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Diversity networks

Oxford Brookes University has a number of Staff Networks and forums to connect and support staff, based on shared identity or experience. These networks can assist in personal and professional development, organise events and activities, act as a sounding board for policy development and review, and provide a consultative forum for the university to gather views and feedback.

The Staff Networks are able to feed issues direct to the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group, which is chaired by the Vice-Chancellor.

Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Staff Network

Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Staff Network

A safe and inclusive space for all self-defining BAME staff, to support autonomy and enhance visibility and voice for BAME staff in the University community.

LGBTQ+ Staff Forum

LGBTQ+ Staff Forum

Supporting staff in their working lives and promote awareness of issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity in the workplace. The group meets informally and socially as well as more formally on relevant issues.

Staff Disability Network

Staff Disability Network

An inclusive forum open to all members of staff, not only those with a disability. The network aims to provide peer support, share information and communication to improve the experience of disabled staff and assist in raising awareness of disability issues across the University.

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Oxford Area Academic LGBT Staff Network

This established group is organised by lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) staff for LGBT staff at Oxford Brookes University, the University of Oxford (and its colleges) and the Oxford University Press. The group meets regularly on the first Thursday and third Sunday of every month and events are organised by different members of the group. They also have an active mailing list.

UNISON Equality Groups

UNISON, the recognised trade union for all non-academic staff at Brookes, has groups for Women Members, Black Members, Disabled Members, LGBT Members, Young Members and Retired Members. The Oxford-wide LGBT Self-organised Group is newly formed in autumn 2016 involving members from several local UNISON branches across the public sector.

Set up a staff network

If you are interested in establishing a staff network, please contact Jane Butcher on: