About this event

Since 1933 Cara (the Council for At-Risk Academics) has been a rescue mission for academics around the world who need urgent help to escape from discrimination, persecution, violence or conflict. It also supports academics who choose to work on in their home countries despite serious dangers, and higher education institutions whose work is threatened or compromised.

The University of Manchester is one of Cara’s founding members and we are currently hosting 10 Cara Fellows. Over the years, many individuals at the University have generously supported Cara’s work in a wide variety of ways. Recent crises in Afghanistan, Ukraine, Sudan and Gaza have led to a surge in applications for Cara’s help over the last two years.

Join us to learn more about CARA’s vital work. Our current Fellows will share their experiences and you can hear from staff who have acted as academic mentors to Fellows. There will be an opportunity to ask questions during a panel discussion and to discuss ways to support Cara’s work.

The event is open to all staff at the University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Salford. We look forward to welcoming you to this unique event. If you have any questions please email: humanitarian-scholarship@manchester.ac.uk.

Academics At Risk Around The World – How Can We Help?