Sanctuary Songs is an academic conference and arts festival that will take place during UNHCR Refugee week, 19th - 25th June 2023, at Newcastle University.

The academic conference, 19th - 20th June, will focus on the relationship between refugees, asylum-seekers and the media. The conference will be in-person only. Please click here for registration information and the original Call for Papers. 

The cultural festival will run from Wed 21st - Sat 24th June in various venues around the University. All events and exhibitions are free to attend. See the festival page here for lots more information including the festival programme.