SEED Network
The SEED Network is a safe space for staff and postgraduate researchers from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds. We are a network for exploring collective identity related to race and ethnicity and providing a network of social support in both a professional and personal capacity.
SEED terms of reference
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DOWNLOADOur mission
The Network aims to enhance the sense of belonging for members through organised events and sharing of resources to stimulate discussions around race and culture. As well as creating a supportive environment for all its members, SEED also regularly inputs into the University’s race equality work to lobby for meaningful and permanent change.
Our aims
SEED social event
Members of SEED receiving Vice-Chancellor Awards
SEED members at a cultural food event
Our logo
Our logo embodies our message at SEED, to be a safe and supportive place for all members with all Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and a space for our voices to be heard. Our diversity is what we are proud of and want to embrace.
SEED Cookbook
The SEED Network are proud to have produced the SEED Cookbook which contains a mouth-watering selection of favourite cultural recipes from our SEED members.
This serves as just one example of a number of ways that SEED promote the sharing of cultural knowledge and community.
SEED Culture Week
To celebrate the University’s cultural diversity, SEED hosts Culture Week which offers a great way for the SEED Network to engage with the wider University community.
In September 2021, we conducted numerous cultural activities including cook-offs, blog posts, and campus walks to celebrate.
Download the SEED Culture Week flyer (PDF).
Meet the Steering Group
Dr Femi Adeyemi-Ejeye
Interim Associate Dean (Doctoral College) and Senior Lecturer in Video Technology
Dr Anand Ahankari
Lecturer in Maternal, Child and Family Health
Sharna Piercy
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Intern
Dr Janet Ramdeo
Lecturer in Inclusive Education and Race Equality Adviser
Pranay Shakya
Student Success Adviser
Mani Talwar
Conference and Events Sales Manager
Namy Yu
International Student Adviser
Resources
The following are links to some resources that you may find useful. The University does not endorse any views expressed or products or services offered therein.
Read
- Tribes- David Lammy
- The Underground Railroad- Colson Whitehead
- Between the World and Me- Ta-Nehisi Coates
- Americanah- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- Pachinko- Lee Min-jin
- Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race- Reni Eddo-Lodge
- The Woman Warrior- Maxine Hong Kingston
- Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning- Cathy Park Hong
- Good Talk- Mira Jacob
- “White people must commit to antiracist action for the long term” - Debbie McVitty
- Can we decolonise our doctoral training? - Neelam Wright
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Resources- University of Surrey Doctoral College