#iWillWeek 2024: Celebrating our STAR leaders
#iWillWeek is an annual celebration of the incredible work young people are doing across the UK to improve their lives …
STAR Big Give Christmas Challenge 2024
The Christmas season is fast approaching, and we need your help… We are excited to announce that STAR is taking …
Why Bethlehem volunteered with STAR
STAR groups across the UK run loads of amazing community projects in partnership with local organisations, last year there were …
A Guide to University Clearing
Clearing your Path: Unlocking Your Access to EducationWritten by Shaliny Lingeswaran Being a student from a displaced background in the …
Warwick STAR Volunteers Week 2024
For Volunteers Week 2024, we are celebrating STAR volunteers and shining a spotlight on the brilliant projects they run. There are thousands of students dedicating their time to make the UK a more welcoming place for refugees and people seeking asylum. In this blog students from Warwick STAR talk about their experience running open days on campus.
Celebrating Power of Youth Day!
Power of Youth Day is a national celebration of youth social action that takes part during Volunteers’ Week – so today is a double celebration for us. This week we want to shine a spotlight on the incredible young people who are part of STAR
What you can do to stand against the Rwanda Plan
We are horrified by the enactment of the so-called ‘Safety of Rwanda Act’, a piece of legislation that threatens the lives of people seeking sanctuary and undermines the core values of our society.
The oppressive British immigration detention system and Queer people seeking aslyum
In this piece, Bel Govier (Co-President of Warwick STAR) explores the harmful and dehumanising impact of the UK asylum system on LGBTQ+ people.
Reflecting on LGBT History Month 2024
Since it was established in 2004, February has marked LGBT+ History Month. It is a chance to recognise, reflect on and celebrate the diverse experiences and contributions of LGBTQI+ people, in the present and throughout history.
Student Volunteering Week 2024: Celebrating STARs
This Student Volunteering Week we’re celebrating all the amazing things STAR groups do to help make the UK a more welcoming place for refugees and asylum seekers.