Unblocking the Pipeline: Supporting the Retention, Progression and Promotion of Black Early-Career Academics

Aiyenitaju, Opeoluwa ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9886-4979, Franssen, Becca, Freeman, Josh, Babajide, Bola, Denedo, Mercy, lorfa, Steven and Oyedijo, Ade (2024) Unblocking the Pipeline: Supporting the Retention, Progression and Promotion of Black Early-Career Academics. In: Higher Education Policy Institute Reports. Research Report. Higher Education Policy Institute, Oxford.

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Abstract

This report explores the experiences of Black early-career academics (ECAs) in higher education. Based on a survey of nearly 100 Black ECAs and 24 interviews with staff working on initiatives to support them, this report examines the challenges faced by Black ECAs in securing a post and advancing their careers. By evaluating the initiatives currently implemented, this report then investigates how higher education institutions can effectively support Black ECAs.