The management of University of Chester has lauded one of her students, Opeyemi Da-Silva, for being honoured with a national award for her contributions to the student community.
Student Race Advocates are intermediaries who give voice to Black, Asian, and other Ethnic Minority students within the University’s decision making and activities.
Ms Da-Silva’s most significant achievement in this role was the development of a support handbook for international students, addressing the specific needs of Black, Asian and other Ethnic Minority students.
She has said: “During my tenure as a Student Race Advocate for the School of Psychology at the University, I recognised the importance of addressing the unique challenges faced by Black, Asian and other Ethnic Minority students.
“To proactively engage with this issue, I initiated a comprehensive outreach initiative aimed at improving their university experience.”
Ms Da-Silva also co-produced an instructional video tutorial on Moodle, the University’s virtual learning environment.
The video was designed to help students get used to the platform.
Dr Yingyi Liu, senior lecturer in psychology, said: ” She is truly one of a kind and we were lucky to have her.”
Ms Galbraith said: “We are so proud of Opeyemi and the legacy she is leaving for future students.”
