
BAME Staff Network
Information on how the University of Sunderland's BAME Staff Network has run between 2021-22.
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Information on how the University of Sunderland's BAME Staff Network has run between 2021-22.
The BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) Staff Network was set up in 2019-20 as a way for community members and allies to be socially active while isolating during the Covid-19 pandemic.
As of August 2021:
Shah Amin
Governor
Jolel Miah
Lecturer in Psychology
Our BAME Network worked in partnership with the USSU to create our first Global Food Festival. The event, which was attended by over 300 members of staff and students, saw CitySpace on City Campus transformed into a bustling hive of activity, featuring Indian, Greek and Lebanese dancers, a lion dance performance, African music and calligraphy.
In addition, the network has been having progressive talks with the university about submitting to the Race Equality Charter.
100% of the BAME Staff Network want to remain inclusive to allies. It is important for developing understanding, as well as meeting like-minded people who can give a different perspective.
Reasons that members gave as to why it is important to be inclusive to allies include that it helps facilitate dialogue between underrepresented groups and allies. It also gives allies an opportunity to help educate other people.
We asked the members of the BAME Staff Network their opinions.
We welcome feedback on Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Responsibility.
Please contact our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager, justine.gillespie@sunderland.ac.uk or,
the Student Union LGBTQ+ Officer at yoursu@sunderland.ac.uk.