Lived experiences of black women pursuing STEM in UK higher education

Black students and researchers in higher education (HE) face scarcity of relatable role models STEM subjects. women are under-represented their outlook is under-researched. We undertook this project to understand the perspectives challenges black HE. This qualitative research identified themes from semi-structured interviews self-identified female academics UK due both sexism racism academia, under-representation subjects leads isolation. Role models, mentors academic support networks can be a source inspiration facilitate career progression.