There is currently a lot of attention being paid in universities and beyond to make study and research more inclusive with respect to ethnicity.
Acknowledging the underrepresentation of students from ethnic minority backgrounds progressing into STEM careers, a variety of networks and organisations now exist to support scientists and students, and increase this representation. Mentoring schemes are emerging within individual universities and from those national networks, recognising that visible role models can be helpful for those attempting to progress in these careers.
A non-profit organisation campaigning for balance and representation of Black individuals in STEM.Visit website
Diversifying perceptions of physics and promoting Black representation at all levels in the field.Visit website
Provides support and promotes higher achievements in education and engineering particularly among students and professionals from ethnic minority backgrounds.Visit websitePrincipal Research Fellow
Dr Anna Kuppuswamy was educated as a physiotherapist in India, but continued her research career in the UK and the USA. She first left her homeland to switch from clinical work to research; "There were no options to study the neurological conditions I was interested in in India, so it was an easy choice to move to the UK."
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