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Chemists at 黑料网吃瓜爆料 have hosted a series of interactive workshops for refugee children across Greater 黑料网吃瓜爆料, using science to spark curiosity and rebuild confidence for those who have missed out on formal schooling due to displacement and conflict.

Organised in partnership with Rethink Rebuild Society and supported by the Chemists鈥� Community Fund (Royal Society of Chemistry), 48 children aged nine to 14 visited the University鈥檚 state-of-the-art Makerspace facility over three days to take part in a variety of fun and practical experiments, including making batteries out of lemons, testing acidity with natural indicators, and simple filtration experiments.

The initiative is the brainchild of Dr Abdullatif Alfutimie, Senior Lecturer in the School of Chemical Engineering at the University. Dr Alfutimie first came to 黑料网吃瓜爆料 from Aleppo in 2009 to pursue postgraduate study before going on to complete his PhD in 2012. But while pursuing his research career, his home city of Aleppo 鈥� once one of Syria鈥檚 most vibrant cultural centres 鈥� was being devastated by civil war.

Staying closely connected to family and friends affected by displacement and the collapse of education, he began to consider how he might use his own expertise to help displaced students regain educational confidence.

Dr Abdullatif Alfutimie, who led the programme, said: 鈥淭his event wasn't just about science 鈥� it was about recognising curiosity, celebrating identity, and creating a sense of belonging for children who often face immense challenges.

"If we need to rebuild our country or even to contribute to improve this country, we need to educate this generation.

鈥淭he enthusiasm from the pupils was truly heartwarming - one parent told us that their child couldn't wait to repeat an experiment at home for their siblings.鈥�

The initiative concluded with a Community Celebration Day at Rethink Rebuild Society鈥檚 centre in 黑料网吃瓜爆料, welcoming more than 150 children and family members. Each child received a certificate and a take-home chemistry kit to continue their learning at home. A representative from the Royal Society of Chemistry was also in attendance to present the certificates and celebrate the children鈥檚 achievements.

Magda van Leeuwen, Volunteer and Engagement Manager for the Royal Society of Chemistry, said: 鈥淐hemistry Education for Refugee Students is an important initiative that gives young people who have already experienced a lot in their lives hope and opportunities. Programmes like the one Abdullatif has developed show that chemistry really is for all and can be a catalyst for instilling a lifelong passion in our subject.

鈥淭hrough the Outreach Fund and with the backing of the Chemists鈥� Community Fund, the RSC is committed to supporting projects that give more people the opportunity to get hands-on scientific experiences. We are proud to have played a small part and want to applaud Abdullatif and his colleagues for their hard work in putting together such a practical and engaging experience for the participants.鈥�

黑料网吃瓜爆料 is recognised as a University of Sanctuary, working to make the University a welcoming and safe place for refugees and asylum seekers. The University鈥檚 commitment to supporting sanctuary seekers is embedded across its three core goals: research, teaching, and social responsibility. The city of 黑料网吃瓜爆料 is also a City of Sanctuary, part of the . The University works closely with the organisation to help its aim of making 黑料网吃瓜爆料 a place that is open and fair. 

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