YCEDE Advocacy Scheme co-ordinator George Gisborne sat down to discuss how the scheme worked out for one of the pairings in the last academic year. Aisha Mariam joined the Advocacy Scheme in September 2023 while studying an MSc in Materials Science at the University of Sheffield. She joined the scheme interested in a PhD in Chemical Engineering (her BEng subject) …
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 …
The panel discussion on Navigating Minority Ethnic Identity in Postgraduate Research was a vibrant and thought-provoking event. It effectively united postgraduate researchers, YCEDE colleagues, stakeholders and other participants, creating a rich and varied dialogue. The members brought diverse perspectives and firsthand experiences to the discussion, making it a stimulating and engaging exchange centred around the essential topic of minority ethnic …
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 …
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 …
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 event is open to all. During the session, Dr Tiffany R. Holloman and current PhD students Frederick Kandala, Zenab Sabahat and Robert Douglas will share their …