Join us in Sheffield on 25th April for an empowering in-person event, Navigating Academia as an Ethnic Minority, where we’ll share experiences and provide support.
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Navigating Academia as an Ethnic Minority
Brought to you by Yorkshire Consortium for Equity in Doctoral Education (YCEDE)*.
Are you an ethnic minority PhD home student at one of the YCEDE five partner universities (University of Sheffield, University of York, University of Bradford, University of Leeds or Sheffield Hallam)?
Join us for an insightful event where we’ll discuss the unique challenges and experiences faced by people from ethnic minority backgrounds in academia and beyond. Gain valuable tips, advice, and support from our guest speakers who have successfully navigated their way through the system. This in-person event will take place at The University of Sheffield in Sheffield, UK. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with others who understand your journey. Together, let’s empower and inspire each other to thrive in academia!
We are delighted to confirm the following panel members for this event:
Dr Sally Osei- Appiah, PGR Diversity Lead, University of Leeds
Dr Tiffany Holloman, Project Manager for YCEDE and Brad-ATTAIN, University of Bradford
Dr Kingsley Utam, Lecturer in EDI, Centre for Inclusion and Diversity, University of Bradford
When: Thursday 25th April 2024
Where: The University of Sheffield, Workroom 3, 2nd Floor, The Diamond, 32 Leavygreave Road, Sheffield, S3 7RD
Time: 1PM – 4PM
Please note, transport will be subsidised.
*The Yorkshire Consortium for Equity in Doctoral Education is a collaboration between five universities in Yorkshire, 12 UKRI funded Doctoral Training partnerships and Centres for Doctoral Training plus a number of external partners dedicated to equity at doctoral level. Central to YCEDE is the question of access to doctoral study for UK-based graduates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.