Events for prospective PhD students and applicants 2024/25

The Yorkshire Consortium for Equity in Doctoral Education (YCEDE) are delighted to announce our programme of online events providing information, advice and guidance around PhD application and study for 2024/25. These webinars are for designed for Black, Asian and minority ethnic graduates and undergraduates with UK fee status interested in studying a PhD. Registration is open for all webinars, with …

Funding your PhD – White Rose Scholarships

Thinking of applying for a PhD Scholarship this year? Join us on Wednesday 16th October at 12:00 for an online panel discussion, where a panel of experts from the White Rose consortium will talk you through the application processes for both White Rose Social Sciences and White Rose Arts & Humanities scholarships! Panel: Prof Ryan Powell – Director, White Rose …

Inclusive Research Network Launch

We are delighted to invite you to the upcoming launch of our Inclusive Research Network on Tuesday 22nd October 2024 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm. The event is open to everyone, but is more specifically aimed at people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities that are interested in research or are currently undertaking their PhD. Book your place here: https://bit.ly/3ZmuX72 …

YCEDE One-To-One Mentoring Programme (Mentees)

YCEDE invites postgraduate researchers (PGRs) from Black, Asian, and ethnically minoritised* backgrounds to join our new cohort of mentees for the 2024/2025 PGR Mentoring Programme. This programme offers a unique opportunity to connect with a trained mentor for personalized support, guidance, and professional development. Registration is now open for interested postgraduate researchers who would like to become a YCEDE mentee. …

Brad-ATTAIN Seminar Series: Thematic Analysis of Qualitative Data

The event is aimed at PhD students from Black, Asian and minority ethnic background, but it`s open to everyone. This workshop will introduce you to the basics of thematic analysis. It will explore three approaches; deductive, inductive and reflexive. The steps and process you would follow will be outlined, and there will be interactive activities with real research data so …

Demystifying the PhD – Introduction to Research Methodologies

Organised by the University of Leeds in collaboration with the University of the West Indies and YCEDE (The Yorkshire Consortium for Equity in Doctoral Education). This online session aims to provide prospective and current UK Black, Asian and ethnically minoritised PGR students with information, advice and guidance on the different research methodologies utilised in postgraduate research across different subject areas. …

PhD Application Guidance with the YCEDE Advocacy Scheme

The YCEDE Advocacy Scheme puts you in touch with an academic or PhD application specialist to help: In this webinar, you will hear how the scheme works and from participants in the scheme. These include successful applicants who are now studying their PhDs and some of our academic mentors. For more information on the Advocacy Scheme visit www.ycede.ac.uk/advocacy Read about Adam and Uzunma’s experience …

Where can a PhD take you?

For prospective and current PhD students, exploring the myriad career paths that a PhD can open up both within and beyond academia. Unlock the possibilities of a PhD with our expert panel! Ever wondered if a PhD is worth it? Will it limit your job options? Or perhaps you’re curious about skill development opportunities? Join us to explore these questions …

How our Research Internships can prepare you for a PhD

YCEDE are funding 32 PAID Research Internships across the consortium of universities each year, to give prospective PhD applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds additional research experience. The internships offer participants the opportunity to work as professional colleagues in partnership with academic staff, through carrying out independent research. Research interns can see whether they would like to pursue …

Getting Published and Creating Impact Mindset for Research

The event is aimed at PhD students and researchers from Black, Asian and minority ethnic background, but it`s open to everyone. Organised by Brad-ATTAIN in collaboration with YCEDE (The Yorkshire Consortium for Equity in Doctoral Education), the seminar series aim to inform, raise awareness and help to create pathways to academia for minoritised ethnicities. The session will focus on the …