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Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC)
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Established on the 5th March 2016, Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) is a migrant-led, national campaign to end the Hostile Environment policy (i.e.- carceral border controls) within UK higher education. Learn more about our work: https://linktr.ee/urbc
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To read our full statement and recommendations: tiny.cc/ajqp001
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July 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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The image consists of text in black font on a muted pink background. The text addresses the challenges faced by migrant students in the higher education sector, criticizing inadequate solutions and the collusion of universities with policies perceived as hostile. The text is centred, with additional graphics at the bottom right corner. Here, silhouettes of a graduation cap and a fist appear next to the text "UNIS RESIST BORDER CONTROLS," which is stylized in bold capital letters and features linked diamond shapes in the top right section.
July 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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The image features a block of text on a muted pink background. The text is in bold black font, expressing concerns about the UK's border policies and their impact on student activism. In the lower right corner, there is a logo with a stylized graduation cap-wearing figure holding a diploma, adjacent to the words "UNIS RESIST BORDER CONTROLS."
July 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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The image features a block of text on a muted pink background. The text discusses the perspective of UK university officials regarding a Trump presidency in the United States and its potential benefit of increasing migrant student enrollment in the UK. The text mentions ICE raids affecting migrant students and California State University's shift to online classes due to these raids. In the bottom right corner, there is a graphic with the words "UNIS RESIST BORDER CONTROLS" in bold, capital letters. Alongside the text, there is an illustration of a graduate holding a diploma.
July 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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The image contains a block of text on a muted pink background. The text is bold and black, taking up most of the image space. In the bottom right corner, there is a graphic logo, consisting of a stylized illustration of a figure holding a protest sign and silhouetted in black and white. Above the figure, the words "UNIS RESIST BORDER CONTROLS" are displayed in bold black lettering. The image composition is simple and focused on delivering the textual message. Alt-text: Text about insufficiencies in addressing migrant student issues, with a logo "UNIS RESIST BORDER CONTROLS" at the bottom right.
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The image features a light purple background with bold black text. At the top, the large text says "Coming soon...". Below, smaller text provides additional information about an upcoming presentation by URBC on migrant students and the RGSU report. In the lower right corner, there is a logo of "UNIS RESIST BORDER CONTROLS" with a silhouette of a person in a graduation cap raising their arm. The design is simple and straightforward, focusing on the text content.
June 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Read the study here: qrplanet.com/ybz0fr?ref
The image has a light purple background. At the top, there is a block of bold black text. Below this text, on the left side, is a red-bordered QR code with a small PDF icon in its center, above a red rectangular button labeled "Download PDF." An arrow points from the QR code to the right, with the text "Read the report" inside. In the bottom right corner, there is a logo of a person in academic attire raising a fist, accompanied by the text "UNIS RESIST BORDER CONTROLS."
June 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Read the study here: qrplanet.com/ybz0fr?ref
The image features a statement on a purple background with black text that discusses the perception of migrant students being treated as "cash cows." In the bottom left corner, there is a simplistic line drawing of a cow with a dollar sign on its side, emphasizing the concept of financial exploitation. In the bottom right corner, there are logos featuring minimalist designs of a protester and a mesh pattern with the words "UNIS RESIST BORDER CONTROLS" in bold black letters.
June 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Read the study here: qrplanet.com/ybz0fr?ref
The image features a light purple background with text discussing the mental health challenges faced by migrant students in the UK. On the left, there is an illustration of a large human head profile with gears inside, symbolizing thought processes. A small figure inside is walking, suggesting activity or movement. Below the head, a person is depicted sitting with a dejected posture, head resting on their hand, and a thought bubble with a tangled line above them, representing confusion or stress. In the bottom right corner, there's a logo with a person holding a megaphone and text beside it.
June 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Read the study here: qrplanet.com/ybz0fr?ref
The image is a digital graphic containing text and a stacked bar chart, set against a purple background. At the top, there is a bold black text statement about the RGSU report, mentioning financial concerns among migrant students who are disabled or have caring responsibilities. Below the text, a stacked bar chart presents data on worrying about money, with four categories: Non-carer and Caring responsibilities, and Non-disabled and Disabled. The bars show corresponding percentages: Non-carer at 52%, Caring responsibilities at 62%, Non-disabled at 50%, and Disabled at 65%. At the bottom, a caption reads, "Figure 9: Stacked bar chart showing 'always' or 'often' responses to How often do you worry about money?". In the bottom right corner, there is a logo with the text "UNIS RESIST BORDER CONTROLS" alongside a graphic of a person holding a document or diploma.
June 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Read the study here: qrplanet.com/ybz0fr?ref
The image features a statistical data presentation on a purple background, detailing the financial concerns of migrant students from the RGSU report. At the top, bold black text on a purple background reads: "Stats from the RGSU report indicate further the financial worries of migrant students:". Below this, a stacked bar graph illustrates different responses to the question "How often do you worry about money?" The graph includes five colored segments: dark pink (19%) for "Always," green (27%) for "Often," dark blue (38%) for "Sometimes," light blue (12%) for "Rarely," and yellow (4%) for "Never." Below the graph is a caption: "Figure 7. Stacked bar graph showing responses to ‘How often do you worry about money?’." At the bottom right, there's a logo featuring a graduation cap and an icon of a protesting figure with the text "UNIS RESIST BORDER CONTROLS."
June 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Read the study here: qrplanet.com/ybz0fr?ref
The image has a light purple background with bold black text. At the top, it states "The RGSU report found:". Below, two bullet points summarize key findings. The first point highlights financial concerns faced by international students, noting that 1 in 5 students worry about money constantly, with borrowing or part-time work linked to anxiety. The second point mentions the impact of rising visa fees and the Immigration Health Surcharge on financial pressures. In the bottom right corner, there is an illustration of a person standing with an arm raised and the text "UNIS RESIST BORDER CONTROLS".
June 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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The image has a purple background with text in bold black font at the top, stating findings from an RGSU report about migrant students. Below the text, three fists with varying skin tones are raised, symbolizing solidarity and resistance. In the bottom right corner is a logo with the text "UNIS RESIST BORDER CONTROLS" accompanied by an image of a graduation cap and a chain-linked pattern.
June 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Read the study here: qrplanet.com/ybz0fr?ref
The image features a composite design on a light purple background. In the top-left corner, there is a close-up image of a UK visa document. The rest of the image contains text to the right and below the visa image, presenting findings from the RGSU report. Near the bottom right, there is a black and white logo with stylized text and a small silhouette of a person holding a megaphone.
June 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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June 19, 2025 at 10:41 PM