What is the network?
The purpose of the network is to connect and support underrepresented PhD students across the SEPnet institutions. This includes (but is not necessarily limited to) students who identify as Black and minority ethnic, disabled, LGBTQIA+, of a minority religion and/or women.
We aim to create a friendly and supportive intersectional community and to run events and initiatives to provide peer support and mentoring!
When is the first event?
To launch the network, we are hosting an informal meet-and-greet Zoom call at 5 pm on Thursday 25th March! All are welcome to join us to connect with other students and find out more!
The Zoom details are:
https://universityofsussex.zoom.us/j/94904387954?pwd=S2pCbzdWRWlqeGU5SjhpQmlBYk5pUT09
Meeting ID: 949 0438 7954
Passcode: 976571
How can I get involved?
The network is being set up by and for underrepresented students (feel free to join our Slack page here: https://join.slack.com/t/sepnetphdnetwork/signup). If you are interested in being part of the leadership team, please email ippsnetsepnet.ac.uk to express your interest and/or find out more. Provisionally, the positions available are: Chairperson/ Treasurer/ Events Coordinator/ Peer Support and Mentoring Coordinator/ Communications Coordinator.
We'll be holding an election for contested positions in the first week after Easter so please let us know by Wednesday 31st March if you would like to put yourself forward.
You can also let us know what you'd like to get out of the network by filling in our quick, anonymous survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BBDMF32
How can I stay informed?
Updates will be posted to our new webpage, which is on the SEPnet site here: https://www.sepnet.ac.uk/gradnets-diversity-network/
To join our mailing list, or to ask any questions you have about the network, please email us at ippsnetsepnet.ac.uk