Our Student Race Advocates are students of Black, Asian, or other minority ethnic backgrounds, both home and international. The Race Advocates actively support and promote the needs of Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic students by contributing to many aspects of the University’s work, ensuring excellent service delivery across the University of Chester.

They work to improve inclusivity and availability of student opportunities; provide support for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic students and provide help with welfare issues, reaching out to hard-to-reach students; partnership working with staff on a range of topics; policy input and development; providing mentoring, buddying and reverse mentoring and developing conferences and events. 

Meet the team for the 25/26 academic year:

Anirudh Ramisetti – Level 7: Data Science

Why did you choose to become a Student Race Advocate?

I became a Student Race Advocate to take practical action and help build a more inclusive university. I’m passionate about challenging systemic barriers and advocating for tangible changes, like decolonising the curriculum, to ensure every student at Chester feels safe, valued, and empowered to succeed.

Hussna Waka – Level 5: International Relations

Why did you choose to become a Student Race Advocate?

As a South African politics student, I understand many of the struggles that people of colour face. I’m really passionate about improving students’ experiences at university, whether that means making mental health support more accessible or helping people connect across cultural and language barriers. I want to ensure that everyone knows they deserve to be here, regardless of their race or ethnicity.

Masoma Akter – Level 6: Law

Why did you choose to become a Student Race Advocate?

As an ethnic minority student in the UK myself, I understand the importance of a voice to advocate for students from diverse cultural backgrounds. The SRA role is a brilliant opportunity for me to work directly with the university staff, as well as the student body, to address challenges and promote positive change.

Jan Maxine Ibañez – Level 3: Management

Why did you choose to become a Student Race Advocate?

I chose to be a Student Race Advocate so that I can help students who are struggling to find their voice and community while in university.

Raeesah Khan – Level 7: Family and Child Psychology

Why did you choose to become a Student Race Advocate?

Being a race advocate gives me the opportunity to apply my focus in educational psychology into practice. My aim will be to help develop a positive learning environment at university, and I look forward to bringing a research and psychology perspective to the team!

Taofeek Adeniyi – Level 7: Computer Science

Why did you choose to become a Student Race Advocate?

To ensure that every student, regardless of race or background, feels valued and included at the University of Chester.

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