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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

UCL History is committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all staff and students. This page includes links to general resources on equality, diversity, and inclusion at UCL, a selection of staff journeys, and our six student networks.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead: Professor Matthew J. Smith
 

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Staff Journeys

Our 'Staff Journeys' series highlights the different experiences and interesting routes that our historians have taken to get to where they are.

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BAME Network

UCL History's Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network was established in June 2020 with one overarching aim: to create a more welcoming, representative and inclusive environment.

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Black History 365

Our staff and students have recommended and created resources to learn more about Black history.

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LGBT+ History Month

Our staff and students have shared some of their favourite resources for exploring and learning about LGBT+ history.

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The Living at Home Journals

 A podcast series put together by the Living at Home Network to explore the experiences, challenges and successes of being a commuting student at UCL.

UCL History has six student networks that provide a space in which staff and students at all levels can meet new people, support each other, organise events and feed into the wider department culture of diversity, inclusivity and belonging.


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BAME Network
UCL History's Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network was established in June 2020 with one overarching aim: to create a more welcoming, representative and inclusive environment.
Staff Facilitator: Jagjeet Lally
Student Facilitators: Callie Yoo and Humairah Khokhar
Email: history.bame@ucl.ac.uk

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LGBTQ+ Network
The History LGBTQ+ Network welcomes all undergraduate and postgraduate History students and staff.  It runs informal get-togethers, puts on talks and other events on LGBTQ+ history and is also an opportunity to raise issues of concern to LGBTQ+ students and staff in the department.  
Staff Facilitator: Rebecca Jennings
Student Facilitators: Humairah Khokhar and Ellen Durban
Email: history.lgbtq@ucl.ac.uk

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First in Family Network
The First in Family and Working Students Network hosts regular events throughout term time where students can come and discuss being at university, share their experiences of working whilst studying, as well as listen to others, all whilst eating pizza and hanging out.
Staff Facilitator: Michael Pope
Student Facilitators: Owain Brough, James Adams, Tasnim Ali
Email: michael.pope@ucl.ac.uk

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Living at Home Network 
The Living at Home network supports all students who commute into UCL for their studies, through resources, advice and social events during the year.
Staff Facilitator: Anna Maguire
Student Facilitators: Keira Blasse, Alishba Gabol and Siyam Mohammad
Living at Home Journal Videos
Email: anna.maguire@ucl.ac.uk

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International Student Network 
Staff Facilitator: Bill Booth
Student Facilitator: Asmi Manudhane
Email: history.international@ucl.ac.uk

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Disability and Neurodiversity Network
The disability and neurodiversity network ensured all students suffering from physical disabilities or, particularly, neurodiverse conditions felt welcome in the classroom and department as a whole.
Staff Facilitator: Tom Penfold
Student Facilitators: Jae Yang, Asmi Manudhane, Philp Greger

If you would like to speak to someone about establishing any further networks, please get in touch with Matthew Smith.

You may also be interested in getting involved with the UCL-wide Parents and Carers Society.