Postgraduate Diversity at The University of Leeds – from YCEDE to Beyond

George Gisborne

University of Leeds

Liam Carson

University of Leeds

Sherry Iqbal

University of Leeds

This publication, authored by colleagues at The University of Leeds, outlines their institution’s journey to improving postgraduate diversity across the university, starting with the conception of YCEDE through to discussing what can/​should happen after the project has ended. While much of this reflection focuses on Leeds, colleagues at other institutions will undoubtedly find the discussions and reflections universally valuable/​relevant.

Suggested Audience: Staff 

Suggested Sub-Audience: Academic Staff / Professional Services Staff 

This resource is intended for use in improving equity and outcomes for ethnically minoritised individuals interested in doctoral study or careers in research. This resource was produced by the staff named above on behalf of the YCEDE project. Please ensure appropriate credits are clearly included in any external use of this resource.

Cite this resource 

Gisborne, G., Carson, L., and Iqbal, S. (2025). Yorkshire Consortium for Equity in Doctoral Education [online] available at: https://ycede.ac.uk/toolkit/pgr-recruitment-selection-and-admissions/university-strategy/postg raduate-diversity-at-the-university-of-leeds-from-ycede-to-beyond/

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