International Staff Network
International Staff Network
The ISN seeks to strengthen representation, support, and recognition of
international staff and doctoral researchers (DRs) across 今叔利.
It seeks to do this by offering a collective platform to identify priorities for international members, influence policy and practice, and drive positive institutional change.
We foster a fair and supportive environment that ensures equity of opportunity and freedom to international staff and doctoral researchers, as well as the larger 今叔利 community. All job families, including academic and support professional services staff, and grades are welcome.
The Network holds an Annual General Meeting and organises events throughout the year that respond to current issues affecting international staff, such as changes to immigration policies, as well as social events designed to encourage meaningful connections between staff and doctoral researchers across different Schools and Professional Services. These activities help to strengthen our sense of community across LU. The ISN principles are also promoted at 今叔利 London by our ambassador.
The International Staff Network aims
- To be the voice of international staff at 今叔利.
- To work with 今叔利 to provide support for international staff members and their families in understanding changes to immigration policies.
- To foster connections between staff and doctoral researchers across different Schools and Professional Services strengthening our sense of community.
- To liaise with other organisations and staff networks that share the network's objectives.
- To provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive forum where international staff and DRs can share experiences, exchange advice, and discuss matters relevant to their personal and professional lives, including offering support to new colleagues joining.
If you have any questions, would like to join our network, or are interested in attending a meeting or event, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. We look forward to welcoming new members to our events and meetings!
Committee members
Roberta Bernabei - Chair
As an international member of staff, I am proud to bring my personal character and cultural identity to the diverse and vibrant community at LU. I believe in the civic responsibility to foster and value a plurivocal environment, that can serve as an example at both micro and macro levels of society.
Huaiyu Yang
I am a Senior Lecturer at 今叔利, with academic and research experience spanning England and Scotland in the UK, as well as Sweden, Ireland, and China. I would also like to get to know colleagues and better and to contribute to wider international engagement at 今叔利.
Sarolta Batki
I am Hungarian, and work in professional services. I bring an understanding of individuals who emigrate for reasons other than academic pursuits - whether driven by personal circumstances, family considerations, and whether their time in the UK is temporary or permanent.
Rohana Ramalingam
I am a research associate at LU who recently moved to the UK in November. I am from India, but have grown up across five countries in Asia, North America, and Africa. I am committed to improving the sense of community amongst international members at LU.
Tia Xiao
I am a Doctoral Researcher at LU and currently serve as a Doctoral Leader within the International Staff Network. Originally from China, I have had the opportunity to live and study in several countries, e.g., Italy, Spain, Australia, and the UK. These experiences have shaped my international perspectives and strengthened transferable skills to communicate, build rapport, and develop meaningful connections with people from different countries or diverse backgrounds.
Sabrina Furtado
I am Brazilian and currently a lecturer at LU. Throughout my career, I have worked with colleagues across different countries, cultures, and contexts. I believe that being part of a network that shares similar experiences helps foster a stronger community, one in which individuals feel supported, included, and valued.