Join the Black Students Network (BSN) at Brunel!
The Black Students Network (BSN) is your space to connect, grow, and make a real impact! At BSN, we celebrate Black excellence, amplify voices, and tackle key issues that affect Black students at Brunel. Whether you're passionate about driving equality, finding community, or expanding your professional network, BSN is here for you.
Why Join the BSN?
- Make Your Voice Heard: As a member, you'll get to speak out about your experiences as a Black student at Brunel, helping to influence both the University and Union policies. You'll play a key role in shaping campaigns for social equality, from health disparities to curriculum decolonization.
- Professional Development: Boost your career prospects with a LinkedIn package including access to LinkedIn Learning. You will have opportunity to attend exclusive workshops and panels with Black academics and Black professional networks.
- Shape the Future: Help co-produce campaigns that advocate for equity and review the effectiveness of campaigns and policy. Your input will directly impact how Brunel and the Union improves the Black student experiences and implements anti-racism strategies. The work you do will help the University attain the Race Equality Charter.
- Fina a Supportive Community: By joining BSN you will get access to a community space where you can connect with other Black students, share your experiences, and feel supported.
What’s in It for You?
- Exclusive Networking Opportunities: Access to professional networks for Black students and industry leaders.
- LinkedIn Package: Boost your career prospects with a LinkedIn package that includes a headshot, skills endorsements, a custom LinkedIn banner, and digital badges. You’ll will also get access to LinkedIn learning modules.
- Opportunities to Lead: Become a Union Equality Champion and represent the BSN at the Student Assembly.
- Union Citizenship Award: All your contributions to the network count towards a Union Citizenship Award. You can achieve bronze, silver, or gold status, which will be showcased on your transcript—boosting your employability!
- Personal Reference – Active members of the student network will receive a personal employment reference.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Joining BSN isn’t just about being part of a group—it’s about making your university experience meaningful and helping to create positive change for yourself and future Black students.
Join us today and be part of the change!
To join the Black Student Network, click this link - https://forms.office.com/e/MRAKxu8Ufe
(Membership is open all year. Find us at Freshers Fair or reach out to the Student Voice team to sign up.)