Academic Lead for Student Support (Racial Equality and Inclusion)

I’m a Lecturer in Mathematics and specialise in Climate Dynamics and Data Analytics. Our University is a place where we welcome everyone’s voice and ideas. I’m also the departmental Academic Lead for Student Support (Racial Equality and Inclusion): ALSS (REI). In society at large we are confronting the issues around racial equality and how to empower even more inclusion.

My ALSS role is part of a University initiative to further support transforming the REI space for students. On this topic and if you personally encounter any issues you are welcome to contact me at any time and we can discuss 1-1. I’ll also generally be available in termly student-staff meetings

Office hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 - 15:30

I am the Co-Director Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity for the Centre for Ecology and Conservation in Penryn. I am passionate about creating an inclusive environment where people can feel comfortable and valued being themselves.

I also lead pastural support for undergraduate students in my role as Undergraduate Senior Academic Tutor. As Lead Academic Tutor I have a strong focus on staff tutoring, peer tutoring and the undergraduate experience as a whole. I teach first and second year undergraduate modules and run research projects on microbiology and disease.

I am committed to creating a supporting, safe environment for undergraduate and postgraduate taught students with protected characteristics (age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil relationship, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation) in the Engineering Department. You can raise any issues related to your sense of belongingness at the University and share with me any concerns related to racism, racial discrimination and any other discrimination based on protected characteristics you might have experienced and seek support.

Please feel free to contact me to raise any concern or seek support with any issues related with Student Support, however minor you think they might be. All discussions will be in a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental environment where you can discuss any issues, problems and anxieties.

I am the Pastoral Mentor for Physics and Astronomy, and Natural Sciences. 

I work in the Physics department and liaise directly between academic and wellbeing support, proactively monitoring engagement and attendance and offering 1:1 student support. I sit on the inclusion group, wellbeing groups and lead the Physics accessibility officer role. I work directly with the academics to proactively help with student support, whether that be through wellbeing support, ILPs or academic progression. 

Office hours: Thursdays 10:00 -12:00 

As an academic lead for student support, I am always ready for taking care of students' well-being.

I will take every effort to support the campus with racial equality and inclusion.

I’m a Human Geography lecturer who specialises in understanding the impacts of sustainable food networks. I believe in creating an inclusive environment at University and for every student to have the right to have their voices heard and experiences understood. I’ve been supporting the Decolonising the Curriculum process both in Geography and in the national Food Geographies Research Group (RGS-IBG). Understanding the world from a wide range of perspectives increases our abilities to address current challenges, such as inequality, climate change, economic crises etc.

I’m pleased to be able to support students in Geography and to increase an openness to exploring issues affecting students with protected characteristics (age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil relationship, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation). If you personally encounter any issues you are welcome to contact me and we can discuss your experiences.

Senior Lecturer in Mining and Geological Education.

Office Hours: Fridays 11:30 - 13:30 online via Teams.
MS Team: Omolo, Martha; 
Office location: Streatham Court 0.75

I’m passionate about contributing to the creation of an inclusive community where everyone feels they belong irrespective of our differences. In my role, I support students who have experienced incidences or any form of discrimination be it in or outside the classroom by providing a safe and confidential environment where students can talk privately about their concerns. I also liaise with other support teams in the University to do our best to create an inclusive learning environment where students from all backgrounds can achieve their full potential.

Every year I support students with a range of concerns such as workload, placement challenges, accommodation, adapting to life in a new city, and occasionally unfortunately issues of racism.

It is an honour to work with students in this way: to listen, to provide support and to signpost to the range of support that is available. Please do not suffer in silence. If you have any concerns, contact me for support.

Office hours: Amory 233b, Mondays, 15.00 - 16.00, Thursdays, 11.30 - 12.30

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I'm the ALSS (REI) for Archaeology and History. Alongside my academic work on Black British History, I have been working in the fields of student welfare, decolonising, and equalities activism for just over ten years now. I passionately believe that every student should be able to thrive and enjoy their time at Exeter, regardless of background.

I'm very happy to meet with any Archaeology or History students who are experiencing any issues related to diversity, equity, and social justice, whether that is just to have a supportive discussion or to think about next steps together. I'm here as an academic advocate to support you.

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I’m here to support you and advocate for change in ways that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging. Your concerns might involve your workload, work/life balance, identity, or any way in which you are experiencing marginalisation at Exeter. I can offer a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space to discuss any issues, challenges or anxieties. Please reach out by email or book a time during my office hours.

You can book an office hour slot with me here on my Booking Page.

I’m your Academic Lead for Student Support, Racial Equality and Inclusion in the English and Creative Writing department – and my role relates to any protected characteristics – age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil relationship, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

I’m here to enable the creation of a supportive, safe environment for undergraduate and postgraduate taught students with protected characteristics in the English and Creative Writing department.

I’m also here to as a point of contact for any issues you might have in relation to your sense of belonging in the department and/or at the University of Exeter and to share concerns related to racism, racial discrimination and any other discrimination based on protected characteristics you might experience, and direct you to the right avenues if you are wanting to report it and/or to seek support.

I’m a Lecturer in Ancient Visual and Material culture, working on the archaeology of Hellenistic-period West Asia. As an academic lead, you can always contact me to discuss, in private, your experiences related to racial equality and inclusion. Do not hesitate in case you need support or simply need someone to talk to.

Lecturer in Middle East Politics

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hcp-studentsupportrei@exeter.ac.uk

Students are free to send email at any time and will be responded to as soon as possible.

I am a lecturer at the Academy of Nursing, University of Exeter, a mental health nurse among many other things. I transitioned into the United Kingdom in the year 2021. Currently, the Academic Lead for Student Support for Racial, Equality and Inclusion for the Faculty of HC&P. I work with any student who is experiencing marginalization to provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental place to discuss and address issues, problems, and anxieties.

I am passionate about mentoring and helping individuals to settle and feel comfortable in their skin.

I can be reached via e-mail, via direct message on Teams, during my office hours (book here), and any time my office door is open (WSL 124b) or you see me around campus.

I am a Senior Lecturer (E&R) in the Psychology Department and have been involved in EDI networks and committees in the department and across the University since joining UoE in 2009 as a postdoctoral researcher.

In my role as Academic Lead for Student Support (Racial Equality and Inclusion), I am committed to supporting students within the Psychology Department, and to particularly focus my wider activities on addressing challenges and barriers faced by those who are among the people who experience racism in our society. To me, this means working alongside students to celebrate student achievements, facilitate opportunities for networking and professional development, and tackle everyday and systemic barriers within and outside the department.

I am a lecturer at the Medical School, teaching on undergraduate & postgraduate courses.

My role as the academic lead for student support (racial equality & inclusion) involves creating a supportive and safe environment for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught programme students, especially those with protected characteristics.

I am the point of contact for students who wish to raise any concern or seek support regarding any discrimination against protected characteristics that they may have experienced or witnessed. In this role, I am also committed to raising awareness on racial equality, diversity and inclusivity issues within the Departments and represent the Department at the Faculty and University level.

My work days are Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00.

Race Equality Resource Officer.

I joined the department of clinical and biomedical sciences at the University of Exeter Medical School (UEMS) as an Associate Lecturer in Medical Sciences in October 2022. Before joining UEMS, I lectured in the department of Biological Sciences at Benue State University, Nigeria. I completed a PhD in Microbial Sciences at the University of Surrey, investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying antibiotic synergy in mycobacteria. 

As the Race Equality Resource Officer (RERO), my main responsibility is to support and ensure the best interests of ethnic minority students on the BMBS programme. This is so that their clinical placements and their time at the University are successful and positive. I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental place to discuss issues, concerns, and anxieties. Please come and speak to me. No issue is too trivial to discuss.

I am a Lecturer in Biosciences specialising in prostate cancer biology and gene expression studies. Whether it's fostering a sense of belonging or advocating for curriculum diversity, I am passionate about my role as the Biosciences Academic Lead for Student Support (Racial, Equality and Inclusion). I would like to be a trusted confidante for students from diverse backgrounds, providing support and guidance with any concerns around racial inequalities or discrimination.

I am excited about my role and how I can help you succeed and flourish. My role is providing you with a safe and accessible space to speak, discuss, and share your lived experiences related to equity and diversity during your learning journey with us. In the safe space I will listen to what you say, and respect your opinion, then I will do my best to be your voice. I believe working together will provide the platform to set up procedures and standards that help build an inclusive learning environment.

You can contact me through email and if you need, you can schedule a catch-up meeting with me through Academic mentor: Book a 1:1.

Senior Lecturer in Physiology and Nutrition

Office hours: Monday to Thursday, 09:00 - 17:00

I have been working as a Consultant Paediatrician at the Royal Cornwall Hospital for the last 10 years. I am the senior academic tutor for student support for ethnic minority students in Cornwall. I provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to discuss any issues you have experienced not just on placements but also outside if they are having an impact on you. I would support you in raising concerns through the appropriate channels.

Even if you are not sure and just want to talk it through, please feel free to approach me on email.