At SIPBS, equal and fair access to our degree programmes from all backgrounds is embedded in our core values. Widening participatation aims to recruit prospective students from under-represented groups to higher education irrespective of their background. These may include pupils that have disabilities, are from low income backgrounds, care-experienced, young carers, ethnic minorities or low participation postcodes. Some examples of widening participation initiatives that we are involved in include:
- Social Mobility Foundation Mentoring
- MCR Pathways Mentoring and Talent Tasters
- The Strathclyde Cares programme
- Young Strathclyder Programme
- Senior Phase Induction Day
- Participation in school career fairs
- ‘Meet the Scientist’ online showcase of SIPBS students and staff from diverse background and irregular career paths
If you would like to learn more about our diverse Outreach initiatives, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Dr Fiona Murphy (f.murphy@strath.ac.uk) and Dr Karla Neves (karla.neves@strath.ac.uk), SIPBS Outreach and Public Engagement Co-ordinators for further information.