Racism victims ‘struggle to access mental health support’

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Racism in academia has major impact on BAME staff mental health

Providing mental health support that is appropriate and culturally sensitive is a first step in addressing the racism black, Asian and ethnic minority staff endure in academia, says Jason Arday

By Jason Arday

6 September

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Four in 10 Muslim staff think Islamophobia ‘normalised’ on campus

Author of London Met study attacks universities’ ‘empty platitudes and virtue signalling’

By Anna McKie

14 January

How to tackle campus racism? Listen to and reward minority staff

University of British Columbia head advocates ‘servant leadership’ style to build diversity, in contrast to ‘very top-down’ approach at many institutions

By Ellie Bothwell

12 January

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Universities are failing to address racism on campus

Higher education is awash with stirring statements about its commitment to greater diversity. Yet students who face discrimination often do not know where to turn and are seldom impressed by the support they get, discovers Jason Murugesu

By Jason Murugesu

1 October

Racism victims ‘struggle to access mental health support’

Study warns lack of ethnic minority representation among counselling staff could lead to problems being dismissed

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Racism victims ‘struggle to access mental health support’

Study warns lack of ethnic minority representation among counselling staff could lead to problems being dismissed

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Four in 10 Muslim staff think Islamophobia ‘normalised’ on campus

How to tackle campus racism? Listen to and reward minority staff

Universities are failing to address racism on campus

Related universities

Durham University

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