Employee Networks and Steering Groups
The Race Equity and Inclusion Steering Group
The Race Equity and Inclusion Steering Group comprises of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (B.A.M.E.) staff from across the University departments with some student representation. The primary purpose of the Race Equality and Inclusion Steering Group is to represent the interests and aspirations of B.A.M.E. employees and students at BCU by embarking upon actions that will lead to parity of opportunity which includes White minorities. The activities and actions of the group also assists in driving equality throughout all areas of the institution.
The activities include:
- The creation of a BCU B.A.M.E Allies programme
- Assisting the University to achieve the Race Equality Charter
- Providing feedback about new policies or initiatives when required
- Offering staff an opportunity to network, support and provide advice and insight.
Disabled Staff Steering group
The Disabled Staff Steering group membership includes representation from professional services, academic colleagues, and the Students’ Union who are united in their aim to progress disability equality for staff and students.
Activities include:
- Assisting the University to achieve Disability Confident Level 2
- Actively pursuing resolution to and continuously raising awareness in regards to any areas that may hinder disabled staff and students
- Reviewing access information for staff, students and visitors to be produced by the University
- Proposing activities for Disability History Month and other awareness-raising/celebratory initiatives across the year
LGBT+ Staff Network
The LGBT+ Staff Network is open to any member of BCU staff who identifies as lesbian, gay, homosexual, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, non-binary gendered or as belonging to any other minority group determined by their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Members of staff who are LGBT+ allies (e.g. those who may not identify as LGBT+ themselves, but promote LGBT+ issues at work) are also welcome to attend network meetings and events.
Activities include:
- The network will work with external local, regional and national communities, allies and networks, including partner institutions
- To recognise and advance the intersectional identities of LGBT+ staff in collaboration with our collegiate staff networks, student bodies, allies and mentoring schemes working closely with EDI team and Stonewall Project Manager
- Providing information, support and networking opportunities to BCU staff who identify as LGBT+
- Raising awareness of LGBT+ issues within the university, with the aim of promoting a comfortable, safe and inclusive environment for people who identify as LGBT+ across all BCU campuses
- Working with external local, regional and national communities, allies and networks, including partner institutions
Global Majority Staff Network
The Global Majority Staff Network aims to foster an inclusive and supportive environment at BCU, contributing to a culture of belonging and empowerment across the university. It is focused on representation, progression and equitable opportunity. The network will create a dedicated space for staff to connect, advocate and for their own professional development. The network is open to all BCU Staff, with the aim to bring people together to create an institution where everyone feels they belong.
Activities include:
- Monthly network meetings
- Peer support sessions
- Cultural celebrations
- Mentoring programmes
- Guest speakers
- Strategic input into university policies
- Annual conference
If you would like to learn more, you can contact Dr Ayazullah Safi
How to get involved:
If you would like more information or to join any of the steering groups or networks then please contact us.
