Staff Networks
The University welcomes and supports the development of staff networks. Our staff networks provide an opportunity for staff who share a protected characteristic to network, obtain peer support and share information. They can also offer opportunities for staff to inform university policy on equality-related issues and topics. The networks are run by and for the members, with support from the University EDI Manager.
The University has five staff network groups (detailed below). The networks are always looking for new members, input and ideas, so please take a look at the terms of reference and contact the Chair if you are interested in joining.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans*, Queer, and Intersex + (LGBTQI+) Staff Network
Welcome to the Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans*, Queer and Intersex + (LGBTQI+) Staff Network.
The University of Huddersfield’s LGBTQI+ Staff Network was set up as a self-organising group in April 2018. The Network discussed and self-defined their name, with the acronym LGBTQI+, incorporating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans*, Queer, and Intersex.
LGBTQI+ Staff Network Terms of Reference
To find out more about this network including future meeting dates, please contact Carson McCombe (Chair)
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Staff Network
Welcome to the University of Huddersfield's Black. Asian and Minority Ethnic Staff Staff Network. The network has was relaunched in June 2020.
To find out more about this network including future meeting dates, please email the EDI team.
Staff Disability Network
Welcome to the University of Huddersfield’s Staff Disability Network. The network was formed in October 2018.
Staff Disability Network Terms of Reference
To find out more about this network including future meeting dates, please contact Georgia Vine (Chair) or Erika Montgomery (EDI Manager).
Neurodiversity Staff Group
In July 2023, we launched a Neurodiversity Staff Group as a branch of the Staff Disability Network for staff members who identify as neurodivergent (e.g. Specific Learning Differences (Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia), AD(H)D and Autism Spectrum Conditions).
The Neurodiversity Group is Co-Chaired by Simon Kelly and Erika Montgomery. If you would like to join, please email the EDI team.
Women’s Staff Network
Welcome to the University of Huddersfield’s Women’s Staff Network. The network was formed in April 2019.
Women's Staff Network Terms of Reference
To find out more about this network including future meeting dates, please email the EDI team.
Inclusive Allies Staff Network
Welcome to the University of Huddersfield’s Inclusive Allies Staff Network.
The Inclusive Allies Staff Network provides a collaborative space, capturing the voices of those with intersectional lived experiences and allies across all schools and services across the University. The network will meet to discuss and shape the University's EDI programme of events, including recommendations for guest speakers and external resources.
Inclusive Allies Network Terms of Reference
To find out more about this network including future meeting dates, please contact Erika Montgomery (Chair) or email the EDI team.
