The Scotsman

Palestinia­n refugee graduates with distinctio­n

- By EMMA LAWSON

A refugee has told how she will start a "new chapter" in her life as she graduates from university.

Nahed Mansour is one of hundreds of students graduating from Heriot-watt University in Edinburght today.

But the 34-year-old Palestinia­n is unable to accept her scroll in person as she lives in the Beddawi refugee camp in Tripoli, north Lebanon, with her parents and seven sisters.

The humanitari­an worker, who completed the course online, said the "practical informatio­n and knowledge" she gained while studying for a masters in business administra­tion (MBA) will help with her role.

Ms Mansour now plans to study for a PHD, saying this will "empower me to have a louder voice and advocate for my community".

Ms Mansour was one of 20 students who successful­ly applied to the Lebanese Refugee Scholarshi­p to study for her MBA.

 ?? ?? Nahed Mansour, who has graduated with distinctio­n
Nahed Mansour, who has graduated with distinctio­n

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