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Voices of resilience: addressing the psychosocial needs of asylum seekers and refugees in the UK

Tue 12 - Wed 13 May 2026 , 09:00 - 16:00

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Photo of refugees sitting on beds on the floor at a shelter
Venue
Hospitality Suite, Cardiff School of Management, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Llandaff Campus, CF5 2YB
Facilities
Accessible parking, Audio description, Baby changing facilities, Hearing loop, Live subtitling, Online and in person, Wheelchair accessible venue

For further information about accessibility at this event, please email [email protected].

Event series
The British Academy Conferences

British Academy/Wellcome Trust Conferences bring together scholars and specialists from around the world to explore themes related to health and wellbeing.

Increasing numbers of individuals and families are seeking asylum in the UK for various reasons, ranging from persecution and armed conflict to natural disasters and poverty. Upon arrival these individuals are dispersed and offered Home Office accommodation including hotels. While waiting for decision on their asylum claims, many face socio-cultural and linguistic barriers which compound their experiences of trauma, loss, and separation. This multidisciplinary conference will examine the psychological and social challenges faced by asylum seekers and refugees across a range of areas including, destitution, poverty, detention, dispersal, accommodation, employment, education, mental health and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. The conference will also build on, and consolidate, this knowledge by considering best practice for effectively responding to the reception and integration of those seeking asylum in the UK.

Conference convenor

  • Dr Mike Wells, Cardiff Metropolitan University

Keynote Speakers

  • Dr Mike Chick, University of South Wales
  • Susie Ventris-Field, CEO Oasis

Chairs

  • Dr Clare Glennan, Cardiff Metropolitan University
  • Dr Heidi Seage, Cardiff Metropolitan University

Speakers

  • Dr Sara Jones, Cardiff University
  • Dr Sandy Kyaw, Cardiff Metropolitan University
  • Dr Roda Madziva, University of Nottingham
  • Judith Nkwopara, Founder, Bridging the Gap
  • Dr Nzubechukwu Okeke, Prudent Healthcare, Nigeria
  • Dr Laura Shobiye, University of Manchester
  • Dr Daniel Stubbings, Cardiff Metropolitan University
  • Dr Anna Varadi, Cardiff University
  • Dr Sofia Vougioukalou, Cardiff University

Further information

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