At Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê, we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, including our People of Colour (POC) community. Below are POC-specific support services available to you.
A Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê and Anna Freud found that Black, mixed-race, and Asian young people are over twice as likely to be referred to mental health services by social care or youth justice, compared to their white peers.
Find below a range of resourcesÌýwhich can helpÌýto assist our POC students withÌýmental health and more generalist issues.Ìý
Student Engagement
Access & Widening Participation Office
The Access and Widening Participation Office offers students opportunities to work on projects supporting under-represented groups, including state school students, those from low socio-economic backgrounds, and ethnic minority communities.ÌýStudents from similar backgrounds are encouraged to apply to serve as role models. Becoming an ambassador helps develop skills like communication, leadership, and self-confidence while working with the local community.
Student Union's Clubs and Societies
Ìýis a great way to enhance your Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê experience. Whether you’re interested in drama, sports, art, politics, or cultural groups, there are over 400 societies andÌýmany opportunities to meet new people and share experiences.Ìý
Personal Support
People of ColourÌýNetwork
±«°ä³¢'²õÌýÌýleads the , creating a dynamic community for POC students. They represent the interests of POC students in decision-making bodies within the Ìý
External Support
London Council SupportÌý
and Councils offer specialist BME support services:Ìý
- –Ìý Black feminist UK organisation dedicated to addressing violence against BMEÌýwomen and girls.
- - advice sessions, activities and support for the Bangladeshi, Somali and Chinese communities in the Kings Cross and Brunswick area.
- - a community based project offering health promotion activities at various community centres across south Camden.
- - provides support, assessment and counselling services for people of Chinese origin withÌýmental health difficulties.
External BME-Specific Mental Health SupportÌý
- : A directory of free counselling services for the BME community throughout the UK.Ìý
- : Provides free psychotherapy and counselling services to Islington BME residents.ÌýÌý
Resources & Support Tools
Racial and Xenophobic HarassmentÌý
If you experience or witness racial, xenophobic, or any other harassment on campus, there are ways to report it and sources of support.
Other ResourcesÌý
All students have access to a range of resources for mental health and wellbeing, including apps, websites, and videos accessible off campus.
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê's Report + SupportÌý
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê’s online toolÌýÌýallows students and staff to report bullying, harassment, racism, and sexual misconduct. Reports can be made anonymously or with an advisor's help. Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê is committed to removing barriers to reporting and providing improved support.ÌýYou can also report hate crimes through the Students' Union Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê , which offers a confidential platform and support.
Active Bystander Strategies
We encourage everyone to stand together and be active bystanders. The and workshops on how to be an active bystander.ÌýPlease do not let bullying or harassment go unchallenged. We are all responsible for ensuring that Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê is a safe, supportive environment for our staff and students.