We inspire young people to consider STEM careers through a range of outreach programmes. Read more...
We provide summer internships and are developing an attraction programme. Our undergraduate bursary scheme launching in 2019 is designed to support academically-strong students from historically under-represented groups in STEM to pursue a career in this field. Read more...
We offer an exciting enrichment programme for our PhD researchers that will enhance knowledge, skills, aspirations and real-world experience to equip them with the tools to make a difference in tackling the challenges we face. Read more...
Training needs don’t end once a PhD has been awarded. We facilitate opportunities for continuing professional development, networking and mentoring, particularly for early career scientists working in our research programmes. Read more...
% women as a percentage of the core STEM workforce. 1
% of A-level physics students are girls compared to 61.8% of biology students. 2
% of people identifying themselves as LBGTUA+ opt against having a career in STEM due to worries they would be discriminated against. 3
% of graduates in STEM subjects known to be working in a STEM occupation six months later. 4
% higher mean starting salary for engineering and technology graduates in the UK than graduates overall. 5
Black and minority ethnic men are 28% less likely to work in STEM than white men. 6
% of chemistry professors are women. 7
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