Living Black at University Commission Report 2022/23 Living Black at University Commission Report 2022/23 OUR COMMISSIONERS Trust isn't something that sprouts overnight. It requires patience, care and persistent nurturing. Since the publication of the report, Chair Convenors Communications Partner Co-ordinator it has become clear that building trust is an incremental process. Since the publication It begins with listening, as we did when we gathered the stories “ and experiences of Black students. It continues with action, as of the report, it has universities take steps to address the challenges and inequities become clear that uncovered by the research. As a researcher and the project manager for this research, Professor Iyiola Solanke Sam Kingsley Jenny Shaw Jen Steadman Amelia Pulverta昀琀 Jacques Delors Professor Head of Belonging Higher Education External Higher Education Belonging, Equity & building trust is an I witnessed 昀椀rst-hand the mistrust and scepticism Black students and others feel. Yet I’ve also seen how trust and hope can start of EU Law at University of & Engagement at Engagement Director Communications Executive Engagement Co-ordinator incremental process. to build when promises are transformed into tangible actions. Oxford and Founder of the Unite Students at Unite Students at Unite Students at Unite Students Black Female Professors Forum (BFPF) One of the most encouraging aspects of this journey has been witnessing the ripple e昀昀ect of our research. The Living Black at University report has not been a static document; it has Commissioners become a dynamic force for change, especially through the work of the Commission. We’ve seen that some universities and accommodation providers have embraced its 昀椀ndings as a call to action, and it's been inspiring to see our work spark conversations, ignite debates and catalyse further research and initiatives. While it's essential to celebrate the progress made, we must also Melissa Browne Nicola Frampton Tara Leach Dr Sammy Li Jordan Meates acknowledge that our work is far from complete. The Living Black Communications & IT at University report was a starting point, but it is not the end of the Chair Elect at CUBO Insight Manager Head of Race Equality Executive Member at and Deputy Director of at Student Minds Charter at Advance HE AMOSSHE and Assistant Of昀椀cer at ASRA and Campus journey. There's a long road ahead, one that requires continued Commercial Services and Director of Student Affairs Services Manager at Shef昀椀eld Estates at University of Kent Hallam University dedication, innovation, and collaboration. We must be prepared (EDI) at University of Birmingham for moments of frustration and setbacks, but resolute in our determination to continuously change things for the better. We Associate to must keep pushing forward, advocating for policies that address the Commission systemic inequities, challenging discrimination wherever it exists, and amplifying the voices of Black students and sta昀昀. Trust must be at the heart of it all. Sharon O’Donnell Rebecca O’Hare Andy Owusu Victoria Tolmie-Loverseed Jo Nuckley Head of Customer Services Interim Deputy Director Psychology PhD student Assistant Chief Executive Head of Outreach & Insight & Residences Life at of Residential Services at & former Of昀椀ce for Students of Standards at Unipol Newcastle University the University of Leeds at the Of昀椀ce of the Mental Health Project Independent Adjudicator Of昀椀cer for Black Students for Higher Education (OIA) at London South Bank University 50 51