成人大片 increases support for forcibly displaced students, faculty, and researchers
April 4, 2022
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Humanity is facing the highest levels of displacement on record. According to the , more than 82.4 million people have been forcibly displaced due to conflict, persecution, human rights violations, and violence.
鈥淩ecent and ongoing conflicts worldwide, including in Afghanistan and Ukraine, have illustrated the disastrous consequences of physical and political violence,鈥 says Patrick Deane, Principal and Vice-Chancellor. 鈥淨ueen鈥檚 is a global institution that champions diversity, inclusivity, academic freedom, and peace. It is critical that we act on these ideals.鈥
As a result, Queen鈥檚 is launching the Principal鈥檚 Global Scholars and Fellows program to increase its support for students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty members forcibly displaced by conflict, political instability, violence, and persecution. The university has made an initial commitment of $1.25 million to this program which aims to offer sanctuary and assistance while also bringing a diversity of insights, talents, and experiences to the university.
The Principal鈥檚 Global Scholars and Fellows Program is comprised of two streams. The first鈥擯rincipal鈥檚 Global Scholars鈥攕erves to connect undergraduate and graduate students with streamlined admission options and funding to support their learning. The second stream鈥擯rincipal鈥檚 Global Fellows鈥攑rovides displaced faculty members and post-doctoral fellows with one year of support to continue their academic work.
Queen鈥檚 will continue its long-standing relationships with , , and to implement these programs and is also developing alternative pathways to be flexible to the individual needs and aspirations of applicants. More information can be found on the Principal鈥檚 Global Scholars and Fellow Program webpage.
鈥淨ueen鈥檚 has a social responsibility to support students and colleagues who have been forcibly displaced. The need is great, and we will grow this initiative,鈥 says Sandra den Otter, Vice Provost, International. 鈥淲e recognize that people from all over the world suffer from forcible displacement and that marginalized people experience heightened barriers to finding sanctuary. This program is open to people from all geographic and social locations. We are committed to working with Queen鈥檚 colleagues and partners to ensure the ongoing equity of this program.鈥
The Principal鈥檚 Global Scholars and Fellows program originated from the recommendations of a campus working group tasked with operationalizing the global engagement elements of the new Queen鈥檚 Strategy, alongside activity to expand support for refugee students from Afghanistan who arrive on campus in September 2022.
Advancement has created a so that anyone who wishes to do so can contribute to the university鈥檚 support for at-risk people around the globe.