This community is for students that are Black, Asian, dual-heritage and/or students who have been racialised as ‘ethnic minorities’. We aim to offer a safe space to socialise and to meet other students with similar lived experiences and to bring positive change to their university experiences.
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Community Engagement LeadNutan Shah (She/Her), Msc. Construction Management with Building Information Modelling What would you like to achieve in your role this year? This year, I aspire to celebrate and harness the incredible diversity within our global community at Coventry University. I envision our campus as a vibrant tapestry of cultures, where every student feels valued and heard especially and create a safe space for all. By fostering inclusive spaces for dialogue and collaboration, we can transform our differences into strengths and create a harmonious, dynamic environment, building a united and impactful global community.
Community Engagement LeadNutan Shah (She/Her), Msc. Construction Management with Building Information Modelling
What would you like to achieve in your role this year? This year, I aspire to celebrate and harness the incredible diversity within our global community at Coventry University. I envision our campus as a vibrant tapestry of cultures, where every student feels valued and heard especially and create a safe space for all. By fostering inclusive spaces for dialogue and collaboration, we can transform our differences into strengths and create a harmonious, dynamic environment, building a united and impactful global community.
Every year we celebrate Black History Month, acknowledging and celebrating the beauty and power of black culture. From fashion shows to panel talks we host a range of exciting events for everyone to get involved in. If you would like to be involved in planning or suggest an idea for Black History Month (October), please contact the Global Majority Students Community Engagement Lead or email community.su@coventry.ac.uk.
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If you are interested in joining or leading an International or Cultural Society, please see the full list below:
UK Black Pride - is an organisation that advocates, fights for, supports and celebrates LGBTQ people of colour.
Discrimination Law Association - “The DLA is a non-profit network that brings together a broad range of discrimination law practitioners, policy experts, academics, and concerned individuals and organisations, all united around a commitment to strengthening anti-discrimination law, practice, advice and education in the UK. Who we are | Discrimination Law Association
Access UK - (African Caribbean Careers & Employment Support Services UK), is a BME careers solutions specialist. A charity/social enterprise that offers end to end, bespoke IAG services for young BME (Black Minority Ethnic) beneficiaries. Our culturally competent and community-based services centres around improving outcomes within the three E's of Education, Employment & Enterprise.
Your Students Union offers free, independent, and confidential advice to all students. Find out more about Your Advice here.
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