Students displaced from Ukrainian universities offered tuition at Lincoln
They'll be offered free teaching and a bursary for accommodation
The University of Lincoln has announced a plan to welcome students and academics, who have had to flee their study, onto campus.
15 undergraduates and 5 postgraduates will be able to join the university, to complete their study.
They will be offered free tuition, and a bursary for accommodation.
Jacqueline Mayer, head of student services, told Greatest Hits Radio: "I think it's just a starting point more than anything else. We've had a couple of enquiries so far. We're reaching in different communities to try and make sure students know where to come to for support.
"If there is a demand for more support for students, I know that the university's senior leadership team will look at that immediately. The vice-chancellor is very supportive of ensuring that we support students and academics coming to the UK."
Welfare support will be provided to any students arriving in Lincoln from the conflict, the university added.
The university has also launched a public fundraising campaign, in order to provide bursaries to those who arrive, to support with living costs.
Prof Neal Juster, Vice Chancellor of the University of Lincoln, said: “We must show solidarity with the people of Ukraine and all those who oppose the invasion. We are determined as an organisation and community to find ways in which we can help, and given the nature of our University, we are well placed to provide specific support.
“Senior leaders from the University have been discussing with colleagues and leaders in the city about arrangements for students and academics who are being forced to leave Ukraine and are able to enter the UK. I’m pleased we can help, and I welcome all students and academics to our wonderful community. We wish to see the Ukrainian Higher Education System recover as quickly as possible and our support is intended to help achieve this aim.
“On behalf of the University of Lincoln, I thank all those who continue to go above and beyond to support people who need it most.”