Staff Networks

Loughborough University has a strong history of Staff Networks which play an invaluable role influencing and shaping the University’s policies and practices. Our Staff Networks are established and run by staff from all over the University, to help empower colleagues, build their confidence and sense of community, and provide them with a voice and influence across the University.

Being part of a Staff Network gives members a sense of belonging and a chance to play an important and valuable part in making Loughborough an inclusive place to work or study. They also provide opportunities for career development, networking with other colleagues, and creating better working relationships with colleagues across the University.

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REACH Staff Network

A forum to positively raise the profile of black and ethnic minority people and cultures on campus

Chair: Chukwuma Ogbonnaya Sponsors: Veronica Moore
Richard Taylor

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LGBT+ Staff Network

Champions of inclusivity and diversity, providing support to LGBT+ staff and promoting LGBT+ issues

Chair: Stevie Ashurst Sponsors: Miranda Routledge
Liz Peel

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MAIA Women's Network

A space for all women staff and Doctoral Researchers to connect, celebrate, advocate and collaborate

Chairs: Gemma Towle
Henrietta Pocock Sponsors: Veronica Moore
Rachel Thomson

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Disability and Inclusion Network

Providing support to staff who have or are affected by physical or invisible disabilities

Chair: Iuliana Hartescu Sponsors: Mark Lewis
Emily Keightley

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International Staff Group

A fair and supportive environment providing equity of opportunity and freedom to international staff

Chair: Roberta Bernabei Sponsors: Claudia Eberlein

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Early Careers Network

Promoting ongoing professional development and support for staff at the start of their HE careers

Chair: Ben Mason Sponsor: Jennifer Johnson

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Working Parents and Carers Network

A supportive community for parents and carers, sharing experiences, advocating for positive change

Chairs: Abbie Loney
Ksenija Kuzmina Sponsors: tbc

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Religion, Spirituality and Belief Network

Supporting, celebrating and understanding people of all religions, spiritualities and beliefs

Chair: Safra Razeek Sponsors: Malcolm Cook

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Staff 2000 Network

Advocating for the 2000+ grade 1-5 staff members at Loughborough University

Chairs: tbc Sponsors: Richard Wheater

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Age Appreciation Network

Bringing people together to advocate around the protected characteristic of age

Chair: Catherine Armstrong
Sponsors: Sharon Platts
Justin Waring