{"id":1038,"date":"2026-02-05T11:52:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T11:52:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/?p=1038"},"modified":"2026-02-06T10:55:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T10:55:33","slug":"meet-our-new-black-students-network-student-ambassadors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/2026\/02\/05\/meet-our-new-black-students-network-student-ambassadors\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet our new Black Students' Network student ambassadors"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Black Students' Network (BSN) was established in 2021 and welcomes all students of Black* heritage. It aims to foster community and connection, strengthen sense of belonging and provide students with opportunities that support their wellbeing and professional development. <\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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We are delighted to have appointed 6 students to work with Student Support to grow the BSN this year. Our BSN ambassadors will be running events, writing blogs, creating content and providing the University with vital student voice. We have loads of exciting stuff planned this year, from social events with free food to journaling workshops, and careers workshops and guest speaker events. Our ambassadors will also be running a monthly group (one for undergrads and one for postgrads), offering you a chance to connect in a low-pressure environment, check in with one another, and enjoy a relaxing activity with some hot drinks and snacks.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So,\u00a0let\u2019s\u00a0meet\u00a0our\u00a0amazing\u00a0new team!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Adebayo Agbayewa (he\/him)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hello.\u00a0My name is Adebayo\u00a0Agbayewa\u00a0(He\/Him).\u00a0I study Biomedical science, and\u00a0I'm\u00a0from Tottenham. I enjoy playing football and happen to be\u00a0very competitive, and I bring that competitive spirit with everything I do.\u00a0I'm\u00a0excited to be part of the BSN, as people will be able to relate and feel comfortable talking to me about any queries they may have.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Daelyn\u00a0Odjidja\u00a0<\/span><\/b>(she\/her)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hi,\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0Daelyn, a second year Biomedical Sciences student. I love music (most genres, but especially pop and R&B), playing guitar, reading, and Pilates!\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0super excited to be a Black Student Network Ambassador this year, and I\u00a0can\u2019t\u00a0wait to get to know you all at the upcoming events!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lola\u00a0Mefful\u00a0(she\/her)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hi everyone! My name is Lola, and\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0a Politics and International Relations student. Outside of my course, I love being creative, especially through arts and crafts, and I really enjoy long walks\u00a0as a way to\u00a0reset, think, and take a break from university life.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m\u00a0grateful to be involved in the Black Students\u2019 Network because community and belonging are so important to me and having spaces like the BSN makes such a difference for wellbeing, connection, and feeling supported.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m\u00a0looking forward to helping create a welcoming and supportive environment where students feel comfortable being themselves. Whether that is through events, conversations, or creative activities, I hope to contribute to a community where people feel seen, supported, and encouraged and help to build something positive together.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Louisa\u00a0Mbochi<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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I\u2019m\u00a0a postgraduate student\u00a0here\u00a0at Bath.\u00a0Outside of\u00a0uni, I love exploring new caf\u00e9s, reading, good conversations, and any excuse meet people + chat, which is\u00a0probably why\u00a0this initiative feels so close to my heart.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Postgraduate life can be exciting, but it can also feel intense and isolating, especially when\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0navigating\u00a0a new environment\u00a0or\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0always see yourself reflected around you. For me,\u00a0this BSN\u00a0role is\u00a0about building a space where Black undergraduates + postgraduates can connect naturally, share experiences, and feel a sense of belonging without pressure or expectations.\u00a0We\u2019ll\u00a0be hosting relaxed events both on campus or around the city, giving you the chance to meet others outside your department, unwind, and just be yourselves.\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0excited about the BSN because\u00a0I believe community\u00a0makes everything better +\u00a0feel like you belong somewhere.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Oladoyin Idowu<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hi\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0Oladoyin,\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0a postgraduate student in Clinical Psychology and a mental health professional.\u00a0I'm\u00a0Nigerian and passionate about student wellbeing, inclusion, and building community within university spaces.\u00a0I love\u00a0mindfulness based\u00a0activities and\u00a0good food\u00a0and believe some of the best community building happens around a shared meal.\u00a0I'm\u00a0really looking forward to meeting students and helping grow a PG network that feels supportive and easy to be part of.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As an international student, I understand the difficulties that can come with postgraduate life, from balancing academic and professional pressure to finding a sense of belonging in\u00a0a new environment. I\u00a0am passionate about helping create spaces where PG students can relax, connect, and feel supported, both socially and emotionally. I am especially keen on listening to what PG students\u00a0actually want\u00a0and building activities that feel inclusive and\u00a0student-led.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Taofeeqah Ibrahim (she\/her)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Hi, I'm Taofeeqah, and I'm a second-year Chemical Engineering undergraduate student at Bath. I am very eager to start working with the Black Students' Network, and the opportunity is super exciting! I think the idea of a place where students can come and feel a sense of belonging is amazing, and I feel incredibly proud to be a Student Ambassador who can contribute this year. I'm also very crafty. I love to sew, crochet, embroider, and play guitar, and I also love getting to know new people, so I can't wait to meet everyone and get started!<\/div>\n

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Read more about the <\/span>Black Students' Network<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

*We recognise that everyone uses different language to describe and understand their identity. In consultation with the students who helped us review this Network,\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0chosen to use the term\u202fBlack students \u2013 which we hope feels inclusive and welcoming to you all.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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