๐Ÿ“ข Staff Race Equity Network Update!

Hi there!

We hope you’re all doing well! Please see the newsletter below for quick highlights.

 

๐ŸŒ™ Thank You for a Wonderful Iftar Event!

A huge thank you to everyone who attended the Opening Iftar Event! It was fantastic to see so many of you come together to celebrate Ramadan. We truly appreciate those who brought dishes and made this a special occasion. Weโ€™d also love to share some beautiful Eid messages and express our gratitude for your continued contributions to this network.

 

๐Ÿš€ Exciting Updates & Whatโ€™s Next!

We’ve been working closely with the EEDI team to influence race equity across the university. Weโ€™re excited that the university has joined Race Equality Matters, and it’s great to see our network growing! ๐ŸŽ‰ To build on this momentum, weโ€™re recruiting a Social Officer to support our work. Interested? Apply Here

 

๐Ÿ“… Upcoming Workshops โ€“ Network Priorities!

Join us for a Teams workshop to shape our key priorities for the rest of the year!
๐Ÿ“Œ Tuesday, 6th May | 3:30 PM โ€“ 5:00 PM
๐Ÿ“Œ Tuesday, 13th May | 2:00 PM โ€“ 3:30 PM
Both sessions cover the same content, so pick the one that fits your schedule! Weโ€™ll focus on:
๐Ÿ”น Raising the visibility of anti-racism across the university
๐Ÿ”น Developing mentoring opportunities for ethnically diverse staff
Invites coming soonโ€”save the dates!

 

๐ŸŽ‰ End of Year Celebration โ€“ Bring a Dish!

Letโ€™s celebrate our progress together! Join us for an End of Year ‘Bring a Dish’ Event:
๐Ÿ“… Thursday, 26th June | 12:00 PM โ€“ 2:00 PM
A chance to enjoy amazing food, reflect on the year, and connect! Flyer attachedโ€”invite coming soon!

 

๐Ÿ”„ Streamlining Membership & Communication

We’re updating our membership list and refining our process to make it easier to join and stay informed. If you know someone who wants to be involved, stay tuned for updates!

 

โœŠ Seizing the Moment โ€“ Race Equity as a Priority

Race equity remains a key priority, and we want to ensure your voices drive change. This is an important time, and together, we can make a lasting impact.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Let us know your thoughts & stay engaged!
Thank you for your continued supportโ€”weโ€™re looking forward to working with you all!

Best,
๐Ÿ“Œ Staff Race Equity Committee