by Adam Chen, PhD candidate with the Strategic Joint Studentship between the University of Birmingham and the University of Nottingham Upon completing my undergraduate in Sociology at the University of Sheffield, I realised my aspiration to start a career in research. This realisation motivated me to pursue a Master’s degree in Social Research. After a few weeks into my Master’s …
On the 14th of June 2024, Ayo Barley, MD Bakare Barley Ltd and Chair of the Yorkshire Consortium for Equity in Postgraduate Education (YCEDE) External Advisory Board will be chairing a panel session at the YCEDE Workshop 2024: The Journey to Sustainable Organisational Change for Equity in Postgraduate Research. It will be an in person interactive event during which YCEDE …
In this Black History Month blog, Ayo Barley writes about the importance of recognising Black women. In a world where recognition of the contributions of Black women often falls short, it’s time to shine a well-deserved spotlight on Black women during Black History Month (BHM). This year, we delve into the multifaceted theme that highlights the remarkable achievements and enduring …
In this blog, Dr Bukola Oyinloye shares findings from a study of academic and professional staff’s perspectives of doctoral success and draws some implications for the project. To gain insight into the qualities desired of PhD candidates, in Workstream two, we interviewed academics from the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Sciences and professional staff significantly involved in the review and selection …