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Diversity networks

Oxford Brookes University has a number of Staff Networks and forums to connect and support staff, based on shared identity or experience. These networks can assist in personal and professional development, organise events and activities, act as a sounding board for policy development and review, and provide a consultative forum for the university to gather views and feedback.

The Staff Networks are able to feed issues direct to the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group, which is chaired by the Vice-Chancellor.

Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Staff Network

A safe and inclusive space for all self-defining BAME staff, to support autonomy and enhance visibility and voice for BAME staff in the University community.

LGBTQ+ Staff Forum

Supporting staff in their working lives and promote awareness of issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity in the workplace. The group meets informally and socially as well as more formally on relevant issues.

Staff Disability Network

An inclusive forum open to all members of staff, not only those with a disability. The network aims to provide peer support, share information and communication to improve the experience of disabled staff and assist in raising awareness of disability issues across the University.

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Reconnect: Support for Parents and Carers

Reconnect is a staff-led network at Oxford Brookes University supporting colleagues with caring responsibilities. It provides a welcoming and inclusive space for parents and carers — including those caring for children, young people, elderly relatives, or family members with additional needs — to connect, share experiences, and access practical support.

Wellbeing at Work Network (Brookes login required)

The Wellbeing at Work Network aims to bring together practitioners and members of staff from across the university, to develop and promote the wellbeing initiatives and support available to our staff. The network is a collaborative platform for consulting ideas and initiatives to further the University’s ambitions around wellbeing at work.

UNISON Equality Groups

UNISON, the recognised trade union for all non-academic staff at Brookes, has groups for Women Members, Black Members, Disabled Members, LGBT Members, Young Members and Retired Members. The Oxford-wide LGBT Self-organised Group is newly formed in autumn 2016 involving members from several local UNISON branches across the public sector.

Set up a staff network

If you are interested in establishing a staff network, please contact Jane Butcher on: