Be More Empowered for Success PGR Programme
This programme plays a key role in influencing positive change for home Black, Asian and minority ethnic postgraduate researchers (PGRs).
The initiative was developed recognising universities need to do more to support a diverse pipeline of postgraduate researchers in pursuit of their goals.
Our values are Community, Empathy, Trust, Impact and Collaboration.
The programme is co-developed by a group of existing postgraduate researchers (PGR Advocates), who bring their lived experience and understanding of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to the role.
The work we do focuses on 3 areas:
- “Access” to help support entry into postgraduate study
- “Belonging” to improve the postgraduate student experience
- “Empowerment” to build skills and connections
“Fostering equality, diversity and inclusion” is one of the Cross-cutting themes within The University of Bristol's 2030 strategy.
The PGR advocate programme builds on an existing highly successful undergraduate programme.
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I am passionate about ensuring that Bristol's research space is as diverse and representative as possible. It is really important that we are not only encouraging diverse applicants to pursue a research degree at Bristol but that we are also creating an inclusive environment where everyone can feel a sense of belonging.
The most important thing about the programme for me is that everything is co-created. We're committed to the process of shaping an inclusive university environment and learning along the way.