On the 3 February, BEMA (University of Birmingham Ethnic Minority Association) will be holding a forum to discuss the various issues affecting BME Students at the university.
This will also cover matters regarding the importance of getting actively involved in the Guild and the democratic processes. It will seek to demystify the Guild and common misconceptions held by most students and hopefully address the general pattern of apathy towards the Guild and the historic underrepresentation of black and minority ethnic students.
We will also be listening from students on the challenges of they face in their university experience especailly in light of recent analysis of data and reports that (and this is the case across all of HE) that certain BME students do less well in terms of degree attainment than their white counterparts and , incidentally, are less likely to stay on after their first year. The University's Equality and Diversity Adviser will be in attendance. And this should present us with valuable insights and ways in which the university can address these issues.
Students can to email me regarding any issues and concerns at a.ssesanga@guild.bham.ac.uk
Friday 22 January 2010
Holocaust Memorial Day: 27 January, 2010
27th January 2010 is Holocaust Memorial Day and the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust is challenging everyone across the UK to become part of a Legacy of Hope (this year’s theme) and offer an opportunity to listen to the voices from the persecution, and to make the lessons of hope for a safer, inclusive society where the differences between us are respected a reality today and in the future.
Our responsibility is to remember those who were persecuted and murdered, because their lives were wasted. and the challenge is to make the experience and words of the victims and survivors of the Holocaust and subsequent genocides such as those in Rwanda and Darfur a meaningful part of our future.
And as students, we ought to ask ourselves what we should be doing today to build a safer, stronger society so that the risk of the building blocks of genocide ever being laid is removed.
On Tuesday 26 January, 2010 the Guild will hosting a holocaust survivor and having a memorial in the Guild and it is a great oppurtunity to get involved, to listen, reflect and look inwards into ourselves; identify the agency of our existence and get inspired by the great spirit of resilience in the face of hatred and great suffering that still plagues many lives around the world today!
Our responsibility is to remember those who were persecuted and murdered, because their lives were wasted. and the challenge is to make the experience and words of the victims and survivors of the Holocaust and subsequent genocides such as those in Rwanda and Darfur a meaningful part of our future.
And as students, we ought to ask ourselves what we should be doing today to build a safer, stronger society so that the risk of the building blocks of genocide ever being laid is removed.
On Tuesday 26 January, 2010 the Guild will hosting a holocaust survivor and having a memorial in the Guild and it is a great oppurtunity to get involved, to listen, reflect and look inwards into ourselves; identify the agency of our existence and get inspired by the great spirit of resilience in the face of hatred and great suffering that still plagues many lives around the world today!
Protest Against the EDL in Stoke: Birmingham Mobilisation
The racist and violent English Defence League (EDL) are showing their ugly face once again. This time they're marching and protesting against Islam in the BNP's "jewel in the crown", Stoke on Trent, and this time the Nazi BNP, along with Nick Griffin, will be joining them tomorrow 23 Jan, 2010.
The EDL is a bunch of football hooligans who bring violence to our streets spreading hate and fear. Many of their supporters are also involved in the BNP. They seek to divide our communities rather than strengthen our society. United Against fascism, along with local anti fascist groups in Stoke on Trent and at Staffordshire Uni, have called a demonstration of peace and unity against these fascist thugs and they need our support.
****A coach has been organised to go to the demo from Birmingham. To book a place on the coach call 07910 767043 or email birmingham@wmuaf.org.uk.
The EDL is a bunch of football hooligans who bring violence to our streets spreading hate and fear. Many of their supporters are also involved in the BNP. They seek to divide our communities rather than strengthen our society. United Against fascism, along with local anti fascist groups in Stoke on Trent and at Staffordshire Uni, have called a demonstration of peace and unity against these fascist thugs and they need our support.
****A coach has been organised to go to the demo from Birmingham. To book a place on the coach call 07910 767043 or email birmingham@wmuaf.org.uk.
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