Manya speaks for BAME students and leads the BAME Network.
About the Position
Manya Dutt, as the BAME Officer, represents Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic students, and work as a bridge between University administration and student body. The BAME Officer works to ensure that all students have an enjoyable, enriching, and safe experience whilst at the University, regardless of race, ethnicity, or cultural background.
Specifically, the BAME Officer:
- Chairs and leads the of BAME Students’ Network (a Students’ Association Subcommittee)
- Addresses issues linked to racial and minority ethnic representation.
- Collaborates with other student groups to develop projects that promote racial equality.
- Organises events to support the BAME community.
- Creates resources to address careers, education, wellbeing, access, and outreach for BAME students
- Liaises with the University EDI and support staff.
- Sits on Students’ Representatives Council and Student Equality Subcommittee
- Works on various projects such as events, conferences, and workshops.
- Serves as a point of contact for all race related issues.
- Works closely with the Wardlaw Museum to develop activities for BAME student community
- Advocates for policy and procedural changes through Councils.
Role holders take office in April and end their term the following March. On average, the BAME Officer spends between 10 and 15 hours per week on their role.
Previous Holders
| Year |
Name |
Resources |
| 2023/24 |
Meagan Neves |
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| 2022/23 |
Jasmin Zheng |
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| 2021/22 |
Ananya Jain |
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