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
After the success of SEED Cookbook first edition, the SEED Network is proud to have produced the SEED Cookbook 2024 which contains a selection of mouth-watering selection of favourite cultural recipes from our SEED members. This is just one example of several ways that SEED promotes the sharing of cultural knowledge, culture and community.
The SEED Cookbook was launched on Friday 6 September 2024, combined as closing part of the event, SEED Open Forum – Culture, Food and Identity.
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 flyers below:
Meet the Steering Group
Pranay Shakya
SEED Network Chair – Student Case Coordinator (MySurrey Hive)
Namy Yu
Student Money Adviser
Dr Femi Adeyemi-Ejeye
Associate Professor in Video Technology; Director of Postgraduate Research (PGR), School of Arts, Humanities and Creative Industries
Mani Talwar
Conference and Events Sales Manager
Stephen Elliot
Centre for Wellbeing Counsellor
Maria Haijima
Head of Student Hub Operations
Dara Pierre
PGR Chem/Chem Eng
New members
Prospective members interested in joining the SEED Network are encouraged to reach out via email to any member of the Steering Committee mentioned above. Feel free to contact them for more information or to express your interest in becoming a part of SEED Network.
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
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