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This research aims to explore the potential of highly educated refugees to contribute to the UK knowledge economy and identify the socio-political barriers they face.

November 3, 2007Equal Opportunities International

Exploring highly educated refugees’ potential as knowledge workers in contemporary Britain

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MPMaria PsoinosCanterbury Christ Church University

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Qualitative interviews investigate barriers to employment for highly educated refugees, suggesting policy improvements.

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This research aims to explore the potential of highly educated refugees to contribute to the UK knowledge economy and identify the socio-political barriers they face.
Conducted semi-structured interviews with 15 highly educated refugees in the UK
Utilized both theory-driven and open-ended questions to gather insights
Focused on the participants' perceptions of discrimination and employment experiences
Participants do not view themselves as incompetent; they attribute exclusion to discriminatory processes
Barriers such as qualification validation hinder their integration into the knowledge economy
Highlights the importance of supportive policies for refugee communities to leverage their potential

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Maria Psoinos (2007) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a213f05c4e60624665ad5e4 https://doi.org/10.1108/02610150710836163

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