Supporting Black, Asian and minority ethnic students during the coronavirus pandemic

An online event to facilitate discussion on the key areas of support for Black, Asian and minority ethnic students during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Student wearing headphones working at a desk, with laptop and mobile phone

This event explored key areas of support needed for Black, Asian and minority ethnic students during the coronavirus pandemic. We used Dr Gurnam Singh’s briefing ‘Supporting BAME students during the COVID-19 crisis’ to stimulate discussion on these areas.

We heard thoughts from two panels. There was an opportunity, after each panel presented, for attendees to submit questions.

Panel one: How the sector can ensure equality during COVID-19 for Black, Asian and minority ethnic students

  • Introduction from Amy Norton, Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Office for Students (OfS)
  • Sarah Howls, Head of Access and Participation (Regulation and Funding), OfS
  • Gary Loke, Director of Knowledge, Innovation and Delivery, Advance HE
  • Ian Dunn, Provost, Coventry University
  • Question and answer session.

Watch the panel discussion:

Panel two: The impact on teaching and learning

  • Sara Elkhawad, Welfare and Equality Officer, Newcastle University Students' Union
  • Alison Shaw, Professor of Practice for Student Success and Progression, Newcastle University
  • Dr Gurnam Singh, Associate Professor - Equity of Attainment, Coventry University
  • Question and answer session.

Watch the panel discussion:

If you have any questions about this event, please contact [email protected].

Published 26 May 2020
Last updated 12 June 2020
12 June 2020
Recordings of the two panel discussions published
08 June 2020
Wording updated to reflect that the event has passed
27 May 2020
Event fully booked
26 May 2020
Note about the event being limited to 500 participants

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