Research that reaches beyond the academy

Refugee Research Online (RRO) exists to make critical scholarship accessible—connecting researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and community advocates working in forced migration and refugee education.

As an open platform, we share research-informed insights and diverse voices that deepen understanding of educational transitions in displacement contexts. Our goal is simple: ensure that rigorous, ethically grounded research reaches the people who can use it to create meaningful change.

We’re proud to partner with Refugee Education Australia (REA)

REA is a national charity dedicated to transforming educational outcomes for people from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds across all levels of learning—from early childhood through to higher education. Through networks, knowledge sharing, and collaborative action, they’re working to shift educational disadvantage into educational success.

Their support is helping RRO grow as a trusted, global reference point for forced migration research. With REA’s backing, we can continue championing rigorous scholarship that centers refugee voices, including researchers with lived migration experience. Together, we’re elevating early-career scholars, welcoming diverse perspectives across disciplines, and ensuring vital research doesn’t remain locked in academic journals.

This partnership strengthens both our organisations

Through events, working groups, and cross-sector collaborations, REA and RRO are fostering deeper connections across the refugee education and research communities. We’re committed to translating knowledge into practice—ensuring educators access evidence-based insights, community organisations draw on credible research for advocacy, and policymakers shape more responsive programs.

Our shared foundation? Evidence, community, and equity.

By combining our efforts, we’re building a more informed, connected, and compassionate approach to refugee education and settlement—one where professional practice is grounded in research, lived experience is genuinely valued, and outcomes make a real difference.