Research Impact: Sanctuary-Seeking Mothers and Transformative Education

Over recent years, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with mothers seeking sanctuary in Wales—women who have fled conflict, persecution, or instability in search of safety and a better future for themselves and their children. My research has concentrated on their experiences of education and learning, and how these experiences influence their identities, wellbeing, … Continue reading Research Impact: Sanctuary-Seeking Mothers and Transformative Education →

Anti-Refugee Act

Today, I woke up feeling a profound sadness. Yesterday, the Nationality and Borders Bill became an Act of Parliament and passed into legislation. I wanted to reach out to all the wonderful, warm, and courageous fellow human pans I have met over the years and give them a big hug. Fellow humans who also happen … Continue reading Anti-Refugee Act →

UK Asylum Policy and Dinghies: turning sympathy and compassion to suspicion and cruelty

Recently, I have been part of conversations where people have discussed ways to appeal to Priti Patel’s or the Home Office's sense of compassion or humanity. I've listened as those with lived experience, practioners, and researchers expressed frustrating at a lack of understanding from the UK government that the New Borders Bill will cause harm … Continue reading UK Asylum Policy and Dinghies: turning sympathy and compassion to suspicion and cruelty →