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Case Study - Widening Participation: Our Attempts to Enhance Diversity in PGR Recruitment at the University of Manchester, Faculty of Science & Engineering

16-10-2025

Prof Scott Heath, University of Manchester

Case Study

Recruiting a diverse cohort of postgraduate researchers (PGRs) is a growing priority across higher education, especially within research-intensive environments like the University of Manchester. This case study outlines a series of pilot-scale initiatives led by the Prof Scott Heath, Associate Dean for Postgraduate and Early Career Researchers, aimed at improving equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within PGR recruitment processes. These initiatives were implemented under constrained budgets and limited data availability, yet they demonstrate tangible progress and offer a framework for systemic cultural change.

Read the case study.