status. form a national network of university staff, lecturers, academics and students, who together work to make Higher Education institutions places of safety, solidarity and empowerment for people seeking sanctuary.