From Child Refugee to Open University Graduate

In this touching film, Heidi Hillman’s life journey from child refugee fleeing Nazi Austria to Open University graduate is narrated by her son Josh Hillman. A passionate advocate of refugee rights and of The Open University, Heidi’s generous donation made possible an online conference organised for Refugee Week 2021. Improving Access to Higher Education and Employment for Forced Migrants on 14 June brings together educators, employers, politicians and policy-makers to listen to the experiences of forced migrants and find practical strategies to combat current obstacles to access and ensure that migrants can realise their full potential.