Provides a safe space for members to share experiences, undertake peer-to-peer learning and embed knowledge.
About this Event
The Black Staff Network is a community of practice established to give a collective voice to Black *staff, enhance peer support and to provide support towards career progression. The Black Staff Network is open to Black Staff in NUS affiliated unions.
Black is used by NUS as an inclusive term to refer to members of the African, Arab, Asian, Caribbean, South and Latin American communities.
Agenda
National Black Staff Network Meeting, Friday 29 November 2019
Salford Students’ Union
10.00 Registration and Welcome.
10.30 Welcome, Introductions & Network updates – Douglas Muzawazi (Chair of the Black Staff Network and Skills & Development Manager, Sheffield Hallam Students’ Union)
10.45 An introduction from your hosts – Bil Ahmed (Head of Marketing, University of Salford SU)
11:15 7 Characteristics of the Modern Day Leader – Bill Yuksel (Business Manager, Peridot Partners & Trustee @ University of Wolverhampton SU)
12.00 Lunch** and Networking
13.00 NUS Update
13.15 Fireside Chat with Q&A – Yousuf Joondan (Chief Executive Officer, Birkbeck Students’ Union)
This session will cover:
- Yousuf’s journey and how he got where he is today
- Being resilient and bouncing back from set-backs
- Understanding barriers and how to move forward
- Q&A
14.00 Break
14:15 Celebrating Black Talent – NUS Black Staff Network Committee
14.45 Sharing stories
15.00 End of day reflections
- Have time to reflect on the most significant learning you gained during the day
- Provide information on upcoming events and meetings.
15:30 End
* *NB – Lunch will not be provided by Salford and attendees will need to make their own arrangements
More Manchester Listings MORE
Killer Mike
Winner of Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance + Best Rap Album at the 2024 GRAMMYs, as well…
Candice Brathwaite – Manifesto
Join us for an inspiring evening with critically-acclaimed Sunday Times bestselling author, advocate, journalist and TV presenter Candice…
Ahmed Dickinson
The Instituto Cervantes Manchester and The Iberian and Latin American Music Society present Ahmed Dickinson and the Guitar World…
As I Am Naturally By Tania Camara
An innocent caress. Touch. In that place. So deep in myself, I became displaced. A journey through my…
Qudus Onikeiku – Re:incarnation
An ode to the riches of Nigerian culture, this dance, music, fashion and visual art fusion mixes ancient…
Slave: A Question Of Freedom
The true story of a girl’s stolen childhood and her fight for survival. This exceptional award-winning play…
Nish Kumar: Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe
In this election year – with the country in turmoil – there’s only one comedian who can kill…
Mo Gilligan: In The Moment World Tour
Triple BAFTA winning stand-up sensation, Mo Gilligan, returns with his highly anticipated World Tour, ‘In the Moment’. …