Lounasmaa A.

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Experiences of forced migration: learning for educators and learners: a report
A combination of structural barriers, inadequate student welfare provision and the absence of psycho-social and academic support make higher education access for forcibly displaced students challenging. Many of these students will have experienced many stressful and potentially traumatic events that may have or may continue to impact their mental health and wellbeing. This article draws on reflections by educators and…
2022
Lounasmaa A. Oddy J. Harewood M. Masserano E.
United Kingdom Interview Integration & assimilation Teachers & educational staff English Access & participation Mental health & psychosocial well-being Tertiary education Pedagogy
Refugees in neoliberal universities
Open Learning Initiative (OLIve) at the University of East London has been preparing forced migrant students for university in the UK since 2019. One of the main barriers for creating meaningful support for forced migrants is the hostile environment which shifts border control to educational institutions; ever increasing bureaucratic pressures to follow and document procedures; and the neo-liberalisation of universities…
2020
Lounasmaa A.
Inclusion English Access & participation Formal education Tertiary education Pedagogy Participatory action research