First refugee student graduates from Bari University
Refugee student Afewerki Ghebremichael has successfully finished his studies at the University of Bari Aldo Moro. He is the first refugee who graduated from the university in southern Italy.
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Lost generation: ‘This is not an experience, it is suffering’
Integration of young asylum seekers and refugees is crucial to avoid robbing a generation of its potential to build new lives in Europe. That’s one of the findings from a new study by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) which has been looking into practices for the integration of young refugees across the bloc.
Why Germany needs more international students
Almost 10% of Germany's university students are foreign, with most coming from China and India. But are they well integrated? Financial shortfalls and a xenophobic far-right are just some challenges universities face.
Refugee students recount their experiences at university
What is university life like for refugee students in Italy? At a recent gathering in Rome, several people spoke out about their experiences.
Learning together: Educational ‘godparents’ help migrant children study
Starting afresh in a new country is hard enough for refugees and migrants. For children, who by law have to attend school, it can be even harder; settling into a new school system as soon as they can after learning enough of the host country’s language. That’s why in Dresden, for the last ten years, the association "Ausländerrat Dresden e.V." has been offering an educational mentorship program, matching children with educational ‘godparents’ who can help guide them through their studies in Germany.
A migrant's mother tongue -- a language with no value?
Europe places a high value on multilingualism and language diversity, but the emphasis remains more on European languages than on the languages spoken by many newly-arrived migrants. The use of other languages is often seen as a barrier to integration. Clear evidence however shows that supporting and preserving migrants’ mother tongues has benefits for the whole of society.
Nearly half of Afghan women want to leave the country
A new Gallup poll reveals that nearly half of all Afghan women would leave their war-torn country if they could. The news comes as Afghans prepare to head to elections in less than a week.
UN calls on European states to boost education for migrant and refugee children
Many migrant and refugee children in Europe face barriers to accessing school education. Challenges include not enough trained teachers, language barriers and poverty.
Darfur refugee celebrates degree
Ahmed Musa, who landed on Lampedusa in 2011 after fleeing Sudan, has earned his degree in Turin with a dissertation on human rights in Darfur.
Millions of refugee children missing out on education: UNHCR
In a new report, the UN refugee agency has highlighted the education crisis among refugee children: Some 3.7 million, or more than half of all refugee minors, don't go to school. Saying a lack of money was the main culprit, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi urged the international community to provide more money and build more schools.
Germany recognizing more foreign degrees
As Germany tries to fill critical gaps in its skilled workforce, officials are recognizing more foreign professional degrees. Nurses, doctors and other health care professionals had the highest rates of approval.
The story of Bouba, from Mali to a degree in Italy
Bakari Coulibaly, known to everyone as Bouba, recently became the first international protection holder to receive a degree from the University of Sassari. Bouba graduated with the highest possible grade and a thesis titled "Malian Culture and the Urban Effects of Migration".