This symposium organised by Professor Tracey Reynolds considered the experiences of BME academics, the extent to which they are being valued in the higher education sector, and their progression to more senior positions in the profession.

The Keynote Speaker was Dr Gurnam Singh. Principal Lecturer, University of Coventry.  

Other  speakers included:

Professor Ijeoma F. Uchegbu, UCL; Professor Tracey Reynolds; University of Greenwich; Dr Edward Phillips, University of Greenwich; Dr. Geraldine Brown; University of Coventry; Dr Nicola Rollock, University of Birmingham; Equality Diversity and Inclusion Champions, University of Greenwich; Dr Akile Ahmet, LSE

The symposium was opened by Judith Burnett.

Here is Dr Nicola Rollock from the University of Birmingham talking about barriers to progression.