Channel: Oxford Mathematics

Category: Science & Technology

Tags: asylum seekerscararefugeesmathsuniversity of sanctuarymathasylum welcome

Description: Among the many asylum and sanctuary seekers and academics seeking refuge are mathematicians and statisticians; they are part of the global mathematical sciences community. However, when they come to the UK they may be unable to work and so feel isolated from the subject they love. They are in personal and intellectual limbo. Concerned and inspired by this predicament, a group of Oxford Mathematicians decided to find ways to help these refugees overcome that sense of isolation and make them aware of mathematical science-based activities in the UK, both in research and teaching, and industry. Read the full story here: maths.ox.ac.uk/node/41480