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July 15, 2026Equity in Education & SocietyOpen Access

Tackling equity barriers – Exploring the experiences of underrepresented postgraduate research students at a UK university

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RPRachel PerowneGGGabrielle GreyCMCassius Morrison

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Overview

Qualitative study identifies barriers and enablers for PhD completion in underrepresented postgraduate research students, suggesting tailored interventions.

Key Points

  • The study aims to investigate the barriers and enablers affecting PhD completion among underrepresented postgraduate research students.
  • Qualitative study conducted with 18 underrepresented postgraduate research students.
  • Utilized the Behaviour Change Wheel and COM-B model to identify themes.
  • Explored themes related to capability, opportunity, and motivation.
  • Identified 17 themes impacting PhD completion, clustered in reflective motivation and social opportunity.
  • Key enablers included passion for research and resilience, while barriers included self-doubt and isolation.
  • Highlighted the need for tailored interventions addressing specific challenges for first-generation and ethnically minoritised students.

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Perowne et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5722be88b21df87547f9f6https://doi.org/10.1177/27526461261467925
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