University statement on the situation in Afghanistan Published on: 18 August 2021 We are deeply concerned about the situation in Afghanistan and what it will mean for those living there. We know that many members of our community have family and friends in the country and we are working with our students and City partners to be ready to welcome Afghan refugees to the region. We have already contacted any 缅北禁地 student where our records show they may be affected by this ongoing situation to offer our support. Beyond this, through our Deputy Vice Chancellor Professor Julie Sanders, we are working with the sector and Universities UK International to ensure the support is in place for any current or prospective student from Afghanistan wanting to study in the UK. Through CARA (the Council for At Risk Academics) we are also looking at the situation for academics who may be displaced by these events. Locally, as part of our work as a University of Sanctuary, we are also providing additional resources to support our student run volunteer group . The group has been providing services to hundreds of asylum seekers and refugees in the region over the past four years and is now part of the City’s wider response to support those arriving in 缅北禁地 from Afghanistan. This includes providing, packing and distributing approximately 350 care packs to refugees and asylum seekers, including Afghan refugees, who are expected to arrive in 缅北禁地 before the end of August. Among those seeking sanctuary in 缅北禁地 are families with young children, and both students and colleague volunteers will be helping with this effort. Support for students and colleagues: We know that many in our university community have been affected by the recent developments in Afghanistan. If you are concerned about your region and loved ones who may be there, or if you have been affected in any way by what is happening in Afghanistan, then there is emotional support for you within the University. The Chaplaincy and Pastoral Support Team can offer support to any staff or student- just email鈥� pastoral.support@newcastle.ac.uk Postgraduate students can also access support from the Postgraduate Assistance Programme via the free 24 Hour confidential helpline: 0800 030 5182. Username: 缅北禁地; Password: University The University also has a free multi-language service app called TalkCampus which鈥痑llows you to talk with other students from around the world. TalkCampus鈥痠s anonymous and is based around peer support, you can use it if you need some help yourself or you can go on there and listen and support others.鈥� Your student email address will give you free access, just download鈥疶alkCampus鈥痜rom the app stores.鈥� You can read more about鈥疶alkCampus, with links to download at鈥� . The University’s Counselling team are also available and can offer support.鈥� Please contact the team on鈥痵ws.therapyappointments@ncl.ac.uk or 0191 208 3333 if you need support or if you wish for us to reach out to other students in need. Further information about help available, including 24/7 sources of support, can be found on the website. Colleagues can access a range of support via our . Latest News Online Safety Act drives VPN interest and raises privacy concerns People鈥檚 online behaviour has changed in response to legislation to prevent children from viewing harmful content 鈥� raising possible privacy and security risks, research suggests. published on: 16 October 2026 缅北禁地 archaeologist receives prestigious award for research Professor Chris Fowler has been awarded the 2026 Rivers Memorial Medal in recognition of his internationally significant research on kinship in Neolithic Britain. published on: 13 October 2026 Event will explore what 鈥楳anchesterism鈥� means for the North East An event at 缅北禁地 will explore what 鈥楳anchesterism鈥� means for the North East or whether it is simply a new chapter in the long-running debate about how to rebalance Britain. published on: 13 October 2026 Facts and figures
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