The event is aimed at potential PhD candidates from Black, Asian and minority ethnic background, but it`s open to everyone. Organised by YCEDE (The Yorkshire Consortium for Equity in Doctoral Education) in collaboration with Brad-ATTAIN, the seminar series aim to inform, raise awareness and help to create pathways into postgraduate research and academia for minoritised ethnicities. During the session, PhD …
The event is aimed at potential PhD candidates 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 seminar will be lead by Dr LaTonia …
We are excited to announce our upcoming circle mentoring session as part of YCEDE’S programme for PGRs on Thursday 22nd August 2024 between 5-7pm. Circle mentoring is a collaborative approach to mentorship that fosters learning, growth, and support among a group of individuals. The session offers mentees the opportunity to connect with 2-3 mentors from a similar field simultaneously and …
My journey with the YCEDE Advocacy Scheme started with meeting George Gisborne from the University of Leeds. He connected me with an advocate from the University of Sheffield. Embarking on this journey with the Advocacy Scheme has been a transformative experience, enriching me both personally and professionally. I would like to share the experiences and insights that I gained through …
During my final year of undergraduate studies, I developed a strong interest in pursuing a career in academia. I envisioned myself teaching and conducting research, a path that not only aligned with my intellectual curiosity but also allowed me to give back to our community, a cause I deeply care about. However, funding opportunities for postgraduate studies, particularly for Masters …
Hello, I’m Amirah! I’m halfway through my first year of a part-time PhD in English and Related Literature at the University of York. My working research title is ‘Contemporary Black British Speculative Fiction, the Afterlives of Empire and Black Futures’ – which means I spend a lot of time thinking about aliens, time travel and how everything’s really a simulation. …
Thursday 25th April 2024 saw YCEDE hosting a wonderful event at The University of Sheffield about navigating a career in higher education as an ethnic minority. It was an incredible turnout, the likes of which included YCEDE Staff, Scholarship Holders and ethnically-minoritized PGR’s from all partner institutions ((The University of York, The University of Bradford, Sheffield Hallam University, The University …
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. Book your place here via Eventbrite 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 …
On 30th January, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) announced changes to the way that its funding will be allocated and distributed from 2024 onwards, as well as publishing an updated Statement of Expectations for Doctoral Training. In this article, we summarise these changes and discuss their implications for diversity and inclusion at PGR level. New Funding Awards and Criteria From …
The good news keeps coming for us this awards season! Following on from some fantastic successes at the YAYAs, we are incredibly proud of YCEDE Scholars Board Member Melissa Williams, who has won the University of York Inclusivity Network Award for her pioneering work in establishing the Anti-Racism Working Group (ARWG) at York. Since the ARWG’s inception in 2020, Mel has been …