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 Staff with Disabilities Network
  • The LGBTQ+ Staff Network
  • The Women's Network
  • The WREN (Women Researchers) Network.
  • BAME Staff (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) Network.
  • The Allies Network
  • Harassment Contacts 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 Staff with Disabilities 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.

WREN Network

This is a Network for academic female researchers and a sub-network of the Women's Network. Contact Women's Network for more information

The BAME Staff Network

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

Allies Network

The Allies Network is open to any staff member who wants to act as an Ally to colleagues and friends

Harassment Contact Network

This is a Network for the trained Harassment Contacts

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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