Introduction

The Living Black at University Pledge is a sector-wide commitment to creating safer, more inclusive and equitable experiences for Black students and staff in university accommodation and residential life. Rooted in the findings of the 2022, Living Black at University report, the Pledge sets out six pillars of action that universities and PBSA providers can take to challenge racism, promote belonging, and embed cultural safety across their institutions.

By signing up to this Pledge, your organisation commits to working towards meaningful, measurable change in the areas of leadership, data transparency, representation, anti-racism reporting, training, and culturally competent wellbeing support.

This Stage 1 form serves as both a signatory declaration and an initial action planning tool. It is designed to capture your early priorities and intentions under each of the six pillars. Completion of this form signals your organisation’s commitment to the Pledge and interest in becoming part of a growing community of practice focused on racial equity and student wellbeing.

An optional Stage 2 pilot will offer signatories the opportunity to submit evidence and receive formal recognition through a tiered badge scheme.

We welcome your leadership in this vital area of sector change.
Organisational Details

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* 1. Name of institution or PBSA provider

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* 2. Primary Contact Name

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* 3. Primary Contact Role

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* 5. Phone Number (optional):

Commitment to the Pledge

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* 6. By signing this form, we affirm our organisation’s commitment to working towards the six pillars of the Living Black at University Pledge:

1. Leadership Accountability
2. Data Transparency and Action
3. Representation and Career Development
4. Anti-Racism Reporting and Accountability
5. Training and Education
6. Culturally Competent Wellbeing Support

Action Plan – Summary of Intentions
Please complete the prompts below to outline your planned or existing actions under each pillar. This does not require completed work, it is an opportunity to demonstrate commitment, key priorities, and early planning.

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* 7. Pillar 1: Leadership Accountability
Do you have a named senior lead responsible for delivering the Pledge?

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* 8. How will progress be monitored and reported internally?

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* 9. Pillar 2: Data Transparency and Action
  • What ethnicity data (if any) is currently collected for accommodation or student services?
  • How do you intend to use this data to inform action?

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* 10. Pillar 3: Representation and Career Development
  • What steps are being taken to improve Black representation among staff or student leaders?
  • Are any mentorship or sponsorship schemes planned?

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* 11. Pillar 4: Anti-Racism Reporting and Accountability
  • What current reporting systems exist for racial harassment or discrimination?
  • How will you strengthen accessibility, transparency, feedback and trust in these processes?

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* 12. Pillar 5: Training and Education
  • Have any staff/student anti-racism trainings taken place in the last 12 months?
  • What new learning opportunities are planned?

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* 13. Pillar 6: Culturally Competent Wellbeing Support
  • How are your wellbeing services currently tailored (if at all) to meet the needs of Black students?
  • Are there plans for new services, partnerships, or culturally safe spaces?

We would like to express interest in participating in the Stage 2 pilot assessment and badge awarding process, which will involve submitting evidence of progress and practice.

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* 14. We would like to express interest in participating in the Stage 2 pilot assessment and badge awarding process, which will involve submitting evidence of progress and practice.

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