Join us at our new NUREN Coffee Meets
At NUREN (Newcastle University Race Equality Network), we believe in fostering a sense of community, connection, and support among our members. With the start of the new academic year, we are thrilled to launch our ‘Coffee Meets’ events – an opportunity for NUREN members to come together, socialise, and get to know their peers in an informal and welcoming setting.
Creating Safe and Inclusive Spaces
Our primary goal with NUREN Coffee Meets is to create safe spaces where our members can engage with fellow colleagues and postgraduate research students, we want to create opportunities and safe spaces for our members to socialise and get to know their peers across the university.
Who Can Join?
All NUREN network members who identify as ethnically minoritised are invited to participate in our Coffee Meets. Additionally, we welcome allies who have joined our network to support our mission and promote inclusivity. Ally members are encouraged to join us on specific dates mentioned below.
A Warm Welcome Awaits
To ensure you feel right at home, members of the NUREN Leadership Team will be present at each Coffee Meet to extend a warm welcome and facilitate interactions. We are here to answer any questions, introduce you to fellow members, and make your experience as enjoyable as possible.
Coffee on Us
We understand that a good cup of coffee can enhance the conversational experience, which is why we are pleased to offer vouchers to subsidise drink purchases at each Coffee Meet.
Dates for your diary
Here are the scheduled dates and locations for our upcoming Coffee Meets:
| 10th October 2023, 10:30-11:30 AM Location: Urban, Urban Sciences Building | Please click here to add this event to your diary |
| 29th November 2023, 1:30-2:30 PM (ally members welcome) Location: Courtyard, Old Library Building | Please click here to add this event to your diary |
| 15th January 2024, 9:30-10:30 AM Location: Urban, Urban Sciences Building | Please click here to add this event to your diary |
| 15th February 2024, 10:00-11:00 AM Location: Courtyard, Old Library Building | Please click here to add this event to your diary |
| 18th March 2024, 2:00-3:00 PM (ally members welcome) Location: Urban, Urban Sciences Building | Please click here to add this event to your diary |
| 15th May 2024, 10:30-11:30 AM Location: Courtyard, Old Library Building | Please click here to add this event to your diary |
We look forward to seeing you at these Coffee Meets and sharing enriching conversations. It’s a fantastic opportunity to build lasting connections, exchange ideas, and strengthen the sense of belonging within our NUREN community.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need further information, you can contact us via: nur-ren@newastle.ac.uk. Your presence and participation are highly valued, and we can’t wait to connect with you over coffee.