those studying at goldsmiths , university of london , were invited to the students ' union meeting to discuss ` diversifying the curriculum ' .
but they were shocked when she banned men and white people from a ` diversity ' meeting .
the union eventually backed down after a backlash from students , one of whom described the exclusive policy as ` patronising beyond belief ' .
the event , held on wednesday , was organised by welfare and diversity officer bahar mustafa .