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Humanitarian Crises and Conflicts
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Humanitarian Crises and Conflicts

We are an international University with a deep commitment to social responsibility and democratic values. This includes providing support where people have been affected by humanitarian crises and conflict across the globe.

How we can help

Support available to students may include academic, wellbeing or financial support from professionally trained staff. Full details can be found on our Student Support Hub.

Our staff may seek support from their line manager and department. They also have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which is available 24 hours every day, and our Chaplaincy Services.

How we offer support

Support for staff and students

Learn about the support available for staff and students
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Employment and study opportunities

Learn more about the employment and study opportunities on offer at Durham, including through the Council for At-Risk Academics.
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Working with partners

We work closely with many institutions and organisations.
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How to get involved

How staff and students can help

Visit our Volunteering and Outreach webpages to discover opportunities to give back to the community, including working with refugees.

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Related research and teaching

Find out more about related research and teaching.

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