Staff Equalities Networks

The Staff Equalities Networks provide an opportunity for new and existing staff to meet people outside their own department.

Each network holds a meeting termly to share information and good practice; listen to key speakers; have group discussions and to raise awareness of equality issues. 

 The networks at the University are:

  • The EDI Forum
  • The Disability Staff Network
  • The LGBTQ+ Staff Network
  • The Women's Network.
  • BAME Staff (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) Network.


Further information about the individual networks can be found below. If you would like to join one of the networks, then please email equalityanddiversity@kent.ac.uk.

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The EDI Forum

The EDI Network provides a channel of communication - to, from and between departments and the staff and student EDI teams.

The Disability Staff Network

Raising disability awareness, improving communication and supporting culture change at the University of Kent.

The LGBTQ+ Staff Network

The University of Kent's LGBTQ+ Staff Network encourages people from all backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities to get involved.

The Women's Staff Network

The Women's Network aim to raise awareness and provide a forum for the discussion of gender equality issues.

The BAME Staff Network

Supporting the University’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusivity and providing an active forum for BAME staff.

Staff Network Chairs

View details and contact information for the Network Chairs for each of the Staff Equalities Networks at the University of Kent.
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