Staff Networks

Race Groups

There are a number of different ways staff and students can get involved in Diversity and Equality through committees, forums, staff networks and groups.  

Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Staff Network

The BAME Staff Network is open to all University staff who identify as Black, Asian or from an Ethnic Minority. The term Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic does not refer to skin colour; the emphasis is on the common experience of people of African, African-Caribbean, Asian and other non-UK origins.

For more information about this network and for details of meeting dates, please email bmestaff@liv.ac.uk or visit the web page (intranet).

Disabled Staff Network

The Disabled Staff Network is a forum for consultation and discussion of University policy affecting staff with regard to disability issues, raising awareness of disability issues, networking and providing support to disabled staff across the University. It is open to all University staff with an interest in disability issues.

For details email equality@liv.ac.uk or visit the web page (intranet).

Female Early Career Researcher Network

The FECRN is a forum for female researchers and academic staff who are early in their careers to meet, share and discuss issues that affect them in the workplace. Regular network meetings take place, providing an opportunity to hear from key speakers, find out about university projects and network with other members of staff.

For details email equality@liv.ac.uk or visit the web page (intranet).

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Trans Staff and Postgraduate Student Network

The LGBT Staff and Postgraduate Student Network is open to all staff and postgraduate students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or trans. The network enables individuals to come together to share information and support. The network also runs a public engagement programme called Flagship.

For more information please email lgbt@liv.ac.uk or visit the LGBT web page (intranet). 

Liverpool Women in Science and Engineering Society

Liverpool Women in Science and Engineering Society LivWiSE is a open network (staff, students, public etc) created to raise the profile and interaction between women in engineering and science in the University. It provides events and opportunities for networking, mentoring and enables members to develop an active forum to exchange experiences and ideas.

For further details email livwise@liv.ac.uk please visit the LivWiSE web page.

Parents Network

The aim of the network is to provide peer support, share experiences and guidance on managing a career and family life, coffee mornings, raise awareness of family friendly policies, and contribute to university consultations.

For details email equality@liv.ac.uk or visit the web page. (intranet)