Staff BME Group – Welcomes new members

This is a very exciting time with the University involved in the Race Impact Assessments and the proposed new Single Equality Commission being formed in October 2007. 

This is a huge opportunity for you to be involved in shaping the agenda for the future  for Black and Other Minority Ethnic members of staff.  

What is the Staff BME Group? 

Loughborough University is committed to achieving equality for all those who learn and work here and wishes to develop a demonstrably fair and supportive environment which provides equality of opportunity and freedom from unlawful discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity (transsexual), marital or civil partnership status, disability, including mental health difficulties, sexual orientation, religious or political beliefs, age, social class or offending background. We are proud of our diverse community and wish to encourage and celebrate its full contribution to a University life where all colleagues are treated equally and with respect.

As part of their commitment Loughborough University is supporting the Staff BME Group, which meets throughout the year.

The remit for this group has been agreed.  Its main purpose is to raise awareness of Race matters and to make comments on the University practices and policies. 

The Group will also provide a forum for Black and Other Minority Ethnic members of staff to raise issues of concern.   

Meeting Minutes

BME minutes November 2010

Black History Events 

The Staff Group are involved in organising the Black history events, which were celebrated in 2004 for the first time at Loughborough University.

Who Can Join?

Any member of staff who identify as belonging to a Black or Other Minority Ethnic Group. 

If you would like to become a member of this group or find out more information please contact:

Liz Quimby-Fountain, Staff Development Assistant, Equality and Diversity

Telephone:  01509 222177, Fax:01509  223903 or E Mail: E.Quimby-fountain@lboro.ac.uk

Author: Staff Development (EQF) (July 2010)