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.

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 + show all updates

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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