A big thank you to Universities UK International and the Cormack Consultancy Group for convening this important discussion — and to our fellow panelists David Ouchterlonie (University of Nottingham), Matthew Foster (Cara), and Sally Wheeler (Birkbeck) for their valuable insights and collaboration.

✅ We were also reminded of how powerful coordinated action can be: with university staff describing their work in space as one their career highlights, highlights the potential benefits the culture and engagement within universities themselves.

✅ A key theme that emerged was the importance of coordination that is inclusive and connected, rather than gatekeeping. True collaboration happens when universities, NGOs, & sector bodies work together openly - sharing resources, knowledge, & networks to reach more students & institutions in need.

✅ It was inspiring to see growing interest from more universities and partners across the sector in finding practical, collective ways to support higher education during humanitarian crises.

🎓 🌍 It was encouraging to see growing interest from universities and partners across the sector in collective action to support higher education during humanitarian crises.

Our key takeaways:

This hashtag#WorldMentalHealthDay is a powerful reminder – we must prioritise accessible educational services to support the mental well-being and success of young refugees. Find out more about our work at: www.mosaik.ngo

#WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD2025 #RefugeeEducation #EducationForAll #15by30

📚 “Whenever I met a high school student, I shared the information I knew about guidance, scholarship applications, and post-secondary education planning, which is often the most challenging and transitional phase for students.” Female, 28, Syrian.

🎓 “In terms of my personal skills, I can go into any meeting ready to answer and be prepared for any question. I recently had a meeting with UNICEF and I felt confident without hesitation.” Female, 22, Syrian.

🤝 “Guidance built my confidence and the way I deal with people, especially with how I face challenges.” Female, 22, Syrian.

🌟 “Receiving guidance really impacted my social skills in a positive way. It taught me how to say yes to opportunities that come my way and motivated me to go out of my way to find them.” Female, 21, Sudanese.

Mosaik Education’s Guidance Programme is designed to equip refugee youth with the skills, knowledge and confidence to access higher education, and an independent future. Our graduates share the profound impact of the programme:

We can achieve more when we act together. We’re looking forward to connecting with colleagues, sharing ideas, and building a stronger collective response to global challenges.

#HigherEducation #RefugeeEducation #HumanitarianResponse #GlobalEngagement #UUKi #MosaikEducation #UniversityPartnerships

⏱️ Session: 11:25

🎤 Panelists: Sally Wheeler (Birkbeck), Matthew Foster (Cara), David Ouchterlonie (University of Nottingham), Dr Paula Sanderson (Cardiff University), Ben Webster (Mosaik Education), and Charles Cormack (Cormack Consultancy Group).

The session will highlight:

✅ Practical ways to share resources and build partnerships

✅ How to sustain collaboration while respecting institutional autonomy

✅ The role of community engagement in strengthening higher education during crises

We’ll also be launching Mosaik’s new Global Response Platform — an initiative designed to help UK universities act collectively in times of crisis through shared programmes, partnerships, and coordinated action.

Learn more at: mosaik.ngo/partnerships/

Together with colleagues from across the sector, we’ll explore how UK universities can work together to keep higher education going through conflict and displacement — and how collaboration can turn intent into impact.

A heartfelt thank you, teachers, for everything you do.

#WorldTeachersDay #Teaching #EducationForAll #MosaikImpact

Mosaik’s Guidance Programme helps young refugees gain the knowledge, confidence & skills to overcome the financial and systemic barriers to university access.

Also many of Mosaik’s facilitators also have first hand experience of displacement – bringing much needed empathy, mentorship and guidance.