At our University we want to make sure that no matter what your sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, age, religion or belief, you will thrive, be treated with dignity and respect and feel that you belong.

The terrible events in the United States over the summer focussed our efforts and led to the establishment of a Rapid Response Group to look at the range of existing work being undertaken and identify any gaps. This group has now produced a report.

The actions that are outlined in our new Race Matters at Manchester report will form part of our wider equality, diversity and inclusion strategy and we are providing staff and students with the opportunity to ask questions about it at this open meeting.

The Panel are:

• Professor Nalin Thakkar – Vice President for Social Responsibility (Chair)

• Patrick Johnson – Head of Equality Diversity and Inclusion

• Dr Julian Skyrme – Director of Social Responsibility

• Professor Claire Alexander – Director of Research, Social Sciences

• Vikki Goddard – Director of Faculty Operations (Humanities) and Professional Services EDI lead

• Kwame Asamoah Kwarteng – General Secretary, Students’ Union (UMSU)

• Professor Judy Williams - Associate Vice President for Teaching, Learning and Students

• Andrew Mullen – Deputy Director Human Resources

• Stephanie Lee – Head of Widening Participation and Outreach

Race Matters at Manchester - open meeting