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How can we preserve the human capital of countries affected by forced migration?

I was delighted to publish a paper on Refugee Research Online (RRO), an Australian research platform dedicated to the study of forced migration. My paper discusses current international policies and ongoing initiatives in Australia to provide refugees and asylum seekers with access to higher education in host countries.

It argues that education is an important tool not only to protect and empower displaced people in host countries, but also to produce future leaders and peace-builders who can play a crucial role in rebuilding their countries of origin. For the same reason, support should also be provided to academic institutions affected by forced migration in conflict zones. This is a burning issue, as the number of people displaced worldwide is increasing. The vast majority of displaced people remain in countries neighbouring their countries of origin. The international community must therefore find global solutions to local problems.


I’m grateful to Sally Baker of the Australian National University for suggesting my paper for RRO and to the editor, Phillipa Bellemore of the University of Melbourne, for the opportunity to publish it as a Visiting Fellow at the University of New South Wales.

Veronika Durin-Hornyik, PhD


OpenEdition suggests that you cite this post as follows:
Veronika Durin-Hornyik (September 25, 2024). How can we preserve the human capital of countries affected by forced migration? University in Exile Research Project. Retrieved April 23, 2025 from https://doi.org/10.58079/12cik


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