Leading Routes is a social enterprise with a mission to prepare the next generation of Black academics. Their work focuses on strengthening the academic pipeline for Black students, from a Black-led perspective.
Future Scholars
The Future Scholars programme supports students from Black African and Black Caribbean backgrounds from Year 12 as they transition to university
It provides workshops, mentorship and opportunities which offer comprehensive support to prospective undergraduates and their parents nationwide.
Postgraduate Seminar Series
The African Diaspora Postgraduate Seminar Series offers an open and inclusive space for Black postgraduate students to explore key aspects of academic research and the postgraduate experience.
Students will hear from Black academics on a range of topics, such as PhD journeys, literature reviews, methodologies, fieldwork, and writing up research.
Students will also have the opportunity to present their own research, receive feedback and connect with global Black academics.
Black in Academia
Celebrating Black scholarship in academia, these university partner events and are open to anyone interested in Black led research and looking to connect with Black academics.