Staff network groups

Staff network groups are a fantastic way to network with people from all over the University.  Many of the groups also offer confidential support and advisory services from their members to any member of staff. 

Staff network groups meet regularly, and all have individual agendas and terms of reference. Issues raised by our staff networks groups are fed into our EDI Committee via the EDI Forum, both of which meet four times a year.

Get involved

You can get involved with a staff network group by becoming:

• a member and share your ideas (members can attend up to four meetings a year across all the groups they are a member of, plus one other associated activity like an event or workshop);
• an ally and share ideas and feedback without being a member.

Co-chairs of staff network groups are given half a working day per month to carry out their duties (with prior agreement of line manager).  In 2024 we adjusted the structure of co-chairs, aiming for three per group - this is not only to ensure voices from PS, Academic and PGR communities are represented, but to also allow more support for the different groups and their activities.

Contributions to staff network groups are recognised in Performance and Development Reviews where a colleague has contributed significantly to the work of the group over a sustained period of time.

You can find out more about becoming a member or ally of a staff network group by contacting the group or a member of the EDI team.