At NU-REN (Newcastle University Race Equality Network), we believe in fostering a sense of community, connection, and support among our members.
Following the success of our coffee meets last year, the meets resume with the start of the new academic year – an opportunity for NUREN members to come together, socialise, and get to know their peers in an informal and welcoming setting.
Members of the NU-REN Leadership Team will be in attendance to welcome members, and vouchers to subsidise drink purchases will be available. This year we have added some suggested themes for each meet, to help encourage and frame conversations.
Dates for your diary
| Date | Venue | Theme |
| Wednesday 9 October, 10.30-11.30am Allies welcome | Courtyard, Old Library Building | Favourite books by Black authors This is to tie in with this year’s Black History Month theme of ‘reclaiming narratives’ |
| Thursday 28 November, 1.30-2.30pm | Urban Sciences Building Cafe | Diwali celebrations |
| Tuesday 14 January, 9.30-10.30am Allies welcome | NUBS Cafe, Business School | Cultural exchanges: share stories, traditions and customs from your culture. Music, food and traditional attire welcome |
| Wednesday 12 February, 10.00-11.00am | Henry Daysh Building Café | Favourite places and local spots to visit in Newcastle |
| Thursday 20 March, 2.30-3.30pm Allies welcome | Courtyard, Old Library Building | Everyday kindness: Recognising and reducing micro aggressions at work |
| Tuesday 13 May, 10.30-11.30am | Dental School Atrium | Mental health: Making friends. caring responsibilities/parenting with or without your village |
We look forward to seeing you at this year’s Coffee Meets to connect and share enriching conversations.
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.