Today (10th) February sees UCU’s first day of action to raise awareness of racism in the workplace. UCU’s website has information on events around the UK https://www.ucu.org.uk/action-against-workplace-racism 

The Runnymede Trust revealed the extent of discrimination against BME staff and students in UK Higher Education, the effects of which are particularly stark for BME women http://www.runnymedetrust.org/news/594/272/Black-Students-Must-do-Better-than-White-Students-to-get-into-University.html

Please consider printing a poster from the UCU website, and displaying, to show your support for the eradication of racism from higher education.

Best wishes

Kate (UCU HWU Equality Officer).