The mini-CDT will support a cluster of six PhD students, who will work collaboratively to examine opportunities and barriers for culturally diverse students, academics and professional staff across different disciplines and services to develop their full potential within and outside of the university.
This collaborative doctoral training centre entitled ‘Unequal Academic Citizenship: Opportunities and Barriers to Participation and Inclusion of Cultural Diversity and Intersecting Identities in Higher Education (CITHEI)’ will be jointly led by the School of Social Sciences and Humanities and the School of Science, by Dr Line Nyhagen (Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy), Professor Heike Jons (Geography) and by Dr Pooja Goddard (Chemistry). The mini-CDT leadership team will work with a wider team of co-applicants, drawn from diverse disciplines working within six of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s schools, to establish an inclusive doctoral training programme.
Professor Elizabeth Peel, Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Doctoral College) said: “I am thrilled that we are launching this doctoral training centre focused on improving access and participation in higher education for marginalised groups. I hope CITHEI will catalyse more EDI focused doctoral and post-doctoral research and impact across our campuses, and in the sector more broadly.”
Dr Line Nyhagen stated: “This is a significant expression of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ's commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. The mini doctoral training centre will ensure that our work in this area is research-informed, innovative and collaborative. We can't wait to get started.”
Recruitment will commence shortly, with the first PhD students expected to start their studies in January 2022.
Further information and research objectives are available to read here.