Resources

Employability

• OpenLearn by The Open University – Free STEM courses including science, maths, engineering, and computing.
  Website: https://open.edu/openlearn
• FutureLearn – Free and low-cost online courses from UK universities
  Website: https://futurelearn.com
• Prospects UK – Career guides, graduate job listings, and advice on STEM career paths.
  Website: https://prospects.ac.uk
• TargetJobs STEM – UK-focused internships, placement years, and graduate STEM opportunities.
  Website: https://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/science-and-research
• Black Tech Fest – UK-based festival and job fair celebrating Black professionals in tech and STEM.
  Website: https://blacktechfest.com
• UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) – Offers PhD funding and early-career researcher opportunities, including diversity-focused programmes.
  Website: https://ukri.org

Mental Health

• Mind UK – Student Mental Health Resources
  Website: https://mind.org.uk
• The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network (BAATN)
  Website: https://baatn.org.uk
• NHS Talking Therapies – Free mental health support through the NHS
  Website: https://nhs.uk/mental-health
• Imposter Syndrome Institute– Tools and courses to overcome
  Website: https://impostersyndrome.com
• Imposter Syndrome Padlet QR code (below)
  

Networking

• AFBE-UK (Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers) – UK-based org promoting diversity in engineering. Offers mentoring, CV clinics, and events.
  Website: https://afbe.org.uk
• Black British Professionals in STEM (BBSTEM) – Community for Black people pursuing STEM careers in the UK
  Website: https://bbstem.co.uk
• Nuffield Research Placements – Paid summer placements in STEM for disadvantaged students, including underrepresented groups.
  Website: https://nuffieldresearchplacements.org
• Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon’s Podcast – Women Tech Charge Hosted by a leading Black woman in UK STEM. Topics range from AI to diversity in science.
• The Black STEM Futures Programme (by Generating Genius) – Leadership and skills programme for Black STEM undergrads.
  Website: https://generatinggenius.org.uk
• UK Black History in STEM – Royal Society’s Exhibit Celebrates Black scientists' contributions in Britain.
  Website: https://royalsociety.org

Financial Help

• OU bursaries for black students
  Website: https://www.open.ac.uk/courses/fees-and-funding/scholarship-for-black-students
• Sanctuary Scholarship (various UK unis) – For students with refugee or asylum status, often includes STEM fields.
  Example: https://manchester.ac.uk/sanctuary-scholarship
• Social Mobility Foundation – Aspiring Professionals Programme (STEM) Offers support, mentoring, and funding for underrepresented UK students.
  Website: https://socialmobility.org.uk
• Royal Academy of Engineering Scholarships – For students from underrepresented backgrounds in engineering.
  Website: https://raeng.org.uk
• Black Heart Foundation Scholarship – For Black students needing financial support in UK higher education.
  Website: https://theblackheartfoundation.org