LIVING BLACK AT UNIVERSITY RESOURCES

Living Black at University Research Toolkit

Created by Unite Students and Halpin Partnership, this toolkit enables universities and accommodation providers to replicate the original Living Black at University research with their own student body.

In addition to providing the original question set, there is further advice from the research team on involving Black students in the research, conducting focus groups and acting on the results.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Data Maturity Framework

This framework - written by Dr Nick Cartwright, Lecturer in Law at the University of Leeds and Consulting Fellow at Halpin Partnership - shows how the Higher Education sector can improve its capture, analysis and response to issues highlighted by data, creating a more inclusive environment for all.

Living Black at University Commission Cultural Services Toolkit

Unite Students and Newcastle University worked together on linking the Living Black at University research findings to Newcastle's Race Equality Charter (REC) submission. This included piloting a guide that signposted Black students to culturally relevant services in Newcastle.

This toolkit has been designed to support other universities in creating their own cultural services guides.

Supporting Black students at university: A parents’ guide

Black students are less likely to seek out mental health support, but report lower scores for wellbeing. CUBO Chair-Elect Melissa Browne shares her advice for parents of Black students on how to support them at university.

Black services directory

A lack of culturally relevant services can contribute to Black students feeling isolated at university. Co-created with Black students, this resource signposts Black students to culturally relevant services in the 23 cities that Unite Students operates in.

Podcast: The future of race and inclusion in student accommodation

Take a deep-dive into what the future looks like for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging on this episode of Unite Students' Accommodation Matters podcast.

Student Minds: Life as a Black Student

Student Minds, the UK's student mental health charity, has created a dedicated set of support resources for Black students.

OfS Black Students Mental Health Project at London South Bank University

This case study shows how London South Bank University (LSBU) worked with Black students to co-create culturally relevant mental health resources.

Good Thinking: The Black Students Mental Health Project

Good Thinking partnered with the Black Students Mental Health Project to host a range of mental wellbeing resources, including blogs, podcasts and videos, which have been created by the Black community at London South Bank University.

University of Southampton's Black Fresher's Guide

The Black Fresher's Guide has been designed Black students at the University of Southampton to help new students navigate their new home in Southampton.

University of Southampton's Student Charter

The University of Southampton's Student Charter and the Students' Union (SUSU) gives an overview of how they work together to establish and maintain a unique learning and living culture.

OIA Good Practice Framework

The Good Practice Framework sets out principles and operational guidance to support higher education providers in England and Wales.