Student of Colour Ambassadors
The Student of Colour Ambassador (SOCA) scheme is a collaboration between UEA and uea(su). This year we have 17 wonderful SOCAs across 9 different schools of study; BIO, MLC, CMP, LAW, LDC, MED, HSC, CPP, and DEV. Our SOCAs run events, facilitate training, and act as a friendly face. The scheme aims to build and nourish communities, drive meaningful structural change, and works towards closing the degree-awarding gap.
If there is a SOCA in your school, you'll see their names listed below!
Pharmacy
Name: Amarachi
School: Pharmacy
Priorities: As a Student of Colour Ambassador for the School of Pharmacy, I’m focused on creating more learning opportunities for students to really develop and break into the world of pharma. I plan to organise workshops, bring in key speakers, and offer practical insights into the industry. Alongside this, I want to create a warm and welcoming space for students of colour through sports and fun activities, while involving members of staff to build a mutual bond and understanding between students and faculty, ensuring everyone feels supported and included.
Fun Fact: I am obsessed with Ben 10 AF & UA; I began playing the piano at age 7 & I was apart of a dance academy.
Contact me: sqt22fnu@uea
Name: Merveille
School: Pharmacy
Health Sciences
Name: Nathan
School: Health Sciences
Name: Shantee (Shan) Crosdale
School: Health Science
Priorities: Creating an inclusive environment for all people of colour
Fun Fact: I play bass and piano
Contact me: s.crosdale@uea.ac.uk
Literature, Drama and Creative Writing
Name: Elias
School: Literature, Drama and Creative Writing
Priorities: For artists and creatives of colour to collaborate and express their talents! Continue to decolonise the curriculum.
Fun Fact: I'm a musician! I'm a rapper, producer/songwriter, come work with me!
Contact me: e.daryani@uea.ac.uk
Name: Dhara
School: Literature, Drama and Creative Writing
Priorities: Creating a welcoming community in LDC for writers and readers of colour- a safe space to share your creativity and inspiration, and feel empowered! Collaborate on and deliver lots of fun events for all cultures.
Fun Fact: I'm the Vice President for the UEA Taekwondo club!
Contact me: fwe23ufu@uea.ac.uk
Biology
Name: Noosha
School: Biology
Name: Izie
School: Biology
Priorities: I'm here to create an inclusive, supportive space for everyone, making sure everyone feels at home. Let's make this an amazing year together!
Law
Name: Saanchi
School: Law
Priorities: I would like to create a more comfortable space for people of colour in the Law School, as well as help break down the barriers for people of colour advancing into the legal field.
Fun Fact: I am a huge motorsports fan, particularly F1 (Formula 1) and I am first and foremost a Ferrari Fan.
Contact me: s.chetal@uea.ac.uk
Name: Aura
School: Law
Global Development
Name: Tsukine
School: Global Development
Priorities: Creating a warm community in DEV where students of colour can feel safe, as well as collaborating with other schools.
Fun Fact: My name means 'sound of the moon.'
Contact me: t.teranishi@uea.ac.uk