For example, I have often heard that BAME students underperform in education because they lack confidence compared to their white counterparts. But when census data was reviewed by the Runnymede Trust, it showed that BAME students marginally surpass their white peers at GCSE level. In my experience as a lecturer, universities aren’t doing enough to listen to the lived experiences of BAME staff and students. On the occasions that BAME staff or students were present at these events, they often functioned as “bystanders”, with few opportunities to participate in discussions. I’ve found that many BAME students and staff have grown weary of the usual initiatives aimed at improving race equality in universities, such as mentoring, which can feel tokenistic.

Source: The Guardian January 08, 2019 11:37 UTC