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A Gaza student has secured a scholarship to the University of Glasgow after pursuing his education through months of war and displacement. British celebrities are backing a campaign to help more Gazan students study in the UK.
highlighting the celebrity auction raising funds to support Palestinian students with university offers
In this special episode, Coco & Nish speak to actor Siobhan McSweeney and Gazan student Mahmoud Hasanain as they discuss the government’s renewed scheme to evacuate Gazan students with offers to study at UK universities. But there’s a catch–the government will only evacuate those with fully-funded places.
Julia Stevenson, star of Bend It Like Beckham and many other films and plays, takes the UK Government to task on behalf of Gazan students who have been offered scholarships at UK Universities, but lack the funds to take them up. Plus, we talk to a student in Gaza attempting to make her way to […]
A Palestinian who is studying in Glasgow says allowing more students to come will be an investment in rebuilding Gaza.
Actors Harriet Walter, Paapa Essiedu, Brian Cox, Siobhán McSweeney and Nicola Coughlan are among theatre figures supporting an auction to fund UK university scholarships for Palestinian students
“You are not powerless, donate, bid, share, help us support as many students as we possibly can,” Phoenix Space said in a social media post announcing the campaign.
Several other celebrities, including actors Brian Cox and Paapa Essiedu, have joined the movement launched by the British charity Phoenix Space.
“…the charity Phoenix Space has co-ordinated a major auction of items, notably including a signed behind-the-scenes photograph from the set of Derry Girls from Coughlan and her co-star Siobhán McSweeney.”
Gaza student living in a tent thanks celebrities for helping dream of taking up Brit uni place.
EXCLUSIVE: Hundreds of exceptional young people in Gaza have been offered a course at British universities, but don’t have any way to fund it
Hundreds of Palestinians in Gaza have places to study at UK universities needing scholarships for UK evacuation.
The tech enthusiast would light a candle and draft his personal statement on a piece of paper to take back with him to the cliff to submit his application.
“Bridgerton” star Nicola Coughlan and “Harry Potter” series actor Paapa Essiedu are among more than 20 celebrities who are auctioning off meaningful items to raise money for students in Gaza. The auction, coordinated by charity Phoenix Space…”
Phoenix Space wins 2026 PIEoneer Award for ‘Championing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’
Phoenix Space come ‘Highly Commended’ in the 2026 PIEoneer Award section ‘Student Support Award’
Phoenix Space is shortlisted in the category ‘STEM Education’ in ‘The HundrED Innovation in Education Awards
Phoenix Space enabled two students from areas of conflict who were experiencing unimaginable challenges, to access world-class education at King’s. Our partnership with them has changed lives, and I feel privileged to work with such a hardworking and kind team. I look forward to continuing our relationship.
Paul Webb
Sanctuary Programme Manager, International Engagement & Service, King’s College London
Phoenix Space has offered life-changing support to seven Palestinian students from Gaza, enabling them not only to continue their studies but also to start rebuilding their lives to make a better future.”
Prof. Elena Fiddian-Qasmiyeh
Sanctuary Programme Manager, International Engagement & Service, King’s College London
Phoenix Space’s support has created opportunities for six postgraduate Master’s students from areas of conflict to pursue a world class education at UCL. This support will not only change lives but will also help shape the world we live in. We are proud to work with the Phoenix Space team and look forward to what the future holds for our partnership.
Ian Wilson
Executive Director of Development, UCL
It has been a tremendous journey in learning and understanding the challenges students face in conflict zones. Working with Phoenix Space has been an amazing experience and made it viable to find solutions and opportunities for students from Gaza.
Director of Admissions, Downing College Cambridge at University of Cambridge