Are you involved in researching refugee and asylum issues?
The Scottish Refugee Research Network aims to increase links between people researching refugee and asylum issues in Scotland and to promote research into refugee and asylum issues.
Research into the integration of people seeking asylum and refugees in Scotland
July 2010
We are conducting a study about the integration of refugees and people seeking asylum in Scotland.
The research will look at what works and what doesn’t in terms of allowing asylum seekers and refugees to become full members of Scottish society.
It will examine integration as a series of developments including health, housing, employment and education. It will also look at integration as a two-way process between the refugee community and the host community.
The project started this summer, and will last for around 30 months. We will use questionnaires and interviews with as many refugees and people seeking asylum as possible.
We hope to gather both one-off responses as well as tracking some individuals through the process of integration.
We are looking for help from partner organisations to distribute the questionnaires. If you can help, or for more information, please email our research officer on gareth.mulvey@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk or phone 0141 223 7994.
Why join the Scottish Refugee Research Network?
The Scottish Refugee Research Network seeks to aid you in your research and advance the reach of your research in Scotland by:
Research
- Building a new bibliography of research and other literature relevant to refugee and asylum issues with a particular focus on the Scottish context, accessible via this webpage where possible or as requested; and
- Identifying priorities for future research across the refugee sector in Scotland.
Networking
- Providing an up-to-date directory of Scottish Refugee Research Network members;
- Bring people together within this field through event and seminars on matters petitioned by members; and
- Building links with those working at all levels in research within Scotland.
Information sharing
- Compiling regular e-mail newsletters highlighting recent research findings, policy changes and other news that may prompt research interest;
- Informing members of events on subjects of interest; and
- Organising seminars to encourage researchers to present their findings relating to refugee issues and to share research methodology.
Supporting
- Supporting other agencies and academics in researching refugee issues and, where possible, acting to avoid the duplication of research;
- Arranging for access to Scottish Refugee Council contact data where appropriate and ensuring that client confidentiality is guaranteed; and
- Investigating and identifying possible sources of funding for research into refugee issues.
How to join?
Click here to access the online membership form
or
Contact: UNHCR Intern, Scottish Refugee Research Network at researchnetwork@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk
To promote the aims of the Scottish Refugee Research Network in Scotland, please click here to download the publicity flier and notify colleagues or others of the work of the Network.