About EmbRace

Founded in 2010 by Daniel Beckley, EmbRace marked a significant milestone with its official launch on Thursday, 31st March 2011.

The event was opened by Daniel Beckley, Chair of EmbRace, who delivered a heartfelt speech reflecting on the group’s origins, the dedication of its members, and its vision for the future.

Professor George Gaskell, Pro-Director (Research and Planning), welcomed attendees and spoke about LSE’s commitment to equality and diversity. He highlighted ongoing diversity initiatives at the School, including the formation of the new Equality and Diversity Ad-Hoc Committee, outlining its purpose and membership. His remarks affirmed the School’s positive and proactive stance on these critical issues, as well as the progress being made in fostering an inclusive environment.

The keynote address was delivered by the Honourable Mrs Justice Dobbs, an LSE alumna and member of the LSE Court of Governors. Justice Dobbs, notably the first black person appointed as a High Court judge in the UK, spoke on the significance of the Equality Act 2010 - its background, its relevance, and its impact at LSE. She commended the creation of EMBRACE and underscored the importance of peer networking and mentoring, principles that lie at the core of the network’s mission.

Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) are umbrella terms used by the UK government and the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) to refer to all non-white people. However, we recognise that these terms are problematic, in that they mask differences in lived experience and outcomes for many different ethnic groups. Improving our community's understanding of these differences will be part of our work on race equity at LSE.