The NU-REN executive committee helps steer any activity within the network. Below you find profiles of our committee members.
| Role within the University: | Director of Student Life; I oversee student communicatios, engagement and integration as well as a range of student experience focused projects across the institution. |
| Why I joined the network: | I joined because I thought I could help make the University more welcoming and inclusive through the network, but also because it felt nice to meet other people like me. |
| Interesting facts about me: | I’m originally from Mauritius, I speak 3 languages and I love sport – I lift weights, do CrossFit and I regularly swim, paddleboard and bodyboard in the North Sea. |
Operations Team
| Role within the University: | Operations Manager, School of Computing |
| Why I joined the network: | To build a strong professional network with colleagues from diverse ethnic backgrounds. To create a supportive and inclusive community where we can learn and grow together. Believing that diversity enriches perspectives, I actively seek to embrace different cultural experiences. |
| Interesting facts about me: | Beyond my role as an Operations Manager at the School of Computing, I have a passion for cooking. In my free time, I love experimenting with diverse cuisines, creating unique recipes, and delighting my friends and family with delicious culinary experiences. From mastering traditional dishes to inventing my own fusion creations, cooking is not just a hobby but a source of joy and creativity in my life. Feel free to ask me for a recipe recommendation or share your favourite dish ?? |
| Role within the University: | Centre for In-Vivo Imaging (CIVI) Senior Operations Administrator |
| Why I joined the network: | I joined the group to connect with other minority groups, to support each other, share ideas and knowledge so we can improve equality and diversity in the University. |
| Interesting facts about me: | I speak two types of Chinese languages and enjoy going on cruises. |
| Role within the University: | Statistical Computing Consultant |
| Why I joined the network: | To meet like minded colleagues, help and support each other. |
| Interesting facts about me: | I love dancing |
Career and Professional Development Team
| Role within the University: | Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Training Lead |
| Why I joined the network: | To be a part of a community of people like me, to help raise awareness on issues of equality, diversity and inclusion, and to help affect positive change for the University. |
| Interesting facts about me: | I make a mean chocolate chip cookie, I have a black belt in Taekwondo and I am love collecting retro and vintage artefacts. |
| Role within the University: | Lecturer (The Medical School, Faculty of Medical Sciences). |
| Why I joined the network: | To meet and work with diverse group of members on improving aspects that influence our professional life. |
| Interesting facts about me: | I have been a national badminton player and enjoy playing tennis. |
| Role within the University: | Race Equality and Accreditations Advisor, placed within the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Team |
| Why I joined the network: | I joined the network as an ordinary member long before I became a Steering group member because I hoped that the network would be a platform for peer support, as well as a driver for change. |
| Interesting facts about me: | I have a background in Medieval History |
Community, Events and Engagement Team
| Role within the University: | Public Lectures and Events Manager; I manage the INSIGHTS Public Lectures series and I am involved with running and supporting other events at the University. |
| Why I joined the network: | To meet and work with a diverse group colleagues from across the University and to be part of the NU-Ren Community where we can connect and support each other. |
| Interesting facts about me: | I have always enjoyed reading, but with a busy work and home life I don’t have time to sit and read like I used to, but audiobooks have opened up a whole new world of multi-tasking for me and I love that I can listen while I work out, drive and cook! |
| Role within the University: | Faculty, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer for Humanities and Social Sciences. |
| Why I joined the network: | To connect with other colleagues minoritised by ethnicity and together build a network that can promote communication and enhance organisational corporate empathy. |
| Interesting facts about me: | I enjoy writing poetry and love cooking dishes from all cultures. I also make dresses, when I have time. |
| Role within the University: | Academic career development training manager for NIHR School for Public Health Research |
| Why I joined the network: | Being part of this network has bought diversity to my role at the university, not just in the people I have met through the network but also in the conversations, opportunities and experiences shared. |
| Interesting facts about me: | I love to travel; I have climbed Mount Kinabalu in Borneo, chased by wild dogs in Bolivia, been stranded in Brazil and sea sick in Fuji. |
Co-Opted Members (offering insight, expertise, external representation)
| Role within the University: | Biosciences Institute (NUBI): Chair, Microbiological Hazards and Genetic Modification Committee Member, Executive Board Member, Safety Committee Academic Lead for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Chair, EDI Steering Committee Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS): Director, Infectious Diseases Facility (IDF) Member, Faculty EDI Committee (FEDIC) Member, Equality Project Vice-Chair, Infectious Diseases Facility (IDF) Management-PI User Group Promotions Committee (Elected Term 2022-2025) University (NU): Senator (Elected Term: 2021-2024) University Biosafety Committee Race Equality Network (NU-REN) Steering Committee Race Equality Charter (REC) Team: Research Workstream Senate Representative, University EDI Committee URL: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/people/profile/anjamkhan.html |
| Why I joined the network: | Born and raised in a predominantly white working-class area of Manchester as part a British-Pakistani family, I gained a deep understanding of social justice and race equality. Growing up, I witnessed the bitter sting of racial discrimination in its multifaceted forms. It was disheartening to realise that acceptance within my white peer group was often predicated by my skills on the football field. It underscored for me my fervent belief in social justice and the idea that people should be judged on ‘who they are’, not ‘what they are’. Through membership of NU-REN, University EDI committee’s, and external organisations, I now have the platform to leverage my lived and learnt experiences and core values to advocate for equality within the University and beyond into society. My goal is not just to alleviate the symptoms of discrimination, but to address its root causes, fostering a climate where everyone, regardless of race or any other protected characteristic, feels valued and respected. Everyone of us holds the power to shape a world that is not only fair and just, but also celebrates our differences. |
| Interesting facts about me: | I enjoy international cuisine and immersing myself in the captivating world of cinema. I am a lifelong supporter of Manchester City Football Club. |
Committee member roles last for 2 years and are voted in at the Advisory Group Meetings which take place annually.