The Annual Alan Kurdi Lecture
Showcasing the research of Sanctuary Scholars at the University of Oxford.

Migrant TikTok: The Struggle for Digital Power

Tegan Hadisi, MPhil Scholar in International Development, will explore how TikTok has transformed from a simple social media platform into a powerful digital battleground, shaping migration narratives, influencing public perception and impacting policy.

Equipping for Hard Times: Invisible University for Ukraine.

Yevhen Yashchuk, DPhil Scholar in History, will showcase how hybrid and flexible initiatives of education may successfully support students in the war-affected areas and create tools to make sense of the lived experiences.

Followed by a drink’s reception.
Date: 19 February 2025, 17:30
Venue: Magdalen College, High Street OX1 4AU
Venue Details: Sir Joseph Hotung Auditorium
Speakers: Tegan Hadisi (University of Oxford), Yevhen Yashchuk (University of Oxford)
Organiser: Oxford Sanctuary Community (University of Oxford)
Booking required?: Required
Booking url: https://forms.office.com/e/9bVdfSYb2w
Audience: Public
Editor: Tamsin Kelk