Warwick PATHWAY Programme

Underrepresentation of Black researchers and academics is one of the most pressing issues in the UK Higher Education sector. The University of Warwick launched the Warwick PATHWAY Programme in November 2023 to address this issue. The programme supports aspiring Black researchers in all disciplines from undergraduate to postdoctoral level to become independent researchers in universities and other organisations. We aim to create ‘a career pipeline that does not leak’ and a multi-level community of aspiring Black researchers, presenting a visible career pathway and support network. Funding Acknowledgement The authors wish to acknowledge the University of Warwick’s Institute of Advanced Study, Doctoral College and Student Opportunity teams for their collaboration and support in funding and implementing this programme. The programme is also supported by Research England's Enhancing Research Culture Fund and the British Geological Survey (BGS).