Black Leaders Conference 2016

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A fantastic conference, the best run NUS event I have ever attended – 2015 delegate.

It was amazing to see and meet so many positive and enthusiastic Black people – 2015 delegate

NUS recognises that there is a lack of ethnic diversity amongst staff and officers in the student movement and this requires urgent attention. Our Race Matters report has shown that Black staff are not only underrepresented at all levels, especially management and senior management roles, but are also facing a range of barriers including in their career development opportunities. The 2011-2012 Diversity Survey further highlighted the need to ensure the movement is inclusive for all as both Black staff and officers were more negative about how they felt their students’ union handled discrimination, equality and diversity, in comparison to white respondents.

As a part of the Race Matters Strategy to challenge race inequality, increase Black representation and support Black leadership, the Black Leaders Conference will take place on 5 December.

This conference is for Black staff, officers and society representatives. It will provide an opportunity for leaders and aspiring leaders to develop leadership skills and be inspired to fulfill their potential as change agents. There will also be separate spaces and workshops for staff and officers.

At the conference delegates will have the opportunity to:

• network with other Black staff, officers and society reps at separate network meetings;
• develop their leadership skills through a range of workshops;
• and hear from inspiring speakers on how to develop your leadership skills, overcome barriers and the importance of Black leadership in the student movement

Please click here to see the full outlines of the workshops available during the Conference

• Keynote Speaker - acclaimed author, poet and Manchester University Chancellor Lemn Sissay

Who can attend?

The event is for Black* staff, sabbatical officers and society reps

*Black is used an inclusive term to represent those from African, Arab, Asian, Caribbean, Latin and South American communities.

 

Date and timings:

5 December 2016
Registration: 9.00
Conference begins: 10.00
Conference closes: 17.30

 

Venue:

Holiday Inn London Regents Park,
Carburton Street,
London,
W1W 5EE

 

Cost:

£85 (excl. VAT) per delegate*

We also have a limited number of reserved bursary places for FE unions at £69 (excl. VAT)

*This cost includes lunch, refreshments and event materials.

For further information about the conference please contact NUS Equality & Diversity Consultant, Mandeep Rupra-Daine - mandeep@nus.org.uk

 

Registration opening & closing dates:

Opening: 20th October 2016
Closing: 29th November 2016

 

Registration is now open.

 

Registration will close on Tuesday 29th November 2016.