GERE blog

Welcome to the GERE blog! Here you will find blog posts written by the Refugee Researchers and programme updates from the GERE core team. 

How being a refugee teacher shaped my research

How being a refugee teacher shaped my research

Zebron reflects on the potential of refugee teachers when they are empowered and included. Drawing on his own experience as a refugee teacher, researcher, and educator, he shares what he learned from collecting data and listening to others, including the importance of dialogue, trust, and support in unlocking teachers’ contributions. (Think Piece 2 of 18)
How this research changed the way I see myself and my community

How this research changed the way I see myself and my community

Abraham shares his insights on the realities of teaching and conducting research in contexts of displacement, and what he has learned about himself and his community from listening to the experiences of others. His words highlight the importance and urgency of creating space for refugee voices in decision-making. (Think Piece 1 of 18)
Voices from refugee settings: video for a Global Refugee Forum side event 2025

Voices from refugee settings: video for a Global Refugee Forum side event 2025

This video includes perspectives from our refugee teacher researchers in Chad, Uganda and Zambia, as well as some emerging findings from our research.
Introducing the Peer Researchers: video for UKFIET 2025

Introducing the Peer Researchers: video for UKFIET 2025

In this video - first shared at UKFIET, The Education and Development Forum conference 2025 - the Peer Researchers introduce themselves, speak about their experiences of teaching in their host countries, and reflect on the first phase of the project.