Surrey Black Scholars Initiative: Black in Academia speaker series, SBS seminar series and conference

Black in Academia speaker series, SBS seminar series and conference invited student presentations and structured networking opportunities to provide visible role models, strengthen scholarly identity, and expand academic networks.

This initiative delivered two speaker series, a seminar series and a conference showcasing Black scholars. Conferences invited presentations from academics and SBS students, providing structured networking opportunities. The target group was Black postgraduate researchers and those interest in postgraduate study, with wider benefits for institutional research culture and the broader postgraduate community.

Category: Social Intervention/ Visibility

What was this initiative? 

A series of events and platforms showcasing Black scholarship, including speaker series, seminars, and a conference.

Impact for Scholars 

Enhanced visibility, networks, and academic identity.

Why it matters 

Representation and visibility are critical for belonging and progression.

✦ Key Contribution 

Created platforms to highlight SBS scholar research and further connected them within the academic research community.