Welcome
The Refugee Studies Centre (RSC) was founded in 1982 and is part of the Oxford Department of International Development. Our mission is to build knowledge and understanding of forced migration in order to help improve the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people.
Latest publications
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Reviewing the contribution of the private sector to economic and labour market development in forced displacement contexts
Working paper
Mohbuba Choudhury and Emanuela Paoletti, (2024), RSC Working Paper Series 141
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When Treaties are Forbidden
Other
Catherine Briddick, (2024), Verfassungsblog
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Refugee protection at Europe’s borders: problems and proposals for change
Other
Jeff Crisp, (2024), RLI blog
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Sexual and gender-based violence among protracted refugees in Nakivale refugee settlement, Uganda: Addressing gaps in knowledge and responses
Working paper
Cleophas Karooma et al, (2024), RSC Working Paper Series 140
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Forthcoming events
A celebration of the life of David Turton
Saturday, 20 July 2024, 2pm to 3pm @ The Crypt Cafe, St Peters Church, Northchurch Terrace, London N1 4DA
Gil Loescher Memorial Fund
In celebration of the life and work of Professor Gil Loescher, a fund has been established by the RSC and Gil’s family and friends to support students conducting research on refugee and displacement issues.
Founded in 1982
Master's course established in 1998
Winner of the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education in 2002