Race Equality Charter Survey
The Race Equality Charter Survey was conducted in May 2019 and we would like to thank all students and staff that completed it.
The survey was a key element of the application process for the Race Equality Charter – and in June 2021, we were pleased to add the Bronze Race Equality Charter status after our successful application.
The experiences and perceptions of all students and staff were essential to the data collection process – but it was particularly important to gather information from the BAME (black, Asian and minority ethnic) members of the university community.
The survey had more than 2,350 responses and helped us to assess and define our position – giving us a picture of the experiences of students and staff across the institution.
Results
Both staff and students had the opportunity to take part in the survey, and had different themes and priorities they picked up on.
From staff, issues included reports that BME colleagues were more aware of racial issues and tensions within the wider community. They were also more likely to report that they had personally been a victim of racial harassment or discrimination, both in the local area, and on campus. BME staff were also more likely to perceive inequality in pay and progression.
Different issues emerged as priorities for students. Firstly, they reported that the university and the city together had a clear role in providing them with a sense of belonging and inclusion. However, they felt that in general there was a lower level of confidence in leading discussion of issues around race in academic settings. It was also noted that BME students were less confident that discrimination and harassment at student-focussed events would be addressed and not be tolerated.
The results of the survey fed into the development of the university's Race Equality Charter Action Plan, which was part of our sucessful application for Bronze Race Equality Charter status.
Want to know more? See the The Race Equality Charter (Advance HE pages) or email rec@nottingham.ac.uk