2026 news

Bringing York Together for Refugee Week: A Celebration of Courage, Community and Solidarity

Tuesday 28 July 2026

Refugee Week in York was kickstarted by MigNet’s Refugee Week fair in York, bringing together local organisations that support refugees, people seeking asylum, and migrant communities across the city.

Refugee Week 2026

Friday 12 June 2026

Monday 15 to Sunday 21 June is Refugee Week and to celebrate this we will be holding a number of events online and on campus to raise awareness of issues affecting refugees and asylum seekers, along with the support that’s available at the University and within the city.

Recognising Non-Religious Asylum Claims in the UK

Tuesday 7 April 2026

A recent event hosted at the University of York marked the launch of Freedom of Religion or Belief for All: Recognising and Protecting the Non-Religious in the British Asylum System.