Project Timeline

Project timeline

What we have achieved, where we are now and what we will do.

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September 2021

Promote inclusive leadership practices

A programme of blended learning to improve all of the knowledge of all leaders on how to build inclusive practices into everyday activities.     

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September 2021

Raise awareness and understanding for all

An eLearning programmes within staff training Moodle that buildings understand of race including history terminology and what everyone can do to make a difference.    

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September 2021

Continue to build networks of support

Inclusion Allies programme (race at the centre of the programme).

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September 2021

Webinars and facilitated discussions (for specific groups of staff and teams)

A set of 5 pre-recorded sessions to view and then take back to team meetings to raise awareness, increase knowledge and take actions around – Difficult topics, Intersectionality, Microagressions, socio economic inclusion and white privilege

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February - April 2021

Open channels for discussion and debate

Completed training and future training. 

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July 2021

Draft Antiracism Strategy

A draft of our Antiracism Strategy is being shared with colleagues for engagement and input. Feedback welcome via dvcacademic@kent.ac.uk

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January 2021

Support for BME collectives and societies

Funding currently exists for programming dedicated to addressing EDI concerns. For more information regarding the application and awarding process for this support, please contact Dr Auzimuth Jackson, Student EDI Officer at StudentEDI@kent.ac.uk  

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December 2020

Launch race and ethnicity training programme for staff

We have launched a new training programme to help educate staff on issues of race and ethnicity.     

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October 2020

The accommodation agreement discontinues its practice of using student cards for identification

Approval of a new Code of Conduct by Estates department’s SMT    

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October 2020

A new forum for reporting of discrimination on campus

Revised University EDI governance structure recommended for approval, including a new EDI Forum   

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September 2020

Sign Race Equality Charter

Vice-Chancellor Karen Cox formally submitted Kent’s application for membership of the Advance HE’s Race Equality Charter.  

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September 2020

Clarifying Campus Security’s executive authority and making it clear to student body

Adoption of a new Campus Security Charter