{"id":9,"date":"2025-05-13T17:57:51","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T16:57:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/international-staff-network\/?p=9"},"modified":"2025-05-13T17:57:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T16:57:51","slug":"join-the-international-staff-network-launch-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/international-staff-network\/2025\/05\/13\/join-the-international-staff-network-launch-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Join the International Staff Network \u2013 Launch Event"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Colleague<strong>,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do you identify as international staff, consider yourself globally minded, or want to support a more inclusive and diverse workplace?<\/p>\n<p>If so, we\u2019re excited to invite you to be part of the\u00a0<strong>International Staff Network (ISN)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 a new initiative designed to\u00a0<strong>connect, support, and celebrate<\/strong>\u00a0our vibrant international community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Join us for our official launch event<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Tuesday, 21<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0May 2025<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a012:15 \u2013 14:15<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Claverton Rooms<\/p>\n<p>As part of the event, you'll have the chance to meet and hear from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Professor Manuel Barcia,\u00a0<strong>Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Richard Brooks,\u00a0<strong>Director of Human Resources<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Lunch will be provided<\/strong><br \/>\nTo help us plan catering,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.cloud.microsoft%2FPages%2FResponsePage.aspx%3Fid%3DIj1-N6FOLUKwrY_MiUBrns7ZmocUmO1OqM3LRCzG-mBUNFQzMlBKWkZFUldUNUlJTkpSTUwzOU5LTC4u&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cas836%40bath.ac.uk%7Cd66b909b4d194bfe8fd908dd92265dd6%7C377e3d224ea1422db0ad8fcc89406b9e%7C0%7C0%7C638827415683442352%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=e50G7jzWW%2Bl8wMh7JzD263jbw7HUoaLs9gGuG%2Fxl%2FKQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><strong>please RSVP here<\/strong><\/a>. Please reserve your spot\u00a0<strong>by<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>noon on 15<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>May<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why join the International Staff Network?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Connect with international colleagues<\/li>\n<li>Access peer support and mentoring<\/li>\n<li>Help shape a more inclusive, globally-minded workplace<\/li>\n<li>Celebrate diverse perspectives and cultural experiences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even if you can't attend the event, you're welcome to join the network.\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.cloud.microsoft%2FPages%2FResponsePage.aspx%3Fid%3DIj1-N6FOLUKwrY_MiUBrns7ZmocUmO1OqM3LRCzG-mBUOUlPUkhPRldMTkNaODI5R0tWT0U5WldSNy4u&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cas836%40bath.ac.uk%7Cd66b909b4d194bfe8fd908dd92265dd6%7C377e3d224ea1422db0ad8fcc89406b9e%7C0%7C0%7C638827415683461084%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=CvEAV1tQxM%2FlSXD2Wk5hj6V%2F3V14EuSIgjcdea4hj2M%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><strong>Click to Join the Network<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Fostering an outstanding and inclusive community at Bath is a core part of our University Strategy, so let\u2019s build a stronger, more connected international community together.<\/p>\n<p>We hope to see many of you at the launch event \u2013 please spread the word!<\/p>\n<p>For any questions, contact us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ISN@bath.ac.uk\"><strong>ISN@bath.ac.uk<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Warm regards,<\/p>\n<p>Sadegh, Bhagy and Vici<br \/>\nCo-chairs of International Staff Network<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Colleague, Do you identify as international staff, consider yourself globally minded, or want to support a more inclusive and diverse workplace? 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