The proportion of minority ethnic individuals drops from 60% at the undergraduate level to 47% at the postgraduate level and to 26% in staff positions, with even fewer at leadership roles.  

Workstream 1 focuses on addressing the barriers to diverse recruitment for staff research positions. Its goal is to identify key “bottlenecks” in the recruitment process and explore inclusive recruitment practices that could be implemented to overcome them.

This includes expanding our focus beyond traditional groups and characteristics to better understand the complexities of individual experiences. Through this approach, we aim to develop new resources and guidance for applicants and hiring managers, as well as foster collaborations with other institutions and explore alternative recruitment strategies.