{"id":1231,"date":"2026-09-17T11:17:30","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T10:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/?p=1231"},"modified":"2026-09-17T11:17:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T10:17:30","slug":"meet-the-2026-black-students-network-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/2026\/09\/17\/meet-the-2026-black-students-network-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the 2026 Black Students' Network team"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The University of Bath's <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/campaigns\/black-students-network\/\">Black Students\u2019 Network<\/a> (BSN) offers a range of events, resources and opportunities designed to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>create spaces for community, connection and peer support<\/li>\n<li>support student wellbeing<\/li>\n<li>enhance personal and career development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The BSN is led by Student Support\u2019s Social Interventions Lead, Hannah Moore, and a team of paid student ambassadors who work together to shape and deliver the Network. Our ambassadors play a key role in everything we do, from identifying student needs and generating ideas to planning events, creating resources and developing communications.<\/p>\n<p>After saying goodbye to all but one of last year\u2019s ambassadors (who are now enjoying placement years and graduate life) we are excited to welcome 3 new ambassadors to our team this year, and of course to welcome back Taofeeqah. We hope you enjoy getting to know us all through this blog and look forward to meeting many of you at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/guides\/black-students-network-events\/\">upcoming events<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Meet Claresta (she\/her)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1266 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2026\/09\/BSN-promo-3-225x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"186\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2026\/09\/BSN-promo-3-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2026\/09\/BSN-promo-3-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2026\/09\/BSN-promo-3-161x215.png 161w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2026\/09\/BSN-promo-3.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 186px) 100vw, 186px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Hi! My name is Claresta Adetogun. I study Accounting and Finance and I'm from South London! I love music, especially singing - I'm a part of the National Youth Choir of Great Britain 18-25) and I have an interest in teaching younger pupils. I'm really excited to be a part of the Black Students' Network this year. Please don't feel afraid to talk to me and attend our events!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Meet Melissa (she\/her)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1267 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2026\/09\/BSN-promo-2-225x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"165\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2026\/09\/BSN-promo-2-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2026\/09\/BSN-promo-2-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2026\/09\/BSN-promo-2-161x215.png 161w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2026\/09\/BSN-promo-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 165px) 100vw, 165px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Hi, I\u2019m Melissa, a final-year Management and Marketing student. Outside of my course, I enjoy going to the gym and trying different sports. I also love meeting up with friends and trying new restaurants!\u00a0I\u2019m very excited to be working as a Black Students' Network Ambassador this year and look forward to creating an inclusive, fun and supportive environment for students. Can\u2019t wait to meet everyone at the upcoming events!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW259633879 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259633879 BCX8\">Meet Taofeeqah (she\/her)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1268 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2026\/09\/BSN-promo-1-225x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2026\/09\/BSN-promo-1-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2026\/09\/BSN-promo-1-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2026\/09\/BSN-promo-1-161x215.png 161w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2026\/09\/BSN-promo-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 188px) 100vw, 188px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Hi, I'm Taofeeqah, and I'm a third-year Chemical Engineering undergraduate student at Bath. It\u2019s my second year being an Ambassador with the Black Students\u2019 Network and I am so excited to be back! I will be running the UG monthly meets and I am so eager to get to know everyone. 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\u2019m super crafty, and love to get involved in loads of things on campus. My main hobbies are crochet, sewing, guitar, and finding any and all excuses to chat to people. I\u2019m on a five year integrated master\u2019s course here at Bath (so quite a while) and am genuinely really grateful to spend my time here supporting and being a part of the Black Students\u2019 Network \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meet Chantelle (she\/her)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hi, I'm Chantelle, and I'm a third-year Natural Sciences student at Bath. I'm really looking forward to working with the Black Students' Network this year; I know how much it matters to have a space where you feel represented, and I'm proud to be a part of that. I enjoy making things, from clothes to mugs to cakes (with varying levels of success). You'll often find me with my headphones in discovering new artists so share any recommendations!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meet Hannah <span class=\"TextRun SCXW259633879 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259633879 BCX8\">(she\/her)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1269 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2026\/09\/BSN-promo-225x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"197\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2026\/09\/BSN-promo-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2026\/09\/BSN-promo-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2026\/09\/BSN-promo-161x215.png 161w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2026\/09\/BSN-promo.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 197px) 100vw, 197px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Hi, I'm Hannah and I manage Student Support's <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/guides\/social-prescribing-at-bath\/\">wellbeing groups<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/guides\/supported-social-groups\/\">networks<\/a> including the BSN. I have a BA in International Development and an MSc in Social Work.\u00a0My role at the University focuses on helping students find community and enhance their wellbeing through groups and activities that connect them with similar lived experiences and interests. I love being part of the BSN team, working alongside our student ambassadors to deliver events, strengthen our community and drive the changes that students tell us they want to see. When I'm not at work I'm usually outside - running, swimming, and seeking out some sunshine. Always with a good playlist. I really hope you\u2019ll enjoy our BSN events this year.<\/p>\n<p>With thanks to the <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/2026\/02\/05\/meet-our-new-black-students-network-student-ambassadors\/\">2025-2026 BSN ambassadors<\/a> for all the hard work they did developing and delivering the BSN during their tenure.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Read more about the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/campaigns\/black-students-network\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Black Students' Network<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow Student Support on Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bathstusupport\/\">@bathstusupport<\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">*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><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University of Bath's Black Students\u2019 Network (BSN) offers a range of events, resources and opportunities designed to: create spaces for community, connection and peer support support student wellbeing enhance personal and career development The BSN is led by Student...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2058,"featured_media":1234,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[73],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1231","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-black-students-network"],"acf":[],"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pd4PsN-jR","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2026\/09\/Untitled-design-3.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1231","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2058"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1231"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1231\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1234"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1231"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1231"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1231"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}