Edinburgh College celebrates win at Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Awards
The College has been named the winner of the Corporate Inclusion and Workforce Equity Award at this year’s Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Awards (SEMTA).
SEMTA recognises organisations that put in place actions designed to drive measurable, evidenced progress for ethnic minority communities.
The College has been awarded the prize for its work establishing the BAME Network, spearheaded by Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead Nina Munday, alongside Assistant Principal Curriculum, Creative Industries, Culture and Languages Jakki Jeffery.
The network supports the College’s BAME staff and students through mentoring and networking, strengthens engagement between the College and BAME communities, as well as providing a wide range of support at various events across the four campuses and beyond. As part of its commitment to a cross-college approach to anti-racism, the college also introduced an action planned aimed at decolonising the curriculum.
Jakki Jeffery says a lot of effort has went into the project:
“It's a great honour to win this award, and everyone involved is over the moon. It wouldn't have been possible if not for the hard work and dedication of all those who are part of the BAME Network. We look forward to continuing the important work of the project in the coming years.”
Everyone at Edinburgh College would like to extend a warm congratulations to Nina, Jakki, and everyone else involved in the project for their hard work and dedication, and their well-deserved award win. Well done!