Transforming lives through education
London Metropolitan University’s Strategic Plan outlines our commitment to improving the experiences, opportunities and outcomes of students and colleagues from black and minority ethnic backgrounds. While we begin with providing a fairer and more equitable culture for those who are already studying and working at the University, we also wish to effect change and create positive impact as we embark on research in exciting, challenging and above all important fields of enquiry. We wish to see greater inclusivity in our research work.
To support our aspirations and underpinned by our Research and Knowledge Exchange Strategy 2020/21 - 2024/25, we established the Vice Chancellor's PhD scholarship programme. In 2021/22 and 2023/24 we recruited two cohorts of VC Scholars: providing fully funded, four-year PhD scholarships to excellent researchers.
Our VC Scholars contribute to our race equity agenda and enhance our intellectual life. These new colleagues and students work on topics that chime with our transformative agenda, have the opportunity to interact with students (as tutors, lecturers, or mentors), and bring something new to our curriculum.
VC Scholars are supported to achieve Associate Fellow status with the Higher Education Academy by taking our in-house Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education module entitled Facilitating Student Learning (FSL). VC Scholars also have the opportunity to undertake work placements as part of their PhD journey, to enhance research outcomes and career prospects.
We are proud of our VC Scholars and their involvement in University-wide research activity, initiatives and events. Their contributions to our research centres, PGR community and wider research environment are invaluable.
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