91ÌÒÉ« is proud of its rich and diverse student population; people come to study with us from many different communities and walks of life. Our commitment to widening participation and accessibility for all to study legal and business education is ingrained in our ethos but, equally, we recognise that we need and can do a lot more.
In recognition of our commitment and work so far, we are proud to have been rated 5 Stars by QS Stars for Inclusiveness. Read the full article âž”
Patrick Johnson
Patrick joins us as our Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, bringing a wealth of experience and continuing our work on widening participation and access at the University.
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Events
As part of our commitment, we are hosting a Diversity Matters event series, where our staff, students, alumni and prospective students can hear inspirational talks from advocates across all areas of diversity and inclusion in today’s workplace.
All of our events for 2021 will be hosted virtually. You will hear from a range of speakers, providing inspirational TEDx style talks, followed by a panel session and networking to close. Invitations will be sent via email - if you would like to attend any of the events, but have not received an email, please contact us at [email protected]
Diversity Matters - BAME
Thursday 14 October, 6-8pm
Diversity Matters - Disabilities
Thursday 2 December, 6-8pm
Past Events
Diversity Matters - LGBTQ+
Thursday 25 February, 6-8pm
Diversity Matters - Gender
Thursday 11 March, 6-8pm
Diversity Matters - Mental Health & Wellbeing
Thursday 13 May, 6-8pm
Diversity Matters - Social Mobility
Thursday 22 July, 6-8pm
BAME
Videos
Blogs
A conversation with our BAME Advocates for Black History Month
Diversity Matters: An Interview with Isaac Eloi
Taking Up Space: An Interview with Chelsea Kwakye
Diversity Matters: An Interview with Paul Macfarlane
BAME Advocates Programme
The 91ÌÒÉ« BAME Advocate scheme recruits current students to work together with University staff to support and empower BAME students. Find out more here or email [email protected] for more information.
Additional Resources
Read our statement about the Black Lives Matter movement.
LGBTQ+
Featured videos
Additional videos
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Blogs
Diversity Matters - LGBTQ+ Event Write Up
Bristol Pride: Bristol Pride Online 2020
LGBTQ+ Law: A legal timeline of the fight for equality in the LGBTQIA+ community
Diversity and inclusion in law: An interview with Helen Randall
Additional Resources
Student Association:
Contact your Student Association LGBTQ+ Liberation Officer, Jay (Jack) Dickens: [email protected]
Social Mobility
Videos
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Blogs
Diversity Matters - Social Mobility Event Write Up
The social mobility advocate: Christina Millan
Diversity Matters: An Interview with Catherine Woodward
Disability
Videos
Blogs
Pioneers: Disability Campaigner Jonathan Andrews
Pioneers: Diversity and Disability Advocate Yasmin Sheikh
We Support Your Ambition: An interview with Mehvish Ali and Jennifer Harley
Additional Resources:
Visit our Disability and Inclusion Support Service hub for more information about how the service can help you.
Contact your Student Association Disabilities Liberation Officer, Ellen: [email protected]
Gender
Featured Videos
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Blogs
The women's equality campaigner: Harini Iyengar
Additional Resources
Contact your Student Association Women's Liberation Officer, Daisy Daynes: [email protected]
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Videos
Additional Videos
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Blogs
Diversity Matters: An Interview with Celine Winham
Diversity Matters - Mental Health & Wellbeing Event Write Up
Tackling the student mental health crisis with our Student Wellbeing App
The wellbeing advocate: An interview with Eloise Skinner
Everything you need to know about: TogetherAll
Diversity Matters: An Interview with Shanika Varga-Haynes
We Support Your Ambition - Mental Health Tips
How to use our Student Welfare Support Services
Additional Resources
Download the 91ÌÒÉ« Wellbeing app on and .
Podcast: Law & Mental Wellbeing with Céline Winham and Sonay Erten.
Listen on the go
You can listen to all our Diversity Matters talks on the go via our YouTube channel playlist.
Current Students
Our Student Association has a number of societies at each campus for our diverse student body to join - or you can set up your own.
Staff
With campuses across the country, we want to bring our staff together with supportive inclusion networks.
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Our Alumni Network has groups set up to support our diverse alumni population.