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The Equity Coaching and Mentoring Network
(Previously BAME and Women's Coaching and Mentoring Network)
‘The Equity Coaching and Mentoring Network’ (A collective for supporting those with experience of structural exclusion in the HE environment) provides an independent support network for staff facing oppressive and exclusionary cultures of academic life and that may be particularly vulnerable to prejudicial micro-aggressions in the day-to-day work and wider social environment. The Network is premised on the idea of building and sustaining a culture of support, development and research success for BAME staff, women, and any other colleagues, offering a space to discuss and find ways to overcome professional concerns arising from institutional stresses and structural obstacles. The Network does not provide counselling, legal support or, indeed, policy advice.
We would like to extend an open call to staff wishing to self-refer to the network. Following self-referrals, coaches/mentors and mentees will be matched and it is envisioned that mentees and mentors will set up an initial meeting to discuss coaching and mentoring possibilities. Most coaching and mentoring is done in 3-6 sessions focussed on specific issues, ranging from publishing aims, to career advancement to life/work balance concerns.
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See Divya talk about the benefits of the network. |
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See Louiza talk about the benefits of the network. |
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See Tahir talk about the benefits of the network. |
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| Trainees of Coaching and Mentoring Network 2024: Not available as Coaches or Mentors until Oct 2025 | |
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See Melissa talk about the benefits of the network. |
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Listen to Karis talk about the benefits of the network. |
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Diwali 2024
Monthly socials
Everyone is invited to our in-person social meet ups 11am - 12pm in Veggie Bowl, Arts C, academic year 2024/ 2025 usually on the first Monday of each month-
- 3/2/25
- 3/3/25
- 7/4/25
- TBC May
- 2/6/25
Research Leadership Award Winner 2024 for: Building an inclusive research culture in Global Studies: Sussex University BAME an Women's Coaching and Mentoring Network.
Want support, or to support others?
If you are interested in becoming a BAME Coach/Mentor or receiving support, please complete the relevant form below, and send to d.p.tolia-kelly@sussex.ac.uk.
For PhD Students wanting support please beware that we cannot offer coaching and mentoring on issues already part of the supervisory portfolio. Please contact Professor D.P. Tolia-Kelly for further advice.
Already in the Coaching and Mentoring Network?
Further information and links to relevant forms can be found below:
Further information
Watch our meeting
Below, you can find some further information about coaching and mentoring. If you have any further questions about the Network, please contact Professor Divya Tolia-Kelly (d.p.tolia-kelly@sussex.ac.uk).