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26 May 2009 12:36:40
A leading student champion at the University of Bedfordshire Students' Union (UBSU) has scooped the prestigious national honour of Black Student of the Year 2009 for her continued contribution to minority students locally in Bedfordshire as well as nationally at the National Union of Students (NUS).
Betasha Case, Diversity and Democracy Officer, was presented with the award at the Black Students' Conference. The award recognises her work locally on two successful diversity weeks, her running of the African Caribbean Societies Award Show and her support for all the religious and cultural societies at the University.
It was a night of double celebration as Betasha was also elected Higher Education Black Women's Representative for 2009-2010.
Betasha said: “I was in complete shock when my name was called out and had to check I'd really won. I've never been one to shout about the work I do. I was really proud and emotional to accept the award.
“UBSU gave me the chance to support students locally as President of the African Caribbean Society and this developed my interest in national politics.”
The 26 year-old has been working tirelessly since 2005 to represent all students and has regularly been a speaker at NUS events and has contributed to debates about racism on campus, the Gaza conflict, ethnic minorities and higher education and visible representation on campuses.
Earlier this year Betasha helped to organise a football match between a select New Zealand XI and the University of Bedfordshire's first team under the 'Kick It Out' anti-racism banner.
As Higher Education Black Women's Representative next year, Betasha will be focusing on Black women in higher education, Muslim female rights on campus and in the community, international students and access to higher education and stereotyping and the boundaries it creates for women and ethnic minorities to succeed in education.
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