Report by Amira Samatar (YCEDE Scholars Board) and Jack Harris (YCEDE Project Assistant) On Thursday 23rd January, YCEDE and the University of York were delighted to host the Aziz Foundation’s first “Muslim Friendly Universities” Conference. Attended by a sold out crowd of 90 academics and PGRs from across the country, the event was a huge success which included stimulating debates, …
Call for Papers Our Call for Papers is open for the third annual ‘Race’ and Socially Engaged Research Conference. This interdisciplinary PGR-led conference is for researchers in the early career stages who conduct critical research pertaining to ‘race’, racialisation, racism, in a socially engaged, liberatory and/or transformative manner. This event is an opportunity to share research and scholar-activism in an accessible, ‘safe’ and critical space that centres …
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 …
On Friday 14th June YCEDE colleagues, scholarship holders, external partners, and senior management from our partner institutions came together in York for a collaborative workshop titled The Journey to Sustainable Organisational Change for Equity in Postgraduate Research. The workshop featured meaningful contributions from key YCEDE stakeholders, including a keynote speech from Professor Udy Archibong MBE (University of Bradford), a discussion …
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. …
Careers and Placements at The University of York are delighted to be offering research internships to individuals who qualify for UK Home Fee status and self-identify as belonging to an ethnically-minoritised group. York Research Internships are designed to offer individuals from underrepresented groups the opportunity to explore their interest in undertaking a research degree without the need to apply for …
On Thursday 29th February, YCEDE’s External Advisory Board (EAB) met in-person for the first time since the board were formed at the start of 2023. Held at The University of York’s Heslington Hall, the meeting was well-received by all who attended, and consisted of fascinating and stimulating discussions around the upcoming activities of member organisations, ensuring YCEDE’s legacy and sustainability …
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 …
On Friday 17th November, University of York staff from across Equity & Diversity, Access & Outreach, and YCEDE Teams attended the 2023 Yorkshire Asian Young Achievers Awards in Bradford, where we were delighted to celebrate some of the outstanding achievements of YCEDE scholars and York students: Huge congratulations to YGRS PhD scholarship holder Mohammad Malik, who won the award for Achievement in …