Exploring the Cambridge Postdoc Experience

The Race Equality Network (formerly the BAME Staff Network) at the University of Cambridge is a community for staff members who self-identify as Black, Asian or any other ethnic minority, as well as white colleagues who have a positive interest in driving forward racial equality.Our goals are to improve the experience of racially-minoritised staff at the University of Cambridge and to engender cultural change, accountability and anti-racism within the institution.

Race Equality Network

Black Female Postdocs in Conversation.
A panel discussion centred on the experience of Women of Colour  at the University of Cambridge.

Buckingham House Lecture Theatre, Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge

This Too, Is Cambridge

"This Too, Is Cambridge" is a series of panel events focussing on the experiences of minortised staff at the University, Department and Colleges. These events are a space to recognise and celebrate the achievements of staff from all backgrounds.

In this panel discussion, we explore the lives of three female Black postdocs at different stages of their careers and examine the challenges and opportunities they face navigating the Cambridge ecosystem. Panellists will share advice on how to find your place in the Cambridge postdoc community, and they will highlight what more can be done to help minoritized academics to thrive (and not just survive) in their academic or entrepreneurial journey. The panel discussion will conclude with a Q&amp;A with the audience and networking reception. Panellists <ul><li>Dr Peace Atakpa, Research Associate, Department of Pharmacology </li><li>Dr Jerelle Joseph, Research Fellow in Physical and Chemical Sciences, Kings College </li><li>Dr Adjoa Osei, Research Fellow of History of Race, Trinity College </li></ul>Schedule17:00 – 17:30 Registration17:30 – 17:35 Welcome, Womba Lagrue, Co-Chair, Race Equality Network17:35 – 17:40 Introduction, Dr Marisa Oliveira, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Postdocs of Cambridge Society17:40 – 18:05 Panel discussion, chaired by Paula Rogers-Brown (REN)18:05 – 18:25 Q&amp;A with attendees 18:25 - Summary and Close 18:30 - Networking and drinks reception1﻿9:30 - Close of eveningBenefits of Attending Hear expert testimony on the challenges of a being a postdoc, female and from a minority ethnic background. Learn about the networks of support available and how they work. Join the conversation on what practices can be effectively implemented across the collegiate university to provide and drive-up support. Ask the questions that matter to you. Network with like-minded professionals in a safe and friendly environment. Who should attend? This event is open for everyone to attend but would particularly benefit PhD students and early career researchers, plus those interested in networking among the Cambridge postdoc community and learning about mentoring and support opportunities. O﻿rganisersThis event has been organised by the Race Equality Network and the Postdocs of Cambridge Society, with the support of Murray Edwards College. ReceptionThere will be a drinks reception following this event from 18:30-19:30.R﻿ecordingT﻿his session will be recorded.P﻿arkingVisitors may use the College car park, off Storey’s Way. If you are using a sat-nav, CB3 0DR will guide you to the car park entrance.Cycle parking is available by the tennis courts off Storey’s Way and close to the Porters’ Lodge off Huntingdon Road.

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