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Belonging at Northeastern University London

Northeastern University London is committed to creating and sustaining a vibrant, diverse and inclusive culture within our community where each student and staff member feels supported and valued and where our diverse identities and lived experiences power our creativity, innovation and excellence as a global university.

Belonging at Northeastern University London means that every person who comes through our doors brings extraordinary value—your unique background, perspectives, and abilities are among our greatest strengths.

Our different identities and lived experiences are not just celebrated here; they are essential to our creativity, innovation, and excellence as a global university. We are committed to sustaining a supportive environment where you are invited to be fully yourself and to support others to do the same, to share your insights, ask bold questions, and collaborate with minds that challenge your thinking.

From our global curriculum and experiential teaching methods to London’s multicultural backdrop and vibrant student and staff communities, we encourage you to participate fully and thrive—here you do not just find your place, you help create it. Your story matters, your voice is needed, and you belong here.

Belonging Team

Belonging at Northeastern University London is championed by a range of teams and people across the organisation including our dedicated Belonging Committee that reports directly to our Executive Committee, chaired by our Assistant Dean and Director of Belonging, with four Associate Directors across our three faculties and apprenticeships. We all work together to ensure your belonging journey is inspiring and supported every step of the way.

You can contact the team at any point at belonging@nulondon.ac.uk

Our current Belonging Team

  • Dr Niamh Bhalla, Assistant Dean, Director of Belonging, Associate Professor Art History
  • Toby Chai, Associate Director Belonging Social Sciences, Lecturer in Architecture and Design
  • Dr Lauren Adams, Associate Director Belonging Apprenticeships, Assistant Professor Biological & Academic Practice
  • Dr Hossein Dabbagh, Associate Director Belonging Humanities, Assistant Professor Philosophy
  • Dr Marianna Macedo, Associate Director Belonging CoMENS, Assistant Professor Data Science
You can find our Belonging Policy here
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Synergy Groups

Synergy Groups are dynamic staff-led communities celebrating diverse identities, sparking meaningful connections, championing belonging, and creating transformative networking and mentorship opportunities for everyone.

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Belonging Events

Northeastern London hosts vibrant belonging events celebrating diversity—from Diwali and Lunar New Year to Mental Health Day and inspiring speakers.

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Belonging Teaching And Learning

Northeastern University London is leading innovative efforts to create inclusive and accessible learning environments through comprehensive teaching and learning initiatives.

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Belonging Training and Education

Mandatory belonging training equips students with inclusion tools. Inter-faith workshops, hate speech education, and partnerships with organisations advance diversity, equity, and campus community belonging.

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Belonging Reports

You can find out more about our key achievements in Belonging and how we have performed against our main aimsin our twice annual Belonging Reports.

Belonging Report January to September 2025
Belonging Report September 2024 to January 2025

Our Values

  • A Global Outlook: As part of Northeastern University’s network, we hold and value a global outlook across all of our activities
  • Integrity: Our values match our endeavours
  • Belonging: Inclusivity and empowerment underpin the life-enriching opportunities we provide for staff and students
  • Courage: Our diversity is our strongest asset, it powers our creativity and excellence as we break new ground in teaching and research
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Our strategic objectives to 2025

  1. Increase the diversity of our student body
  2. Increase feelings of belonging within our community
  3. Increase the diversity of our faculty and staff
  4. Build community partnerships that fulfil Belonging objectives
  5. Review all policies and procedures through the lens of equity

For all Belonging related queries, please contact: belonging@nulondon.ac.uk

Belonging Data for Staff
Belonging Data for Students
Gender Equality Plan
Gender Pay Gap Report

Additional resources

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    Belonging events

  • A woman hands a small trophy to a smiling young man on stage, while another woman in red stands beside them. Several people sit and watch, and a large red and black backdrop is behind them.

    Widening participation

  • A woman with long braided hair and glasses sits at a table indoors, engaged in conversation. She wears a striped shirt and gestures with her hands. The background is blurred with red and white hues framing the image.

    Synergy groups

  • A person with curly hair and glasses is intently looking at a laptop screen. They are sitting indoors, near a window with a view of greenery outside. They rest their hand on their chin, appearing deep in thought.

    Belonging teaching

If you or someone you know has experienced any form of harassment, discrimination or hate at Northeastern University London you can report it anonymously or report it and get support from a trained member of professional staff. Please refer to the Report and Support section of the University’s website.


Northeastern University London is committed to sustaining a culture of openness, collaboration and trust in relation to Belonging, where every student and staff member feels free to share their observations and ideas. Please use this Belonging Ideas form to put forward suggestions for Belonging related improvements within our organisation.


Each year we hold an Open Belonging Forum for staff and students to present and openly discuss our Belonging work as an organisation.

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