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Education facility honoured for fostering a welcoming culture

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THE University of Chester has been awarded University of Sanctuary status for its dedicated efforts to foster a welcoming culture of inclusivity and awareness.

The title was awarded by City of Sanctuary UK, a nationally co-ordinated network of organisations and services, including councils, universities, theatres and libraries that welcome and support refugees and people seeking asylum.

A celebration event was held at the university's Exton Park campus with the presentation made by the Rev Dr Inderjit Singh Bhogal OBE, founder and president of the City of Sanctuary movement.

It follows three years of work by the university to demonstrate its commitment to creating a culture of inclusivity, safety and support through various community activities, teaching, research, policies and strategies.

The University of Sanctuary submission had been a collaborative effort with input from key staff across the institution, including academic and professional support teams.