We have actively increased the visibility of research careers and NIHR opportunities through participation in a diverse range of events and keynote presentations at national conferences.
Birmingham Widening Access to Medical Sciences Research Rodeo
Widening Access to Medicine | University of Birmingham | BWAMS
Research Rodeo, March 2024 & January 2025. Connected healthcare students from local universities with researchers and medical professionals, offering networking opportunities and pathways into research.
NIHR Student Engagement Events (SEE) ‘Is a career in research for me?’
January, March and May 2025. Participated as facilitators and Steering Group members, supporting undergraduate awareness of NIHR research pathways.
Student engagement event: is a career in research for me? | NIHR
Empowering Medical Professionals through Peer-led, Work-based Education for Real world Development) project
Supporting professional development in underrepresented medical groups
IMPACT Challenge, University of Birmingham
This exciting initiative provides students with a real insight into working life, through collaborating with local organisations and making a positive impact in a specified business topic. This forms part of a wider programme, called ‘Pathways to Careers’, which involves a series of activities to support students from a widening participation background, understand their skills and strengths, and the actions they can take to finding the right graduate career.
Link to newsletter report (Sept 2025)
Black Legacy in Student Success (BLiSS) mentoring scheme
Link to report in Newsletter
Other scholarships available to UG students
Stormzy Scholarship for Black UK Students Stormzy Scholarship for Black UK Students | Undergraduate Study
Cowrie Scholarship Foundation Scholarships for Black Students UK | Cowrie Scholarships
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