SEED Network

The SEED Network is a safe space for staff and postgraduate researchers from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds. We are a network for exploring collective identity related to race and ethnicity and providing a network of social support in both a professional and personal capacity. 

SEED terms of reference

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Our mission

The Network aims to enhance the sense of belonging for members through organised events and sharing of resources to stimulate discussions around race and culture. As well as creating a supportive environment for all its members, SEED also regularly inputs into the University’s race equality work to lobby for meaningful and permanent change.

Our aims

Advocate

We feed into the EDI Forum and other communication networks to inform development and progress of our Race Equality Action Plan and Awarding Gap Plan.

Support

We create a safe environment that encourages peer support on various levels.

Develop

We encourage personal and professional development and progress through insightful discussions and sharing of practice.

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Members of SEED receiving Vice-Chancellor Awards

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SEED members at a cultural food event

Our logo

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Our logo embodies our message at SEED, to be a safe and supportive place for all members with all Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and a space for our voices to be heard. Our diversity is what we are proud of and want to embrace.

 

SEED cookbook

After the success of SEED Cookbook first edition, the SEED Network is proud to have produced the SEED Cookbook 2024 which contains a selection of mouth-watering selection of favourite cultural recipes from our SEED members. This is just one example of several ways that SEED promotes the sharing of cultural knowledge, culture and community.

The SEED Cookbook was launched on Friday 6 September 2024, combined as closing part of the event, SEED Open Forum – Culture, Food and Identity.

View 2024 cookbook (PDF)

SEED Culture Week

To celebrate the University’s cultural diversity, SEED hosts Culture Week which offers a great way for the SEED Network to engage with the wider University community.

In September 2021, we conducted numerous cultural activities including cook-offs, blog posts, and campus walks to celebrate.

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Meet the Steering Group

Shakya Pranay

Pranay Shakya

SEED Network Chair – Student Case Coordinator (MySurrey Hive)

Namy Yu

Namy Yu

Student Money Adviser

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Dr Femi Adeyemi-Ejeye

Senior Lecturer in Video Technology

Mani Talwar

Conference and Events Sales Manager

Stephen Elliot

Centre for Wellbeing Counsellor

Maria Haijima

Head of Student Hub Operations

Dara Pierre

PGR Chem/Chem Eng

New members

Prospective members interested in joining the SEED Network are encouraged to reach out via email to any member of the Steering Committee mentioned above. Feel free to contact them for more information or to express your interest in becoming a part of SEED Network. 

Resources

The following are links to some resources that you may find useful. The University does not endorse any views expressed or products or services offered therein.

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