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    Education level(s)
    College / Upper Division (Undergraduates), Graduate / Professional
    Primary user(s)
    Student, Teacher
    Subject area(s)
    Arts and Humanities, Social Science
    Language(s)
    English
    Cluster
    Academic Structures and Institutions
    Last updated
    7 November 2026
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    How UK science is failing Black researchers — in nine stark charts

    By Elizabeth Gibney

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    Level College / Upper Division (Undergraduates), Graduate / Professional · For Student, Teacher · Language English

    Abstract

    Data show that Black scientists’ representation dwindles at each stage of academia in the United Kingdom. This article is the first in a Nature series examining data on ethnic or racial diversity in science in different countries.

    Keywords Diversity · Equality · Equity · Black Researchers