UH BSEG Listening Forums Discussions by Shirene Torrance-Dodd https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd OUR 4 SESSIONS TO HEAR YOUR EXPERIENCES OF BEING A BLACK STUDENT AT UH en-us 2020-11-17 12:50:50 UTC 2026-01-30 23:06:51 UTC hello@padlet.com https://fnoobtechno.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/BLM-fist.jpg Welcome blackbirdjarvis1 https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/931432073 Hi I’m Shirene and I will be facilitating today. ]]> 2020-11-17 13:00:50 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/931432073 Discussion Points blackbirdjarvis1 https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/931458989 Here are some areas where you may have lived experiences to draw on to share.
Racism
Discrimination 
Admissions Process
Language
Culture
Finance & Hardship options
Covid19 
Research 
Attainment
Staff
Resources
Heritage
Placements
Exclusion
UH Policy 
Safety and Security 
Info, Advice & Guidance
Studying/Working from Home


]]> 2020-11-17 13:08:42 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/931458989 Hello, I am Shantel and Co-founder of BSEG. Please comment, share, like and follow me on social media: sthomas2310 https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/936565802 Twitter: @ShantelThomas77 or Instagram: shantz777]]> 2020-11-18 13:43:35 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/936565802 Finance https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/936595417 Finding access to student finance]]> 2020-11-18 13:49:26 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/936595417 Confidence https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/936655584 Finding a voice and being confident interacting with others ]]> 2020-11-18 14:01:01 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/936655584 Placement issues https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/936850046 2020-11-18 14:34:25 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/936850046 Grade criteria and overall performance https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/936876736 2020-11-18 14:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/936876736 Empowerment https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/937010327 2020-11-18 15:01:55 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/937010327 The Awarding Gap blackbirdjarvis1 https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/937275514 Also referred to as the Attainment Gap.
No Awarding gap in Social work courses, but higher than average gap in Health care

]]> 2020-11-18 15:46:58 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/937275514 Employment Opportunities blackbirdjarvis1 https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/937287938 Sign posting for job and opportunities after placements.]]> 2020-11-18 15:49:13 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/937287938 International Students blackbirdjarvis1 https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/937436929 2020-11-18 16:15:40 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/937436929 Community blackbirdjarvis1 https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/937497560 2020-11-18 16:25:39 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/937497560 Tutor Groups blackbirdjarvis1 https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/937577463 2020-11-18 16:39:16 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/937577463 UH Student Support/Wellbeing blackbirdjarvis1 https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/937709441 2020-11-18 17:02:21 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/937709441 JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP blackbirdjarvis1 https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/955856787 We have created a group where you can connect and discuss issues raised in the Listening Forums

]]> 2020-11-24 12:11:14 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/955856787 blackbirdjarvis1 https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/960303870 Grade criteria and overall performance 

]]> 2020-11-25 16:00:26 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/960303870 UH Staff blackbirdjarvis1 https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/960308455 2020-11-25 16:01:55 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/960308455 Lectures blackbirdjarvis1 https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/960356848 2020-11-25 16:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/960356848 Dates for your Diary blackbirdjarvis1 https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/960674058 Upcoming Listening Forum Dates

Wed 18 Nov 20 Listening Forum 1 
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Wed 20 Jan 21 Feedback Forum 5
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Wed 10 Feb 21 Feedback Forum 7
Fri 16 April 21 Feedback Forum 8
Fri 23 Apr 21 Guest Speaker Q&A 9
Fri 30 Apr 21 Guest Speaker Q&A 10

Join Zoom Meeting
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]]> 2020-11-25 17:23:22 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/960674058 Student Satisfaction at UH blackbirdjarvis1 https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/960727913 Results from the 2020 Student Survey.]]> 2020-11-25 17:35:15 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/960727913 UH Student Data blackbirdjarvis1 https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/960777601 Our student community of over 24,500 includes more than 3,700 students from over 134 different countries.  Our track record on student achievement and social mobility is impressive.  Approximately half of our students are from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) background.]]> 2020-11-25 17:44:52 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/960777601 "It isn’t until you walk in someone’s shoes that you can truly appreciate their experiences. But it is only by having an open dialogue that we can educate and stand up as allies for one another. blackbirdjarvis1 https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/960818685 By Professor Quintin McKellar CBE, Vice-Chancellor and CEO of the University of Hertfordshire]]> 2020-11-25 17:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/960818685 https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/979864109 We would like to know why nursing and midwifery students are receiving bursary but social work students are not receiving it as we all work under the Health and Social care department ]]> 2020-12-02 14:27:18 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/979864109 Business Insurance blackbirdjarvis1 https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/980498356 Why is this needed?
Can UH negotiate a student rate via SU?
UH request from Sept but not needed until placement in Feb
Cost is adding to financial hardship ]]> 2020-12-02 16:33:15 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/980498356 Bursaries blackbirdjarvis1 https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/980622100 Access to Fund that BSEG members have recommended.

https://www.cavellnursestrust.org/help-and-advice/eligible-for-help/

https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/bursaries/eligibility-tool

http://www.eaton-fund.co.uk/grants-eligibility.asp

]]> 2020-12-02 16:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/980622100 Communication Suggestions blackbirdjarvis1 https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/1002757573 Where we are heard....and how!]]> 2020-12-09 16:09:06 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/1002757573 Mentoring and Coaching blackbirdjarvis1 https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/1003331037 2020-12-09 17:59:29 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/1003331037 Guest Speakers blackbirdjarvis1 https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/1003333964 This week our second guest speaker is Shantel Thomas. Join us on Fri 30th April at 1.30pm on Zoom  ]]> 2020-12-09 18:00:07 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/1003333964 Welcome to 2021 blackbirdjarvis1 https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/1103811524 April 2021]]> 2021-01-20 00:47:15 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/1103811524 Have you listened to the HSK Podcast? https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/1186951783 HSK Student Pod]]> 2021-02-10 12:11:29 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/1186951783 Are you using Fika? https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/1187020153 Our mental fitness partners at Fika are on the lookout for student stars to feature in their 60-second Thought for the Day videos. 

To view some previous example videos - take a look at this compilation: Fika: Thought for the Day 

See this Fika guide for more details (Page 2) 

Have you already installed the Fika app OR are you new to Fika?
 
If you haven’t done so already, see this Fika guide for details on how to download and use the Fika Mental Fitness app. (Pages 3 -4) 
]]> 2021-02-10 12:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/1187020153 Who are the BAME Student Advocates? blackbirdjarvis https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/1187385542 The BAME Careers Event is organised every year by the University's BAME Student Advocates and it offers our diverse student community a unique opportunity to learn, share and network. The goal is to further ambition whilst recognising the unique challenges faced by graduates from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds. The event includes an inspirational career talk from a prominent guest speaker, a panel composed of BAME industry professionals and Alumni, and a diverse number of workshops . Attendees gain practical tips about how to utilise opportunities effectively, expand networks and further their career.]]> 2021-02-10 13:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/1187385542 We Need your Feedback! https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/1240597511 Take 2 mins for complete our BSEG Listening Forums Survey. ]]> 2021-02-25 12:08:58 UTC https://padlet.com/blackbirdjarvis1/cazoai0ofrequnzd/wish/1240597511