Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Representative (BL)

About the role:

Are you interested in BLM, institutional racism or decolonising the curriculum? This role will provide a great opportunity to create change for the BAME community at university. The BAME Representative (BLSA) represents the interests of BAME students on issues they face, by collecting feedback and working to achieve improvements for them at Barts and The London. The role supports the Vice President Communities, and liaises with members of the relevant clubs, societies, and student groups. You’ll also be able to feed into the planning of key campaigns and events such as Black History Month, Asian Heritage Month, and more.

Responsibilities:

• Engage with and lobby Queen Mary University of London and other relevant organisations to achieve improvements for BAME students at Barts and The London
• Seek feedback from BAME students at Barts and The London in order to accurately represent their interests
• Attend relevant meetings within the Students’ Union and the university (see list of compulsory meetings below)
• Where appropriate, support the Executive Officers in their duties and responsibilities and seek support from them with respect to their own duties and responsibilities
• Coordinate and collaborate with the BAME Representative (Mile End) and other liberation representatives where appropriate
• Liaise with members of student groups relevant to the role
• Provide regular updates on your work to the students you represent

Meetings that I attend:

• Student Council (2 hour meeting, five times a year)
• Welfare Board (2 hour meeting, five times a year)
• BLSA Board (2 hour meeting, six times a year)