Swansea STAR Group will be running/walking/cycling/swimming the distance of 84.38 miles (2 whole marathons- A super STAR trek) to raise the money for the Equal access Campaign!

At STAR, we campaign for Equal Access to higher education for refugees. In the UK, people seeking asylum are unfairly locked out of university. They are treated as international students and do not have access to student finance. They are not allowed to work either which is another barrier for them in accessing higher education. When they arrive in the UK after fleeing war and persecution, they face many challenges in claiming their right to asylum and accessing support to continue their studies.

Student Action for Refugees (STAR) is the national network of students who are building a more welcoming and just society for people seeking asylum in the UK. We provide practical support and connect communities through volunteering, improving access to university, campaigning for policy change, and shifting the narrative about asylum by sharing stories from people who have lived experience of being a refugee. Our vision is a society where refugees are welcomed and can thrive in the UK.